Money Unfiltered

The cost of living crisis is affecting the vast majority of us, and that inevitably means we have less money to spend on luxuries, and when it comes to health, wellness and beauty, we often think that we need expensive treatments if we want to see tangible benefits.  But with the increasing focus on the impact of our nutrition on things like our energy, sleep, skin, immunity, general wellness and...

#AD  The gender numeracy gap: why is it that women are twice as likely to be anxious using maths and numbers as men? And is it simply a myth that some people are better with numbers than others? In this episode, we speak to Beth and Bryony from charity National Numeracy about how young women and girls are disproportionately affected by a lack of numeracy. We dive into why number confidence impacts...

With a school system that bases success purely on grades, our children are exposed to comparison culture from a scarily young age. It’s no surprise then that 92% of children are afraid of the f-word, failure. So how can we empower our children to become confident individuals with a sense of self-worth beyond their school grades?  That’s the question that we’re asking award winning coach, Natalie C...

Why is it that more and more seemingly successful people are struggling to find a sense of happiness and fulfilment in their day to day lives? This week on Money Unfiltered, we speak to Luke Doran, coach and founder of the one percent, about how he helps people to become the best versions of themselves.  We talk about the challenges and pressures that stop us from staying on top of their mental an...

This week, we’re doing something a little different & bringing back an episode that you might’ve missed that’s more relevant now than ever.  After such a huge response to our recent episode with the Fairy Jobmother on earning more during the cost of living crisis, we’re sharing an episode from 2021 with personal development coach Emily Drake about the relationship between mindset and how much...

A career as an actor; it's something that looks super glamorous and exciting, but what does life really look like for those pursuing a career in acting who don't make it as a Disney superstar at the age of 14?  In this week's episode, we speak to actor Tara Berwin about her journey in her career, which started at the young age of 11.  We talk about the realities of pursuing a career...

With the cost of living crisis, money is on the minds of many of us. So what is the best way to increase the amount of money we take home every month? And how do we find work that we actually enjoy? That's the question that we are asking This week's guest, Shoshanna AKA the Fairy Job Mother!  From Tricky Job interviews to career changes and redundancies, Shoshanna tells us this week how...

Studies show time and time again the importance of social connection for our health, happiness and overall sense of wellbeing. Why is then, that we are more disconnected than ever? In the UK we are facing a loneliness epidemic, with 40% of those aged 16 - 24 reporting that they often feel lonely. On this week’s episode we speak to the brilliant Rebecca Ryder owho created Same Shit Different Brain...

Notoriously criticised for their role in the ever growing housing crisis, we ask today’s guest whether landlords have really earned their reputation. Is there such a thing as a ‘good landlord’?  We speak to Alex Morris who started Let’s Move to make property work for everyone. We ask Alex whether being a landlord really is as lucrative as the media makes it out to be and whether there are lesser k...

New year, same me? This week, we discuss why 2023 is time to quit wasting money on fad diets! We’re heading right into the new year and as every January, we’re sure to see a whole lot of adverts making us feel guilty about indulging over the festive season. How can we avoid the influx of diet marketing, which can harm our mental, physical and financial health? We ask our brilliant guest, dietician...

Have you ever signed yourself up to host a get together, or a party only to regret it later once the overwhelm of event planning kicks in? Or found that costs start to spiral when you’re trying to create those memorable moments?  This week, we speak to Debbie Marks, luxury event planner, decor stylist and event industry mentor who is the queen of creating memorable experiences. Debbie tells us how...

Name the one time when it’s normal to spend thousands of pounds on one item you’ll wear for no longer than a few hours? Of course, we’re talking about wedding dresses! This week we speak to Annelise Sealy, - founder of The Fall Bride - who’s on a mission to serve the modern bride. We dive into key things to think about if you’re a bride on a budget, the rise of pre-loved bridalwear, and how The Fa...

How do you avoid being swept up in hustle culture when your business needs you to always be online? And how do you find a why that’s bigger than money when you’ve got to make a living and pay the bills? In response to the lack of down-to-earth, real, and human advice available for those trying to find their way in their work, Daisy Morris created The Selfhood  We discuss how we can bring some much...

