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Shopify is one of those companies that you probably interact with multiple times a day without even realising it. So on this episode, we're bringing you up to date with what you need to know... Investing can feel over complicated and the thought of research can be a drain. We think that one of the best places to start is with the companies we interact with on a daily basis. Who knew that the compa...

Did you know that 65% (!!!) of Australia's adult population browse  realestate.com  each month? Nice to know we're not the only ones. And as it turns out, the website's parent company REA Group is one of Australia's great start-up success stories Investing can feel over complicated and the thought of research can be a drain. We think that one of the best places to start is with the compa...

Buying Uniqlo basics is an investment for your wardrobe, so it got us wondering whether you could invest in Uniqlo. Turns out you can! Investing can feel over complicated and the thought of research can be a drain. We think that one of the best places to start is with the companies we interact with on a daily basis. Who knew that the companies we know and love can actually have a compelling invest...

Wesfarmers is an Australian darling, housing the likes of Bunnings and Kmart. With the resurgence of the Bunnings sausage sizzle post COVID and consumers turning to Kmart as we feel the cost of living squeeze, it got us thinking, would Wesfarmers be a good investment? Investing can feel over complicated and the thought of research can be a drain. We think that one of the best places to start is wi...

Investing can feel over complicated and the thought of research can be a drain. We think that one of the best places to start is with the companies we interact with on a daily basis. Who knew that the companies we know and love can actually have a compelling investment thesis!  Over the next 8 weeks, we are putting that theory to the test, and deep diving into the companies you love. &nb...

Investing can feel over complicated and the thought of research can be a drain. We think that one of the best places to start is with the companies we interact with on a daily basis. Who knew that the companies we know and love can actually have a compelling investment thesis!  Over the next 8 weeks, we are putting that theory to the test, and deep diving into the companies you love. &nb...

Investing can feel over complicated and the thought of research can be a drain. We think that one of the best places to start is with the companies we interact with on a day-to-day basis. That's because these companies that we know and love can often have a compelling investment thesis.  Over the next 8 weeks, we are putting that theory to the test, and deep diving into the companies you love...

Part Two. In October of 2020, Maddy and Soph were inspired to start a podcast about investing to help make it more accessible for their friends. One of their inspirations? Cathie Wood. A true trailblazer in the investing world, Cathie is a revolutionary female founder setting out to change the world. Her tenacity to challenge the status quo has earned her a place amongst the world's greatest inves...

Part One. In October of 2020, Maddy and Soph were inspired to start a podcast about investing to help make it more accessible for their friends. One of their inspirations? Cathie Wood. A true trailblazer in the investing world, Cathie is a revolutionary female founder setting out to change the world. Her tenacity to challenge the status quo has earned her a place amongst the world's greatest inves...

It is not everyday that you speak with a founder who is quite literally tackling one of the world's largest problems. But today, we get an insight to the magical powers of seaweed and how it just might be the key to a sustainable future. Julia co founded ULUU, a business which creates renewable materials out of seaweed to replace plastics. This is a founder story that will leave you feeling inspir...

We have had the most incredible 8 weeks speaking with some of Australia's most inspirational entrepreneurs. These conversations have given us time to reflect on the past 2 years of building up YIGC, so we thought we would get vulnerable and talk about the highs and lows, the lessons and our experience in starting a side business. Today is part 2 where we answer your questions about YIGC! Keep trac...

Live (well, as live as podcasts can be) from Omaha, Nebraska, this is our first takes of Warren Buffett and Charlie Mungers 2023 Berkshire Hathaway annual general meeting. Warren (92 years old) and Charlie (99) held court in from of 45,000 people and answered questions for almost seven hours. This episode is our recap of our favourite moments from the weekend. Our biggest takeaway? While King Char...

We have had the most incredible 8 weeks speaking with some of Australia's most inspirational entrepreneurs. These conversations have given us time to reflect on the past 2 years of building up YIGC, so we thought we would get vulnerable and talk about the highs and lows, the lessons and our experience in starting a side business. Books Mads - Red Notice by Bill Browder Soph - Pachinko by Min Jin L...

Building a business is one of the biggest investments you can make, and sometimes the returns are far better than the stock market. As more young Aussies add entrepreneur to their resume, we want to shed light and provide a platform to the women who have created successful and inspiring businesses, to learn from the challenges they faced and the lessons they have taken away. Today we chat to Miche...

Building a business is a huge personal investment - needing time, energy and money - but the payoff can be huge in the long run! It seems more young Aussies are taking note, with many adding "entrepreneur" to their resume. But what does it really take to create a successful and inspiring business? We want to shine a light on the incredible women who have done just that. In this series we ask these...

Building a business is one of the biggest investments you can make, and sometimes the returns are far better than the stock market. As more young Aussies add entrepreneur to their resume, we want to shed light and provide a platform to the women who have created successful and inspiring businesses, to learn from the challenges they faced and the lessons they have taken away. Today we chat with the...

Building a business is one of the biggest investments you can make, and sometimes the returns are far better than the stock market. As more young Aussies add entrepreneur to their resume, we want to shed light and provide a platform to the women who have created successful and inspiring businesses, to learn from the challenges they faced and the lessons they have taken away. Today it's the second...

Building a business is one of the biggest investments you can make, and sometimes the returns are far better than the stock market. As more young Aussies add entrepreneur to their resume, we want to shed light and provide a platform to the women who have created successful and inspiring businesses, to learn from the challenges they faced and the lessons they have taken away. Sophie and Maddy talk...

Do you want to be a thriving entrepreneur one day? Embarking on a business venture demands immense dedication, but the rewards are huge! Think of it as a year-long preparation for a seemingly instant triumph. Sophie and Maddy are on a mission to connect with inspiring women who have turned their side-hustle dreams into flourishing realities. In this week's episode, we interview Kate Nixon, the fou...

Building a successful business requires hard work and dedication, but the returns can be far greater than traditional investments like the stock market. It's 20 years of work for an overnight success. As more of us are looking to add 'entrepreneur' to our resumes, we wanted to talk to some women who've dreamed and made successful businesses. As fellow hustlers, we want to learn from the challenges...

Building a business is a huge personal investment - needing time, energy and money - but the payoff can be way higher than the stock market. It seems more young Aussies are taking note, with many adding "entrepreneur" to their resume. But what does it really take to create a successful and inspiring business? We want to shine a light on the incredible women who have done just that. In this series...

We’re all talking about how to make more $$$ in the midst of the cost of living crisis. This week on You’re In Good Company, Sophie and Maddy talk about the pros and cons of having a side hustle, and then give some of their best resources for making cash RIGHT NOW. Please help us, and fill out our community survey too! If you do, you can win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing th...

Setting career goals is one thing, but achieving them is another. Many of us work hard, but sometimes it feels like we're not making any progress. Maddy and Sophie talk about working smarter, not harder. Here's some of the steps they outline to achieve your career goals. Write down your goal with a timeframe Put yourself in the mindset of your manager (or whoever makes the decisions!) Set up your...

Budgets! Ergh, such a dirty word. Sophie and Maddy want to rebrand the idea of setting yourself something restrictive, but we can't ignore the facts. If you're not checking what you're spending as the prices rise, then how will you have anything left over to invest? Together they go through some of the super easy steps that you can put in place to take (baby) moves towards having a budget. Please...

Can you believe that it's February already? 2023 is in full swing already, and we're back from the break. Today Sophie and Maddy start four episodes where they talk about financial fixes you can put in place in Feb, as we're all aware how the cost of living is creeping up on us. Sophie is going to try and buy no new clothes - and say nup to fast fashion, and Maddy is going to be brave and try aski...