Get Enriched: A Financial Empowerment Podcast

What does it take to help young people develop healthy relationships with money that last into adulthood?
In this episode of Get Enriched: A Financial Empowerment Podcast, host Hassan Thomas sits down with longtime educator and Accredited Financial Counselor® Steve Kautz to explore lessons from more than 20 years of teaching, advising, and coaching students.
Steve shares his perspective on how parents and educators can introduce financial concepts to children, what makes money lessons actually stick, and why real-world experiences can be just as important as what students learn in the classroom.
The conversation also touches on an important financial reality: you can’t invest your way out of debt. Steve explains why understanding your financial foundation matters when making decisions about debt, investing, and building long-term financial well-being.

Money Lessons That Stick: Insights From 20 Years of Teaching Students
What does it take to help young people develop healthy relationships with money that last into adulthood?
In this episode of Get Enriched: A Financial Empowerment Podcast, host Hassan Thomas sits down with longtime educator and Accredited Financial Counselor® Steve Kautz to explore lessons from more than 20 years of teaching, advising, and coaching students.
Steve shares his perspective on how parents and educators can introduce financial concepts to children, what makes money lessons actually stick, and why real-world experiences can be just as important as what students learn in the classroom.
The conversation also touches on an important financial reality: you can’t invest your way out of debt. Steve explains why understanding your financial foundation matters when making decisions about debt, investing, and building long-term financial well-being.

Money can affect far more than our bank accounts. In this episode of Get Enriched: A Financial Empowerment Podcast, host Hassan Thomas continues his conversation with Certified Financial Therapist Erika Wasserman to explore the connection between financial stress, emotional well-being, and the boundaries we create around money.
Together, they discuss how financial stress can show up in our daily lives and relationships, how past experiences can shape the way we respond to money, and why setting healthy boundaries can be an important part of navigating difficult financial conversations.
This conversation offers a deeper look at the emotional side of financial wellness and what it means to create healthier relationships with money, ourselves, and the people around us.
Listen to part 2 of our conversation with Erika Wasserman on Get Enriched.
 

Money can affect far more than our bank accounts. In this episode of Get Enriched: A Financial Empowerment Podcast, host Hassan Thomas continues his conversation with Certified Financial Therapist Erika Wasserman to explore the connection between financial stress, emotional well-being, and the boundaries we create around money.
Together, they discuss how financial stress can show up in our daily lives and relationships, how past experiences can shape the way we respond to money, and why setting healthy boundaries can be an important part of navigating difficult financial conversations.
This conversation offers a deeper look at the emotional side of financial wellness and what it means to create healthier relationships with money, ourselves, and the people around us.
Listen to part 2 of our conversation with Erika Wasserman on Get Enriched.
 

Money conversations can be some of the hardest conversations to have, even with the people closest to us. In this episode of Get Enriched: A Financial Empowerment Podcast, host Hassan Thomas sits down with Certified Financial Therapist Erika Wasserman to explore why we often avoid talking about money and how those conversations can shape our relationships, decisions, and overall financial well-being.
Together, they discuss the emotional side of money, what gets in the way of productive conversations, and what can happen when people feel more comfortable addressing money openly and honestly.

Money conversations can be some of the hardest conversations to have, even with the people closest to us. In this episode of Get Enriched: A Financial Empowerment Podcast, host Hassan Thomas sits down with Certified Financial Therapist Erika Wasserman to explore why we often avoid talking about money and how those conversations can shape our relationships, decisions, and overall financial well-being.
Together, they discuss the emotional side of money, what gets in the way of productive conversations, and what can happen when people feel more comfortable addressing money openly and honestly.

In this episode of Get Enriched: A Financial Empowerment Podcast, host Hassan Thomas sits down with Dani, a financial education leader who wears many hats, including podcast host, curriculum creator, event facilitator, and social media strategist. Together, they explore what organizations are learning about engaging people with financial wellness, why some approaches resonate more than others, and how audience expectations continue to evolve.
The conversation also examines the role of digital tools, personalized experiences, AI, and social media in shaping the future of financial wellness engagement.
Key Takeaways
Engagement starts with relevance. Financial wellness initiatives are most effective when they meet people where they are and deliver content in ways that feel timely, accessible, and meaningful.
Connection matters more than content alone. Organizations are finding that personalization, trust, and real-world application often drive stronger engagement than simply providing more information.
The future of financial wellness is becoming more personalized. As technology and AI continue to evolve, organizations have new opportunities to create experiences that better connect with and support the people they serve.
 

In this episode of Get Enriched: A Financial Empowerment Podcast, host Hassan Thomas sits down with Dani, a financial education leader who wears many hats, including podcast host, curriculum creator, event facilitator, and social media strategist. Together, they explore what organizations are learning about engaging people with financial wellness, why some approaches resonate more than others, and how audience expectations continue to evolve.
The conversation also examines the role of digital tools, personalized experiences, AI, and social media in shaping the future of financial wellness engagement.
Key Takeaways
Engagement starts with relevance. Financial wellness initiatives are most effective when they meet people where they are and deliver content in ways that feel timely, accessible, and meaningful.
Connection matters more than content alone. Organizations are finding that personalization, trust, and real-world application often drive stronger engagement than simply providing more information.
The future of financial wellness is becoming more personalized. As technology and AI continue to evolve, organizations have new opportunities to create experiences that better connect with and support the people they serve.
 

What started as a mission to help college students make smarter financial decisions grew into a movement that’s impacted millions.
In the very first episode of Get Enriched, host Hassan Thomas sits down with iGrad founder Rob LaBreche to explore the evolution of financial wellness over the past 17 years. Together, they discuss why iGrad was created, how financial challenges have changed over time, what organizations are learning about supporting financial well-being, and why the future of financial wellness has never been more promising.
Whether you’re a student, employee, employer, or simply passionate about financial wellness, this conversation offers valuable perspective on where we’ve been and where we’re headed.
Key Takeaways
Financial wellness extends far beyond graduation. Financial challenges evolve throughout life, making ongoing education and support more important than ever.
The most effective financial wellness programs focus on people, not just information. Organizations create greater impact when they provide relevant, engaging, and continuous support.
The future of financial wellness is about building confidence. As awareness continues to grow, there’s an opportunity to help more people make informed financial decisions and achieve healthier financial lives.
 

What started as a mission to help college students make smarter financial decisions grew into a movement that’s impacted millions.
In the very first episode of Get Enriched, host Hassan Thomas sits down with iGrad founder Rob LaBreche to explore the evolution of financial wellness over the past 17 years. Together, they discuss why iGrad was created, how financial challenges have changed over time, what organizations are learning about supporting financial well-being, and why the future of financial wellness has never been more promising.
Whether you’re a student, employee, employer, or simply passionate about financial wellness, this conversation offers valuable perspective on where we’ve been and where we’re headed.
Key Takeaways
Financial wellness extends far beyond graduation. Financial challenges evolve throughout life, making ongoing education and support more important than ever.
The most effective financial wellness programs focus on people, not just information. Organizations create greater impact when they provide relevant, engaging, and continuous support.
The future of financial wellness is about building confidence. As awareness continues to grow, there’s an opportunity to help more people make informed financial decisions and achieve healthier financial lives.