VESTED Voices: Major General Angie Salinas

Video Synopsis – “VESTED Voices: Major General Angie Salinas”

In this inspiring episode of VESTED Voices, retired U.S. Marine Corps Major General Angie Salinas shares how humble beginnings, hard work, and early lessons in financial independence helped shape a trailblazing career—and now fuel her passion for empowering the next generation through education and service.

1. Early Lessons in Earning and Saving

Raised by working-class parents in Texas, Salinas recalls her first major financial milestone: saving $15 for a used bike by selling TV Guides door-to-door. That moment sparked a lifelong understanding of the value of earning your own money and the freedom it brings. She later carried that mindset into the Marines, saving nearly all of her first paychecks to build a foundation for the future.

2. Financial Literacy as a Lifelong Priority

Today, Salinas serves as CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, where she champions financial literacy programs that teach young girls how to manage money, balance a checkbook, and use credit wisely. For Salinas, financial confidence is not just about dollars—it’s about creating choices and opportunities down the line.

3. Investing in the Next Generation

Whether mentoring a young Latina Girl Scout or speaking to high school students, Salinas emphasizes the power of belief and early investment. She sees herself in the eyes of the girls she serves and encourages all adults to invest in programs that lift up future leaders.

Key Takeaway:

From TV Guide sales to military service to nonprofit leadership, Salinas proves that discipline, savings, and service can change a life—and ripple outward to change many more. Watch the full video and read her full profile in the Fall 2022 issue of VESTED magazine to see how her story exemplifies financial resilience and purposeful second acts.

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