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Home / Do Local Good Podcast / Financial Literacy and Empowerment in Edmonton with Ashley Tillenius
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In this episode of United Way’s Do Local Good podcast, hosts Vasu Aggarwal and Sean Singh shine a spotlight on the critical role of financial literacy in building resilient communities. They are joined by Ashley Tillenius, an Operations Manager at TD, and a dedicated volunteer with United Way’s Each One, Teach One initiative.
Together, they explore how financial literacy workshops empower individuals with the tools to achieve stability and resilience. The conversation covers budgeting basics, debunks financial myths, and provides actionable advice to help listeners take charge of their finances. Ashley also shares her inspiring story of giving back and highlights the transformative impact of financial literacy programs on Edmonton’s diverse communities.
Financial Pathways Collaborative is a group of caring organizations focused on helping individuals and families build lives of financial stability and independence.
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Through Each One, Teach One workshops people in need in our community can improve their understanding of and gain confidence with money, empowering them to build personal financial stability, and a better future for themselves.
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Learn 5 essential financial facts that can help you take control of your money, from building savings to understanding debt and creating a budget that works for you.
A special thank-you to hosts Vasu Aggarwal and Sean Singh for guiding this insightful conversation and to Ashley Tillenius for sharing her expertise and dedication to empowering others through financial education.
We also extend our gratitude to Each One, Teach One facilitators, Edmonton Public Libraries, and community organizations for creating accessible spaces for financial learning. Additionally, a heartfelt thanks to the Financial Pathways Collaborative for supporting economic empowerment in the Alberta Capital Region.
A big thank-you to everyone from United Way and the GenNEXT Cabinet involved in the production of this podcast, including Adam Piercey, Chris Tse, Courtney Riley, Catherine Lee-Hanley, and Daryl Hooke, for their creativity, hard work, and commitment to amplifying stories of resilience and connection.
Lastly, we express our gratitude to our listeners for joining us on this journey to explore the importance of financial literacy.
