Let's Play Money cover art

Let's Play Money

Let's Play Money

By: Coach Mara
Listen for free

About this listen

Let’s Play Money is the podcast that helps parents and grandparents raise money-smart kids through play, storytelling, and simple coaching conversations.


Hosted by certified coach and children’s author Mara Williams, each 20–30 minute episode blends creativity with practicality — turning everyday moments into powerful money lessons for kids. From a farmers market business to bake sales to pet-sitting, Mara’s playful, story-based approach makes financial literacy fun, easy to understand, and engaging for the whole family.


Each episode begins with a guest sharing their first money memory, explores a topic from Mara’s Financial Literacy Triangle (play, literacy, coaching), and wraps up with a lightning round inspired by her book series, The Little Books of Big Business.


Because money lessons don’t need to be boring — they just need to begin.



© 2025 Let's Play Money
Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • "What’s Inside the Box? A Hands-On Look at Let’s Play Money"
    Jul 27 2025

    Welcome back to Let’s Play Money — the podcast that helps parents and grandparents raise money-smart kids through play, storytelling, and simple coaching conversations.

    I’m Mara Williams — author, coach, and big believer that learning about money should feel like playtime, not pressure.

    Today’s episode is something a little different — I’m unboxing the very first Let’s Play Money subscription box, with some very special help from my producer’s 4-year-old daughter. We’re coloring together, flipping through the packets, and giving you a peek inside the kind of hands-on learning that makes this program work.

    If you’ve been curious about what’s inside the box — or how these playful tools really look in action — you’ll love this behind-the-scenes look.

    Because when it comes to teaching kids about money, everything you need might just be right inside the box.



    • Visit the website: www.thelittlebooksofbigbusiness.com
    • Follow on social media:
      • Instagram: @thelittlebooksofbigbusiness
      • Facebook: @thelittlebooksofbigbusiness
      • YouTube: @thelittlebooksofbigbusiness
      • TikTok: @letsplaymoney
    • Join the email list for updates, freebies, and family-friendly financial literacy tools

    Enjoyed the episode?

    Please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with another parent, teacher, or grandparent who wants to raise confident, money-smart kids! Your support helps us spread the message and make financial literacy fun and accessible for every family.

    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
  • Entrepreneurship & Homeschooling: One Dad’s Path to Teaching Money Skills
    Jul 27 2025

    Welcome back to Let’s Play Money — the podcast that helps parents and grandparents raise money-smart kids through play, storytelling, and simple coaching conversations.

    I’m your host, Mara Williams — author, coach, and believer that financial literacy starts early and sticks best when it’s fun.

    Today, I’m joined by my friend and fellow entrepreneur Jason Erwin — a local business owner and homeschool dad of three girls. We’re talking about how he’s bringing money conversations into everyday life, why he chose to teach financial literacy at home, and what’s working (and what’s surprised him) along the way.

    If you’ve ever wondered how to make money lessons part of your family’s rhythm — without making it feel like a lecture — this one’s for you.

    Because raising money-smart kids doesn’t require perfection — just intention and a little creativity.



    • Visit the website: www.thelittlebooksofbigbusiness.com
    • Follow on social media:
      • Instagram: @thelittlebooksofbigbusiness
      • Facebook: @thelittlebooksofbigbusiness
      • YouTube: @thelittlebooksofbigbusiness
      • TikTok: @letsplaymoney
    • Join the email list for updates, freebies, and family-friendly financial literacy tools

    Enjoyed the episode?

    Please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with another parent, teacher, or grandparent who wants to raise confident, money-smart kids! Your support helps us spread the message and make financial literacy fun and accessible for every family.

    Show More Show Less
    44 mins
  • My Money Story: Why I’m on a Mission to Teach Kids Financial Literacy
    Jul 27 2025

    In this very first episode of Let’s Play Money, I’m sharing something personal—my own money story. From childhood lessons to real-world wake-up calls, you’ll hear how my experiences (and coaching hundreds of families and small business owners) led me to write The Little Books of Big Business and create play-based tools that make learning about money fun and meaningful for kids.

    I’ll also give you a sneak peek at what’s coming:

    • Practical tools you can use with your kids
    • Tips for building money confidence in your family
    • Real stories from parents, educators, and young entrepreneurs

    This podcast is your place to learn how to raise financially literate, confident kids—without the stress.

    Let’s build serious money skills together—taught through play.

    • Visit the website: www.thelittlebooksofbigbusiness.com
    • Follow on social media:
      • Instagram: @thelittlebooksofbigbusiness
      • Facebook: @thelittlebooksofbigbusiness
      • YouTube: @thelittlebooksofbigbusiness
      • TikTok: @letsplaymoney
    • Join the email list for updates, freebies, and family-friendly financial literacy tools

    Enjoyed the episode?

    Please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with another parent, teacher, or grandparent who wants to raise confident, money-smart kids! Your support helps us spread the message and make financial literacy fun and accessible for every family.

    • Visit the website: www.thelittlebooksofbigbusiness.com
    • Follow on social media:
      • Instagram: @thelittlebooksofbigbusiness
      • Facebook: @thelittlebooksofbigbusiness
      • YouTube: @thelittlebooksofbigbusiness
      • TikTok: @letsplaymoney
    • Join the email list for updates, freebies, and family-friendly financial literacy tools

    Enjoyed the episode?

    Please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with another parent, teacher, or grandparent who wants to raise confident, money-smart kids! Your support helps us spread the message and make financial literacy fun and accessible for every family.

    Show More Show Less
    14 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.