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November 20th, 2024

What is the Power of Reading Truly Capable Of? With E Train

  1. What is the Power of Reading Truly Capable Of? With E Train Larry Sprung 37:43

How Powerful Can Reading Really Be? What if the key to changing the world lies in the pages of a book?

In this episode, Larry Sprung chats with the remarkable 13-year-old E Train, the Founder and CEO of E Train Talks. 

E Train has turned his lifelong love of books into a movement to combat ‘book deserts’—areas where books and educational resources are scarce.

Learn how this young entrepreneur has distributed thousands of diverse stories to underserved communities, and why he believes every child deserves access to books.

Larry and Eran discuss: 

  • The journey from book reviewing to running a nonprofit 
  • The impact of author interviews and how he connects with them
  • The importance of discussing banned books and advocating for literacy 
  • Advice for young and aspiring entrepreneurs on following their passions
  • And more!

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About our Guest:

E Train is a 13-year-old multi-award-winning literacy advocate, podcast host, book reviewer, and reading ambassador. He’s also the Founder/CEO of E Train Talks, Inc. a 501©(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending book deserts and changing the world, one read at a time!

Disclosure:

Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest’s content linked on this site.

Lawrence “Larry” Sprung, CFP® is a husband, father, entrepreneur and mental health advocate.

Larry is the author of the Amazon Bestselling book “Financial Planning Made Personal” and the also host of the Mitlin Money Mindset™ a podcast that reminds you to ask yourself “What did you do today that brought you joy?®”

In 2004 he founded Mitlin Financial, Inc. naming the firm memory of Larry’s wife’s grandfather, Mitchell, and his mother, Linda. During his career, Larry has found that a lot of industry terms and concepts can seem confusing to outsiders. That’s why he works with the families he serves to break down complex financial topics into easy-to-understand concepts.

In recognition of Larry’s significant contributions to his profession, he has received quite a few awards. In 2021, Larry was named to the Investopedia 100 Top Advisors in 2021 and was even more humbled to make their Top Ten list for 2022.

Outside the office, one of Larry’s greatest passions is raising awareness for mental health. He spent over 12 years serving on the National Board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and sits on its financial and investment committees. With his wife, Denise, he has raised more than $1.7 million for the organization through the Keith Milano Memorial Fund. The fund was created in memory of his brother-in-law.

Larry values his family tremendously and his desire to do right by his wife and two sons drives who he is in and out of the office.

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