Our Mission

At Owning the Dash, we empower families to raise financially confident kids. Through engaging stories, interactive tools, and practical resources, we make money lessons fun, meaningful, and memorable—so every child can build a future filled with freedom, not fear.

We believe financial literacy isn’t just a skill—it’s a superpower every child deserves.

Our Approach

At Owning the Dash, we go beyond just teaching — we spark conversations.

Our books, games, and activities are designed to make financial literacy approachable, practical, and engaging for the whole family.

By introducing real-world scenarios, we empower kids to think critically, build money confidence, and open the door to meaningful discussions with parents and educators.

We create tools that:

  • Introduce essential financial lessons in fun, relatable ways
  • Encourage thoughtful decision-making through storytelling and hands-on activities
  • Equip kids with lifelong money skills they’ll use as they grow

Whether it's reading a book together, playing a game, or tackling a family activity, every moment with Owning the Dash helps kids build the confidence to make smart choices—today and tomorrow.

Meet the Team Behind Owning the Dash

Author

Anthony Delauney is a financial “Dadvisor” and the founder of Owning the Dash, LLC—an organization dedicated to promoting childhood financial literacy and empowering families to build lasting financial freedom.

Anthony is the author of an award-winning children’s book series that teaches kids essential money lessons through fun, engaging stories. He has also written two financial self-help books: one focused on helping young couples start strong in their financial journey, and another that guides older couples as they prepare for retirement.

Beyond his writing, Anthony has worked in the financial services industry since 2003. He holds several professional certifications, including:

  • Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®)
  • Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®)
  • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®)
  • Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®)
  • Behavioral Financial Advisor™ (BFA™)

Whether through storytelling or strategy, Anthony’s mission is to help families make confident, informed decisions about their money—at every stage of life.

Illustrator

Chiara Civati is a children’s book illustrator based in a small town on Lake Como, Italy. She works with both Italian publishers and international clients and has illustrated every title in the Owning the Dash Kids series since its very first book.

Chiara studied Fashion and Textile Design in high school and later completed a Visual Design and Illustration program in Milan. Soon after, she began illustrating and writing children’s stories professionally.

When she's not at her drawing table, Chiara enjoys exploring the world with a backpack full of books—and hiking the hills of her hometown with her dog by her side.

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