Bestselling Author and Economic Commentator Kyla Scanlon Launches Weekly Podcast, ‘Best of Luck,’ with Vox

Kyla Scanlon, New York Times bestselling author and economic commentator, and Vox today announced the launch of Best of Luck , a new weekly video interview podcast premiering October 27.

Each week, Scanlon will sit down with guests who have something to teach us about how to build a meaningful career in this uncertain moment, from economists to journalists, farmers to comedians.

They’ll share their most instructive detours, setbacks, and successes, and Scanlon will tie each story back to the economy that we’re all living in, with takeaways for anyone at any stage of their working life.

“So much of the advice we are given about building a career still comes from an economy that doesn’t really exist anymore,” Scanlon said.

“There is no one right way to build a career, especially now.

The goal of this show is to ask guests how they actually did it, across the best parts, the worst parts, and the parts that were lucky.

Then we put it to work! Every guest sits for a mock job interview and does an advice autopsy, and we talk about how you build your own luck.

Hearing how other people found their path can help all of us make better decisions about our own.” Named to the Time 100’s Creators list and Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in Finance, Scanlon has emerged as one of the most distinct voices making economics make sense for everyone, especially a new generation.

Known for breaking down complex economic ideas and connecting them to the realities of everyday life, she coined the term “vibecession” to describe the disconnect between economic data and how people actually feel about the economy.

She is the author of the New York Times bestseller In This Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work , a CNN contributor and analyst, and a monthly New York Times Opinion contributor.

“At Vox, we have long been fans of Kyla’s work — her approach to explaining the economy in an accessible, approachable way really personifies Vox’s explanatory approach,” said Swati Sharma, editor-in-chief and publisher at Vox.

“With this new show, we’re thrilled for her to help our audience understand how to navigate work and careers in this economy so they can live more meaningful lives.” “Kyla has a gift for translating the big, confusing picture of our economy into what it means for each of us,” said Lillian Xu, vice president of podcast business at Vox Media.

“With Best of Luck , she’s doing the same for a job market that keeps changing the rules, in conversations with experts that are practical and honest about how careers really unfold today.

We’re so excited to partner with her to help more people figure out what’s next.” The trailer for Best of Luck is out today, with the first episode coming on October 27 and new episodes following weekly on Tuesdays.