Author Alexa von Tobel will appear on GMA3: What You Need to Know on Monday April 15 on ABC, to discuss her new book, “Growing Up Powerful: Money Matters,” which offers financial advice for young girls. Von Tobel, a former financial planner, is committed to empowering the next generation with essential money management skills. The episode will also feature a report on female Formula One drivers, exploring the initiatives aimed at increasing female participation in the sport.
Alexa von Tobel: Empowering the Next Generation with Financial Knowledge
Alexa von Tobel, a Harvard-educated investor and author, is dedicated to promoting financial literacy among young people, particularly girls and women. Her latest book, “Growing Up Powerful: Money Matters,” co-created with the children’s media brand Rebel Girls, offers a fun and informative guide to personal finance. It covers topics such as saving, spending, credit cards, and even how to create a business plan. Von Tobel’s own experiences with money, including her time as the founder of LearnVest, a personal finance website, inform her practical advice. She emphasizes the importance of starting financial education early, as permanent money habits can form as early as age 7.
Female Formula One Drivers: Initiatives for Inclusion
The world of Formula One racing has been historically dominated by men, with very few female drivers competing over the years. However, initiatives like the F1 Academy and More Than Equal are working to change this. The F1 Academy, headed by former driver Susie Wolff, aims to increase opportunities for young women in the sport by subsidizing the budgets for 15 female drivers across five teams. More Than Equal, a non-profit organization, scouts for talented young female drivers worldwide and supports their journey to success. Despite these efforts, it is estimated that it could take up to a decade to see a female driver on the Formula One grid. One challenge is the small talent pool of women in the sport, with only 4.7% of girls who go to indoor karting tracks annually posting lap times or entering races.
GMA3: What You Need to Know airs on ABC at 1.00 pm on Monday, April 15, 2024.
