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This week on Wealth Pathways: Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia is joined by Asmiati Malik, Assistant Professor of International Political Economy at Universitas Bakrie, to explore how innovation and creative entrepreneurship can serve as powerful engines of modern affluence. Asmiati Malik is an accomplished scholar and policy advisor with a deep background in public policy, international political economy, and sustainable development. With a Ph.D. from the University of Birmingham and experience advising top government institutions in Indonesia, she brings both academic and real-world expertise to the conversation. In this episode, Asmiati Malik unpacks the evolving definition of affluence in an era where creativity, innovation, and inclusivity are as important as economic output. Together, Asmiati Malik and Sabrina discuss how innovative entrepreneurs can build wealth, power, and reach—while also contributing to broader societal goals like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They explore how figures like MrBeast have turned digital platforms into expansive business empires, and how creative entrepreneurship is shaping the future of economic opportunity. The conversation also covers common challenges faced by creative entrepreneurs, strategies for overcoming them, and how technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain are disrupting traditional industries and opening new paths to prosperity. Looking forward, Asmiati Malik shares her insights on the emerging trends that will define the next generation of innovators and changemakers. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply interested in the future of wealth and innovation, this episode delivers valuable insights on how creativity and strategy can redefine success in the modern world. Tune in this week for a compelling look at how innovation and entrepreneurship are transforming what it means to be affluent.

The postpartum period is a profound time of change for mothers and their babies, shaping the foundation for lifelong health and development. So, this week on Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant interviews Psychology Professor Maria Gartstein, Ph.D. to learn more about the various ways in which postpartum well-being affects mothers and their babies.Currently based at the Washington State University’s psychology department, Maria Gartstein, Ph.D. previously worked with a number of clinicians and researchers at the Children’s Hospital Medical Center, focusing on issues related to pediatric chronic illness, and its impact on the lives of affected children and families — an area of research she is still engaged in today. Thereafter, Maria Gartstein, Ph.D. pursued post-doctoral training in Oregon, where she focused primarily on temperament research, as well as childhood and adolescent disorders.In this episode, Maria Gartstein, Ph.D. sheds light on the emotional and psychological challenges faced by mothers during the postpartum period, and how this may impact an infant’s development. Apart from that, Maria Gartstein, Ph.D. offers insight on how to recognize and address postpartum challenges at an early stage. Together, Dina and Maria Gartstein, Ph.D. weigh up numerous evidence-based practices and interventions that can help mothers through the postpartum struggles. So, if you or someone you know is navigating the postpartum period, tune in to this episode for science-backed insights on the postpartum journey!