Serena Williams is a multi-talented icon—an unparalleled tennis legend, a savvy businesswoman, and a devoted mother. Since her retirement from professional tennis in 2022, she has proven that her talents extend far beyond the court. Now, she is embracing a new role that is especially meaningful to her: teaching her daughter, Olympia, essential life s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁s, particularly in financial literacy.
At 43 years old, Williams is focused on imparting important lessons to her daughter in a relaxed and engaging manner. Recently, she shared a video on Instagram where she holds Mellody Hobson’s bestselling book, Priceless Facts about Money. This book aims to simplify financial concepts for children, making it easier for them to understand and manage money responsibly. In the video, 7-year-old Olympia sits on her mother’s lap, enthusiastically reading key excerpts from the book. “No matter how much or how many you have, everyone has to deal with money. Understanding that can help you master it,” she reads under her mother’s guidance. Given Williams’ own past struggles with money management, she is uniquely positioned to teach Olympia these vital lessons.
In a candid interview on the YouTube talk show Hot Ones, Williams shared a humorous anecdote from her early career, admitting that she sometimes forgot to collect her earnings. “I never really spent a lot of money,” she recalled, explaining that her “tax guy” often had to remind her to collect her payments from various tournaments around the world. Over the years, Williams has evolved significantly, now serving as the founder of Serena Ventures and launching her own beauty brand, WYN. Her experiences have equipped her with valuable insights into financial management.
But financial literacy isn’t the only lesson Williams is imparting to Olympia. On October 29, she was spotted on the tennis courts teaching her daughter some racket s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁s, despite previously noting that Olympia isn’t particularly fond of the sport. These moments highlight Williams’ commitment to being an active and engaged mother, ensuring her children receive a well-rounded upbringing.
Adding to this educational journey, Serena’s husband, Alexis Ohanian, has also found innovative ways to teach Olympia. On October 12, he shared on Instagram how he used an AI tool to create math problems based on Olympia’s favorite interests, including celebrities like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. This personalized approach not only made learning fun but also proved effective, as Olympia successfully solved the math problems.
Together, Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian are setting impressive parenting goals, balancing life lessons and educational creativity. As they continue to nurture Olympia’s growth, fans are eager to see what new subjects and methods they will explore next in her learning journey.
