The Curve

This week we’re talking to the brilliantly clever, honest and inspiring Emma Bates – co-founder of Diem, the new social search engine for women and non-binary folk. She also happens to be Vic’s sister’s husband’s brother’s partner (it’s closer than it sounds, we promise). She’s pitched to hundreds of potential investors to raise more than $3.5million, navigated the US banking collapse, the cost of...

No matter how hard you try to ease into the new year, sometimes things just don’t go your way. Soph went to a silent retreat and got hit by a flying log, Vic went on a sexy hike and got a nasty bee sting, and Boeing sent a plane across the skies … and lost part of it mid-flight. We talk about the effect this could have on their share price, investor confidence and their reputation as a whole. We a...

In today’s episode, we’re talking to the incredible Liz Gillette – a bad-ass financial advisor who, in her teenage and young adult years, experienced more than her fair share of money troubles. From watching her family home get repossessed to walking out of college with a monumental debt to pay, Liz’s financial journey has not been an easy one. We sat down with Liz to talk about the slippery slope...

Although not fully switched off from holiday mode… we’re back. And to kick this year off, we look at the shiny new IPO that’s arrived on the scene, we get the latest news from Apple, and we share some exciting developments from good old Microsoft. After helping her new boyfriend reset his finances for a fresh start to the new year, Vic discovers a secret savings pot and we love flower man even mor...

It’s not always easy to back yourself – to throw yourself into the unknown – but today’s guest is living proof of what can happen when you stand up, take a chance and lean into uncertainty. Claire Dinhut (aka Condiment Claire) is an absolute powerhouse. She’s been to Harvard, travelled the world presenting food shows, gone viral on TikTok during lockdown and somehow still finds time to make her ow...

2023, aka the year of incredible guests. From Jess Quinn’s inspirational chat about the cost of her prosthetic leg to Frances Cook’s life-changing advice about money diaries, Equity Mates’ deep dive into lifestyle creep to Sarah Lindsay’s challenging childhood, Sophie’s beloved grandma’s ground-breaking investment portfolio and Allegra Bambi Haines’ journey through transitioning – we’ve loved each...

While we’re still unsure what inspired this episode (Creative genius? Laziness? A well-deserved celebration of our year, or a great way to sneak off on holiday early?) we’re still very excited to bring it to you! We’ve scrolled back through the year that’s been and pulled out a juicy selection of our all-time favourite bits; from family dynamics to female leaders, money and mental health to unforg...

Today – coming to you all the way from sunny NZ and the back of Muhammed’s car – we’re wrapping up the year that’s been for some of our favourite international stock markets. We look at who’s crushed it and who’s had a shocker, and what it’s meant for IPOs and investors. We’ve got big news from Boots, an out-of-this-world announcement from McDonalds, and some smokin’ hot tips for choosing sectors...

In today’s episode, Vic goes head-to-head with Alison George, our very clever and succinct friend at Australian Ethical. If you’ve listened to this podcast before, you’ll no doubt be aware of Vic’s undying love for Microsoft in all its nerdy-tech glory … so naturally, we’ve put her on the ‘against’ side of today’s ethical investment debate. From the risks of facial recognition to carbon neutral da...

This week, we’re rolling out a slightly different format. With 2023 nearly behind us, we’re wrapping up the year that’s been and all the lessons it has given us. From learning to live with significantly less to taking your own advice, from the importance of a healthy emergency fund to the heartbreaking realities of the ADHD tax – we’re here to reflect and share (and we’re actually quite vulnerable...

Ahhh, December. The trees are up, the carols are cranking, and things are looking rather bright and merry in the world of finance – unless, of course, you’re Michael Burry (the man behind The Big Short – it has Ryan Gosling in it, you’ve probably seen it). Today, we’re talking big risks, big bets and the danger of betting on failure. On a more positive note, the S&P500 is up, Uber’s finally in...

Child actor, teenage homeowner, Shortland Street star and mum-of-three … it’s safe to say that Beth Allen (Google her face immediately, you know her) has lived a pretty exciting life. Today, we have the privilege of sitting down with Beth to talk about her own financial journey, and the importance of keeping her finances aligned with her ethics. From industry pay disparities to the cost of being a...

A big week for The Curve! Soph went to the movies (and ordered nachos – questionable), Vic discovered Temu and we won a podcast award! Morale could not be higher, and neither could the latest Black Friday stats. We look at the sky-high spending, massive profits and a few scary red flags. We’re also talking the joy of black cabs, the (third) return of Robin Hood, Soph’s saucy Christmas costume and...

