Let’s Play Money is the podcast that helps parents and grandparents raise money-smart kids through play, storytelling, and simple coaching conversations.
Hosted by certified coach and children’s author Mara Williams, each 20–30 minute episode blends creativity with practicality — turning everyday moments into powerful money lessons for kids. From a farmers market business to bake sales to pet-sitting, Mara’s playful, story-based approach makes financial literacy fun, easy to understand, and engaging for the whole family.
Each episode begins with a guest sharing their first money memory, explores a topic from Mara’s Financial Literacy Triangle (play, literacy, coaching), and wraps up with a lightning round inspired by her book series, The Little Books of Big Business.
Because money lessons don’t need to be boring — they just need to begin.
Podcast #13: Cat Casey: The Story That Started It All
Before there were six Little Books of Big Business, there was Cat Casey and a pan of brownies. In this episode, Mara takes you behind the scenes of the very first book in the series: where the idea came from, why she chose an 11-year-old entrepreneur as her main character, and how a simple story about selling brownies grew into something much bigger. You’ll hear about the real-world business lessons woven into Cat’s story, from costs, pricing and profit to problem solving, teamwork and confid...
3 Aug 2026
Podcast #12: Every Kid Needs a Path: Preparing Kids for Life After High School
Helping kids discover their future doesn't start in high school - it starts with the experiences, conversations, and life skills we build throughout childhood. In this episode of the Let's Play Money Podcast, Coach Mara welcomes Tyra Woodall, a Certified Life Coach who helps teens and young adults gain clarity, confidence, and purpose as they navigate college, careers, and the transition into adulthood. Together, they explore: Why career exploration should begin before graduationHow financial...
27 Jul 2026
Episode #11: Meet a Young Entrepreneur: Lessons from the Youth Farmers Market
What happens when an eleven-year-old decides to start a business? In this episode of the Let's Play Money Podcast, Mara Williams sits down with one of the young entrepreneurs from the Snohomish Youth Farmers Market and her mom to talk about the journey from an idea to a real business. Together, they share what inspired her to get started, the challenges she faced, what surprised her most, and the confidence she gained along the way. You'll also hear a parent's perspective on supporting a chil...
3 Apr 2026
Episode #10: The Terrible Things That Happen When We Skip Teaching Kids About Money: +Heartwarming Moments That Change Everything
What really happens when kids aren’t taught about money? In this episode, Mara takes a closer look at the quiet, real-life patterns that can follow people for years - often starting in childhood. From a conversation with a woman in her 70s to young adults struggling to earn and manage money, these stories show how early experiences shape lifelong habits. But this isn’t just about what goes wrong. You’ll also hear heartwarming moments from kids who are learning money in a different way - throu...
11 Mar 2026
What Is a Zine? A Simple Tool to Teach Kids About Money
In this episode, Mara introduces a brand-new tool for families: the Let’s Play Money Zine. If you’ve never heard the word zine before, it simply means a small mini-magazine; something simple, creative, and fun to read. Mara created this zine as an easy way for parents and kids to start conversations about money, creativity, and entrepreneurship without needing a full lesson plan. In this episode, Mara walks through the zine page by page and shares how families, homeschool parents, and educato...
9 Feb 2026
Episode #8: Kid Vendor Day: Growing Young Entrepreneurs at the Snohomish Farmers Market
Kid Vendor Day has become one of Snohomish’s most loved community traditions—and today we’re taking you behind the scenes. In this episode, Mara sits down with Sarah, Executive Director of the Snohomish Farmers Market, and Krystal, Executive Director of the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce, to explore how Kid Vendor Day empowers young entrepreneurs and brings families together in memorable, meaningful ways. You’ll hear how kids learn real money skills, customer service, pricing, creativity, and ...
2 Jan 2026
Episode #7: A Calm Money Reset for the New Year
January often comes with pressure — to reset routines, make plans, and “do money better” as a family. In this episode of the Let’s Play Money Podcast, Coach Mara invites parents to take a calmer approach. Instead of goals, systems, or overhauls, this episode focuses on noticing small money moments that are already happening in everyday life. You’ll hear: Why money confidence starts with awareness, not rules How kids learn about money through observation, play, and simple choices A big-pictu...
11 Dec 2025
Episode #6: 2025 Year in Review: How Kids Learned About Money Through Play, Community, and Entrepreneurship
2025 was a big year for kid entrepreneurs! In this episode, Coach Mara recaps the top highlights from a year filled with youth business programs, farmers market partnerships, and fun subscription boxes that help kids learn about money. You’ll hear about: • New Kidpreneur Kits launching in multiple Washington markets • The first-ever Let’s Play Money subscription boxes • A record-breaking Kids Vendor program with 52 young sellers • Over 700 cups of lemonade served at Kl...
15 Oct 2025
Why Bilingual Books and Cultural Traditions Matter for Kids’ Money Lessons
In this episode of the Let’s Play Money Podcast, host Mara Williams introduces her brand-new book, Maria Martinez Turns Art into Income—a bilingual story (English & Spanish) that helps families talk about money, creativity, and culture. Mara is joined by Jen, who helped translate the book into Spanish and shares her perspective as a mom raising a bilingual child. Together they discuss: Why it matters for kids to see financial literacy taught in both English and Spanish How cultural trad...
15 Oct 2025
Business Owners on a Mission: Teaching Kids Money Skills Early
Pam and Crystal join me to reflect on their experience volunteering with the Let’s Play Money program at the Boys & Girls Club, where they worked with 5th graders to teach essential money skills. In this episode, we talk about why business owners choose to invest in the next generation, the impact of teaching financial literacy before high school, and share personal stories about our own children. You’ll discover practical insights for parents, teachers, and entrepreneurs who want to rais...
27 Jul 2025
"What’s Inside the Box? A Hands-On Look at Let’s Play Money"
Welcome back to Let’s Play Money — the podcast that helps parents and grandparents raise money-smart kids through play, storytelling, and simple coaching conversations. I’m Mara Williams — author, coach, and big believer that learning about money should feel like playtime, not pressure. Today’s episode is something a little different — I’m unboxing the very first Let’s Play Money subscription box, with some very special help from my producer’s 4-year-old daughter. We’re coloring together, fli...
27 Jul 2025
Entrepreneurship & Homeschooling: One Dad’s Path to Teaching Money Skills
Welcome back to Let’s Play Money — the podcast that helps parents and grandparents raise money-smart kids through play, storytelling, and simple coaching conversations. I’m your host, Mara Williams — author, coach, and believer that financial literacy starts early and sticks best when it’s fun. Today, I’m joined by my friend and fellow entrepreneur Jason Erwin — a local business owner and homeschool dad of three girls. We’re talking about how he’s bringing money conversations into everyday li...
20 May 2025
My Money Story: Why I’m on a Mission to Teach Kids Financial Literacy
Host Tracey Bissett shares her personal money story and mission to teach kids financial literacy through play-based tools, offering insights from her experiences and coaching.
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