Life can be full of surprises, can’t it? 🌟 As you go through life—learning new things and facing new challenges—don’t be afraid to change your path. Some of my best moments happened because I trusted my gut and made choices I didn’t plan for. I never thought I’d be invited to speak to a group of empowered women in Ghana about finding their own unique paths. But here I am, standing in this moment, because my life took many unexpected turns that led me here. Your journey is your own. It won’t look like anyone else’s, and that’s a good thing! We all have special gifts and roles to play. ✨ So, trust yourself and believe in your path. The twists and turns can lead to happiness and amazing things you never saw coming. 🚀 #Inspiration #LifeJourney #BelieveInYourself #TrustYourGut #Resilience #UniquePaths #SimpleWisdom

DAY 6: 10 Key Reasons Why Small Acts of Kindness Build Empowered, Confident Kids Ready for Bitcoin and Beyond 🌟 Day 6: Caring for Others Builds Community 🌟 Hey, parents! 🌟 Today, we’re talking about how small acts of kindness help build community—a key principle that connects to the world of Bitcoin. Bitcoin is all about people coming together, helping each other, and creating something better. The same is true for kindness. When kids practice kindness—whether it’s helping a neighbor, being patient with a friend, or offering a kind word—they learn how to care for others and understand the power of working together. These simple acts show them that we are all connected and that helping others makes everyone stronger. As they grow, kids who practice kindness develop empathy and the ability to make smart decisions—especially when it comes to sharing resources and supporting one another. Kindness = Stronger communities. Let’s teach our kids the importance of compassion and working together to make the world a better place! 🌍 Stay tuned for tomorrow’s tip on how kindness helps build empowerment! 💛 #BuildingCommunity#KindnessMatters #EmpoweredKids #RaisingLeaders #PositiveParenting #RaisingConfidentKids

DAY 5: 10 Key Reasons Why Small Acts of Kindness Build Empowered, Confident Kids Ready for Bitcoin and Beyond 🌟 Day 5: Patience Starts with Little Acts 🌟 Today, we’re diving into patience—an essential skill for both life and money management. Just like the best investments take time, small acts of kindness teach kids the value of patience. Whether they’re waiting their turn, helping without expecting something in return, or practicing self-control, these actions build patience that will serve them in all areas of life, including making smart financial decisions. Teaching patience early on through kindness helps kids develop the mindset that good things come with time—and it sets them up for success as they grow older. Patience = Future success. Let’s keep building this habit of kindness and watch them grow! 💛 Stay tuned for tomorrow’s tip on how kindness helps our kids build a stronger community! 🌍 hashtag#PatiencePaysOff hashtag#SmallActsBigImpact hashtag#KindnessMatters hashtag#RaisingConfidentKids

💔🐾 A Heartbreaking Thanksgiving and What It Highlighted About Money 💔🐾 This Thanksgiving, my daughter brought our foster dog, Tux 🐕, to visit his former owner. The woman had been moved to a nursing home because of Alzheimer’s, and Tux was left behind in her backyard until a rescue group found him. She cried for weeks after losing her dog 😢. Tux stayed at the rescue facility for almost a year, spending most of his time in a kennel...until he came to us. When she saw Tux again this weekend, she was overjoyed—but saying goodbye broke her heart all over again 💔. She begged my daughter to take good care of him. It was a moment that left us all in tears 😭. Stories like this are all too common. In America, many of us dread getting old. We imagine sickness, loneliness, and losing the people (or pets) we love 🧓💔🐕. Worse, we don’t just fear it—we expect it. But why? 🤔 It’s not just bad luck or poor planning. One big reason is that people are fighting to keep up with the rising cost of everything. Inflation is eating away at what our money can buy. Families rely on two incomes—or even multiple jobs—just to survive. As @Seb Bunney explains in The Hidden Cost of Money, this isn’t just about dollars and cents 💵. It’s about time ⏳ and relationships ❤️. When parents are too tired from working, they have little left to give their kids—or their aging parents. So, kids go to daycare and before- or after-school programs, and our elderly are sent to nursing homes. It doesn’t have to be this way. If we all understood how money printing and inflation work, we’d see that this isn’t about politics. 😡 It’s about a system that steals from everyone by reducing the value of the money we hold. The first step to changing this is education 📚💡. Knowledge gives us power—the power to make better decisions for ourselves and our families. That’s what we’re building at Orange Hatter—a place for curious people to learn, share ideas, and take action. If you’re ready to start asking the right questions and finding real answers, join the conversation. Together, we can work toward a future where stories like Tux’s aren’t so common 🐾❤️. 👉 Visit OrangeHatter.com and get involved. 🌟 #FinancialEducation #InflationAwareness #FamilyValues #ParentingTips #KnowledgeIsPower

