Today we’d like to introduce you to Abdullah Al Bahrani
Hi Abdullah, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I am an academic and economist. I have been teaching for the past 14 years, and during the pandemic, I learned that my students and community were interested in virtual learning connections. Today, I manage a social media portfolio that produces economics and professional development-themed content. My social media portfolio includes a YouTube channel, a growing Instagram account, a podcast, and a weekly newsletter covering economic topics that are more personal. You can find me at @EconWithDrA
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has been a learning process. It was a shift at first to move from talking to in-person audiences that you have captive for 60-75 minutes at a time to trying to capture the attention of an audience that has so many competing choices for them to consume. Learning to shift that communication style has been good for my classrooms too.
Another struggle that has come up is the continuous need to adjust content formats as platforms change and prioritize different aspects. However, since the goal is to reach as many people as possible who would benefit from understanding the economy, I must adjust.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am an economist who researches how to improve financial decision-making. While financial literacy is an interest for many people today, I have been working on it since the housing market collapse in 2008. We would improve our lives with a better understanding of economics. I work hard to make economics accessible by eliminating the jargon and making the content relatable.
I am also an academic administrator and work with students and businesses to help students transition from education to careers. I am proud of the impact I have made in helping our graduates learn and find fulfilling careers.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
Success is when you know what value you can add to your community and are fully flexible about investing your time to provide that value. It is a feeling when you know you are in the right place and are spending your time doing something that you are proud of.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.WithDrA.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/econwithdra/
- Twitter: https://x.com/econwithdra
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvtzGTCRmmVzN05zHedMskA
- Other: https://kite.link/econ-with-dr–a
