EP 019
Beyond the Bank: How Purpose and Planning Shape a Rich Retirement
with April Rooks, AMPED Kids Foundation
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What if retirement were about more than just money?
Have you considered how finding your purpose could transform both your life and the lives of others?
On this episode of the Rich Life Retirement Show, Beau Henderson welcomes April Rooks, founder of AMPED Kids Foundation, to share how music is changing lives—and how retirees can use their time, talents, and resources to create lasting community impact.
April is more than a talented musician and vocal coach — she’s a woman on a mission. After her own healing journey from childhood trauma and domestic violence, she discovered that music was more than a passion—it was therapy.
In 2018, April founded AMPED Kids Foundation to bring that same healing power to foster and adopted children throughout Georgia. The nonprofit provides free music lessons, instruments, mentorship, and songwriting workshops to youth who’ve experienced trauma.
But this episode isn’t just about what April’s doing — it’s about what you can do, too.
Beau emphasizes throughout the conversation, retirement isn’t just the end of a career. It’s the beginning of a new chapter—one where your choices around time and giving can shape your legacy.
Whether it’s supporting a cause like AMPED Kids, volunteering your skills, or rediscovering a personal passion, living a rich life means aligning your resources with what matters most.
For retirees looking to make an impact, AMPED Kids offers a powerful opportunity. Just $100 per month sponsors a child’s lessons and materials for a full year. Volunteers are also welcome—whether you’re musically inclined, organizationally gifted, or simply passionate about helping kids feel seen and valued.
April shares stories of transformation, like Addie, a young girl who went from surviving the foster care system to performing an original song about her life.
These moments of growth and healing don’t just happen because of instruments or melodies—they happen because someone cared enough to invest in the process. That someone could be you.
Music is a universal language. And giving back doesn’t require a spotlight — just a willingness to use what you have for someone else’s good. For retirees, especially, this is where fulfillment and legacy intersect.
Beau ties it all together with one powerful reminder: your financial resources are just one piece of the puzzle. True wealth is found in relationships, purpose, and how you invest in others.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
00:46 – Music, Kids & Legacy:
Beau shares a heartfelt story about his daughter’s musical dream and introduces the episode’s theme—how music can inspire hope and healing, especially for foster youth.
03:18 – Meet April Rooks:
April shares her journey as a musician, educator, and trauma survivor, leading to the founding of AMPED Kids Foundation, which serves foster, adopted, and at-risk youth.
05:00 – Healing Through Music:
April opens up about how music helped her process personal trauma and how it can serve as a powerful tool for emotional expression and mental wellness.
08:00 – Why Foster Kids?:
Inspired by personal family experiences and volunteer work, April explains why she focused on supporting foster and adopted children through music.
12:38 – How AMPED Kids Works:
From music lessons to songwriting workshops, April outlines the practical programs AMPED Kids offers—and how just $100/month sponsors a child’s musical journey.
15:00 – Mentorship & Transformation:
April shares a moving story about Addie, a young girl whose songwriting helped her reclaim her voice and shift from a place of pain to one of empowerment.
19:33 – Ways to Get Involved:
Learn how to volunteer, donate instruments, or become a teaching partner with AMPED Kids—and how retirees can align time and resources with meaningful impact.
21:38 – April’s Song Performance:
April closes with a soul-stirring live performance, bringing her mission full circle and showcasing the heart of what AMPED Kids is all about.
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AMPED Kids Foundation
Free music lessons, instruments, and mentorship for foster, adopted, and at-risk youth.
www.AMPEDKids.org
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Beau Henderson is an investment advisor representative with Fiduciary Capital Inc, a registered investment advisor. Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Fiduciary Capital Inc, are for educational purposes only and do not constitute specific individual advice.
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