Meet Jia Rastogi – teen author, entrepreneur, and finalist for Teen Entrepreneur of the Year 2024. In this inspiring episode, Jia shares how she turned her knowledge of money, business, and real estate into a bestselling book Class Clown to Wealth Wizard – written to make financial literacy accessible to everyone, especially young Australians.
We talk about:
➡️ Why traditional education often fails to teach financial independence
➡️ How real-world experience helped Jia write her book
➡️ The power of storytelling in teaching money management
➡️ Tips for teens and adults wanting to start a business or invest in property
➡️ The importance of mentorship, support systems, and starting before you're ready
💡 Whether you’re a student, parent, teacher or lifelong learner, this episode proves that you're never too young (or too old) to take charge of your financial future.
✨ KEY TAKEAWAYS
📚 Storytelling Makes Money Make Sense
Jia’s book blends fiction and finance by following “Sam,” a former class clown who surprises his peers with unexpected wealth 20 years later.
🧠 Financial Literacy Is for Everyone
Whether you’re a teen or adult, it’s not too late to learn the basics:
✔ Compounding
✔ Pyramiding
✔ Leveraging
✔ Building your financial team (accountants, brokers, mentors)
👥 Surround Yourself with Smarter People
Jia’s biggest lesson? Don’t be afraid to ask for help. She shares how feedback from financial advisors helped shape her book—and her mindset.
📖 Books Don’t Need to Be Boring
Her mission is to simplify money talk for her generation—and beyond.
🎓 Education ≠ Just School
While she’s focused on Year 12, Jia also runs a business with her sister, speaks at expos, and is already planning her future in business and digital marketing.
📣 WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR
✅ Young adults and teens who want to learn about money
✅ Parents looking for empowering resources for their kids
✅ Educators wanting to make finance more relatable
✅ Anyone feeling “behind” when it comes to money and wealth
📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED
🛒 Class Clown to Wealth Wizard – Order a signed copy:
👉 https://classclowntowealthwizard.com/
📖 Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki
📖 The Barefoot Investor – Scott Pape
📖 The Millionaire Next Door – Thomas J. Stanley
📲 CONNECT WITH JIA RASTOGI
🔗 Website: https://classclowntowealthwizard.com/
📷 Instagram: @classclowntowealthwizard
📘 Facebook: Jia Rastogi
🔗 LinkedIn: Jia Rastogi
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