🎉 Celebrating a Big Moment in Ghana! 🎉 This morning, I had the honor of speaking to the first women’s Bitcoin cohort graduates with Bitfiasi Initiative. Thank you, Gideon Kombian and Lydia Sena Ami Kudowor, for inviting me to this celebration! To encourage the graduates, I reflected on my journey, full of unexpected turns, that brought me to where I am today, filled with joy and purpose. Here are some of the pivotal life moments I shared with these amazing women: 👉 Choosing to stay home with my baby (instead of pursuing my career) taught me to follow my heart, not just my head. 👉 Choosing to homeschool for 20 years (instead of sending my kids to school) gave me valuable experience in teaching. 👉 Choosing to go down the Bitcoin rabbit hole (instead of accepting the norm) helped me understand how money really works. 👉 Choosing to devote full time to teaching women about money (instead of getting a "job") gave me the confidence to speak and celebrate the female voice. To the graduates, I said: 💡 “Society may push you to follow the ‘normal’ path, but you have the power to choose what’s right for you. Trust your instincts and values.” Here’s my advice: ✨ Keep an open mind. Bitcoin is just one tool you’ll use in life. ✨ Don’t be afraid to change your path. The unexpected can lead to your greatest growth. I never imagined I’d be here, speaking to such incredible women in Ghana. But trusting my instincts and embracing change brought me to this amazing moment. To the graduates: Congratulations! This is just the beginning. Trust yourself, embrace new opportunities, and believe in your future. 🌟 Here’s to all the great things ahead! 🎓✨ #BitcoinEducation #WomenEmpowerment #LifeLessons #Graduation #FinancialLiteracy

"If you educate a man, you educate one person. If you educate a woman, you educate a family—and a whole nation."- Dr. James Emman Kwegyir-Aggrey 💡 Women have always been the backbone of families, but when they are financially educated, their impact goes far beyond their households. A financially literate woman can make better decisions for her family, invest in her children's future, and create opportunities that strengthen her entire community. Money literacy is not just about numbers—it’s about power, freedom, and security. It’s about giving women the confidence to take control of their financial lives, make smarter choices, and pass down the knowledge to the next generation. Imagine a world where every woman understands money—how it works, how to save it, and how to grow it. With this knowledge, women can take control of their finances, plan for the future, and make informed decisions that benefit not just themselves but everyone around them. When women are equipped with money literacy, they gain the tools to create security, opportunities, and lasting change for their families and communities. Let’s recognize the critical role women play in shaping the future and commit to making financial education accessible to all. #WomenEmpowerment #FinancialLiteracy #GenerationalChange #BuildingBrighterFutures

DAY 5: 10 Key Reasons Why Small Acts of Kindness Build Empowered, Confident Kids Ready for Bitcoin and Beyond 🌟 Day 5: Patience Starts with Little Acts 🌟 Today, we’re diving into patience—an essential skill for both life and money management. Just like the best investments take time, small acts of kindness teach kids the value of patience. Whether they’re waiting their turn, helping without expecting something in return, or practicing self-control, these actions build patience that will serve them in all areas of life, including making smart financial decisions. Teaching patience early on through kindness helps kids develop the mindset that good things come with time—and it sets them up for success as they grow older. Patience = Future success. Let’s keep building this habit of kindness and watch them grow! 💛 Stay tuned for tomorrow’s tip on how kindness helps our kids build a stronger community! 🌍 #PatiencePaysOff #SmallActsBigImpact #KindnessMatters #RaisingConfidentKids #FutureSuccess #ParentingTips

