Young Londoners across the capital learn subjects to pass exams. But what about topics that will help them navigate life?

Finance is everywhere - from the government’s budget to our weekly food shop. Young people deserve to understand how money works, so that they can make the best decisions.

In season 2 of our youth-led podcast, The Intersect, we are exploring “What School Didn’t Teach Us”.

In episode 4, our Youth Board hosts, Huda and Ya’Eesh are joined by trailblazing young Londoner, Abdirahman Ahmed, the founder of Urban Rise, a social enterprise dedicated to improving financial literacy among young people aged 16-25 from underserved communities in London.

They have an insightful conversation full of learning as Abdirahman shares stories on how he started selling snacks in secondary school, the experiences his relationship with money came from and how financial literacy is a skill we can all develop.

The views and opinions expressed by the guests in this podcast are their own and do not reflect the Mayor's Fund for London.

Edited by Courtney Brown.

Find out more about the Mayor’s Fund for London: https://www.mayorsfundforlondon.org.uk/

Find out more about The Intersect: https://www.mayorsfundforlondon.org.uk/youth-engagement/the-intersect/

Find out more about Urban Rise: https://www.urbanrise.org/