What Gen Z Gets Right (and Wrong) About Money – Part 1 (Ep. 33)
When Vivi Spotswood arrived at Ole Miss, she didn’t know many people, but what she did know was that she wanted to carve her own path.
Now a rising junior studying finance, entrepreneurship, and marketing, Vivi joins host Jim Sumpter for a two-part conversation about cash flow, confidence, and the mindset shifts that come with growing up financially independent.
From budgeting as a college student to understanding how her parents’ work ethic shaped her own, Vivi brings sharp insight, relatable humor, and inspiring self-awareness to this episode. She also shares what she wishes she’d known as a freshman and how her generation is learning to balance self-care with financial responsibility.
What to expect:
- Budgeting basics that actually work for Gen Z
- How to navigate money differences in friendships
- Why mindset is the real financial differentiator
- Lessons from working retail, teaching Pilates, and learning by example
- And more!
Connect with Jim Sumpter:
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About Our Guest:
Vivi is a driven student currently double-majoring in Entrepreneurship and Finance. As a Finance major, she is seeking to develop a deeper understanding of financial analysis, investment strategies, and market trends. She plans to do this through becoming active in the University of Mississippi Finance Club as well as starting her internship at RFG Advisory. As an Entrepreneurial major, she hopes to be able to combine her developing business expertise with her interests in fitness and health to create a successful future endeavor.
In addition to her academic background, she brings hands-on experience from the retail industry, where she’s honed her skills in customer service, team leadership, and sales strategy through working at Alo Yoga in Aspen, Colorado. She thrives in fast-paced environments and is able to manage day-to-day operations while focusing on the company’s long-term goals.
She is also a certified Pilates Instructor at Bash Studio, where she combines her love for wellness with her teaching skills. Teaching Pilates has not only helped her connect with others but has also enhanced her ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and motivate others to achieve their goals.
She is always looking to connect with like-minded individuals and explore opportunities in business, finance, and wellness.
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