Meet Our Endorsers!
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Alex Rodriguez, World Series Champion and Chairman and CEO, A-Rod Corp
“As a parent myself, this is a must-read for families, educators and anyone who wants to empower children to take control of their financial futures and set up the next generation to thrive”
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Annie Duke, Best-Selling Author of Thinking in Best
“Braving Our Savings is the perfect book to start your child on the path to better financial decision-making. Sarah Samuels masterfully makes complex investing topics accessible to young children. Bravo!”
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Kyle Arrington, Super Bowl Champion, New England Patriots
“As parents, we want our kids to be the best versions of themselves. A part of that responsibility is putting them into positions to succeed. Braving Our Savings lays the foundation and teaches life lessons of financial responsibility. Which allows the benefits to go beyond dollars and cents.”
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Brandon Copeland, Former NFL Player, CEO of Athletes.org, Author and Professor
”One key to financial success is removing the stigma and discomfort around discussing it as early as possible. Braving Our Savings makes it easy to do just that by introducing the concept of money at an early age in an affirmative tone. This book has the power to encourage our children to be financially confident which is one of the greatest gifts I can hand down to my kids as a parent.”
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Oliver Albers, EVP, Nasdaq
“Being a father, I appreciate how important it is to encourage curiosity and to teach children about financial literacy at an early age. Braving Our Savings is a tremendous resource to encourage these conversations and to help educate the future leaders of tomorrow.”
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Jonathan Jones, New England Patriots Professional Football Player
“Financial fluency can be a game-changer for children by breaking generations-long cycles of making ends meet. Braving Our Savings takes the first step in inspiring children to invest, be brave and thrive."
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Jessica Ewing, CEO, Literati
"We look at thousands of children's books per year trying to find hidden gems - Braving Our Savings is by far one of the most unique and exceptional."
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Ted Seides, CFA, Founder, Capital Allocators
“When it comes time for a child’s first self-guided purchase, Braving Our Savings touches just the right tone to begin teaching about saving and investing. Sarah helps get the conversation started leveraging her experience as both an investor and a mom.”
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Brent Montgomery, CEO of Wheelhouse, TV Producer & Venture Investor
“Braving Our Savings is the only book of its kind: a groundbreaking children’s book written by a professional investor, entertaining and educational for both kids and adults, and designed to make a confusing topic accessible to all. Help a child in your life build a foundation for a healthy financial future.”
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Sarah Williamson, Founder & CEO, Focusing Capital for the Long Term Global
"The power of compounding and the ability to own equities are two of the most important yet misunderstood aspects of investing for the future. With a unique blend of relatable narratives and guidance, Braving Our Savings equips readers with the tools they need to save and invest their money for the long term from a young age. I'd recommend this book as an essential read for anyone looking to give their children the gift of a more secure financial future."
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Katie Jacobs Stanton, Founder & Managing Director, Moxxie Ventures
“Financial Fluency is not just about understanding numbers, it’s about behaviors, decision-making and risk/reward trade-offs. By lifting up all children through role models and education, Braving Our Savings teaches kids to do hard things, be brave and break generational cycles of making ends meet.”
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Aileen Lee, Founder, Cowboy Ventures
"It's such a cool, smart idea to help kids build knowledge about how to manage and save money, in a fun way. Hope lots of kids read this book (or have it read to them) to gain role models and education to become financially savvy and secure in the future - wish we'd had this book long ago!"
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Karen McCormick, Chief Investment Officer, Beringea
“Investing should be considered a core life skill, similar to cooking, budgeting, driving! Understanding how to do it leads to a more level playing field for kids of all backgrounds, and Sarah has done a brilliant job of making this digestible.”
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Asha Mehta, CFA, Author, Power of Capital and Founder, Global Delta Capital
“Sarah, a finance trailblazer who rose from adversity, has woven lessons from her inspiring journey into Braving Our Savings. This book is a powerful tool for young children to learn about the world of investing - and to pave the way to their own financial empowerment.”
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Chris Lyons, General Partner, a16z Venture Capital Fund
"Braving Our Savings is a standout children's book that masterfully blends financial wisdom into a heartwarming story. In a world where financial literacy is increasingly vital, this book takes a proactive approach, teaching kids the value of saving and investing in a way that lays the foundation for early financial literacy. With vibrant illustrations and relatable scenarios, it transforms complex topics into an enjoyable learning experience, making it an invaluable tool for parents shaping their children's financial habits from a young age.”