HomeEc
HomeEc
Podcast Description
Welcome to HomeEc, the podcast where we explore the intersection of money, relationships, and emotional health - because managing a household isn’t just about dollars and cents, it’s about wellness and building a life that feels good from the inside out.Hosted by Nick Ashburn and Moraya Seeger DeGeare, HomeEc dives deep into the psychology of financial decisions and the emotional side of managing your home. Join Nick & Moraya each week as they tackle topics that we often shy away from and explore how our values and biases shape both large and small economic decisions at home. You'll hear relatable stories, expert insights, and get practical tools to help you thrive—not just survive—as you navigate life’s everyday complexities.This isn’t your parents’ high school Home Ec class. We’re talking about well-being through smarter decisions, better communication, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and our loved ones.Subscribe and Follow. Produced by Personawealth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into diverse themes including financial health, emotional well-being, and caregiving dynamics. Topics range from sports betting impacts on mental health to strategies for navigating the sandwich generation and sustainable goal-setting for the New Year, with concrete episodes addressing financial decisions influenced by family dynamics.
Welcome to HomeEc, the podcast where we explore the intersection of money, relationships, and emotional health – because managing a household isn’t just about dollars and cents, it’s about wellness and building a life that feels good from the inside out.
Hosted by Nick Ashburn and Moraya Seeger DeGeare, HomeEc dives deep into the psychology of financial decisions and the emotional side of managing your home. Join Nick & Moraya each week as they tackle topics that we often shy away from and explore how our values and biases shape both large and small economic decisions at home. You’ll hear relatable stories, expert insights, and get practical tools to help you thrive—not just survive—as you navigate life’s everyday complexities.
This isn’t your parents’ high school Home Ec class. We’re talking about well-being through smarter decisions, better communication, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and our loved ones.
Subscribe and Follow. Produced by Personawealth.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Overview
Where are Nick & Moraya? Planning some yummy upcoming episodes. In the meantime, enjoy this bonus episode on human capital, employee well-being, workplace culture, behavioral economics and investment returns – hosted by Nick.
Introduction
Welcome to a special episode of HomeEc, where we explore money, relationships, and everything in between. While developing our financial wellness platform, we’re sharing this insightful CFA Society of Philadelphia webinar, moderated by host Nick Ashburn.
Visit PersonaWealth.com to take our free financial psychology assessment and uncover your money blind spots. In future episodes, we’ll dive into user stories and actionable steps to improve financial well-being.
Key Terms
- ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance): This episode focuses on the “S”—how companies treat employees.
- Human Capital Factor: An investment metric showing companies with strong employee sentiment outperforming benchmarks by 3-6% annually.
- Good Job Strategy: A model proving that investing in employees leads to operational and financial success.
- Intrinsic Motivators: Factors like recognition, purpose, and fairness that drive employee engagement beyond pay.
Meet the Experts
- Nick Ashburn (Host): Founder/CEO of PersonaWealth, former Head of Responsible Investing at PNC Bank, and sustainable investing expert at Wharton.
- Sarah Kalloch: Executive Director, Good Jobs Institute; MIT Sloan lecturer; expert in job quality and business performance.
- Bart Houlahan: Senior Partner, Irrational Capital; Co-founder of B Lab and the B Corp movement.
Memorable Quotes
“Making the invisible visible is a superpower.” – Nick Ashburn
“Service jobs are the bedrock of communities—we must make them good jobs.” – Sarah Kalloch
“The human capital factor is based on employee sentiment—how they feel about their employer.” – Bart Houlahan
Key Takeaways
Good Jobs Drive Business Success – Companies with strong employee cultures outperform financially.
Human Capital as an Investment Factor – Employee sentiment is a leading indicator of business success.
AI & Workplace Transformation – Companies with strong cultures will navigate AI disruption more effectively.
Resources & Connect
Learn More:
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Websites:PersonaWealth.com | HomeEcPodcast.com
Email: Nick@personawealth.com
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