DAY 4: 10 Key Reasons Why Small Acts of Kindness Build Empowered, Confident Kids Ready for Bitcoin and Beyond 🌟 Day 4: Confidence Grows from Small Wins 🌟 Today, we’re focusing on how small acts of kindness can build confidence in our kids. Every time kids practice kindness—whether it’s sharing with a sibling, helping a friend, or showing empathy—they experience a small win. These little wins have a huge impact on their self-esteem and help them believe in their ability to make a difference. As their confidence grows, so does their ability to make smart decisions in life. And this confidence will play a huge role when it comes to their relationship with money and their future success. Small wins (compound over time) = BIG confidence! Let’s keep encouraging them to practice kindness and watch their confidence soar. 🙌 Stay tuned for tomorrow’s tip on how patience is built through kindness! 💛 #ConfidenceBuilding #SmallActsBigImpact #KindnessMatters #RaisingConfidentKids #ParentingTips #FutureLeaders

Today, let’s explore how small acts of kindness help our kids build emotional strength. When kids practice kindness, whether it's helping a friend, sharing, or being patient, they’re strengthening their character and building the foundation for future success. Just like financial literacy, kindness is a key ingredient in helping kids make smart decisions in life. Kindness = Strength! The stronger their character, the better equipped they’ll be to navigate life’s challenges and make smart decisions—especially when it comes to managing money. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s tip on how small acts of kindness build strong, resilient habits. 🙌 #KindnessIsStrength #EmpoweredKids #BuildingCharacter #ParentingTips #SmartDecisions #FutureLeaders

🌸 Bringing Stories to Life – A Behind-the-Scenes Peek! 🌸 What makes a story come alive for children? For me, it’s the combination of heartfelt storytelling and vibrant illustrations that spark their imagination. Take a look at this timelapse video of an illustration from my children’s book, Flowers for Mom – A Super Kay Adventure. 🌟 This scene captures the heart of a story about responsibility, and making things right—lessons every child can carry with them for life. 📚 Designed for kids in kindergarten to second grade, this book is perfect for parents and grandparents who want to: - Teach timeless values through engaging stories, - Bond with their little ones during reading time, - Inspire thoughtful conversations about honesty and courage. As you watch the illustration unfold, imagine the conversations and connections this story can spark with the children you love. 💡 Do you think relatable visuals play a key role in helping kids connect with stories? Share your thoughts below—I’d love to hear them! #TimelapseArt #ChildrenBooks #FamilyReadingTime #BuildingCharacter #SuperKayAdventure

🎉 Exciting News for Parents and Grandparents! 🎉 Book 3 of the Super Kay Adventure series is officially in the works and set to launch in December 2024! 🎁✨ After many rounds of lively mother-daughter "discussions" 😉, Brianna and I have finally agreed on the storyline and storyboarded the plot. Now, she's unleashed her creativity and is hard at work on the 30+ illustrations that will bring this story to life. 🎨📖 This series isn't just about stories—it's about building strong values like kindness, resilience, and honesty in our little ones, all while teaching them the basics of money literacy in a fun, memorable way. 🌟 If you haven’t started the adventure yet, check out Books 1 & 2 on Tali Lindberg's author page on Amazon—perfect for holiday gifting! 🎄 And don't forget, the hero journaling that comes with it is a game-changer for your child's self-confidence and character development. 🦸‍♂️💖 📚 Let's inspire the next generation of heroes, one story at a time. #SuperKayAdventures #CharacterDevelopment #MoneyLiteracy #HeroJournaling #MotherDaughterTeam

DAY 3: 10 Key Reasons Why Small Acts of Kindness Build Empowered, Confident Kids Ready for Bitcoin and Beyond 🌟 Day 3: Doing Daily Small Acts of Kindness Builds Strong Habits 🌟 Today, let’s talk about how small acts of kindness can help build strong, resilient habits in our kids. Just like Bitcoin strengthens over time, the simple, everyday acts of kindness our kids practice today help them develop the habits that will serve them for the rest of their lives. Whether it’s helping a friend, taking care of their things, or simply being considerate, these habits shape their decisions, their relationships, and their understanding of the world. Building strong habits through kindness doesn’t just help kids navigate life’s challenges—it prepares them for success, especially when it comes to managing money and making smart decisions. Small acts lead to big impact over time! Let’s focus on fostering habits of empathy, generosity, and responsibility—because strong habits = stronger futures. 🙌 Stay tuned for tomorrow’s tip on how small wins help build confidence! 💛 #SmallActsBigImpact #BuildingHabits #RaisingConfidentKids #KindnessMatters #ParentingTips #FutureLeaders

