Building Financial Confidence and Community with Christi Rae (Ep. 16)

Parents often wrestle with one universal question: “Will my kids be okay?”

This episode uncovers how that loving concern connects deeply with emotions, family values, and the power of community.

In this episode, Joline Godfrey speaks with Christi Rae, host of The Great Canadian Piggybank podcast, about helping parents build confidence around money conversations. Christi shares how her journey from gaming to financial education led her to foster community, balance technology with nature, and encourage families to talk openly about money.

Key takeaways:

• The universal parental worry about children’s financial future and why it stems from love
• Helping parents feel comfortable admitting what they don’t know about finances
• The importance of community and connection in learning about money together
• How financial literacy is tied to emotion, family values, and resilience
• Christi’s transition from gaming to creating The Great Canadian Piggybank and East Van Seeds to spread joy and community
• And more!

Resources:

• Get your copy of Raising Financially Fit Kids!

Connect with Joline Godfrey:

• Bounce 10
• LinkedIn: Joline Godfrey
• [e-mail]

Connect with Christi Rae:

• LinkedIn: Christi Rae
• Website: East Van Seeds
• Podcast: Great Canadian Piggybank

About our Guest:

Christi Rae is the creator and host of The Great Canadian Piggybank, a podcast that helps parents feel more confident about teaching their kids money skills within a Canadian context. With over two decades of experience in the gaming industry, leading major franchises such as Fortnite and Gears of War, Christi brings creativity, empathy, and community-building to everything she does. She is also the founder of East Van Seeds, a community initiative promoting sustainability and connection through shared gardening resources.