🎧 Introducing: Real World Rundown — A Podcast Powered by Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa

Author: Cathy Essick
Financial Literacy
Published: Friday, 18 Jul 2025

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Image caption: Behind the mic! Dr. Nate Klein and Christine Landa in the studio recording the very first episode of Real World Rundown—talking leadership, impact, and preparing the next generation for the real world.

Welcome to Real World Rundown, the new podcast from Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) where we keep it real about work, money, choices, and all things adulting. This podcast is your front-row seat to honest conversations with real people who are navigating careers, finances, and life—with all the twists, turns, and teachable moments along the way.

Hosted by Dr. Nate Klein, JAEI’s Vice President of Education, each episode offers a fresh perspective on what it means to lead a choice-filled life. From entrepreneurs and educators to students, volunteers, and local leaders, you’ll hear inspiring stories and practical wisdom you can actually use.

“We’re talking about economic mobility, launching businesses, landing dream jobs, dealing with debt, and learning the hard way that ‘financial literacy’ isn’t just some buzzword you hear once in high school,” Nate says in the trailer.

In our debut episode, Nate sits down with Christine Landa, President of Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, for a candid conversation about leadership, impact, and why JA matters now more than ever. As Christine puts it:

“When my time is done here at JA, or my chapter on this earth has run its course, I’d like to be known for contributing and enriching more than I took; empowering others to be their best selves.”

🎙️ New episodes drop regularly—don’t miss the insights, the laughs, and the real talk.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/601eFmqcbK5c9ejdSjJ8Pl?si=Yp1cXjhRTYC-FGU9HLbi3A