The Learning Marketplace

My Own Business Challenge
2019-04-23 15:30 - 2019-08-31 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Capital One Cafe Santa Monica, 401 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
My Own Business Challenge helps youth learn necessary financial education and entrepreneurship skills. This challenge further enhances one’s ability to critically think and create consciously. The challenge is designed to encourage youth to use their energy to solve world problems through the power of entrepreneurship.
This challenge has been successfully implemented at Uncommon Schools, Newark High School, Avondale Meadows Academy, Martha’s Table, City of Santa Monica, Valley Education for Employment System and many other institutions and homes. My Own Business Challenge is the premier way to encourage youth to be economically empowered, productive citizens and conscious transactors! If you want your youth to change the world through the power of entrepreneurship and creativity, this challenge is for you!
Youth will learn how to build apps and storyboard via Today at Apple @ the Apple Store in Santa Monica, CA on 5/28/19.
Investment will be provided by the Youthful Savings Foundation for all those that complete the program.

Handle Your Business: For the Youth of Capgemini Australia
2019-07-11 12:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | NY
The youth of CapGemini Australia will get a unique opportunity to partake in an interactive workshop that will help youth figure out their gifts and how to contribute to the real world. Furthermore, a step by step guide on how to pick an affordable college and a plan to pay for it debt-free! A copy of the Handle Your Business learning exercise will be provided. The experience will be facilitated by Somya Munjal – founder of Youthful Savings.

Cultivating Heart Intelligence
2019-07-25 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Capital One Cafe Santa Monica, 401 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Youth will learn about heart-centred decision making and how to prevent the cycle of bullying. Youth are encouraged to bring a digital download of the Cultivating Heart Intelligence learning exercise found HERE.
This event will be facilitated by Somya Munjal and Danny Donayre. Danny is the Chief Intuitive Marketing Officer of The Learning Marketplace and a world-class life coach.

Building Humble Confidence through Economic Empowerment
2019-09-03 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | John Adams Middle School, 2425 16th St, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
This event will teach youth how to build humble confidence through economic empowerment. Learners will receive copies of the Money and Kids and the Integrity, Trust and Building Humble Confidence learning exercises. This event is made possible through the city of Santa Monica 2019 Wellbeing Microgrant.
This event will be facilitated by Somya Munjal.

Handle Your Business
2019-09-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Capital One Cafe 3435 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, 3435 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
This interactive workshop will help youth figure out their gifts and how to contribute to the real world. Furthermore, a step by step guide on how to pick an affordable college and a plan to pay for it debt-free!
A copy of the Handle Your Business learning exercise will be provided; however, a digital download is encouraged. It is suggested to bring a laptop or tablet. The suggested device is the Apple iPhone or iPad so learners can store the completed exercise in their digital library.
The experience will be facilitated by Somya Munjal – founder of Youthful Savings.
This event is sponsored by Capital One Bank.
Please fill out assessment test HERE.

My Own Business Challenge in a Day!
2019-09-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-02 10:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Village Docklands at NAB, 700 Bourke St., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
My Own Business Challenge helps youth learn necessary financial education and entrepreneurship skills. This challenge further enhances one’s ability to critically think and create consciously. The challenge is designed to encourage youth to use their energy to solve world problems through the power of entrepreneurship. Learners will walk away with a tangible business idea and sustainable fiscal responsibility that will help them create and sustain their business idea. Youth ages 14+ are welcome to take part in this transformational experience.*
This experiential learning class will be taught by Somya Munjal – founder of Youthful Savings.
This sponsored live experience will take place at NAB Village. Investment will be provided by the Youthful Savings Foundation for all those that complete the program.
*Any participant under 18 must have a parent or guardian supervising at all times, there will be space available for you to work whilst the program is running.
Pre Assessment Test HERE
Post Assessment Test HERE
Post Program Test HERE

Cultivating Heart Intelligence
2019-10-01 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Capital One Cafe Santa Monica, 401 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Youth will learn about heart-centered decision making and how to prevent the cycle of bullying. Youth are asked to bring a digital download of the Cultivating Heart Intelligence learning exercise found HERE.
This event will be facilitated by Danny Donayre. He is the Chief Intuitive Marketing Officer of The Learning Marketplace and a world-class life coach.
Youth are required to download (on a laptop or iPad) THIS learning exercise.

