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 Teaching01:42 Deep Conversations on the Boardwalk05:45 The Perfect Social Event for Introverts06:19 Hosting the Two-Hour Cocktail Party07:36 The Power of One-on-One Conversations10:54 Exploring Emotions in Finance12:59 The Origin Story of the Blog25:45 Teaching Life Lessons Through Finance31:33 Navigating Fear and Scarcity Mindset38:24 Balancing Financial Freedom and Self-Worth43:07 The Queen's Vision and Societal Expectations46:21 The Role of Fear in Decision Making47:39 Finance 101: Empowering Through Knowledge54:32 The Value of External Validation01:00:40 Practical Tips for a Joy-Filled Life01:05:30 Creating for Yourself vs. Creating for Others01:14:10 The Ethics of Charging for Value01:17:40 Final Thoughts and GratitudesUseful 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/

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