How to Invest in the Next Generation w/ Derrick Kinney
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On today’s episode…
What makes a teen confident, life-smart, and prepared for real-world success? In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle and guest Derrick Kinney share practical ways parents can help teens build confidence, connect with adults, and discover their God-given purpose. From making eye contact to embracing small moments of courage, this episode is full of tools you won’t find in textbooks—but you can teach at home.
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How to Invest in the Next Generation
Guest: Derrick Kinney
Podcast Host: Dr. Kelly Cagle | Parenting IQ Podcast
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with author, entrepreneur, and speaker Derrick Kinney to explore how parents can raise confident, life-smart teens who are ready to lead, serve, and stand out.
Derrick shares the life-changing clarity he gained during a solo sabbatical that ultimately led him to sell his successful financial business and pursue a deeper purpose—investing in young people. He unpacks practical insights on helping teens find their voice, connect with adults, and build confidence through intentional conversations and small acts of courage.
From teaching your teen how to confidently greet others to showing them the value of vulnerability through your own failures, this episode is packed with real-life tools that books can’t teach—but parents can. Derrick also talks about the importance of giving teens “face value”—learning to smile, engage, and carry themselves with presence in a digital world that often leaves them feeling disconnected.
You’ll also hear how simple family traditions, like sharing highs and lows around the dinner table, and one-on-one parent-teen trips, can deeply impact your child’s confidence, identity, and sense of purpose.
Whether your teen is reserved or bold, this episode will leave you equipped to help them walk in confidence, communicate well, and seize opportunities—because the next generation isn’t just our responsibility, it’s our legacy.
About Derrick Kinney
Derrick Kinney is the CEO of Good Money Framework and the host of the top-rated Good Money Podcast, where he helps people make more money so they can do more good. A former financial advisor with over 25 years of experience, Derrick sold his nationally respected financial firm to pursue his passion: teaching teens and adults how to succeed with purpose and confidence.
He is the author of the best-selling book Good Money Revolution and the creator of the Simple Teen Success course, equipping young people with real-world tools to stand out and lead well. Derrick is a dynamic speaker, mentor, and entrepreneur who believes that generosity and purpose-driven living are the ultimate financial goals. He and his wife have four grown children and reside in Arlington, Texas.
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