Weekly Economic Updates | Week of May 4th

Happy Mother’s Day from the Junior Economist! This week’s episodes features an update on the unemployment rate, the new phenomenon that is happening in regards to women, Africa’s newest trade agreement, and more!

The Junior Economist Talks: COVID19 with Deja!

Meet Deja Rozier ( @Dejfro )! She is an Atlanta native, that just finished her first year of law school in Durham, North Carolina. Deja speaks candidly about her experience with having to complete the rest of the semester online and her outlook on the future of the legal industry. ____________________________________________ COVID-19 is changing theContinue reading “The Junior Economist Talks: COVID19 with Deja!”

The Junior Economist Talks: COVID19 with Malika!

Meet Malika Watler ( @_malikalleone )! She lives in Dallas, Texas, and works as a technical consultant at a software company. Malika gives us insight into how she’s adjusting to her new normal and how her company is responding to the global pandemic. COVID-19 is changing the way we spend our time and the wayContinue reading “The Junior Economist Talks: COVID19 with Malika!”

Weekly Economic Updates | For the Week of April 19th

A no-frills 3-minute weekly economic series designed to give you updates that matter about the economy. This episode includes information about Georgia governor Brian Kemp’s new relaxed laws, unemployment numbers, the spending allocations for the fourth coronavirus relief bill, and more!

The Junior Economist Talks: COVID19 with Deonte!

Meet Deonte Bridges ( @deonte.bridges )! He works as an eighth-grade educator at a charter school in Atlanta, Georgia. Deonte gives us a detailed account of his adjustment to the sudden change to remote learning and how he’s coping with conquering “a new milestone.” ————————————————————— COVID-19 is changing the way we spend our time andContinue reading “The Junior Economist Talks: COVID19 with Deonte!”

The Junior Economist Talks: COVID19 with India!

COVID-19 is changing the way we spend our time and the way we work. I’m compiling stories at the Junior Economist to let you all know how millennials around the world are coping with the pandemic. Meet India Banks ( @missindia_banks )! She works in the construction industry as a Project Engineer. She currently resides in SilverContinue reading “The Junior Economist Talks: COVID19 with India!”

The Junior Economist Talks: COVID19 with Friends (Intro)

Millions of people have been left unemployed, businesses have slowed down, and trusted analysts are forecasting a severe economic catastrophe that will take years to recover from. In this new series, the Junior Economist interviews Millenials from diverse backgrounds and various industries to gain perspective on navigating this time of uncertainty.

Things to Consider: The Corona Virus Edition

The massive spread and media coverage of the coronavirus has caused the stock market to go into a free fall, event cancellations, and panic. But never fear, The Junior Economist is here to give you some implications and questions to consider to make informed decisions.

Lunch & Learn: How to Build Your Personal Board of Directors + More!

Becoming the Beyonce of your field and in your life is no easy task, however with some guidance and advice from people who have become trailblazers all facets of life can make the daunting task a lot easier. For this reason, I have decided to document the gems that have been bestowed onto me onlyContinue reading “Lunch & Learn: How to Build Your Personal Board of Directors + More!”