Financial Literacy

When you book me, you can expect an engaging, interactive, and practical learning experience that equips participants with real-world financial and life skills they can use immediately. My presentations are tailored to the age, experience level, and goals of each audience, making even complex financial topics easy to understand and enjoyable to learn.

Rather than simply delivering a lecture, I encourage participation through discussions, hands-on activities, real-life examples, and relatable stories that keep audiences engaged from beginning to end. Participants leave with greater confidence, actionable strategies, and resources they can continue using long after the presentation.

Presentation topics include financial literacy, budgeting, saving, banking, credit, investing, entrepreneurship, career readiness, and life skills for success. Programs can be customized for schools, colleges, youth organizations, nonprofits, conferences, financial institutions, employee wellness programs, and community events.

Whether I'm speaking to elementary students, teenagers preparing for adulthood, college students, parents, or professionals, my goal is the same: to inspire confidence, encourage smart decision-making, and empower people to build a stronger financial future.

Natelya Hale is the founder and CEO of Invest Young Money, an organization dedicated to equipping youth and young adults with the financial knowledge and life skills they need to succeed. As a Certified Financial Coach, educator, and speaker, she is passionate about making complex financial topics simple, engaging, and practical for learners of all ages.

With a background in federal government, financial education, and entrepreneurship, Natelya combines real-world experience with an interactive teaching style that inspires confidence and action. She has taught more than 6,000 students and adults through schools, colleges, nonprofit organizations, community programs, financial institutions, and youth organizations across Georgia.

Her presentations cover financial literacy, budgeting, saving, investing, entrepreneurship, career readiness, banking, credit, and life skills. Whether speaking to elementary students, high school seniors preparing for adulthood, college students, parents, or professionals, she tailors each presentation to meet the unique needs of her audience with hands-on activities, relatable examples, and practical strategies participants can apply immediately.

Natelya believes financial education is about more than managing money—it's about creating opportunities, building confidence, and preparing people to make informed decisions throughout life. Her mission is to empower the next generation with the knowledge and mindset to achieve financial independence and long-term success.

When she's not teaching or speaking, Natelya develops educational workbooks, online courses, and training programs that make financial literacy and life skills accessible to learners everywhere through Invest Young Money.

For in-person presentations, I typically require a projector or large display with an HDMI connection (or the ability to connect a laptop), a screen visible to the audience, and access to electrical power. A wireless handheld or lapel microphone is appreciated for larger groups of 30 or more participants or in larger venues.

I provide my own laptop, presentation materials, and digital resources. If audiovisual equipment is unavailable, I can often adapt my presentation to the venue and audience.

For virtual presentations, I use Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or the client's preferred platform. A stable internet connection, screen-sharing capability, and audio are all that is required.

Room setup may vary depending on the event. Classroom, theater, conference, and workshop-style seating all work well. Interactive sessions may benefit from tables or workspace for participant activities.

If your event has specific technical requirements or venue limitations, I'm happy to work with your team to ensure a smooth and successful presentation.