WABE Debuts MY MONEY MENTORS,

New Financial Empowerment Reality Series Designed for Millennials and Gen-Z

Atlanta (May 8, 2024) WABE, Atlanta’s NPR and PBS affiliate, is set to launch MY MONEY MENTORS, a financial docu-reality series designed to make financial literacy enjoyable and empowering for Millennials and Gen-Z. Produced by WABE Studios, the original series will premiere on WABE-TV (PBS-30) on Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, at 8 p.m., with two 30-minute back-to-back episodes each night. MY MONEY MENTORS, produced with support from Delta Community Credit Union, can also be viewed on WABE.org/mymoneymentors, the WABE Mobile App, Hulu + Live, YouTube TV, and other popular streaming services.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.wabe.org/mymoneymentors/

In MY MONEY MENTORS, financial experts Jacqueline Schadeck and Chris Corinthian team up to guide young adults through financial milestones and challenges, infusing fun and engagement to enhance their ability to make smart money moves. Each episode features the duo meeting with a mentee to tackle financial challenges, address mental and emotional hurdles, and boost financial literacy, empowering them to make wise choices and take charge of their financial future.

“I know what it’s like to get poor financial advice because my family did, and we lost everything,” says Schadeck. “I hope this show helps to illustrate to younger people just how important financial matters are.  What’s more – I hope they see we can have some fun with it, too.”

Corinthian adds, “Having faced financial hardships, I understand the profound impact these challenges can have on individuals and families. Recent news stories have highlighted the unique struggles of Millennials and Gen Z, such as the dream of homeownership seeming out of reach. Our mission is to empower others with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate these hurdles and achieve lasting financial wellness.” 

“My Money Mentors is a great addition to WABE’s programming, and viewers will relate to the common financial issues being addressed and benefit from the expert, actionable advice provided,” says Hank Halter, Delta Community’s chief executive officer. “As a not-for-profit, service-oriented financial cooperative, Delta Community strives to deliver exceptional support, value, and counsel on the banking services consumers need through every stage of life. We respect Jacqueline and Chris’s passion and skill as independent hosts and are pleased to help bring the show to air.”   

Schadeck, CFP®, AWMA®, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, author, and speaker committed to guiding individuals and families toward financial clarity and success. After witnessing her family fall victim to poor financial advice, costing them everything, Schadeck became the go-to person for financial guidance. Little did she know she would work with companies like Bet, AARP, Pepsi, Starbucks, and many more to bring financial clarity to millions. She has helped high-net-worth clients keep and grow their assets over the past decade and is now a trusted partner in creating generational wealth. Schadeck’s mission is to lead clients to financial clarity while building generational wealth for their families. Follow Jacqueline on TikTok and Instagram @jacquelineplans.

Corinthian, known online as “theFinLitGuy,” is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur who realized the importance of financial literacy after experiencing a series of financial setbacks, including a layoff and a fire. With 18 years of experience in higher education, he has helped thousands understand financial strategies, particularly in paying for college without student loans. Corinthian founded ‘FinLit University’ and ‘Debt-Free Degree Academy’ to educate people on financial principles. He has worked with organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Habitat for Humanity, and his message has reached over 1 million people through various channels. Corinthian’s mission is to help everyone achieve financial literacy. Follow Corinthian on TikTokand Instagram @thefinlitguy.  

ABOUT WABE

WABE is Atlanta’s original, independent, non-profit source for news and local stories and the choice for NPR and PBS. Our stations deliver fact-based journalism and inclusive, engaging, cultural content that informs, inspires, reflects, and empowers the millions who call the Greater Atlanta area home. In addition, WABE’s programs, podcasts, and events make Atlanta’s stories and storytellers accessible and relevant across various platforms for our diverse audience of listeners, viewers, visitors, and members. WABE original programming, along with national NPR and PBS content, is available on WABE 90.1FM, WABE.org, WABE TV (PBS-30), and WABE-HD1/ WABE-HD2 as well as streaming on the WABE Mobile App, Hulu + Live, YouTube TV,  Chromecast, PBS.org, Local Now, Roku, Android TV & mobile, Amazon Fire TV & tablets, iOS, tvOs, Android TV live streams. Go to wabe.orgfor additional information. 

About Delta Community Credit Union

Delta Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative with a mission of providing better service and value on the products consumers use to manage household expenses and save for the future. Founded in 1940, Delta Community is Georgia’s largest credit union with more than 500,000 members, 29 metro Atlanta branches and three out-of-state branch locations. It welcomes anyone living or working in metro Atlanta as well as employees of more than 140 businesses including Delta Air Lines, Chick-fil-A, RaceTrac and UPS. Visit www.DeltaCommunityCU.com to open an account or follow the Credit Union on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DeltaCommunity and X, formerly known as Twitter, at @DeltaCommunity.