by MJ Bridges | Apr 15, 2026 | Career, Classroom, Programming, Students
For Financial Literacy Month, we sat down with MJ Bridges, founder of Young & Debt Free, following a recent community event in Racine that brought his work to life in a powerful way. In collaboration with a weekly karaoke night at Kings Kitchen & Cocktail, MJ...
by MJ Bridges | Sep 17, 2025 | Career, Classroom, Programs, Student Engagement
In honor of National GEAR UP Week, CoolSpeak wanted to interview one of our own who is a proud GEAR UP alumnus. MJ Bridges knows the program’s impact doesn’t end at graduation. Growing up in Racine, Wisconsin, he participated in the Wisconsin Education Opportunity...
by MJ Bridges | May 14, 2025 | Career, College, Programming, Students
Money decisions made early in life can have a lasting impact on a young person’s future. Yet, financial lessons are often overlooked in high schools, leaving students unprepared for real-world financial responsibilities. As a former high school math teacher and...
