The Savvy Wallet Podcast

In this episode Ato sits down with Lazetta Rainey Braxton is a U.S. wealth advisor, Certified Financial Planner, and CEO of The Real Wealth Coterie. With decades of experience in financial planning, she is known for her work around generational wealth, human capital, and helping families and professionals build lasting financial independence. We discuss: - Non-negotiable Principles from my Family...

In this episode Ato sits down with Tobi Oluwole, Founder of Magnate Ventures & The Founder's Blueprint, Angel Investor & Linkedin Strategist. Focused on helping professionals and business owners monetise their knowledge online. After growing his audience to nearly 400,000 followers on LinkedIn through consistent daily content, he built a multi-million dollar business helping people grow their care...

In this episode Ato sits down with Bimpe Nkontchou who is a lawyer, wealth advisor, and founder of W8 Advisory, where she advises high-net-worth African families on how to build, structure, and preserve wealth across generations. We discuss: - Bimpe’s journey from building a law firm to wealth management - How to reinvent yourself every 10 years - Principles every family should adopt - The strateg...

In this episode, Ato speaks with Leon Boros, who is a private investor and former corporate financier who became an ISA Millionaire in 2013 (Meaning he built a £1M+ tax-free portfolio made up of stock investments) and he's been investing for over 30 years. We discuss: - The impact SpaceX, OpenAI & Anthropic will have on the market - How to assess SpaceX as an investment - What Leon looks for in un...

In this episode Ato speaks with Pete Matthew is a Chartered Financial Planner with more than 27 years of experience helping people build wealth, plan for retirement and make smarter financial decisions. He’s also the creator of Meaningful Money, one of the UK’s leading personal finance platforms where through hundreds of podcast episodes and videos, he’s helped millions better understand money and...

In this episode Ato speaks with Jemal King is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and author known as the “9 to 5 Millionaire.” A former Chicago police officer, he built a multimillion-dollar portfolio while working full-time, growing into 400+ properties and multiple seven-figure businesses. Today, he teaches people how to turn income into assets and long-term wealth. We discuss: - How Jemal b...

In this episode Ato speaks with Julianah Owusu, a Property Investor & Developer and Founder of RefurbMate. We discuss: - What people are misunderstanding about property in 2026 - How to use AI to buy and invest in property - Property opportunities outside of London - Investing in property in the healthcare industry and much more 🔗 Connect with Julianah: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PropertyB...

In this episode Ato speaks with Bola Sokunbi, bestselling author, certified financial education instructor, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the leading personal finance platforms helping women build wealth and financial independence. She has written six books, including Clever Girl Millionaire, and is widely known for making money advice practical, relatable, and empowering. We discuss:...

In this episode Ato speaks with Ryan Kingsley a chartered financial adviser who supports high-earning professionals, entrepreneurs and international clients in structuring their wealth, pensions and long-term financial plans. We discuss: - From surviving being stabbed to becoming a financial advisor - Client earning £500,000 salary with no savings & spending £40k on holiday - How the wealthy think...

In this episode Ato speaks with Debodun Osekita a former trader at Goldman Sachs, where he operated in high-pressure global markets, managing risk and capital at scale. He's also the Founder of Stock Pickers Academy, a community that educates you on investing in the stock market. We discuss: - Lessons from Goldman Sachs Trading Floor - Why the S&P 500 will return 0% over the next 10 years - Why th...

In this episode Ato speaks with Frederick Afrifa and Gordon K Williams — founders of leadership communication group and co-authors of Unmute Yourself. They help people communicate with clarity, confidence and impact, using speaking as a powerful tool to unlock career and business opportunities. We discuss: - How to speak with confidence and clarity - Why miscommunication is costing you more than y...

In this episode Ato speaks with Kazy — a property investor and developer behind Property by Kazy, with over a decade of experience in the UK property market. We discuss: - Big banks buying up property & what that means for you - Why you don't need 7 streams of income - The glamorisation of overworking (and how to have a better work life balance) - Is buy to let dead in 2026? - Best property strate...

