Money Chill Out

Today I am very happy to welcome Simon to Money Chill Out, to speak about fundraising. Being in his 20s he has specific views on things, has learned on the go, and a lot by himself. This is pretty refreshing especially when we see the end results: he created Havr, a software company in 2016, experienced a 50% quarterly growth, had 25 employees, raised capital twice for a total of EUR 5.5 million,...

Today with Timothée Pubelier, we are doing a deep dive into fixed income, those products that provide periodic income payments at predetermined interest rates. They are often seen as more technical and complex than equities, but they can be great for diversifying your portfolio and for providing additional revenues. Even though he serves institutional clients, today’s focus will be on individuals...

Today it’s an honor to welcome Alix de Renty, the person behind the Lady’s Bank, an information website dedicated to women’s financial needs. After seeing so many of her female clients sending their brothers/fathers/lawyers for appointments in her private banker role, she decided to do something about it and launched a free content platform back in 2016. Thanks to varied characters and the issues...

Today we are speaking about sustainable money or how to align profit and purpose whether you are a company, an individual, or an investor. And we are joined by @Marine Hortemel who will immerse us into her world on how she helps and guides companies to get the well-known Bcorp international label. We’ll go through initiatives taking place to take care of our one planet, from new banking concepts t...

With the year coming to an end, it’s always good to reflect and take perspective. This year’s achievements have gone way beyond what I imagined. I launched my podcast being 8 months pregnant and a few episodes later, I had listeners in each of the continents. This is the magic of our globalized world and the power of reach to do it in English. So for the 20th episode I, @Marieka Finot, am doing th...

Today I am having a discussion with A businesswoman. Kristen juggles a CFO job with a side hustle and a family of 4. She is impressive in many ways: She started to be money educated at 6 years old, started working at 13, and made her way up in the corporate world thanks to a bit of luck and lots of hard work. She has an entrepreneurial spirit and isn’t afraid to fail, she just doesn’t want to have...

Being paid for your worth and having a fair salary seems pretty obvious, but very often when it comes to money and especially with money at work, we can feel awkward and uncomfortable. Do you know that the vast majority of women never negotiate a salary? Why isn’t there full transparency on salary disclosure? Do you think and hope companies will recognize your worth and give you pay rises? The cor...

Today I have the pleasure to welcome PH, a new generation of feminist man, who is trying to change old norms and behaviors. Taking care of his daughter while his wife was in the US trying to grow her company, he realized what it is to be a single parent in charge and the challenges it created, having to leave work at 5 pm every day and barely having any social interactions. Earning less than his w...

Today I am welcoming Laura, a 27-year-old Londoner who is sharing her money journey, in an uncomplicated way. Because she is relatable, is starting from scratch, and learning along the way, she inspires many people to get better with their money. Talking about all aspects of saving, budgeting, clearing a debt, and investing, she does it in a fun, judgment-free, and jargon-free way. And she is here...

Today I have the pleasure to welcome Meriem, a beauty content creator and the woman behind Mimi’s signature. She started back in 2016 to share her idea of beauty to empower women to love themselves. 5 years later, she has built a community of more than 130k followers on her YouTube channel and some of her videos are approaching a million views! We’ll speak about the onset of her blog, her start as...

Today I am welcoming Benjamin, the co-founder of Unbottled, a French-made solid beauty products company that wants to free bathrooms from plastic and chemical products. With people’s willingness to reduce waste and be more planet-friendly, their products have found a sweet spot. And it’s booming! A year since the launch, they expect to reach 5 million of sales by year-end. From finding the right b...

Today I have the pleasure to interview Lauriane Gepner, a travel and lifestyle journalist, and we are talking about being self-employed and all that comes with it. Indeed, her passion for writing is only 50% of the job, and she needs to manage a lot more from prospecting to pitching new story ideas, organizing trips, and making sure your clients pay. So let’s dig into how to organize your time, ho...

We are back with Lindsey, who took over a financial planning and advice business in Seattle, and today we’re discussing investments and initiatives to financially empower women. This episode is an inspiring lesson and a share of knowledge so that we understand how women invest and what they are after, how they can start investing following key investment principles and tips so that they have the c...

Today let's learn from the top with Lindsey, a pretty inspiring profile in the finance industry, who took over a family business in Seattle, and who will shed a light on her activity. Financial planning is a usual word, still, we don’t necessarily know what it is and all that it covers. From understanding the mechanics of money to establishing financial goals and ways to get there, let’s learn abo...

Expatriation is amazing: it’s a new challenge, it widens your mind and it’s full of discoveries. Still, you need to understand well the local specificities in order to be able to negotiate your salary and leave with good conditions. Money considerations like cost of living, taxes, and pensions are very important. So is your return to your home country. To get back on your foot have peace of mind,...

Today I am with Benjamin, who earns less than his wife. Like 25% of couples, he is not the primary breadwinner and he feels great about it. He was working in investment banking but decided to move to Moodys to spend more time with his girls, to be the king of his agenda and so that his wife could take a big opportunity. He sees his couple as a team and even though this situation is much frequent t...

Tessa is a bright woman with a lot of ambition. She works hard, puts in the effort, and manages to achieve. From ESSEC, a top French Business School to Harvard in the US, she always eyes for the top. But studies have a cost and she managed to have a big chunk of her MBA funded by merit-based scholarships. What’s great is that since living in the US, she has also learned about raising funds for cha...

Sometimes there are things in life that we didn’t plan, like divorce. At money chill out, we have no taboo speaking about money and it should be the case with whatever situation we are facing. Our guest today, Anne, 33 and mum of Archibald is sharing her story of separation through the money lens. From the decision to split to the ups and downs of the legal process, the financial terms of the divo...

Want to know more about ways to share your finances with your partner? In this episode with Fadia, an ex London broker now based in Lisbon we’ll speak about: Wedding law and heritage questions How money is split for the day to day spending Who does what for the medium and long term investments You’ll get great insights from this couple where there is no natural leader!

Often, there are things we don’t control in life, like being made redundant. In this episode, we’ll speak about money when the near future is uncertain, but when opportunities are open and when a change is possible. Let’s see how Maud has managed from hearing the news, to make this period one of opportunities and the new challenges she faces. Interesting story on a situation that happens way more...

Today we’ll dig into the consequences of being gifted money, the responsibility it implies, the choices made with it, and the differences compared to when we earn it in corporate life. Being with an art enthusiast, we have wisely used Maureen’s passion and knowledge to know more about this non-usual asset class!

Ever wanted to know how a trader deals with her own money and what are her best practices? In just 30 minutes, we’ll get great insight into money management and discipline, equity investment, and how to be switched on in our world to know our worth. Don’t miss this rich and accessible discussion from someone in the industry, without forgetting some lightheartedness!

Want to be financially independent in your early 30s? Listen to Vanessa’s story on how she massively saved while in the corporate world, to invest in real estate and solely rely on rent incomes. With this in place, she was able to take some risks, she launched her own start-up and became a trendy digital nomad, A very inspiring story!

In this first episode, we’ll speak about tracking, planning, and forecasting with a finance director, Anne-Claire Aubert. She’ll tell us why it’s so important to be aware of what you have and spend, how you can track your finances and take actions on what you’ve discovered, how she has planned a move from Australia to Europe with no jobs and 2 kids, and the process she followed to buy a house. Lot...

Before the big release on April 7th, because we know you are excited and to make the wait more pleasurable, you can now listen to our trailer! Please don't hesitate to get in touch, leave a review, and spread the word! Enjoy!