We’re always excited to chat to our guests, but this week Soph has quite possibly lost her mind in anticipation. To celebrate the recent Transgender Awareness Week, we’re talking to the hilarious, honest and totally inspiring Allegra Bambi Haines. Born and raised in South Wales, in an idyllic (and very sheltered) community, Allegra’s journey from uncertain child to proud trans-woman has not been a...

AI scandals, dirty crypto and weeping at Singapore Airport … safe to say, it’s been a wild old week for all involved. While Vic finally touched down on safe ground (yes, the weeping was hers) the same can’t be said for the big dogs behind ChatGPT, who are currently dealing with a veeery shaky landing. We talk about riding the AI wave, the inevitability of greed following success, and the beauty of...

For so many, fertility doesn’t come easy. In fact, it can come at a huge, overwhelming and often unattainable cost. In today’s episode, we’re talking to Brett Russo, author of ‘The Underwear in my Shoe’ – a powerful, funny and unflinchingly honest account of her journey through IVF – about her own experience with infertility. Born and raised in New Jersey, Brett and her husband endured five rounds...

We all know Vic loves a party … so to celebrate her birthday week, Soph’s bringing the party to this episode! We’re talking messages of love, a few dirty secrets and one very sexy bunch of flowers. And because this is a finance podcast, we’ve also found time to cover WeWork’s ongoing bankruptcy saga (and why it may actually make them more powerful), the widening gap between men and women, why Amaz...

If you’re looking for amazing energy, absolute honesty and a big old mindset-shift – then have we got the episode for you. Today’s guest, Chancè Hindirlane, is a trailblazer, a boss and a genuine breath of fresh air. Originally from Congo, Chancè and her 11 siblings were raised by their mother – and a village of support people. After moving to America and having her first child, she quickly realis...

When a founder steps down, usually so does the share price. And this week, Whitney Wolfe Herd – founder and CEO of Bumble, and the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire – is calling it quits. We talk about plummeting share prices, the cost of love and the benefits of having a founder in the driver’s seat. We’re also looking at some Shein IPO rumours, Buffy the Finance Slayer’s savings acco...

Here at The Curve, we love ourselves a good debate – and today’s guest, Lily from Pathfinder, is an incredible (and very succinct) contender. We’re partnering with Pathfinder on a brand-new ethical miniseries – and to kick things off, we’re going right to the core of one of the juiciest names in the business. Apple. With Lily fighting in Apple’s corner, and Vic doing her best to pick it apart, we...

The S&P500’s had a big bad month, but it’s not all doom and gloom! We look at the realities of over performing and why all that goes up must, at some point, come down. And when it comes to going down, we couldn’t go past WeWork’s recent bankruptcy saga and the tough choice investors will face between getting the hell out or keeping the faith. We look at the surprising success of Pinterest, the...

Let us introduce you to Laurie Wang - inspiring, humble and incredibly talented. Laurie grew up in a first generation Chinese immigrant family in the US. Her parents wanted her to follow a traditional career path, so she found herself completing a finance degree, although she knew it wasn't what she really wanted to do. Fast forward a decade, and Laurie has truly 'found her flow' in a completely d...

In a bid to make finance more fun, we decided to dress up for Halloween … and instantly regretted it. Bear with us as Vic reads her notes through wonky eyeholes. It’s reporting season (again!) so we’re bringing you a few tricks and treats to pop into your little finance buckets. We’re talking Snapchat’s highs and lows, Meta’s latest (and potentially very expensive) controversy and Hong Kong’s not-...

In todays episode Vic opens up about one of the best investments she's ever made drum roll please ... in property! Six years ago Vic was deported from the US and no she wasn't smuggling anything up her 🍑 for those wondering. It was a simple visa error, but one that meant she ended up back in NZ unexpectedly. Nearing 30, with nowhere to live and no job, she decided to buy a house. Everyone told he...

In today's episode, we're chatting with Nicole Bremner, the financial wizard juggling a share in 18 properties. Fun fact: Ross from Friends once tried to buy one of her houses! From global banking, to investing in a dynamic mix of startups, stocks, and property, Nicole's journey is a rollercoaster of financial adventures. With a history of once owning shares in a whopping 108 properties, she dishe...