Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel Making Sense of Money, Jobs, and the Economy with Kyla Scanlon
Oct 13, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Kyla Scanlon, an economist and the founder of Bread, demystifies the complexities of the economy. She shares how understanding economics starts with human relationships and trust. Kyla emphasizes the importance of shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset, providing practical strategies for navigating personal finance. She also explores the impact of labor market trends on career choices and highlights the beauty of economic systems that prioritize societal trust and collective well-being. Tune in for insights that make economics empowering!
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Economy Is People Doing Transactions
- The economy is best framed as everyday people doing transactions like buying coffee and going to work.
- Kyla Scanlon says this people-first view makes economics tangible and human.
Vibes = Consumer Sentiment Driving Markets
- 'Vibes' map to consumer sentiment and shape markets through emotions and reflexivity.
- Kyla Scanlon links vibes to market prices and people's economic feelings.
Data vs. Feelings: Structural Affordability Matters
- Consumer sentiment can diverge from economic data because structural affordability problems aren't captured by GDP.
- Kyla Scanlon cites housing, child care, and elder care costs as drivers of the 'vibe session.'