Hey, parents of young kids! 👋 If you're raising children in kindergarten to early elementary school and you're concerned about their future success and happiness, this is for you. Before teaching them about managing money, we need to focus on something even more foundational: building a strong sense of self-worth and confidence. Why? Because when kids believe in who they are and understand their ability to make a difference, they are better equipped to make smart decisions—especially when it comes to money. And kindness plays a huge role in this! Over the next 10 days, we’ll explore why teaching kindness is so crucial for raising empowered, confident kids who are ready to take on the world. #RaisingConfidentKids #KindnessMatters #EmpoweredKids #BuildingSelfWorth #SmartMoneyDecisions #FutureLeaders

DAY 2: 10 Key Reasons Why Small Acts of Kindness Build Empowered, Confident Kids Ready for Bitcoin and Beyond 🌟 Day 2: Kindness Makes Us Stronger, Just Like Bitcoin 🌟 Yesterday, we talked about building strong character to make better decisions. Today, let's dive into why kindness is so powerful in helping our kids grow stronger—just like Bitcoin helps strengthen the financial system. When kids practice kindness, they not only help others, but they also build emotional strength and resilience. This daily practice strengthens their character and helps them become more compassionate and confident individuals. Just like Bitcoin strengthens the financial world, kindness strengthens our kids' ability to navigate life's challenges. When we teach our children the value of helping others, we’re setting them up to thrive in every area of life—including understanding the values behind Bitcoin. Kindness = Strength. Let’s keep building that foundation together! 💪 #moneyliteracy #KindnessIsStrength #EmpoweredKids #SmallActsBigImpact #TeachKindness

"Everything in modern society is downstream of money, even deeply personal experiences like how we connect with our families...Only by separating money and state can we ensure that the government truly represents the voice of the people, and that power remains in the hands of the populace." - @Seb Bunney 🎉 A Night to Remember with the Reading Club! 🎉 Tonight was amazing! We wrapped up our fall 2024 session of the Orange Hatter Women’s Reading Club with a deep dive into Chapter 14 of The Hidden Cost of Money by @Seb Bunney. The best part? Seb himself joined us for a heartfelt discussion about the book! 🙌 We shared our favorite parts, asked Seb questions, and talked about the big ideas in the book, like: ✨ The psychological consequences of a broken money system. ✨ The emotional toll on parent-child relationships. ✨ The far-reaching effects of money on every aspect of our lives. Seb answered every question with so much kindness and passion. Everyone in the group agreed—it was the best moment of our fall session and a perfect way to celebrate our shared journey through the book. 📚💡 Beyond the pages, this reading club has been a space for open dialogue, growth, and connection. Tonight we toasted our accomplishments—reading a book cover to cover, discussing each chapter in depth, and building friendships that enrich us beyond words. What I treasure most is the freedom to share openly, without fear of judgment. With our diverse backgrounds—cultural, educational, and experiential—we’ve created a space where different perspectives challenge us to think bigger and grow stronger. This isn’t just a reading club—it’s a community of women empowering each other through learning. 💬💪 Now, we take a break for the holidays, and I can't wait for January 2025, when we’ll kick off the new year with Fiat Food: Why Inflation Destroyed Our Health and How Bitcoin Fixes It by Matthew Lysiak and Saifedean Ammous 📅 Want to join us in January? Let me know in the comments or send me a DM! The schedule will be up at orangehatter.com/reading-club in January. Here’s to learning, growing, and supporting each other. See you next year! 💛 #MoneyLiteracy #ReadingClub #OrangeHatter

DAY 1: 10 Key Reasons Why Small Acts of Kindness Build Empowered, Confident Kids Ready for Bitcoin and Beyond 🌟 Day 1: Character is the Key to Smart Decisions 🌟 Before diving into anything like Bitcoin, we need to ensure our kids have a strong foundation of character. Small acts of kindness, like helping a friend or taking care of their belongings, teach kids how to make good decisions. When kids practice kindness, they begin to understand how their actions impact others—and this understanding shapes their choices in every part of life, especially when it comes to money. Strong character leads to smarter decisions, both now and in the future. Strong character = smart choices. Let's build that foundation early! 🙌

