Host Kailey Armstrong welcomes Lauren Hutchison, the YW Calgary leader of women’s economic prosperity, to the podcast to talk about wellness in finance. Lauren explains that her view of financial wellness is embodying pieces of our financial stories that allow us to live our lives fully balanced. She highlights the difference in financial engagement and empowerment for women, which can be different from their partners, and is a focus of her work and the conversation between her and Kailey. How can people get excited about learning to be confident in navigating decisions about their own finances?
Lauren shares that the new program on financial futures that YW Calgary recently launched helped her continue learning even as she facilitated the programs. There can be a sense that finances are not entirely our own when we have a partner and a child. Learning confidence in decision-making while managing household finances is a key part of education. By inspiring curiosity instead of anxiety when it comes to financial literacy, Lauren hopes to shift the narrative away from negative stories that influence decision-making in misaligned ways. She and Kailey discuss stories shared by program participants, the types of actions that can influence positive change in financial wellness, and how to make decisions that authentically align with our future goals.
About Lauren Hutchison:
Lauren is the Supervisor of Women’s Economic Prosperity for YW Calgary. She is a passionate and motivated individual who supports resiliency and leadership in communities through education, opportunity, and engagement.
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