In this episode of the Seeking Joy Podcast, Ashley sits down with Akosh Kanojia, a finance professor and self-proclaimed 'failed entrepreneur,' to discuss how emotions play a critical role in financial decision-making. Akosh shares his journey from Wall Street to academia and offers insights into the relationship between money, fear, and self-worth. They explore the importance of external validation, the pitfalls of the scarcity mindset, and practical tips for achieving financial freedom while pursuing one's passions. Through rich, personal anecdotes and thoughtful dialogue, Akosh and Ashley provide listeners with strategies to better understand and manage their financial and emotional lives.
00:18 Introducing Akosh: A Journey in Finance and Teaching
01:42 Deep Conversations on the Boardwalk
05:45 The Perfect Social Event for Introverts
06:19 Hosting the Two-Hour Cocktail Party
07:36 The Power of One-on-One Conversations
10:54 Exploring Emotions in Finance
12:59 The Origin Story of the Blog
25:45 Teaching Life Lessons Through Finance
31:33 Navigating Fear and Scarcity Mindset
38:24 Balancing Financial Freedom and Self-Worth
43:07 The Queen's Vision and Societal Expectations
46:21 The Role of Fear in Decision Making
47:39 Finance 101: Empowering Through Knowledge
54:32 The Value of External Validation
01:00:40 Practical Tips for a Joy-Filled Life
01:05:30 Creating for Yourself vs. Creating for Others
01:14:10 The Ethics of Charging for Value
01:17:40 Final Thoughts and Gratitudes
Useful SJP Guest Links/Resources:
X: @akashmkanojia (https://x.com/akashmkanojia)
Linkedin: @akashkanojia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/akashkanojia/)
Youtube: @AkashKanojia-vc8hn (https://www.youtube.com/@AkashKanojia-vc8hn)
Instagram: @akashmkanojia (https://www.instagram.com/akashmkanojia/)
Website with Blog/Newsletter: https://www.akashkanojia.com/
-Highlight: External Validation - https://www.akashkanojia.com/emotions-finance/the-case-for-external-validation/
-Highlight: Moral Duty to Charge More Money -
Part 1: https://www.akashkanojia.com/emotions-finance/why-it-is-your-moral-duty-to-charge-more-money-part-1/
Part 2: https://www.akashkanojia.com/emotions-finance/why-it-is-your-moral-duty-to-charge-more-money-part-2/
