This week, we very excitedly welcome Karen Richel to the show as we continue our Career Series. Karen is a University of Idaho Extension Associate Professor and the Family Finance Extension educator for ten north Idaho counties. In her work, Karen caters to every age and socioeconomic group with one-on-one financial counseling/coaching sessions, classes, workshops, and simulations. In the third episode of our Real Money, Real Experts career series, Karen shares how an unexpected “pause” in her life led to a more meaningful life and career. As an avid mentor, Karen offers valuable – and unique – advice, on how being an “octopus” can set you up for career success. Regardless of your career path, she is a wealth of knowledge and resources, making this an episode that'll leave you uplifted. Show Notes:01:58 How Karen got to where she is now09:37 What she would’ve loved to know before entering the field16:12 Karen's amazing experience being an AFCPE® Mentor18:05 How her AFC® has impacted her work21:16 All about working in Cooperative Extension23:51 How to break into this career field28:07 What type of educational background do you need?29:22 The transition to virtual learning32:33 Advice for aspiring mentors and mentees for AFCPE's MentorConnect program 35:05 Karen’s final 2 CentsShow Note Links: Reach out to Karen hereKaren’s LinkedIn pageUniversity of Idaho Extension  Extension Jobs Join the Membership community to become a mentor or mentee!"Our Financial Conference" mentioned by KarenWant to get involved with AFCPE®?Here are a few places to start: Become a Member, Sign up for an Essentials Course, or Get AFC Certified today! Want to support the podcast? We love partnering with organizations that share our mission and values. Download our media kit.

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