Brayden Olson - Your Work Friends Podcast: How Socioeconomic Status Impacts Work

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Class isn’t invisible…

It shows up in how we speak, how we network, how we navigate work—and who gets hired. In this episode, we sit down with Brayden Olson, co-founder of Almas Insight and author of Twilight of the Idols, to expose how socioeconomic status silently shapes career access, confidence, and opportunity. From college applications to job interviews, we unpack the unspoken class system baked into our workplaces—and what it will take to finally level the playing field.

Your socioeconomic status dictates your future.

Wealth inequality has a more significant impact on where you go and what you can do.

From the education you receive to the career paths you can access, and even how you view yourself in society. And this isn't just your problem—it's a generational crisis.

We sat down with expert, Brayden Olson co-founder of Almas Insight and Author of Twilight of the Idols to dive into the unspoken class system in America and suss out how individuals and organizations can work to level the playing field. 

Olson provides eye-opening personal anecdotes and insights into how inherited resources, rather than individual effort, frequently dictate life outcomes.

We take a closer look at the unspoken class system in America and its daunting effect on social mobility. From the misconception that hard work alone can surmount socioeconomic barriers, to the critical role that financial and social resources play, we expose the hidden dynamics influencing career opportunities and self-worth. Engaging stories reveal how individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds face unique challenges, particularly in high-status professions, and highlight the importance of confidence and inherent knowledge in navigating job interviews and college applications.

Lastly, our discussion shifts to the workplace, where we explore the role of technology and leadership in perpetuating or dismantling socioeconomic biases. Olson introduces innovative AI-driven solutions designed to level the playing field in hiring processes, stressing the potential of technology to foster equality. We cap off the episode by reflecting on the broader societal impacts of economic divides and the urgent need for empathy, resilience, and collective action to build a more equitable society. Don't miss this insightful conversation on addressing and overcoming socioeconomic challenges in education, work, and beyond.

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