In this episode Ato speaks with Ruky Alabi-Oyelayo, a former banker, entrepreneur, career strategist, investor, Author and founder of RKY Careers, a fast-growing training and education platform that has helped over 10,000 professionals reposition their careers and transition into higher-paying roles. We discuss: - Her journey and challenges of migrating from Nigeria to the UK - Pivoting from Accou...

In this episode Ato speaks with Emmanuel Asuquo, a financial advisor, author, and wealth educator known for breaking down money in a way that’s practical, honest, and culturally relevant. Through his work, he helps professionals rethink their relationship with income, ownership, and long-term wealth. We discuss: - The Middle Income Trap keeping people broke - How Uber and Deliveroo has tricked us...

In this episode, Ato speaks with Daniel Kemp an investment strategist and former Chief Research and Investment Officer at Morningstar, where he helped oversee hundreds of billions in client assets. He is now the founder of Portfolio Thinking, a research platform focused on helping investors navigate uncertainty, make better long-term decisions, and separate market signal from noise. In this episod...

In this episode, Ato speaks with Rachel Harris an accountant and founder of a £2 million accountancy firm supporting over 700 UK businesses. She’s known for making complex tax rules simple and for giving honest insight into how HMRC really works. Through her firm and online platform, she helps business owners navigate UK tax with confidence, structure smarter, and build long-term wealth. In this e...

In this episode, Ato speaks with Ken and Mary Okoroafor, Sunday Times bestselling authors, financial coaches, and founders of The Humble Penny. After becoming financially independent in their early 30s, they’ve dedicated their work to helping families build lasting wealth through disciplined habits and long-term thinking. We discuss: - How the pursuit of financial freedom has changed - People need...

In this episode we have Dan Knott, who is a Mortgage Advisor, Dan Knott who has helped hundreds of first-time buyers secure their first mortgages and homeowners navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.  In this episode we discuss: - How renting can help you buy a property - UK Property being the cheapest it's been in years - Why people are taking out longer mortgages - Impro...

In this episode, Ato speaks with Ajmal Mushtaq, the Founder of Boss Pizza. Julianah Owusu, a Property Investor & Developer and Founder of RefurbMate. Ian Dempsey, an Independent Financial Adviser, Financial Planner & Financial Coach. We discuss: - The best way to build wealth in 2026 - Does everyone need to contribute to a pension - Can you still build wealth with property in 2026 - Why not everyo...

In this episode, Ato speaks with Andrew Craig, an investor, best-selling finance author of “How to Own The World, and financial educator of 13 years and founder of personal finance website: Plain English Finance We discuss: - The 2 investments to build wealth in 2026 - What people are missing about the current world order - The risk with global index funds - How to navigate building wealth in the...

In this episode, Ato speaks with Hayley Mulenda Record. She’s a best selling author, a multi-award winning international speaker, and someone who’s spent years helping people understand confidence, identity, and the inner voice that shapes how we show up in our lives and careers. We discuss: - Hayley breaking free from limitations she saw in her area - How to build a wealthy identity - Why so many...

In this episode, Ato speaks with Mark Preskett, Senior Portfolio Manager from Morningstar. Mark spends his time looking at what’s really going on in global markets, cutting through the noise to help investors understand where risks and opportunities are actually building. We discuss: - What taught Mark the value of resilience - How AI is more than about chatbots - Wealth leaving the united states...

In this episode, Ato speaks with Hannah Awonuga — a global career and leadership expert, former partner with over 20 years in banking, and now the founder helping organisations build truly inclusive, high-performing cultures. We discuss: - Hannah’s unconventional journey of getting into banking at 16 - What it really takes to get into senior leadership - How she navigated corporate politics as a B...

In this episode, Ato speaks with James Butterfill is the Head of Research at CoinShares, Europe’s largest digital asset investment firm managing nearly $10 billion in assets. With over 25 years in finance including time at Coutts, James has managed portfolios for ultra-high-net-worth clients and now leads data-driven research on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the wider digital asset market. We discuss: -...

In this episode, Ato speaks with Lindsay James an Investment Strategist from Quilter Investors. Her work focuses on helping people understand what really drives wealth over time and how to make confident, long-term financial decisions in a fast-changing world. We discuss: - Where the most new wealth will be created - Biggest changes in the world you need to pay attention to - The risks with Global...