The SAVEDpreneur™ Spotlight: Ronell Trotman, Founder of Cash Class Academy
There were moments when it would have been easier to focus on quicker opportunities, but staying committed to the mission meant trusting the long-term impact over short-term convenience.
Ronell Trotman noticed a gap that too many people had already fallen into — adults struggling with money because no one taught them when they were young. Rather than waiting for someone else to solve it, Ronell picked up a pen and started writing. As the creator of Cash Class A to Z, a children’s book that introduces kids to wealth principles through simple language and fun rhymes, and the founder of Cash Class Academy, a digital platform making financial education engaging and accessible, Ronell is on a mission to make sure the next generation learns about money before life forces them to.
Let's lean in.
Tell us who you are and when did you know God was calling you to do more and be more?
I’m a financial literacy advocate, children’s book author, and digital educator focused on helping the next generation understand money early. I created Cash Class A to Z to introduce kids to wealth principles through simple language and fun rhymes. That mission expanded into Cash Class Academy, a platform designed to make learning about money engaging, practical, and accessible for young minds.
What does it mean to be saved and how do you live a saved lifestyle?
Being saved simply means you’ve made a decision to change your life by following Christ, moving away from your old ways, and choosing to live with purpose, faith, and direction. I practice living a saved lifestyle by valuing service over self. It also means understanding that your blessings aren’t just for you — they’re tools. Whether it’s your knowledge, platform, time, or finances, a saved life uses those things to pour back into others.
Many of us want to be successful. What does success mean to you?
Success for me isn’t measured only by income — it’s measured by impact.
If a child reads Cash Class A to Z and learns their first lesson about saving, investing, or ownership, that’s real success. If families begin having conversations about money because of our platform, then the mission is working.
What does being a SAVEDpreneur™ mean to you? What is your kingdom assignment and how are you carrying out your assignment now?
Being a SAVEDpreneur™ means building with purpose, not just profit. It means recognizing that the gifts and ideas God gives us aren’t only for personal gain — they’re assignments meant to serve others. My Kingdom assignment is helping families and children gain financial wisdom early so they can live with greater freedom and responsibility.
What did God call you to build, and how did you know? What steps did you take to be obedient? How quickly did it take you to answer the call?
God called me to build platforms that teach financial discipline. I noticed the call through the gap I kept seeing — so many adults struggling with money because no one taught them when they were young. Instead of waiting for someone else to solve the problem, I began writing, creating, and building resources like Cash Class A to Z and Cash Class Academy to help fill that gap.
Where did obedience cost you something—money, time, identity, approval? And how did you handle the tension?
Obedience cost time, comfort, and certainty.
Building something meaningful requires investing resources before you see results. There were moments when it would have been easier to focus on quicker opportunities, but staying committed to the mission meant trusting the long-term impact over short-term convenience.
What upcoming projects are you working on that you want our readers to know about?
Right now I’m expanding the reach of Cash Class Academy, which turns financial education into an interactive learning experience for kids and families. I’m also continuing to promote Cash Class A to Z, bringing it into schools and communities to help introduce young readers to the fundamentals of money, ownership, and wealth building. Long term, I want to host a workshop for single mothers, giving them the resources and information to teach their children about financial literacy.
What is the best way for our readers to keep up with you?
Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @Stackandstaylow
Website: www.cashclass.org
