Money Talks podcast: Bitcoin, day-trading and monetary policy made simple

When the student becomes the teacher — and she’s only 11.

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There came a point in episode 18 of the Money Talks podcast when Parker’s tone shifted — when my baby girl morphed from a precocious 11-year-old into a full-fledged financial professional.

One minute, she’s laughing hysterically about stars being eaten and the world ending; the next, she’s breaking down stock market psychology and the meaning of money like she’s been doing it for years.

And when that transition happens, you can’t miss it.

In an instant, Parker stops laughing, straightens up and gets serious.

Suddenly, she’s not just keeping up in a conversation about some of the most complex financial ideas — she’s leading it.

This is the moment Parker truly finds her voice. The moment the student becomes the teacher.

Somewhere between the laughter and the lessons, she shows that wisdom doesn’t wait for adulthood. It only needs curiosity and courage.

Parker’s illustration of the monetary system in action.

Episode 18 isn’t just about markets or money. It’s about watching confidence take shape, and seeing how the roles we play as parent and child, student and teacher, can shift in the most unexpected and inspiring ways.

Above all, this episode reminds us that even the smallest voices can change how we think about big ideas.

Click the play button below to listen now, or find the Money Talks podcast on Spotify. For your convenience, here is a timestamp of episode 18:

🎙️ Episode 18 — Timestamps:

0:01: Backstage
1:53: The Money Talks jingle
4:13: Parker’s got thoughts — and one big concern for us all
8:40: Parker gets some special recognition
12:50: “What y’all reading?”
17:40: So… Parker wants to be a day trader
24:25: Bitcoin’s place (and importance), decoded by Parker
29:40: Why our money is broken — Parker explains in 90 seconds