Threads of Change: Replay Available Now!
The Motley Fool Foundation presents the June Spark Conversation Series: Threads of Change: Vision for Sustainable and Equitable Economies.
David sits down with Molly Hemstreet, founder of Opportunity Threads and co-founder of The Industrial Commons. Molly, a Financial Freedom Rule Breaker, shares her journey in revitalizing the Appalachian economy through cooperative business models and discusses the impact of major grants, including a $15 million award from the National Science Foundation.
Discover how Molly’s innovative approaches to sustainable and equitable economies are driving positive change in rural America. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from her insights and vision for the future of the textile industry.
How Do You Measure Financial Freedom?
Learn about the collaborative approach taken by The Motley Fool Foundation and The Financial Health Network as they tackle this question head-on. Discover the creative process behind developing a groundbreaking first-ever measurement tool that illuminates the path toward Financial Freedom for people living paycheck to paycheck. From research to data analysis to expert input, explore how these two influential organizations collaborate to develop a unique tool that can potentially change the lives of millions of people. With its public launch expected later this year, this event offers a unique opportunity to be part of a historic conversation that can reshape the future of Financial Freedom for all!
New from The Motley Fool Foundation: Our first-of-its-kind research is now available!
New from The Motley Fool Foundation: Our first-of-its-kind research is now available!
On February 22, we held a Spark Conversation to reveal our first research study: Demystifying Financial Freedom: 4 Key Principles! Commissioned by The Motley Fool Foundation and Ashoka, we believe it’s a groundbreaking study that will elevate the voices of the people closest to the problems. This study offers a deep dive into the lives and challenges of over 100 social innovators, revealing a blueprint for action to achieve Financial Freedom for the two-thirds of Americans living paycheck to paycheck.
Watch the Spark Conversation below or access the study.
Now Available! Igniting Financial Freedom and Elevating Hispanic Voices
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with this not-to-be-missed edition of our Virtual Sparks Conversation, showcasing two financial visionaries: David Gardner, Host of our Sparks Conversation, Co-founder of The Motley Fool and Chairman of the Board of The Motley Fool Foundation and Jose Quinones, the dynamic CEO and President of the Mission Asset Fund and our very first Motley Fool Foundation Rule Breaker.
David Gardner interviewed Jose Quinonez to spotlight the challenges that have historically anchored the Hispanic community from attaining Financial Freedom in the U.S. But they won’t stop at outlining the problems; they shared actionable solutions, groundbreaking strategies, and his collaborative endeavors with credit agencies. Discover the transformative steps the Mission Asset Fund is championing to bolster financial resilience and literacy for one of America’s most dynamic and fastest-growing communities. Step into this vibrant narrative and join us in championing a future of equitable financial growth. WATCH NOW!
Education and Financial Freedom: Navigating the Intersection.
Education is an important driver of Financial Freedom, and there is much to be done to make it more affordable and accessible and prepare more students for life in terms of financial literacy. The barriers to education are real and present: soaring higher education costs, socioeconomic influences, and the weight of student debt. But what if we reshape the narrative and explore fresh solutions to breaking down these barriers? Let’s delve deep into the power of financial literacy for Financial Freedom, the pivotal role of mentorship in students’ lives, and the magic that happens when we fund Rule Breakers, who create innovative solutions that break down these barriers so students can thrive.
What happens at the intersection of Financial Freedom and Education? Hear what David Gardner, Co-Founder of The Motley Fool and Chair of The Motley Fool Foundation, and Christopher Morphew, Ph.D., Dean, Johns Hopkins School of Education, Office of Education Reform, had to say. WATCH NOW!
Mindset Shift for Positive Change: A Spark Conversation with David Gardner and NYT Best-Selling Author Dan Pink.
You have one point of view. They have another. And neither matches up. Grrrrrrrr. Frustrating. Aggravating. Gridlock. You are seemingly at an impasse. What does it take to convince, sway, or change a mindset? New York Times best-selling author Dan Pink and Chairman of The Motley Fool Foundation, David Gardner explore the science behind mindset shifting and its importance in affecting positive change. Check out our latest Spark Conversation and learn some tips and techniques you can use in your own life to shift the conversation your way, or help someone understand a different point of view. The Motley Fool Foundation believes when two differing parties can meet in the middle, a spark happens, and that’s when the power of positive change can occur. WATCH NOW!
Virtual Conversation
Women Power Rule Breakers
Watch our third Virtual Sparks Conversation Women Power Rule Breakers with inspiring Rule Breakers, Mellissa Bradley and Trish Costello, moderated by Alison Southwick.. This session brings together three remarkable women who have defied conventions, shattered barriers and made significant contributions in their respective fields. Watch Now!
Virtual Conversation
Two More Bright Sparks Making a Difference in Housing and Money.
Listen to a spotlight discussion between Tim Beyers, host of Motley Fool Live, and Financial Freedom Rule Breakers Dr. Tim Lampkin, founder and CEO of Higher Purpose Co., and Kimberly Driggins, executive director of the Washington Housing Conservatory.
Imagine living in an area of the country where the cost of housing consistently outpaces wages. You have to make tough choices, like either feeding your family or keeping the electricity on. Or imagine you’re an entrepreneur of color seeking financing in an area of the country that has traditionally been a financial desert. How do you make your dream a reality?
Virtual Conversation
Three Bright Sparks in Financial Freedom Today
Listen to a Foolish Conversation between our new Rule Breakers and The Motley Fool Co-Founder, David Gardner. This conversation featured Alex Bernadotte, CEO of San Francisco-based Beyond 12, who focused on education; Dan Weidenbenner, CEO of Greenville, South Carolina-based Mill Village, who focused on health; and Bree Jones, CEO of Baltimore, Maryland-based Parity, who worked in affordable housing.
Episode 1:
A Housing Revolution
Our first Spark Conversation focuses on one of the important drivers of Financial Freedom – Housing. David Gardner talks with Stacey Epperson, a social entrepreneur and founder of Next Step Network, about how manufactured homes can put homeownership within reach for millions of Americans. Learn what’s already working that should be amplified and how all of us can help support these Rule Breakers and innovators.
Episode 2:
Beyond Coal: Building a Clean Energy Workforce in Appalachia
Episode 3:
Moving from Financially Invisible to Financially Free
Access to affordable credit and opportunities to build personal and community wealth can be out of reach for those who are financially invisible. Learn how two social innovators are changing the financial landscape and moving communities from being financially invisible to financially free. In Episode 3, we’re talking with José Quiñonez, CEO of Mission Asset Fund – an organization that works to make hardworking, yet financially invisible families visible, including immigrant families – and Alison Lingane, co-founder of Project Equity, a national leader in harnessing the power of employee ownership and empowering vibrant local economies.
Episode 4:
Making Medicines Affordable
Episode 5:
Forgotten children: Factors that affect college succes
This episode highlights the work that social entrepreneur Alex Bernadotte is doing through her organization, Beyond 12, and gets to the heart of social mobility and financial opportunity. Beyond 12 creates a powerful feedback loop between K-12 schools and post-secondary institutions so that high schools can better match their priorities and teaching practices to the skills students need to succeed in college and beyond, influencing the national conversation about educational equity and student success.
“It is possible to look at a child in this country and predict with alarming accuracy where that child will end up in terms of their educational and economic outcomes based solely on their race, their ZIP code, and their parent’s level of education,” says Bernadotte.
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