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Hello, Money, is proud to feature clips from the Opportunity Knocks show (The Opportunity Initiative & Opportunity Knocks on PBS) in our platform. Clips from this show bring empathy to financial health journey. It motivates people to think, "If they can do it... so can I!" The show elevates the concept of financial coaching. A very personal journey. The data collected on the Hello, Money platform enables you to not only target specific solutions to the right member, but the data also allows you to tell the story of your members, encouraging others to improve financial health and showing true impact for us when we hike the hill. There is power in a well told story...transformative power. Cynthia Campbell, CEO of Hello, Money, shares her thoughts on storytelling in her recent CUInsight.com article.

“New Year, New You”. Only 9% of all New Year’s resolutions last past January. Why is that? Well I have news for you: The only person that can create the New You is the Old You. And the old you is pretty set in its ways. The truth is, the very attempt to make sweeping changes is what stands in the way of a different, happier and more meaningful life. The reality is that the appeal of New Year’s resolutions is more about obtaining a sense of security and control over your life. We want to feel like we are in the driver’s seat when it comes to our health, finances, and personality traits. Instead of wholesale unattainable aspirations, let’s aim for “radical doability”. It’s embodying all of the behavioral sciences we know to be true from the very first nudges from Richard Thaler and Shlomo Benartzi to Dan Ariely and Hal Hershfield. Let’s have the guts to engage in new habits and pay down that credit card debt, make an extra mortgage payment, lace up those sneakers one more day a week, check in with our family a little more often, and eradicate the Cheetos from our lunch plate. Not tomorrow, but today. #newyearsresolutions #financialwellness #emotionalwellbeing Shlomo Benartzi Hal Hershfield Dan Ariely Scott Colangelo Jennifer des Groseilliers Fred Barstein Michael Fassnacht Jessica Fox, CRPS? Rich Steinmeier Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP Marc Benioff Jennifer DeLong Renee Scherzer Rob Sechan Jon Gray Ainsley Bryant https://lnkd.in/e4yY5r9e

Historic News: Opportunity Knocks ‘Best Feel Good Show’ of the Year! The rumors are true Opportunity Knocks is the first program airing on PBS to receive an award from the prestigious Academy of Reality Television! ?? Thank you to American Public Television and WXXI Public Broadcasting Council for presenting and distributing our series. Competing against iconic shows like The Voice, Shark Tank, and American Ninja Warrior, we stood as the underdog. This is a testament to our strategy of leveraging reality TV to change the lives of the masses. We are humbled and honored to prove that a small, grant-funded series can reach the ranks of mainstream hits while staying true to our mission. ?? To everyone who has believed in us—thank you. YOU made it possible for families to courageously inspire viewers to live the show with The Opportunity Coach (powered by LifeCents) and The Opportunity Finder (powered by Wave2). ?? Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: This historic achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our presenting sponsor The Wells Fargo Foundation and supporting sponsors Callahan & Associates, Inc., the National Council for Financial Opportunities, and BALANCE. ?? Thanks for Joining us on the Red Carpet: Bonnie Wallace, Joanna Smith-Ramani, James Hunter, Nader Moghaddam, Matthew Herrick, Max V., Pearl Contreras ?? The Opportunity Knocks Team: Creator and Executive Producer: Jamie Strayer Executive Producer and Showrunner/Director: Brian Spoor Executive Producer: Jenn George Hunter Hunter Chief Operations Officer: Angie Hughes Host: Ronaldo Hardy Coaches: Louis Barajas, Jean Chatzky, Patrice C. Washington Consulting Producers: Fiona Willis, Shirley Senn, Clifford Rosenthal Carriage Campaign Manager: Gabriella Jones-Litchfield ?? The Opportunity Initiative Leadership: Michael Cyr, Executive Director Jamie Chandler, Chief Program Officer ?? Organizations Featured in the Series: SCORE Mentors Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services Be the Change Careers LiftFund Louisiana Center for Restorative Dentistry Columbus Works Amistad El Paso SBDC United Way of Southeast Louisiana United Way Urban League Of Louisiana Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Seattle Central College Greater Washington Urban League Center for Nonprofit Advancement UPO Suncoast Credit Union Coastal Credit Union Financial Partners Credit Union Pelican State Credit Union Raiz Federal Credit Union Telhio Credit Union SkyPoint Federal Credit Union BECU New Orleans Firemen's Federal Credit Union’s ?? Help us keep the momentum going. Tell your friends, foundations, corporations and others to support our work. This win is fuel to ignite action. We’re measuring viewer outcomes with our tools! ?? Make A Personal Gift for Giving Tuesday to Support Our Future: https://lnkd.in/ghEzV-if ?? Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gux5DMXB Thank you a million! Join us in making Season 3 starting now!

?????? It’s official! ?????? Opportunity Knocks WON for Best Feel Good Show at the American Reality Television Awards! Thrilled to share this moment with the team Jamie Strayer, Brian Spoor, Jenn George Hunter, Jamie Chandler, CCUFC , and Angie Hughes! ?? Highlighting the real stories of real families on their financial health journeys is a win for the entire #financialhealth movement. It was great to share the moment with our friends at Financial Health Network, The Aspen Institute, LifeCents, Raiz Federal Credit Union, New Orleans Firemen's Federal Credit Union, and Uncommon. And we couldn’t do it without the support of our funders and sponsors - especially Bonnie Wallace and the Wells Fargo Foundation! We were up against shows like American Ninja Warrior, Shark Tank, and The Voice - and we won based on #fan votes! This is inspiring and relatable content that people want to see - we are building a movement! Side note - can yall believe I had to keep this to myself for ten days?!? ??