Born and raised in Minnesota, Ed Kashmarek received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Minnesota and an MBA in Finance from the Carlson School of Management. He was an economist with Wells Fargo for 10 years, working under the direction of Dr. Sung Won Sohn, Dr. Michael Swanson, Dr. Scott Anderson and Dr. Eugenio Aleman. Ed says his job was like getting paid to go to school! Ed’s commentary has appeared in ABC News, The Denver Business Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Oregonian and The Star Tribune. He was also recently a guest on AM 1280 radio to talk about economics and politics. While looking for a job during the pandemic, Ed launched his own podcast to discuss the economy and the pandemic. He even took a couple online courses to learn more about epidemiology to better discuss the COVID-19 virus. Ed is now considering launching his own unemployment consulting business to share what he has learned during his job search and to help other people get through unemployment.

When he’s not reading, writing or speaking about economics, Ed enjoys writing and playing music, listening to jazz and classical music, biking around the lakes, watching sports, watching movies, reading books, blogging and getting together with family and friends. Ed is just as passionate about music as he is about economics. He has recorded two jazz CD’s, had several of his songs played on the radio, appeared with two separate bands on the KARE 11 Morning Show and played sax with Minnesota blues legend Big Walter Smith for two years. He once gave an economic presentation in the very same building where he had previously played a gig with Big Walter!

Guest:

Ed Kashmarek

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Hosts:

Lena Scullard | Professional Speaker, Facilitator, Program Designer, and Consultant | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenascullard/

Jay Olson | Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayolson/

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Episode 124: Insights on the Job Search and Surviving Unemployment

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Episode 124: Insights on the Job Search and Surviving Unemployment