The Curve

Ever walked into a pay rise conversation, only to feel your brain switch off and your confidence evaporate faster than your lunch break? You’re not alone. In this episode, Sophie sits down with salary negotiation powerhouse Meggie Palmer to unpack how to prep, practise, and push through those oh-so-awkward money chats. From knowing your “wish, want, walk” numbers, to mastering the art of silence,...

🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 This week we dig into the very viral Ben & Jerry’s saga - Jerry stepping away after 47 years, the Unilever peace-deal-gone-fraught, and what it really costs to put values ahead of vanilla. We unpack the “independent within a conglomerate” merger setup, the Gaza/Israel flashpoint that turbo-charged tensions, and why brave exits can still break your heart (and...

Sometimes the biggest lessons arrive completely out of the blue. In this episode, we sit down with 26-year-old Lily Foote, who shares the health scare that made her realise just how important health insurance really is. We talk through what it’s like to get an unexpected diagnosis, the overwhelm that comes with medical jargon, and how ADHD and anxiety can make the whole process even harder to navi...

🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 This week on The Curve Weekly, we’ve got a very special guest: Lucy Blakiston from Shit You Should Care About is in the studio - and we LOVED HAVING HER. Together we dive into Rupert Murdoch’s real-life Succession drama, Lululemon’s fall from athleisure grace, and the big one: Klarna finally hit the stock market. The giant IPO’d on the NYSE at $40 a share, shot...

🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 What happens when your “dream first home” turns into the ultimate financial horror story? Enter Gabby, who found herself tangled in $700,000 of debt, a collapsing relationship, disappearing tenants, and the kind of stress that ages you a decade in six months. In this episode, she shares the rollercoaster of buying a property with her ex - from the excitement of...

🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 Bitcoin billionaires are swapping airport queues for £80k charters (cool cool cool), while the rest of us are price-checking Skyscanner and pretending our carry-on will magically zip. We chat why luxury travel is booming for the crypto-rich, gold hitting record highs as everyone panic-cuddles a safe haven, Jet2’s very un-holiday update, and how a viral jingle, S...

🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 This week we’re diving into the engagement that shook both the charts and the stock market - yep, Taylor and Travis are officially on! From Krispy Kreme donuts to diamond stocks, Vic unpacks how one love story is moving billions. We also chat about Grindr’s surprising business pivot, whether Nvidia can keep bulking up the AI boom, and why boomers are quietly wid...

Know a small human? Cool - this one’s for you. Whether you’re a parent, godparent, auntie, uncle, or just someone who buys cute baby outfits on impulse, this episode is all about giving the kids in your life a serious financial head start (spoiler: it’s not another teddy bear). In this highly demanded episode, we unpack the power of investing for children - how even small, regular amounts can grow...

🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 This week kicks off with Sophie’s birthday (!!) - complete with surprise cake, a video montage, and a pair of speed-dealer sunnies that may or may not become her new personality. But once the candles are blown out, we get into friendflation: the growing cost of weddings, hens’ weekends, and keeping up with your mates when every catch-up seems to come with a pric...

In part two of our chat with property coach Peter West, Sophie walks us through the real, messy, and surprisingly empowering process of pulling off her first BRRR deal - and making $125K in five weeks. From dodging catfish listings and surviving auction-day adrenaline, to underspending on renos (yes, really) and using equity to go again, this episode is full of gold for anyone dreaming of getting...

🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE. 🌟 This week we’re kicking off with Vic’s childhood jazz ballet ambitions (complete with fake panting for dramatic effect) before diving into a very big week in tech. We unpack why Apple’s been oddly quiet on AI while quietly buying back billions in shares, what Perplexity’s $35B bid for Google Chrome even means, and why meme stocks like American Eagle can skyrock...

🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 So… Sophie bought an investment property. But instead of chasing a dream home, she flipped the script and went full BRRR (that’s Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, btw). In this episode, we’re joined by property investor Peter West to unpack how this strategy works, why Soph teamed up with a flatmate she’d known for all of three weeks, and what rentvesting...

🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 This week we’re bringing you two sizzling investment ideas that are turning heads - one’s riding a tech-powered boom you’ve definitely felt, and the other’s making serious moves in how we get from A to B (no, not Tesla). We also unpack the $500B private company quietly overtaking SpaceX, why Warren Buffett stepping down has markets spooked, and how Elon Musk jus...

🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 It’s not the most romantic topic - but it is one of the most important. In this episode, Soph and Vic sit down with licensed financial adviser and author Helen Baker to talk about what really happens when a relationship ends - emotionally, practically, and financially. Whether you’re navigating a split, supporting a friend through one, or just want to make sure...

With Vic off the grid (literally) on a Greek island, Soph calls in some brilliant backup - enter first-time podcaster Sophie G, a financial whizz and all-round legend. The duo dives into the unexpected fallout (or lack thereof) from Trump’s tariffs, why Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk just lost billions (lol ouch), and what Denmark’s retirement age hike says about your financial future. Oh, and there’s...

🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 Emily’s back from Europe with a stolen backpack, a £500 fine, and a newly converted love for travel insurance (turns out it isn’t just a scam after all). Meanwhile in the finance world, meme stocks are doing the rounds again - meet the DORKS (yes, that’s what they’re calling them) and why everyone’s suddenly investing in Krispy Kreme, Rocket, and GoPro like it’s...

We weren’t sure if we should release this episode. Some told us it wasn’t appropriate, others said it was exactly the conversation we need right now. And honestly… both sides make a good point. In this wide-ranging chat with politician Chlöe Swarbrick, we dig into the uncomfortable stuff - dogmatism (we’ll explain, don’t worry), capitalism, inequality, power, and why politics often feels like an e...

It’s our last week UNEDITED (promise). Emily’s back next week thank goodness. Please excuse any brain farts, or unusually long tangents in this one... The first 20 minutes are not your usual headlines. Soph shares a personal realisation that led her to book a very last-minute flight to Turkey, if you want to skip straight to the headlines, head to 20:00. This week in money news: 💸 Crypto is soari...

Today we are joined by the amazing Tegan Yorwarth - radio host, proud Māori wāhine, and lowkey money mastermind for our second instalment of The Property Podcast - in partnership with BNZ! In this conversation, we spoke to Tegan about how she bought her first house before 30 - while working in one of the most unstable industries out there. We chat about growing up with a scarcity mindset, the thri...

This week on The Curve Weekly, we’re doing things a little differently - no edits, no cuts, just the full unfiltered conversation. From Nvidia’s mind-blowing $4 trillion milestone (yes, trillion) to Wimbledon’s £53.5 million prize pool and the financial legacy of Venus Williams, we’re unpacking all of this weeks money headlines. We’re also diving into why interest rates are pausing, what Nutella’s...

Welcome to our New York miniseries! Soph was in the states not too long ago and was lucky enough to sit down with the incredible Caitlyn Kumi, founder of Miss Empowher, Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, and an all-around powerhouse. Caitlyn opens up about growing up Ghanaian-American, dealing with wildly inappropriate career advice from men in suits which became the catalyst for building her now global...

Vic flies solo today, covering a wide range of money and market moments. From Jeff Bezos’s high-profile wedding (and the importance of prenups) to how women invest differently than men, there’s plenty to unpack. Vic also breaks down what an IPO is, why Figma’s filing is big news, and what it means for Adobe and the broader stock market. Plus, she touches on Australia’s new financial year and gener...

This is the first episode in our BRAND NEW property series in partnership with BNZ! Whether you’re buying your first home, thinking about investing, or just trying to wrap your head around how the property market works - this monthly series is for you. We’re kicking it off with our first episode and some very exciting news... Soph finally bought a house! 🎉🎉 If you’ve been following her property...

No full episode this week—but Vic and Soph are still popping in for a quick chat (and a tiny bit of chaos). With their Investing Bootcamp launching on June 30th, the duo is deep in prep mode, so they’re keeping it light and casual in this short catch-up. Expect some very relatable investing reflections, a few laughs about workouts gone wrong, and a surprise cameo from Miso. If you've been mean...

This week, Vic and Soph are jumping from investing confidence to global headlines—and back again. They kick things off with a reminder about The Curve’s beginner bootcamp (starting June 30!), perfect if you’ve been putting off learning how to invest. They also chat through the world’s first-ever dad strike in the UK, rising tensions in the Middle East and what it means for oil prices and your port...