Yesterday was a pretty exciting day for TeensGotCents! Appearing on the Channel 4 Morning Show is not something that happens around here very often. There are a few things you should know:
I thought I was gonna throw up…
I was deeply concerned about sweat stains showing because I was so nervous…
I actually thought about the fact that if I did have sweat stains that no one would notice them at all if I threw up while on the air…which is really not a lot of consolation…
Kumasi Aaron of WJXT4 was wonderful and really put me at ease.
Everyone was absolutely amazing at the studio. It turned out to be a lot of fun and I’m so glad that I had the opportunity. I was able to talk about how to be more purposeful with your money by using the envelope system to budget everything. The envelope system has worked great for me over the years and is really well suited to most teenagers.
Here’s the direct link to see my segment – Becoming Financially Fit is a series that The Morning Show is running during the month of January to help people stick with their New Year’s Resolutions.
I have blogged about the envelope system a few times:
An Update – My Envelope System
My mom has written about a digital envelope system that is web based. It’s great for people who have smart phones because you can track your purchases while you are right there in the store! GoodBudget has a free version that includes ten virtual envelopes and there is also a paid plan that costs $5 a month. The free version would work for most teens and is a great way to keep track of your expenses if you prefer to use a debit card rather than cash. Back when mom wrote about this program they were know as EEBA – but they recently changed their name to GoodBudget:
I hope that you are inspired to get your spending under control so you can reach your financial goals for 2014. In celebration of my first television appearance I have a fun little give-away courtesy of Noreen Young Cosmetics and Makeup Studio! Noreen has provided me with a copy of her popular CD that includes her top ten list on looking and feeling gorgeous inside and out. She has also included the cutest little tool kit that’s a must have for the do it yourself girl! All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below and tell us your favorite lip color.
Have you ever seen such a cute tool kit?
Good luck! The winner will be announced January 22nd!
And the winner is Genesis! Thanks so much to all of you who entered!
Well done, Eva! You look beautiful and spoke very well. What a wonderful opportunity for you!
It was a wonderful opportunity – thank you so much!
Congrats! I would have been super nervous as well. I have gotten over my fear of public speaking over the years but I still get nervous.
My favorite lip color is Pink 🙂
Thank you Beth Anne! Sometimes I think I won’t get nervous – but I always do!
Yay! Great job showing the world that teenagers can be responsible. I’ll pray that you have more great opportunities like this in the future.
My favorite lip color is a pinkish red. 😀
I really appreciate that Genesis. Thank you! I love the pink shades as well!
Congrats, Eva! I probably would’ve thought the same things about sweat stains and throwing up – good for you for doing it anyway! You’re going to be a public speaking pro before you even leave for college.
Thanks Mel! I have to say that the people at the station were truly amazing and made me feel very comfortable. I’m so thankful!
Great Job Eva! You were brilliant. Well prepared, great information and professionally poised…You inspire me! Blessings!
Mr. Neil Stagner,
Thanks so much Mr. Stagner! I really appreciate the encouragement!
I watched the broadcast before you posted this contest, Eva. You were well composed, and I didn’t see any sweat! Great job!
My favorite color of lipstick is a natural peach or pink, definitely not something that says, “Here are my lips!”
Thanks Mrs. Brooks! I’m glad you didn’t notice anything embarrassing! 🙂
Wow Eva,
That was really great. You had no need to be worried because it was amazing! I gave my “money” speech today to a group of my friends and I was really nervous! I totally understand. It was really neat that you talked about the envelope system. I love it, and I have found it to be very effective. I talk about it in my speech. Thank you!
My favorite lip color? I don’t hardly ever wear lip stick, but I think my favorite color would be very light natural pink.
I hope I get to hear your speech sometime soon! Good luck!
Thank you!!! I am going to jax. next week. we will see how it goes.
Congratulations, Eva!
Another step of excellence!!!! You actually come across as the professional that you have been groomed to be and not at all like the impressions you shared. It is a great interview. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Zenobia – the interviewer did so much to make me feel comfortable!
Whoohoo! Way to go, Eva! (You don’t need to send me the prize. I have my own make up…just wanted to encourage you to keep up the good work!)
Hahaha! I don’t think you would look good in any shade of lipstick! Thank you so much for sharing the interview. I really appreciate your support and encouragement of this project from the very beginning!
Well done Eva, keep up the hard work and you will be well on your way. I hope more teens get the message. Cheers Mr.CBB
Thank you!
Congrats for your appearance. What a great thing. Really liked the envelope thing. However, I do not the lipstick so I am not giving you my favorite color. Just kidding of course.
Thank you – I do love the envelope system. It really works!