My Own Business Challenge x Uncommon Schools
2019-10-11 12:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Chase Bank, 28 LIberty, New York, NY, 10038
My Own Business Challenge helps youth learn necessary financial education and entrepreneurship skills. This challenge further enhances one’s ability to critically think and create consciously. The challenge is designed to encourage youth to use their energy to solve world problems through the power of entrepreneurship. Learners will walk away with a tangible business and sustainable fiscal responsibility that will help them create and sustain their business idea. Business investment will be provided by the Youthful Savings Foundation.
This program is in partnership with Uncommon Schools and part of their 7th and 8th grade math class programming. This interactive experience will be taught by Somya Munjal and Myles Nurse.
Pre-Assessment Test HERE
Post – Assessment Test HERE

7 Years in 7 Days (A Life of Now) Turning Lifelong Dreams and Purpose Into Weekly Goals
2019-10-15 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Capital One Cafe Santa Monica, 401 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Youth will learn about the power of reflective self talk, and the proactive creation of manageable action steps toward a larger goal. Every attendee will receive a free copy of 7 years in 7 Days (a $15 value) and be guided through a self reflection exercise in a group setting. 7 Years in 7 Days: A Life of Now, is a weekly-guided journal of original affirmations for inspired self-reflection and self-actualization. This interactive book of weekly quotes and exploratory questions, allows the reader to reflect on what is truly important to them and how they can take weekly actions toward embodying their deepest beliefs and values by setting tangible goals to that end. This event will be facilitated by Danny Donayre. He is the Chief Intuitive Marketing Officer of The Learning Marketplace and a world-class life coach.

Understanding History in order to Create a Better Present and Future
2019-10-29 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Capital One Cafe Santa Monica, 401 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
During this Live Experience, youth will learn about ancient cultures and how they can learn from the past in order to build a better present and future. Deep reflection exercises and creative thinking will be utilized in order to really harness the power of the youth.
Youth are encouraged to download THIS exercise and bring an iPad or Laptop to the experience. This experience will be taught by Somya Munjal and Danny D0nayre.

My Own Business Challenge One Day Event
2020-02-22 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Capital One Cafe 3435 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
My Own Business Challenge helps youth learn necessary financial education and entrepreneurship skills. This challenge further enhances one’s ability to critically think and create consciously. The challenge is designed to encourage youth to use their energy to solve world problems through the power of entrepreneurship. Learners will walk away with a tangible business idea and sustainable fiscal responsibility that will help them create and sustain their business idea. Youth ages 14+ are welcome to take part in this transformational experience.
This experiential learning class will be taught by Somya Munjal – founder of Youthful Savings.
This sponsored live experience will take place at Capital One Cafe in Chicago. Investment will be provided by the Youthful Savings Foundation for all those that complete the program.

Building Humble Confidence through Economic Empowerment (Virtual)
2020-04-25 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
This event will teach youth how to build humble confidence through economic empowerment. Learners will receive copies of the Money and Kids and the Integrity, Trust and Building Humble Confidence learning exercises. Parents and youth are encouraged to join together in order to learn how best to utilize our learning exercises together.
The event is free but donations to the Youthful Savings Foundation are encouraged. All donors will receive a free download of the learning exercises. All participants will receive a zoom link 30 minutes prior to the event.
This event will be facilitated by Somya Munjal.
All donations can be made to paypal.me/YouthfulSavings.
This event is rescheduled from the original 4/4/2020 date.

Virtual Summer Camp
2020-06-18 13:00 - 2020-07-16 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Let’s enjoy the summer by connecting with youth across the world. Learners will receive a customized learning plan through our Learner Assessment Test. Youth will complete weekly learning exercises in subject areas like entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, communication skills and storytelling. We will recap the week with virtual live sessions where learners can connect with others.
This camp is free to all subscribers.
Youthful Savings Foundation will be providing cash prizes throughout the camp.

Virtual Summer Camp x Children's Aid NYC
2020-07-22 13:00 - 2020-08-27 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Let’s enjoy the summer by connecting with youth across the world. Learners will receive a customized learning plan through our Learner Assessment Test. Youth will complete weekly learning exercises in subject areas like entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, communication skills and storytelling. We will recap the week with virtual live sessions where learners can connect with others.
This camp is closed to Children’s Aid NYC participants only.
Youthful Savings Foundation will be providing cash prizes throughout the camp.

