Stephen Carter | SpeakerHub

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Stephen Carter is a financial wellness speaker as well as the Director of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability at a private K-12 school in Cincinnati, OH where he has taught for the last fifteen years. During that time, he has grown his program from a single, student-run business into a full-fledged academic program with five supporting businesses all managed by students. The program has gained national attention and Stephen has spoken at venues ranging from academic accreditation conferences (CESA and ISACS) to Harvard Public School of Health conferences (Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives). In October, 2021, he published his first book which, through a fable format, teaches financial literacy to young adults. Since the publication, he has spoken in a variety of both academic and retail venues promoting financial wellness alongside his belief that young adults must get started as soon as possible in order to achieve financial freedom. His primary areas of focus for his financial wellness talks consists of adults in their 20s who are getting started in their careers. Whether he is speaking about educational innovation, health and wellness applications, financial literacy, or goal setting, Stephen brings an unmatched passion and enthusiasm to the stage and fully engages every audience, both in-person and virtual.

Current position (3)

Financial Wellness Speaker and Author

Seed Tree Group, LLC

Director of Entrepreneurship

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy

Innovative Education Consultant

Seed Tree Group, LLC

Degrees (2)

MA in English Literature

Xavier University

2006 to 2008

Certificate of Financial Management

Cornell University

2021 to 2022

Presentations

Presentations (6)

Financial Wellness: Creating a Financial Plan in Your 20s

Want to get started taking charge of your financial future? In this talk, I walk participants through the clear steps to achieve financial freedom much earlier than most people would expect. With a deep dive into compound interest and the time value of money, this talk is packed with vital information on the path to bring about financial wellness. This is a popular presentation for businesses to offer to younger (ages 22-30) employees in order to increase workplace wellness and financial literacy.

Goal Setting: Creating, Meeting, and Exceeding your Goals Financial and Otherwise

In this talk, I outline the necessity of finding balance when it comes to goal setting--from understanding the six areas of goal setting (intellectual, physical, spiritual, financial, social, vocational) to getting started with solid habit formation to setting milestones for goal fulfillment, this talk is provides wellness tips both practical and inspirational for all ages.

Chasing Dreams: Motivation to Succeed

In this talk, I go through the three steps to avoid living a life of discontentment--from knowing one's passion to chasing opportunities to outworking everyone else, a life of success is within reach of everyone. Whether it is financial wellness, mental wellness, physical wellness, or something else, anything is possible when it comes to defining dreams and the path to see them come to fruition.

Habit Formation: Tools for Success

Using time-tested strategies and personal examples, I lead listeners through the path to not only create insanely productive habits but also to turn these habits into the powerful engines of goal setting which will lead to untold lifelong success.

Financial Literacy for Everyone

In this exciting workshop, I outline the key steps to crafting a financial plan that will bring about not only financial wellness but the sense of freedom that comes with the ability to manage one's money.

Innovative Education through Entrepreneurship

The entrepreneurial mindset involves growth mindset, grit, redefining failure, opportunity seeking, generosity and empathy, and effective communication. In this talk, I examine how to systematically include these core benchmarks in educational programming at all grade levels.

Workshops (5)

Financial Wellness Workshop

1 hour

This workshop is designed for young professionals (ages 22-30) who are seeking guidance in setting up key financial accounts in order to create both short term and long term investing plans. From tips and techniques regarding Health Savings Accounts and Roth IRAS to 401(k) matching and budget strategies, this workshop is guaranteed to be highly entertaining and incredibly informative. A popular choice for businesses seeking enrichment for younger employees.

How to Teach Finance to Teens

1 hour

Even considering teaching financial principles to teenagers can seem daunting, but when approached with a fun, innovative technique, it becomes a blast. This talk begins with the basics including revenue streams, checking accounts, and budgets and continues into the advanced from compound interest to investments to retirement planning. Students and parents alike walk away empowered and excited to make their money work for them.

Entrepreneurship Through Teaching Kitchens

1 hour

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy became the first K-12 school to join the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative run by the Harvard Public School of Health and the Culinary Institute of America--in this workshop, I tell the exciting journey of starting a teaching kitchen focused on teaching health and wellness in a high school. Included is a clear plan to replicate the success in a K-12 school setting in order to teaching entrepreneurship through a teaching kitchen construct.

Goal Setting that Actually Works

90 minutes

Goal setting can be both frustrating and demotivating if it is not complimented with a workable system. This workshop is dedicated to helping participants create a firm foundation in balanced goals (forming goals around all six key areas of one's life) before introducing a system of milestones and planning to guarantee goal completion on a one year, three year, and five year basis. Workshop has been given to both young adults and adults alike.

Finding Your Purpose

90 minutes

In this workshop, I work directly with individuals on a team to connect the overall WIG (Wildly Important Goal) of the team to the mission and purpose of the organization thus aligning the WHAT and HOW with the WHY.

Past talks (10)

Chasing Your Dreams: Motivation to Succeed

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy

Cincinnati, OH

March 10, 2022

Innovative Education through Teaching Kitchens

Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives

Napa, CA

February 3, 2022

Teaching Kitchens in K-12 Schools

Teaching Kitchen Collaborative Webinar

Webinar