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015 Girls are Great at Math Movement with retired Navy and DOD retiree with Phylecia Jones

Published: Dec. 23, 2018, 11 a.m.

Phylecia Jones is affectionately known as the Budgetologist. As a motivational speaker and podcaster, she has been getting people to clean up their financial act and find ways to \\u201cfeed their budget.\\u201d\\xa0 Her recent Ted Talk has brought her back into the STEM community, something she thought was part of her past after retiring five years ago. \\xa0Her message is powerful and clear, i.e., we need to create new stereotypes to make the world a better place. Please join us as we delve into her background in STEM, baton twirling, and her passion for photography and travel. \\xa0Our biggest salute to this veteran who is making a difference in the world!

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Show Notes

With a Bachelor\\u2019s in Computer Science and a Master\\u2019s in Systems Engineering, Phylecia Jones proudly served 13 years as a civilian Computer Scientist for the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense, supporting sailors and soldiers across the world, but realized that it was not enough. \\xa0At the age of 36 years old, she took an early retirement and started a journey that would forever change her life\\u2026 entrepreneurship.\\xa0 As the CEO of Keep up with Mrs. Jones LLC, Creator of Budget School, a premier business financial education platform, and Host of the Budget School Podcast, Phylecia is the savvy go-to budgeting nerd, speaker, and trainer.

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STEM Rockstar:

Katherine Johnson

Patricia Bath

Josephine Cochrane

Book recommendations:

Becoming by Michelle Obama

The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage, by Mel Robbins