• Finance 101: Opening an IRA
    Sep 13 2024

    What is an IRA? At what age do we need to start becoming familiar with the term?


    It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school.


    Honestly... we believe it's smart to open an Individual Retirement Account as soon as possible so you can start accumulating wealth to access when you're retired! (basically, the sooner the better.)


    In this episode my grandpa and I discuss:

    - How/When to open an IRA

    - The differences between Traditional and Roth IRAs

    - How to manage your money once it's in an IRA


    Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠

    Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

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    10 mins
  • The Music Industry
    Sep 8 2024

    In today's episode, Director of Promotion and Regional Marketing at the Disney Music Group, Jimmy Walorz shares insight into the music industry!


    If you have a love for music, but don't necessarily want to be center stage... there's so many other career paths available to you within the industry!

    Furthermore, Jimmy has tons of experience working with artists, building their brands and networking with high level people. His wisdom is endless!


    Reach out to Jimmy here: ⁠LinkedIn⁠


    I want to help you find your path, what career or industry do you want to hear more about? Message me on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠Google Forms⁠

    Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more!


    Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

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    20 mins
  • Finance 101: Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
    Aug 30 2024

    What is the purpose of a mutual fund? Do we need one? Furthermore, what is an ETF?


    It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school.


    In this episode my grandpa and I discuss:

    - Pros and cons to Mutual Funds

    - The differences of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

    - How to invest on your own


    Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠Google Forms

    Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

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    11 mins
  • Making An Informed Decision
    Aug 27 2024

    Culinary Student, Diego Lee talks through how he made an informed graduation decision while experiencing pressure from the internet! Furthermore, Diego is a big advocate for youth mental health. He shares different perspectives on life after high school that can provide the mental clarity you need during senior year!


    Reach out to Diego here: LinkedIn


    I want to help you find your path, what career or industry do you want to hear more about? Message me on social media: ⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠


    Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠Google Forms

    Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more!


    Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

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    21 mins
  • Finance 101: Your First Paycheck
    Aug 17 2024

    "Don't spend more than you make."

    It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast.

    These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school.

    In this episode my grandpa and I discuss:

    - How paychecks work

    - Hourly vs. Salary

    - How you can manage the money you earn

    - The differences between net and gross pay

    Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

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    12 mins
  • Answering Your Graduation Questions
    Aug 10 2024

    Life after High School is such a weird time full of change... so naturally we’re going to have lots of questions. As a class of 2022 graduate, here's some of the advice I wish I had while feeling undecided during senior year!


    Submit your anonymous questions here: Google Forms


    I want to help you find your path, what career or industry do you want to hear more about? Message me on social media: ⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠

    Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more!


    Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

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    23 mins
  • Finance 101: Buying Your First Car
    Jul 17 2024

    If you're anything like me, buying a car will be the first major purchase of your entire life!

    Because it's such a big investment, here's the advice my financially intelligent Grandpa shared with me before I drove out of the dealership at 17! 🚘

    It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast.

    These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school.

    Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠

    For more: ⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠

    Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

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    11 mins
  • Careers in Psychology
    Jul 8 2024

    Let’s learn about paths that an expertise in psychology can offer with knowledge from Erin Smith, Ed.M. ! Erin is a Sport Psychologist and Executive Coach. Being mindful and observant throughout her various psychology related career paths has helped her to recognize the importance of exploration that allows us to make the right decision for life after high school!

    Reach out to Erin! - LinkedIn - Instagram

    I want to help you find your path, what career or industry do you want to hear more about? Message me on social media: ⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠

    Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠

    Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more!

    Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

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    28 mins