Kathryn Edwards | Are you optimistic about the economy?

In this episode of MONEYO2, we’re joined by Kathryn Anne Edwards, a PhD economist specializing in labor markets, public policy, and inequality. Kathryn is also an economic policy consultant and the host of the podcast Optimist Economy. She shares how witnessing the 2008 Recession shaped her career and deepened her commitment to economic education.

Kathryn breaks down three key topics impacting many of our listeners’ financial lives: Social Security and its critical role as a safety net amid retirement challenges; potential changes to the Department of Education and what they could mean for students, trade school owners, and staff; and the childcare crisis, exploring how universal childcare could benefit families, providers, businesses, and the economy—especially in the beauty and wellness industries.

This episode offers a clear economic perspective on these complex issues to help empower your financial decisions. The more we understand the economy, the better equipped we are to navigate it.

Follow Kathryn Anne Edwards on Instagram @kathrynanneedwards, listen to her podcast Optimist Economy, or subscribe to her newsletter here to continue the conversation.

I’d love to hear your thoughts—send me a DM on Instagram @erinkuhnbhansali or email me at erin.kuhn@qnityinc.com.

Listen to the full episode here.