From Student to Standout: Building a Career That Opens Doors

In the latest episode of Amplified Wealth, hosts Austin Hagaman and Adam Armstrong sit down with Ryan Edwards, a finance and economics student who's already leaving his mark in the industry.

This episode is a must-listen for students, parents and anyone looking to get ahead in finance - or help their children gain career momentum.
 
Episode Highlights:

🎓 Networking as a Student: Ryan shares how he connected with top finance leaders by reaching out with confidence.

💡 Breaking into the Industry: Tips for landing internships and growing your career, even before graduation.

📆 Future-Proofing Your Career: How Gen Z can stand out and prepare for long-term success in finance.

📈 Building a Blog That Opens Doors: Discover how Ryan’s blog helped him secure interviews with industry giants like Liz Ann Sonders and Stephen Moore.

🔍 And Much More!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Cold Open
5:38 - Introducing Ryan Edwards
8:07 - Ryan's blog and the people he has interviewed
11:35 - What differentiates Ryan's blog from other financial media
15:27 - Advice for those trying to break into an industry
18:58 - How Ryan started reaching out to people for interviews
26:04 - Ryan's professional plans and advice for breaking into finance
35:37 - Highlights of Ryan's blog and where to find it
39:47 - Discussion of attending conferences and networking
43:24 - Ryan's news sources and financial media consumption
48:15 - What's new & conclusion 

Resources:
RKE blog: https://ryankedwards.com/
Wolf Financial: https://wolf.financial/

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