The life and money skills many of us had to learn the hard way —
taught early, simply, and with confidence.
Helping teens build confidence, responsibility, and smart money habits from the start
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What Is The Better Start?
What Is The Better Start?
The Better Start helps teens take their first steps into the working world with clarity, confidence, and practical skills — while giving parents peace of mind.
This isn’t about rushing teens into adulthood.
It’s about teaching them what to do next — step by step.
Teens learn how to:
Build confidence and a healthy money mindset around working, earning, and responsibility
Create a professional resume (even with no experience)
Apply for jobs with confidence
Prepare for interviews and communicate professionally
Follow-up in ways that help them stand out
Understand workplace expectations and responsibility
Make sense of their paycheck, basic budgeting, and smart money habits
Start conversation's around saving, investing basics, and building financial confidence early
Who This Is For
Who This Is For
✔ Teens ages 14–19
✔ First-time job seekers
✔ Teens who feel nervous or unsure
✔ Parents who want their teens to start strong with work, money, and responsibility
✔ Homeschool families looking for real-world, practical learning
✔ Families who value confidence, responsibility, life skills, and healthy money habits
How You Can Get Support
How You Can Get Support
Every teen and family needs something a little different.
Support is available in two formats—choose what fits your schedule and learning style.
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1:1 Coaching (In-Person)
1:1 Coaching (In-Person)
Personalized, in-person sessions tailored to your teen’s goals, personality, and experience level.
Programs Offered:
✅ Teen Job Jumpstart Program
Job readiness, resumes, interviews & confidence.
Live Resume building
Mock interviews with real-time coaching & feedback
Application & follow-up guidance
Confidence coaching
Parent Support Guide included
✅ Smart Money Foundations Program
Budgeting, saving, & investing basics for teens.
Understanding a paycheck & taxes
Simple budgeting & savings habits
Investing basics & compound growth
Money mindset & personal growth
Parent Support Guide included
Best for: families who want guided, personalized support and the confidence that nothing is being missed.
Audio-Guided Digital Toolkits
Audio-Guided Digital Toolkits
Self-paced, audio-guided toolkits for families who want structure and clarity — on their own schedule.
Programs Offered:
✅ Teen Job Jumpstart - Digital Toolkit
Job readiness, resumes, interviews & confidence.
Audio-guided resume walkthrough
Audio-guided Interview prep & scripts
Audio-guided Application & follow-up guidance
Audio-guided Confidence coaching
Parent Support Guide included
✅ Smart Money Foundations Program
Budgeting, saving, & investing basics for teens.
Audio-Guided Understanding a paycheck & taxes
Audio-guided budgeting guidance
Audio-guided Investing basics & compound growth
Audio-guided money mindset & personal growth
Starter money roadmap
Parent Support Guide included
Best for: independent teens and busy families who want real guidance without in-person sessions.
Meet the Founder
Meet the Founder
Hi, I'm Nicole - the founder of The Better Start.
I created this program after seeing how many capable teens in our community feel unsure, overwhelmed, or unprepared when it comes to their first job - and how often parents are left wondering how to help without overstepping.
The Better Start was built with one simple goal in mind: to support teens in gaining confidence, responsibility, and real-world skills that benefit not just their future, but the future of our community as a whole.
I believe that when we invest in young people early - teaching them how to show up, communicate, and take pride in their work - we strengthen the generation that will grow, lead, and give back right here at home.
Like many parents, I wasn’t taught the basics of money growing up. I had to learn the hard way — through trial, mistakes, and figuring things out later than I would’ve liked. That experience is why I’m so passionate about helping teens build healthy money habits early — so earning, saving, and understanding money feels empowering instead of overwhelming.
I'm deeply committed to helping families feel supported, confident, and hopeful as their teens take these first important steps.
Why Parents Love Our Programs
Why Parents Love Our Programs
Parents know their teens best. Here's what they're saying about their experience with The Better Start.
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“Nicole made the entire process feel so supportive and encouraging. My son walked into his first interview confident and prepared instead of anxious. This was worth every penny. Even better was seeing him get his first job and loving it.”
— Brittany
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“You can tell this was created by someone who truly understands teens. We’re so grateful for a resource like this in our community. I would highly recommend the audio guided toolkit.”
— Emily
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“My son needed extra support getting his resume made and learning how to apply for jobs, this not only gave him the knowledge he needed, but seeing his excitement and confidence to move forward, made me So happy! Thank you so much, Nicole.”
— Owen's mom
More reviews coming soon from local families.
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