The Savvy Wallet Podcast

In this episode we have Ken and Mary Okoroafor, founders of award winning companies “The Humble Penny” and “Financial Joy Academy”, they are financial coaches, best selling author of the book “Financial Joy, a 10-week plan to help you banish debt, grow your money and unlock financial freedom” and international speakers. In this episode we discuss: - The importance of winning back some of your free...

In this episode we have Sahil Bloom is an inspirational writer providing actionable ideas to help people build a high performing, healthy, wealthy life. He’s also the author of the book "The 5 Types of Wealth" In this episode we discuss: - How we're playing the wrong wealth building game - Working smart vs working hard - The 5 types of wealth - How to define your 'enough' life - The dangers of jus...

In this episode we have UK Mortgage Advisor, Dan Knott who has helped hundreds of first time buyers secure their first mortgages. In this episode we discuss: - How credit impacts your mortgage options - Whether you can use stocks, crypto, pensions, side hustle income for a mortgage - Getting a mortgage as a self-employed person - What to do if you're a struggling landlord - What to do if you're re...

In this week's episode we have the founder of PensionCraft, Ramin Nakisa, who also was a strategist for 12 years at a Swiss investment bank. In this episode we discuss: - 2 Investments To Build and Grow Your Wealth In 2025 - Lessons from 15 Years in Investment Banking - How Investment Banks Make Money - The Psychology of Investing - Steps to make your first investment today - ETFs vs Index Funds -...

Joining us in the booth this week is Gbemi Okunlola, founder of Alonuko, a leading luxury bridal brand featured in Vogue, Bridges, Insider and more! In this episode we discuss: - Key principles learnt from her parents - Why she turned down 2 university offers to start her business - How she started Alonuko at 20 by accident! - Saving £15,000 & raising £15,000 to launch her first wedding collection...

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Joining us in the booth this week are Elisabeth and Nitika who are the co-founders of Alia Money which is a fintech company on a mission to close the wealth gap. In this episode we discuss: Why you need to define your life and money goals The cost of your life goals and how it will determine your financial/money goals A simple way to break down your money goals Why 80% of people ditch their financ...

Joining us in the booth this week is Dr Amber Johnston, a director at Healthy Mind Psychology, she’s also a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. With over 20 years working with patients in the areas of clinical, health, pain management, and neuropsychology. In this episode we discuss: - Steps to set realistic 2025 goals - How to actually achieve your 2025 goals - Why anyone can form new ha...

Joining us in the booth this week is Financial Psychotherapist, Vicky Reynal, who is also author of the book: "Money On Your Mind:The Psychology Behind Your Financial Habits" In this episode we discuss: - How our relationship with money is formed - The reason we have strong emotions for money - How lack of financial literacy impacts your financial wellbeing - Why people self-sabotage with money -...

Joining us in the booth this week is Oye, founder of The Real Debt Guy and has worked in the subject of UK debt for 18 years. In this episode we discuss: - How the UK debt system really works - What will happen if you communicate or don't communicate with the lender - Actions the lender can take to recover the debt - How to manage negative feelings towards debt - The impact of your spend circle -...

Joining us in the booth is investing and finance expert Ryan King, who has built an investment portfolio worth over £100,000+ in 7 years. In this episode we discuss: Why becoming a millionaire is ‘simple’ How Ryan built a £100,000 investment portfolio in 7 years The one investment that will make Ryan a Millionaire How compound interest can help you build serious wealth How to deal with fear in the...

Joining us in the booth this week is Wealth Manager and Financial planner, Natasha Percy-Baxter. In this episode we discuss: A wealth manager’s perspective on money Being Rich vs being wealthy Pitfalls of trying to be rich Tools to build wealth The state pension crisis How money causes breakdown in a relationship Financial red flags in relationships Couples and families building wealth together an...