AD with @wealthifycom | What does it take to disrupt a male dominated industry as a young female founder? Bored of the high fees and barriers to investing, Michelle Pearce-Burke set out on a mission to make investing accessible to everyone. As the co-founder of Wealthify, we hear how Michelle quit medical school for finance, why starting a company young was the best decision she made and why the m...

The fitness industry - built to improve our health, our self esteem and ultimately our lives - or is it? This week we speak to intuitive movement fitness coach Tally Rye to find out whether the fitness industry truly has our health - or making healthy profits - at its heart. We ask - is it more lucrative to sell us the dream, unattainable body than encourage us to be happy in our own skin?  And ho...

Whilst men in the Premier League make millions a year, the average salary in the Women’s Super League is around £26,000. Are the men’s salaries obscene, are the women underpaid, or when it comes to the bottom line of the business of football, do the numbers add up? Charlton FCs very own Rachel Newborough tells us about life as a professional footballer, her views on the future of the game, and whe...

Can the business of fashion ever truly be profitable and sustainable? That’s the question we’re diving into this week with Robyn Poppy, ex-fashion buyer, content creator and queen of second-hand shopping.  From whether shopping sustainably means spending more to the complex world of fashion manufacturing, if you’ve ever wondered whether you can shop more sustainably, this episode is a must-listen....

PSA: Buying Black isn’t a radical act. This week, we speak to Khalia Ismain, founder of Jamii - the home for Black creators and makers - about how buying from Black-owned businesses isn’t revolutionary.  We discuss the unique challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs, the impact of shopping small and why spending money is a vote with our wallets. You can now watch the episode in full on YouTube here...

How do you navigate having a faith - which strongly encourages generosity & giving - in a secular society that prioritises wealth? On today’s episode Emma Borquaye, founder of Girl Got Faith, helps us unpack the tricky topics of life, faith and money.  We ask Emma how we reconcile faith with capitalism, whether , and how faith can help us find genuine meaning and purpose in our work and our li...

Of the thousands of applicants, very few make it onto reality TV, and even fewer make it into the notoriously competitive sports media industry - but James Green did both. From how being on Shipwrecked changed his career, to why he went back to university at age of 31, we speak to James about his unconventional path to becoming a Sky Sports presenter. You can now watch the episode in full on YouTu...

Why is saying f*ck to being humble so much harder for women than men? We sat down with the powerhouse of self-belief that is Stef Sword-Williams, founder of F*ck Being Humble to chat about why women find self-promotion icky, how to avoid crossing the line into arrogance and how we can start to big ourselves up at work and in our lives. Find out more about Stef at fuckbeinghumble.com and @fbeinghum...

Money Unfiltered is back for Season 4 - and this time, we're on video! We can't wait to share our latest conversations with some incredible guests, with our first episode launching on Tuesday 4th October. Make sure you're subscribed so you get a notified as soon as it's out! Listen on: Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPrI7PiVHJPnYSeIKpKccgw Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eyz8_9...

How do you gain respect as a young business owner? After leaving school early at 16 and throwing herself head first into freelance life as a social media manager, Alice Benham accidentally found herself running a business at 17 - and had no idea what was in store. Fast forward 7 years and Alice has a thriving company (or two), and as a business strategist and educator, Alice works alongside entrep...

What does dating look like in 2022, post-pandemic and with a looming cost-of-living crisis? And is the era of dating apps over, or are they truly here to last? That’s the question we ask Crystal Cansdale, Dating Expert and Head of Comms at dating app Inner Circle We ask Crystal what makes a dating app last in today’s market, the emerging trends in dating & we discuss whether financial compatib...

Is fashion a form of expression for everyone, or is it the ultimate exclusive club where money can buy you style? Inspired by the impact that great style can achieve and endlessly fascinated by how it changes confidence and self-esteem,Suzanne Bernie tells us about how we can find our own unique personal style. Suzanne has worked with some amazing icons, from celebrities to royalty, as well as eve...