Create Your Own Economy with Bunmi Ajibade

What happens when kids are trusted with real responsibility -  real money, real ideas, and real decisions? In part two of this powerful conversation on Create Your Own Economy, Bunmi Ajibade is joined again by Leah Ellis, founder of the Society for Child Entrepreneurs, to explore how children build confidence, leadership, and financial literacy through hands-on entrepreneurship. From lemonade stands to 3D-printed products, this episode dives into how real-world business experiences help kids learn problem-solving, communication, and responsibility -  far beyond what textbooks can teach. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How kids develop confidence through real business challenges ✅ Why coaching beats controlling when teaching entrepreneurship ✅ Practical ways to teach financial literacy and money responsibility ✅ How parents and communities can create safe opportunities for kids to lead ✅ Simple systems to nurture capable, confident young entrepreneurs Whether you’re a parent, educator, mentor, or community leader, this episode will give you actionable ideas to help children grow into leaders - starting today. 🎙️ Tune in to Create Your Own Economy with Bunmi Ajibade for conversations that help you build businesses, leadership, and legacy. Key Moments:  05:01 "Coaching Young Entrepreneurs Effectively" 07:12 "Transformative Learning Through Creativity" 11:01 Child Builds Confidence Through Creativity 16:27 "Teaching Kids Financial Wellness" 20:24 Inventory Management and Creative Planning 21:55 Child Entrepreneurship Community Platform 25:59 Empowering Kids Through Entrepreneurship 28:42 "Empowering Kids to Thrive" About the guest :  Leah Ellis is a mother of four and the founder of The Society of Child Entrepreneurs (SoCE), a nonprofit dedicated to helping children ages 6–17 build confidence, leadership, and real-world business skills through hands-on learning. Inspired by watching her own children turn everyday ideas into action, Leah created SoCE to prove that children are capable of meaningful leadership right now. Through business fairs, curriculum, and coaching, she helps children launch real ventures, learn financial literacy, and develop resilience through experience, not theory. At the heart of her work is the belief that when kids are trusted with responsibility and supported by community, they rise. Leah's leadership is rooted in motherhood, creativity, and a commitment to building spaces where children and families can thrive.   Links  to connect Leah :  The Society of Child Entrepreneurs : https://www.soceict.org https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofChildEntrepreneurs https://www.instagram.com/societyofchildentrepreneurs/ About the Host:  Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA.    How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade:  Website: https://clarolegr.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14 Book a call with Bunmi - https://clarolegr.com/meet Get Bunmi’s 10 Step Guide - https://go.clarolegr.com/transitionsteps-freebie