Joining us in the booth this week is certified financial planner and financial advisor, Michael Donkor who has worked in the finance industry for over a decade. In this episode we discuss: Can you still become rich in the UK? The pro’s and con’s of investing and how it can help you build wealth Michael’s 10 year lessons of working in finance How Michael’s client became a millionaire in their 20’s...

In this episode we have Roxanne who is a Go To Market Leader driving growth in a fintech company and Joanna who is a Marketing Leader leading the marketing effort and tech startups and they are the founders of Tech Talk. In this episode we discuss: - How to land your first tech role - Non-coding tech roles you don’t know about - Deciding the right company for you - How you can earn more working fo...

Joining us in the booth this week is Professor Steve Keen who accurately predicted the 2007-2008 global financial crisis and is a distinguished research fellow at UCL, the author of 3 books: the new economics: a manifesto, can we avoid another financial crisis and debunking economics and has about 80 refereed papers on topics including flaws in the economic analysis of climate change, the causes o...

Joining us in the booth this week is Ajmal, founder of Pizza restaurant, Boss Pizza and former owner of award winning restaurant, Mushtaqs. In this episode we discuss: - How growing up in Glasgow shaped Ajmal - How he became a multimillionaire - The key to achieving success in whatever you do - The system Ajmal used to improve his business - How Mushtaqs became the biggest takeaway operation in Br...

Joining us in the booth this week is Ama Amo-Agyei, founder of multi-million wellness brand, PLANTMADE. In this episode we discuss: - How growing up in Berkshire shaped Ama - What motivated her to create PLANTMADE - What it really takes to create a business that generates millions - The importance of being grateful in all seasons of business - Why hard work doesn’t guarantee success - The upsides...

Joining us in the booth this week is Deborah a practicing Solicitor in England and Wales with over 27 years legal experience, a Certified EU-GDPR Practitioner and a certified Will writer. In this episode we discuss: Why it’s essential that you have a Will How to write a tax efficient Will What happens to your assets if you don’t have a Will The different roles outlined within a Will An overview of...

Joining us in the booth this week is Sammie Ellard-King who is a financial educator and founder of up the gains a financial literacy platform to help people with their finances. In this episode we discuss - How Sammie got out of £24,000 debt in 18 months - How to identify your financial freedom number - The exact steps to go from debt to financial freedom - Side hustle vs a side business - Why you...

Joining us in the booth this week is Vera Okojie an award-winning consulting professional and accredited transformation coach. She is the founder of Career Confident, a community platform to empower career professionals. In this episode we discuss: Why the job market has changed forever How automation and AI replace 95 million jobs but create 107 million jobs How to leverage AI to benefit your car...

Joining us in the booth this week is, Darren Bond who is a property developer, investor and serial entrepreneur with over a decade experience where he has founded many businesses from real estate development to a hospitality brand in the US to an interior design business. In this episode we discuss: - Why Darren moved to Ghana - Setting up various businesses in Ghana including a nightclub - Being...

Joining us in the booth this week is Dr Byron Cole, who is a renowned serial award winning entrepreneur, Sunday Times best-selling author, keynote speaker, investor and speaker trainer. In this episode we discuss: - Dr Byron Cole’s journey from council estate to 7 figure entrepreneur - A guide on how to build & sustain your wealth - 3 things people get wrong about building wealth - The impact your...

Joining us in the booth this week is Franklin Asante, a Private Banker at Coutts for over 16 years and the Head of the Entrepreneurs division! He's also the creator of the page the "Urban Financier" where he shares his banking experience and money tips with his followers. In this episode we discuss: - Franklin's journey to becoming a Private Banker at Coutts - Timeless money lessons & principles f...

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Joining us back in the booth for a second time is Zee who is a chartered accountant and EX-KPMG auditor. In this episode we discuss: - People’s finances in the UK being “harmed” - The national wealth fund & how it can help us - Why being taxed more isn’t the REAL issue - Labour’s plan to raise billions from private schools - The silent way you’ll be taxed more - Whether the UK Government will be f...