The Art of Storytelling x Earth Day - Delayed Due to Covid-19
2020-08-16 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Apple Store, 1415 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
This special event with Apple will help participants craft a story for a social cause they care about. Participants will utilize the Art of Storytelling learning exercise on Apple iPads. Today at Apple professionals will then help participants create a video that articulates how each of us can create change in our communities and take care of the earth better.
This session will be co-taught by Apple and Somya Munjal

Marketing and Branding for Youthful Savings Marketplace
2020-10-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
During this interactive session, youth that are vendors on our Youthful Savings Marketplace will learn how to market and brand their products and services in order to get ready for the holiday season. We will discuss social media marketing, branding and email marketing. Special Snap Chat filters will be available to use as well.
Chandelle Wiebe from Snap Inc Philanthropy will be a guest speaker for this virtual session.

International Women's Day Celebration!
2021-03-08 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join a special celebration for our The Learning Marketplace graduates. These amazing young women participated in our summer and fall programs with Children’s Aid NYC, Fresh Air Fund NYC and Civic Well Being in Santa Monica. On March 8th, we will celebrate them through a live Q&A. Join in on the fun, learn more about being a young business owner and celebrate women achievements!

Human Rights First x Youthful Savings
2021-07-05 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Youthful Savings is proud to work with Human Rights First in order to economically empower selected refugee youth. Each youth will go through a 5 week My Own Business Challenge Live session and have the ability to create online businesses on the Youthful Savings Marketplace. Youth will receive capital from the Youthful Savings Foundation.
This program is closed to selected Human Rights First youth.

Children's Aid x Youthful Savings
2021-07-12 08:00 - 2021-08-20 17:00 UTC | Virtual
Let’s enjoy the summer by connecting with youth across the world. Learners will receive a customized learning plan through our Learner Assessment Test. Youth will complete weekly learning exercises in subject areas like entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, communication skills and storytelling. We will recap the week with virtual live sessions where learners can connect with others. An in-person event will occur at the culmination for all successful business owners. More details to come.
This camp is closed to Children’s Aid youth participants only.
Youthful Savings Foundation will be providing cash prizes throughout the camp.

Summer Camp x Fresh Air Fund
2021-07-13 13:00 - 2021-08-19 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Let’s enjoy the summer by connecting with youth across the world. Learners will receive a customized learning plan through our Learner Assessment Test. Youth will complete weekly learning exercises in subject areas like entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, communication skills and storytelling. We will recap the week with virtual live sessions where learners can connect with others. An in-person event will occur at the culmination for all successful business owners at Sauce Pizzeria on August 12th at 1pm. RSVP below.
This camp is closed to Fresh Air Fund participants only.
Youthful Savings Foundation will be providing cash prizes throughout the camp.

Bitcoin to the Youth!
2021-12-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
We are super pumped to launch our new curriculum, Bitcoin as an Agent for Change. If you’re a current subscriber to The Learning Marketplace, please RSVP. Each subscriber will receive $10 in BTC for joining this free live experience.
Once you RSVP, a Google Classroom link will be provided for this virtual live experience. This class will be taught by Somya Munjal, CEO and founder of Youthful Savings.
More information on how Youthful Savings is creating opportunities for youth via Bitcoin can be found HERE.

Peace through Youth!
2022-01-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
We believe the youth can create peace on earth. All it takes is the ability to resolve inner and outer conflict with trust and responsibility. If you’re a current subscriber to The Learning Marketplace, please RSVP. Each youth learner that attends will receive $10 in bitcoin from the Youthful Savings Foundation!
Once you RSVP, a Google Classroom invite will be sent to your e-mail. Please download and review the corresponding learning exercise HERE. This class will be taught by Somya Munjal – CEO and founder of Youthful Savings. She is certified in alternative dispute resolution, mediation and arbitration.
This event is in partnership with Kids Managing Conflict.

Youth, Taxes and Bitcoin!
2022-02-27 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Taxes can be confusing! Don’t let the confusion get in the way of financial freedom and economic empowerment. Fiscal (taxes) and monetary (bitcoin) policy reform can occur with you – the YOUTH!
This Live Experience embodies our belief in integrative learning which is best defined as the process of making connections among concepts and experiences so that information and skills can be applied to novel and complex issues or challenges.
Class will be taught via Google Classroom. Please RSVP below and a link to the classroom will be provided 24 hours before class date. All youth must have an active subscription*.
Please be sure to download and review the following learning exercises prior to attending:
Youth and Taxes
Bitcoin as an Agent for Change
All youth will receive $10 in BTC for attending this class!!!
*Contact us if you need a scholarship from the Youthful Savings Foundation. We fundamentally believe in economic empowerment for all and no youth will be denied access to our class!