Hey, parents! 🌟 We all want the best for our kids, right? We want them to grow up strong, smart, and ready to take on the world. But what if I told you that the journey to raising kids who understand and embrace Bitcoin starts with something more important than just teaching them about money? It starts with teaching them about character. 💪 In this 💡 10-day series 💡 , we’re going to explore why the key to raising future Bitcoiners isn't just about explaining how Bitcoin works—it’s about fostering kindness, resilience, patience, and compassion in your kids. These little heroic acts of kindness will help them grow up with strong values that will guide them through life's challenges, including understanding money, making smart financial choices, and navigating a world full of distractions and opinions. So, let's dive in and discover how strengthening your child's character today can lead them to become confident, compassionate, and empowered individuals tomorrow—who will not only understand Bitcoin but will also make a positive impact on the world. 🌍💛 #moneyliteracy#orangehatter

📚 Special Guest Alert! 📚 After weeks of diving deep into The Hidden Cost of Money by @Seb Bunney , we’re thrilled to announce that the author himself will be joining the Orange Hatter Reading Club tomorrow night for an exclusive meet-and-greet session! 🎉 This is a rare opportunity to engage directly with Seb, ask questions, and gain deeper insights into his thought-provoking book. Plus, it's the perfect chance to experience the Orange Hatter Reading Club before we take a short winter break (back in mid-January). If you’re passionate about money literacy and community learning, we’d love to have you join us. 🌟 👉 DM me or comment below, and I’ll send you the private link to join. #MoneyLiteracy#OrangeHatter#ReadingClub

**Curiosity is How We Learn Best** Kids are amazing learners, but sometimes, we forget to trust their curiosity. In our busy world, we often rush to make things quick and easy. We want them to know all the answers right away instead of giving them time to wonder and explore. But what if we let kids *not know* for a little while? What if we let them start projects they don’t finish or ask questions that don’t have answers yet? 💡 That’s how curiosity grows. The book "When You Wonder, You’re Learning" by Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski talks about how learning happens when we’re curious. When we notice something we don’t understand, it makes us want to learn more. But once we feel like we know everything, that curiosity can go away. So, how does this help when teaching kids about money or Bitcoin? There’s something called the **information gap**. This means kids need to know a little bit about something before they can become interested in it. If we teach money ideas in a way that connects to what kids already know, it helps them stay curious and want to learn more. Fred Rogers (you know, Mister Rogers!) said kids learn best when new ideas feel familiar but also a little mysterious. Mystery makes learning fun! When we teach kids about money or Bitcoin, we should balance what they already know with new ideas that make them wonder. It’s okay if they don’t get it all right away. Their curiosity will help them figure it out over time. #moneyliteracy

🌟 What Would a World with Unmanipulable Money Look Like?*🌟 This week in the Orange Hatter Reading Club, we dove into Chapter 13 of @Seb Bunney The Hidden Cost of Money and had one of our most thought-provoking discussions yet. We explored what society could look like with a money system that’s non-dilutable and non-manipulable. Imagine this: - People could save confidently, without worrying about their money losing value over time. - Risky investments wouldn’t feel like a *requirement* to keep up with inflation. - Businesses would need to run more responsibly, knowing there are no government bailouts waiting in the wings. - Creative destruction could flourish, allowing outdated businesses to step aside for fresh innovation. - And perhaps most importantly—parents could spend more time with their kids instead of working tirelessly to stay ahead of inflation. Of course, we couldn’t talk about this without diving into the big question: *What does Bitcoin’s future look like now that big players are entering the space?* Let’s just say, the debate was lively and rigorous! We didn’t all agree, but that’s what makes our discussions so valuable—every viewpoint was heard and respected. Next week marks the final meeting of this reading session, and we’re thrilled to welcome **Seb Bunney** himself for a meet-and-greet with our members! After weeks of unpacking his book, celebrating its conclusion with the author will be a special treat. If you’ve been thinking about joining Orange Hatter, this is your moment! Next Monday is the perfect time to jump in and see what we’re all about. DM me or comment below for the private link to our group. Let’s reimagine the future of money together. 💬📖✨ #moneyliteracy #orangehatter