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As CEO and owner of the Economic Club of Canada (a position she assumed at just 26 years old) and founder of the Junior Economic Club, Rhiannon stands out for more than just her success as a young woman in the midst of Toronto’s male-dominated C-suite crowd. Not only has she taken her seat at the table, Rhiannon is also using her influence to challenge establishment thinking, create long-lasting social impact in underserved communities, and encourage financial well-being among youth.In this episode of Beginner Women, Rhiannon and host Katharine Cornfield discuss:✔ Rhiannon’s personal journey overcoming hardship, fear and bias to reach a position of influence and power as a young woman.✔ How finding a purpose beyond herself empowered Rhiannon to find her voice, take action on her values, and challenge the status quo by incorporating community impact into her work.✔ Rhiannon’s unique perspective on the link between financial well-being and mental health; the importance of normalizing conversations about money at home; and what girls learn from everyday role models and parents just by observation.✔ Why typical financial literacy education misses the mark and how programs like the Jr. Economic Club and ambiSHEous are making financial concepts more relevant to young women by acknowledging deeply held beliefs grounded in lived experience, integrating a systems lens, and providing more socio-economic context around money.✔ The transformative potential of positioning girls and young women for economic independence early.This episode of the Beginner Women Podcast is brought to you by Interac Corp.For more from ambiSHEous™ and the Beginner Women Podcast, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @ambiSHEous or receive updates straight in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter.RECOMMENDED RESOURCESEconomic Club of CanadaJunior Economic Club