The Wallet

💸 What is it about self-promotion that feels so awkward for so many of us? Why are we sometimes scared to self-promote in the workplace or with our clients? How can we ask for more? How can we be more of our own cheerleader? My guest today is the brilliant Stefanie Sword-Williams, author, founder of F*ck Being Humble and TEDx Talk speaker. She made it her goal to show people that self-promotion i...

💸 Let’s face it: one of the most common reasons we hear about why someone isn’t investing is because it all seems a bit ‘scary’. On top of it all, the market has been quite frightening to watch in recent months, even the most seasoned investor would get the creeps! So what can we do about this fear?  On today’s episode, we unpack some of the freakiest financial jargon and the key issues that...

💸Does more work equal more money? Can you be financially independent while working on your own terms, the hours you’d like to work? It’s easy to fall into the rat race mentality, and we’re programmed to think that the more we work, the more money we’ll earn. Today, we answer Anna’s question on the relationship between work and financial independence.  Get featured on the show: submit your ow...

💸The cost of everything is rapidly rising, and it can be difficult to even think about investing when all you’re doing is just trying to get by. In today’s episode, we speak to Iona Bain, a Scottish-born musician turned financial journalist and popular expert on millennial money. We cover everything from the causes of the crisis to inflation and the key principles of investing. Get featured on th...

💸 Cathie Wood is an American investor and the founder, CEO and CIO (chief investment officer) of Ark Invest, an investment management firm that she created in 2014. She is a big believer that technological advances are reshaping the world and that Wall Street needs to take stock. Today, we look a little deeper at Cathie’s profile, the difference between value and growth investing as well as the i...

💸Money stresses are common – and with the current cost of living crisis, an increasing number of families are anxious about debt, earnings, and just getting by.  Today, we speak to the brilliant podcaster and mother of 3, Clemmie Telford. She is also the curator of the Mother of All Lists blog. Clemmie opens up about her money journey, knowing her self-worth, and overcoming financial obstacl...

💸While inflation and the cost of living are on everyone’s mind, it’s important to keep an eye on budgets and investments and to keep up with our investments, as there are likely to be great opportunities in the market for the long term.  In today’s episode, with Axelle, an Equity Product Specialist Manager at Carmignac, we are looking at what is currently driving stock markets and consider t...

💸We will have on average 11 different jobs during our careers. If you've built up numerous workplace pensions over the years from different employers, it can be difficult to keep track of how they are performing. While consolidating your pension will obviously make it easier to monitor, there may be drawbacks for you to be mindful of. Today, we speak to Romi Savova - the Chief Executive Officer o...

💸 Children start to form their financial habits at the age of 7. 40% of people who didn’t receive financial education have no savings at all. People who did receive financial education as a child would be £70,000 richer in retirement. If you have kids in your life, you’ve probably wondered when it’s appropriate to start teaching them about money. How young is too young? How do you make them under...

💸”Rule No. 1 is never lose money. Rule No. 2 is never forget Rule No. 1. Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. If you aren’t willing to own a stock for 10 years, don’t even think about owning it for 10 minutes.” - Warren Buffett. Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time. ​​He bought his first stock at age 11 and today runs B...

💸Ever feel like you should be saving more for uncertainties, but just never manage to? Or perhaps you dream of freedom and the option of retiring earlier? Maybe you feel like you work hard but just don’t earn enough money? In today’s episode, I had the pleasure to interview Mary and Ken Okoroafor, founders of The Humble Penny, who are pros at helping you achieve your money goals faster and live a...

💸The first five months of the year marked the worst start for the S&P 500 since 1970, and inflation has surfaced as one of the most significant risks to the economy. With this increased volatility in both our economy and financial markets, it can be difficult to make sense of it all.   That’s why today’s episode gives you a market overview and outlook. For this, we invited Axelle, a...

💸We live in a world where Kim Kardashian has 70 times more Instagram followers than the Louvre. Why does that matter?  In today’s episode, Marine Tanguy, CEO of award-winning talent agency for artists MTArt, tells us why, how she helps artists grow and accelerate their careers - but also how to get started investing in art and what’s driving the market. Get featured on the show: submit your...

