The Kitchen Isn't Just for Cooking | April Boyde | The People Who Make Virginia

April Boyde knew she wanted to teach people about financial literacy: she was forced to grow up quickly when family tragedy left her in charge of raising two of her younger brothers, plus a child of her own, all while pursuing a career in the military, and good financial management was paramount to not just surviving, but thriving. But she needed a distinct take on the topic, a way to stand out and help people see financial planning from a different angle. April realized that her personal experience as a young mom, Air Force veteran, and caregiver shaped a practical approach to financial literacy through the lens of everyday cooking. Now, as The Kitchen Strategist, April shares how food, budgeting, and kitchen systems can change a family’s financial life. And she's doing it from our own backyard, here in the greater Richmond area. April both guides individuals on how to make better grocery choices, doing a "pantry audit," and works with organizations to increase their financial literacy through the lens of food. If you're a real estate agent, helping your clients understand food budgeting may give them a clearer path to their mortgage planning. Banks and credit unions that offer financial literacy courses can integrate grocery planning as a key part of this education. But there's a deeper part to our conversation today too: it's a powerful demonstration of overcoming imposter syndrome, manifesting who you are, what you want, and how you can help others. April will leave you inspired, motivated and determined to jump out of your chair and tackle this crucial part of our everyday budgeting. “I’m on a mission to help you stop eating your money.” - April Boyde Learn more about April Boyde, The Kitchen Strategist: https://www.thekitchenstrategist.com/...    / @thekitchenstrategist     / thekitchenstrategist     / aprilboyde   Quick Favor: Please click the subscribe button to help us keep making great content for you. Thank you! ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE VIRGINIA Whether they're born and raised here, or have come to Virginia and made it their home, these are our neighbors and colleagues, people who are contributing to the health and growth of our communities. In this podcast, we have engaging and inspiring conversations with leaders in Virginia. And not just political leaders or business leaders, but people from all walks of life who are making a difference, and have amazing stories to share. We want to provide you the opportunity to discover and connect with our guests, and strengthen the bonds of community across this great state. The People Who Make Virginia is presented by our firm, Gray Broughton Injury Law, a personal injury law firm that represents those who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own. We fight to protect the injured and see that they get the compensation they deserve. Thank you for joining us! Gray Broughton, Sharif Gray & Harry Fonseca CHAPTERS 0:00 Food waste and the money people throw away 4:26 Memphis roots and moving to Virginia 7:03 Learning structure through military life 17:22 The government shakeup that pushed her toward change 21:23 Practicing a new identity before FinCon 26:19 The biggest food-waste mistake people make 27:08 Meal mapping vs. meal prepping 33:11 The need for food-based financial literacy in schools 36:33 Why the kitchen feels stressful 39:15 Where to find April 43:17 Why the Instant Pot is underrated! #Virginiapodcast, #GrayBroughtonInjuryLaw, #Virginialeaders, #Virginiabusinessleaders, #Virginiastories, #RichmondVA, #Virginiaveterans, #successmindsetpodcast, #identitytransformation, #financialstability, #foodwaste, #mealmapping, #grocerybudgeting, #financialliteracythroughfood, #budgetingfordiningout, #impulsespending, #emergencysavings, #moneycoaching, #healthyeating, #budgetinghabits, #practicalmealplanning, #sustainablecooking, #strategicgroceryshopping, #emotionalspending, #familyfinances, #debtpayoff, #cashflow