Money with Meaning: Building Financial Wellness at Work and Beyond

09/07/2025 51 min

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💫 Get Excited ⭐ I’m excited to share the latest episode of the Money with Meaning: Building Financial Wellness at Work and Beyond podcast, featuring Matt Paradise, Founder & Principal, 7x award-winning author, and nationally recognized financial wellness speaker. Matt’s story is nothing short of inspiring—he has overcome addiction, homelessness, and cancer to become a leader dedicated to transforming how we think about money, purpose, and well-being.Why should you listen to Matt? With over 25 years in financial education, he has helped thousands—from Harvard lecture halls to homeless shelters—transform their relationship with money. As the award-winning author of Financially Capable and a collaborator with the FDIC, Federal Reserve Bank, and Massachusetts State Treasurer, he brings nationally recognized expertise with a heart for everyday people. His talks and trainings are trusted by organizations like Fidelity, Mass General Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House because they deliver results with compassion and clarity.In our conversation, we explore:✅ What inspired Matt to write Financially Capable: A Friendly Guide to Building Whole-Health Wealth✅ The hidden costs of financial stress at work—and how it impacts culture, engagement, and retention✅ The most common money challenges facing young professionals today✅ Practical strategies companies can adopt to reduce stress and boost productivity✅ How employers can better support early-career employees navigating student debt and rising living costs✅ The future of financial wellness—and the role AI will play in shaping it✅ Lessons Matt has learned from working with everyone from Harvard classrooms to homeless shelters💡 Key Takeaway: Financial wellness isn’t just about budgets—it’s about building a culture of empathy, education, and actionable support that helps people thrive at work and beyond. As Matt shared, blending research, real-world experience, and personal resilience is what makes financial education truly transformative.🎧 Tune in to hear how Matt is helping organizations create healthier, happier, and more financially capable teams—and why this mission matters now more than ever.🎙️Money with Meaning: Building Financial Wellness at Work and Beyond 📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify📅 July 9 |⏰ 9:30 AM EST 💡 Featuring Matt Paradise, Financial Wellness Speaker | Homeless Teen ➡️ Millionaire | Award-Winning Author📗 | Help Employers Boost Focus & Productivity by Reducing Financial Stress | Cholangio Warrior & Transplant Survivor 💚🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9#FinancialWellness #WorkplaceWellness #MoneyWithMeaning #EmployeeEngagement #YoungProfessionals #AI #FinancialEducation #UmattaConsulting #Podcast #FutureofWork

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