In the final part of our series from National Convening, we talk with Ashley Good, Director of the Financial Opportunity Center and Support Services from the NOVA Workforce Institute of NE Louisiana, as she tells us about her journey and her "why."

In Part 3 of our LISC National Convening series, we chat with Jamie Whippel, Engagement Administrator with the Arouet Foundation about her personal story, re-entry for women who have incarcerated and how a second chance can change a life.

In this episode, we talk with Jennifer McClain, Senior Director of Economic Opportunity, Wealth Building and Leadership Development with LISC Chicago. We talk about one-on-one coaching techniques and strategies for both coaches and members to stay engaged.

In this episode, we speak with Mariel Beasley, Behavioral Scientist with Duke University and Co-Founder of Common Cents Labs. We talk about Positive and Negative Financial Behaviors, Decision Paralysis and so much more.

When you are on a tight budget, it's easy to be reactive when it comes to purchasing food to stock your pantries. As shortages pop up though, it's important to think proactively and plan ahead. This is a short episode that can help you get started.

You're going to want a pen and paper for this episode! We sit down with Jacob Garrett, Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at Bell Bank Mortgage to discuss how you can become a homeowner.

SkillUp is a program of Central Missouri Community Action, offered in partnership with the Missouri Department of Social Services, that helps SNAP recipients obtain skills, training, education and employer connections. In this episode, we talk about the opportunities SkillUP offers in our service area.

Sadly, we also say goodbye to our SkillUP coach, Avery, in this episode, as she goes on to explore new opportunities.