💸Have you ever felt like fear has ever held you back from achieving what you want in life? In today’s episode, life coach, author and international speaker Tiwalola Ogunlesi gives you quick-fire tips on the best ways to overcome your financia fears and pursue the life that you deserve. Submit your own money questions and we'll answer them on the show! Record a voice note on your phone and email i...

💸Do you wish you had a framework to implement your plans, a better understanding of who you are and what you want, and a ‘bigger picture’ idea of the economy and how to be a better investor? Today, we will give you a quick profile of American billionaire investor and hedge fund manager Ray Dalio. He is the founder of the world's biggest hedge fund firm, Bridgewater Associates, which manages $154...

Do you often wonder ‘what is it that I really want’? Are you keen to make a difference to your life and the world, but don’t know where to start? Are you struggling to manage your energy levels and don’t know how to work toward your goals without burning out? 💸 Today, Katy Murray, leadership coach, diversity and inclusion consultant and speaker, outlines how we can recognize our own individual po...

💵 Inflation is on everyone’s lips – but what exactly is it? 💵 Who makes the decisions when it comes to the economy? 💵 Is there a way to ‘shockproof’ your finances? 💸 If you’ve found yourself worried about the cost of living crisis, and don’t understand why inflation is happening right now and whether you can help alleviate the pain of rising costs – give this episode a listen! Submit your own...

👉 Confused about the value a financial adviser can offer?  👉 Don’t understand the difference between a financial adviser and a financial planner? 👉 Wondering whether you need one at all? 💸In today’s episode, you’ll get all the answers, as I speak to Cathi Harrison, who has been in financial services since leaving university and holds both chartered and certified financial planner status....

💸 Do you think companies should care more about climate change and reducing the gender pay gap?  💸 Did you know that every share you own gives you a vote in company decisions? 💸 Have you heard of shareholder activism? Amazon shareholders rejected 15 motions on worker rights and environment. If you feel like you have no control over the way corporates run our economies – you’re not alone. M...

☎️In today’s episode, I speak to Felicity Holloway, Senior Manager of Mortgage Operations at Moneybox, about the best way to secure a mortgage. 💸 If you’re dreaming of homeownership but have no idea where to begin – especially considering the current cost of living crisis – you aren’t alone. Today’s episode will outline all the ways in which you can boost your chances of buying that dream home....

🌟 Maxime Carmignac is the Managing Director of Carmignac UK - an asset management firm with €41.7bn of assets under management.  💸 Today, we talk about asset management, the ways in which women investors need to empower each other, tackling gender inequalities, and more.  1/ Women are holding an increasing amount of money, yet they're still poorly addressed by the financial community,...

🌟Bonnie Lister Parsons is the founder and CEO of The School of SOS. Her mission is to empower a generation of Queens to believe in themselves, using dance as a source of strength, power and confidence which they can carry through to every aspect of their lives. 💸The exceptional energy and passion that Bonnie has for dance and empowering women is infectious. However, funding her 8-year strong bus...

🌟Vicky Spratt is a writer, journalist, activist and campaigner whose work regularly shapes public policy. She is currently the i Paper's Housing Correspondent and is a writer and editor at Refinery29. Her campaign, Make Renting Fair, highlighted the plight of ‘Generation Rent’ and succeeded in getting letting fees for tenants in England banned.  💸 Today, we talk to Vicky about housing and s...

☎️ In today’s episode, I speak to Krystle about how we can all learn to fall in love with finance. 💸 Do you find yourself filling up with dread when you hear the word ‘finance’? You’re not alone! I speak to founder of Mind Over Money,  Krystle McGilvery, on how to start embracing finance to improve your financial acumen, money confidence, and decision-making. 💥 Today on The Wallet:  1️...

🌟Diana Biggs is on a mission to explore the future of finance and technology. She worked for HSBC as their first Global Head of Innovation, and is currently a Board Member of the World Economic Forum’s Digital Leaders of Europe Community and an Associate Fellow of the Said Business School at University of Oxford. 💸 Today, we tap into Diana’s expertise and passion for blockchain technology and th...