{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Do Local Good","title":"Financial Literacy and Empowerment in Edmonton with Ashley Tillenius","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2666,"description":"In this episode of United Way’s Do Local Good podcast, hosts Vasu Aggarwal and Shawn Singh shine a spotlight on the critical role of financial literacy in building resilient communities. They are joined by Ashley Tillenius, an Operations Manager at TD, and a dedicated volunteer with United Way’s Each One, Teach One initiative. \n\nTogether, they explore how financial literacy workshops empower individuals with the tools to achieve stability and resilience. The conversation covers budgeting basics, debunks financial myths, and provides actionable advice to help listeners take charge of their finances. Ashley also shares her inspiring story of giving back and highlights the transformative impact of financial literacy programs on Edmonton’s diverse communities. \n\nGet Involved: \nLearn more about how you can make a difference with GenNEXT: https://www.myunitedway.ca/take-action/join-a-group/gennext/Access local resources by calling 211, texting INFO to 211, or chatting online at 211 Alberta: https://ab.211.ca/Contact Evelyn Hartley to host a financial literacy session in your community: ehartley@myunitedway.ca Featured Programs and Resources: Each One, Teach One: https://www.myunitedway.ca/how-we-help/life-skills/each-one-teach-one/Financial Pathways Collaborative: https://www.myunitedway.ca/financial-pathways-collaborative/\nAcknowledgments: \n\nA special thank-you to hosts Vasu Aggarwal and Sean Singh for guiding this insightful conversation and to Ashley Tillenius for sharing her expertise and dedication to empowering others through financial education. \n\nWe also extend our gratitude toEach One, Teach One facilitators, Edmonton Public Libraries, and community organizations for creating accessible spaces for financial learning. Additionally, a heartfelt thanks to the Financial Pathways Collaborative for supporting economic empowerment in the Alberta Capital Region. \n\nA big thank-you to everyone from United Way and the GenNEXT Cabinet involved in the production of this...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FI-2dfnJWZg0REAasnKRPqMsM4SS-vmkhx1C7qkuNwY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMDli/NjQ3N2Q2MWMxZjJj/MTVjNzc2ODJhMjEw/NDk3NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}