Mitlin Money Mindset®
Transforming Lives Through Literacy with Amy Zaslansky #208
Key Takeaways
- Amy’s unique path from occupational therapy to founding Book Fairies
- The impact of Book Fairies in increasing literacy rates by providing access to books
- The collaborative efforts with the IDD community for book distribution
- Mitlin Financial's upcoming book drive to support the cause
Meet the Guest
Amy Zaslansky
Amy Zaslansky is the founder of Book Fairies. She is passionate about expanding literacy opportunities in under-resourced areas by flooding communities with the books at-risk children need to succeed. Amy is a Maryland native, graduating Emory University with a BA in Psychology and Temple University with an MS in Occupational Therapy.
Show Notes
Books are more than just stories; they are the key to opportunity.
In this episode, Larry Sprung talks with Amy Zaslansky, the founder of Book Fairies, a nonprofit organization on a mission to eradicate book deserts and foster a love of reading.
Amy shares her transformative journey from occupational therapist to pioneering a movement that increases access to books for under-resourced communities.
Discover how Book Fairies has distributed millions of books to schools, shelters, and communities in need, and learn how you can join the effort to spread literacy and joy.
Resources
Learn more about Larry Sprung's book, "Financial Planning Made Personal."
About the Podcast
Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.
Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.
We hope you enJOY these conversations as much as Larry enJOYed having them. And remember to ask yourself, what did you do today that brought you joy?®️