Virginia Avenue Park Teen Center x My Own Business Challenge
2022-03-03 15:30 - 2022-04-21 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virgina Ave Park Campus, 2201 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
Let’s kick off the spring by connecting with youth across the world! Learners will receive a customized learning plan through our Learner Assessment Test and join the global community of The Learning Marketplace!
Our award winning program, My Own Business Challenge, will be the focus of this Live Experience. Youth will also get the opportunity to complete weekly self-paced learning exercises in subject areas like dispute and conflict resolution, bitcoin education, emotional intelligence, communication skills and storytelling.
All future youth entrepreneurs have the ability to be global online business owners via Youthful Savings Marketplace.
Class will be taught through hybrid learning via instructor led Google Classroom, self-paced learning and in-person programming. This Live Experience is closed to Virginia Avenue Park Teen Center youth participants only.
Youthful Savings Foundation will be providing cash prizes. Successful graduates of the program will receive $250 in business investment – available in cash or bitcoin! Graduation will be in person at Virginia Ave Park Teen Center on 4/21/22. Please invite family and friends for the celebration of you and your creation!

Share Your History, Create a Better World
2022-03-27 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
In this Live Experience, youth will be encouraged to share their geopolitical history and create a better world. All youth have national history to share and in order to create a more peaceful world, it’s important to capture the history from those that have experienced it.
Youth will experience a live learning of History of Ancient Civilizations and How to be More Civil in the 21st Century. Learners will be encouraged to become a The Learning Marketplace educator and create their own learning exercise through our platform in order to earn with us.
We believe that the more the people write and share their nation’s history, the more compassionate our worldview will be.
Class will be taught via Google Classroom. Please RSVP below and a link to the classroom will be provided 24 hours before class date. All youth must have an active subscription*.
Please be sure to download and review the following learning exercise prior to attending:
History of Ancient Civilizations and How to be More Civil in the 21st Century
All youth will receive $10 in BTC for attending this class!!!
*Contact us if you need a scholarship from the Youthful Savings Foundation. We fundamentally believe in economic empowerment for all and no youth will be denied access to our class!

Economic Empowerment for Teens!
2022-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santa Monica Public Library: Pico Branch, 2201 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, California, 90405
Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with a workshop from Youthful Savings on entrepreneurship and financial responsibility for teens. Participants will learn how to earn, save, and invest their money!
Meet local teen entrepreneur, Gabriela “Bibi” Paniagua. She is the CEO of Bibi’s Tye Die Creations!
All guests will receive a discount code that will give them free access to The Learning Marketplace all month!

Youth and Investing: How to Become a Sustainable Investor!
2022-04-24 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
In this Live Experience, youth will be encouraged to understand the basics of investing and how best to grow their money. Youth will receive an introduction into the common types of investments and learn how to create an investing plan for their present and future success!
Youth will experience a live learning of Youth and Investing: How to Grow Your Money at a Young Age.
Class will be taught via Google Classroom. Please RSVP below and a link to the classroom will be provided 24 hours before class date. All youth must have an active subscription*.
All youth will receive $10 in BTC for attending this class!!!
*Contact us if you need a scholarship from the Youthful Savings Foundation. We fundamentally believe in economic empowerment for all and no youth will be denied access to our class!

City of Santa Monica Arts & Literacy Festival
2022-04-30 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virgina Ave Park Campus, 2201 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
Virginia Avenue Park Teen Center youth that graduated from the My Own Business Challenge have the ability to showcase their businesses at the City of Santa Monica Arts and Literacy Festival!
Learn to become a heart-based vendor that lives in artistic integrity! Share your business with your community and uplift your local economy!
RSVP to secure your spot!
*All sales must go through the Youthful Savings Marketplace as the parent company (Youthful Savings) has an active business license with the city of Santa Monica (#224197). Sales tax will be collected and remitted for all sales.

Preserving Your Mental Health in a Tech World
2022-05-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
In this Live Experience, youth will learn how best to manage their mental health in a technology driven world. An emphasis on managing their social media use will be discussed along with reflection exercises on how best to prevent cyberbullying.
Youth will experience a live learning of Technology and Mental Health.
Class will be taught via Google Classroom. Please RSVP below and a link to the classroom will be provided 24 hours before class date. All youth must have an active subscription*.
All youth will receive $10 in BTC for attending this class!!!
*Contact us if you need a scholarship from the Youthful Savings Foundation. We fundamentally believe in economic empowerment for all and no youth will be denied access to our class!
