In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer interviews Desmond Stinnie and Addison Wiggin, the co-founders of ⁠Dealing with Debt,⁠ a platform focused on financial literacy and community support. Desmond shares his lifelong passion for financial education, tracing back to his childhood curiosity about money. Addison brings his 30 years of experience in financial publishing and macroeconomic analysis, highlighting the evolution of consumer culture and debt. Together, they discuss the importance of understanding one’s relationship with debt, the distinction between good and bad debt, and the need for accessible financial education.

In episode 1 of Level Up, we are joined by Ray "Coach Shoe" Schufford - retired first responder and founder of 2 The Next Shift, to discuss the support needs of first responders and how the DWD platform presents an opportunity to fill in several gaps and create a national first responder community.