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Money makes the world go round, and if this is true, do you struggle to understand the complex workings of finance, money and investments? Join us, Host Arthi Rabikrisson and co-host on Season 2 Malika Petersen, both women in finance, as we delve into simplifying the complexities that come with managing your finances and investments. The theory of Black Swan Events is a metaphor that describes an event that comes as a surprise, has a major effect, and is often rationalized after the fact with the benefit of hindsight. The opposite of that are White Swan Events which are characterized as being more certain. Because life can be uncertain, there are Grey Swan areas and The Swan Effect is a monthly podcast that dives into some of those grey areas to empower persons in all walks of life to make better money decisions, and ultimately improve their relationship with money. A tribute and thank you to the late co-creator and co-host on Season 1 of the Swan effect podcast, Lucille Sikosana: you set the benchmark high, and we are proud to continue to elevate the important message on financial wellness and financial literacy globally. Your tenacity and optimistic attitude will always be the wind beneath our wings.
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Send a text Money gets messy when debt blurs the line between freedom and friction. In this episode Arthi and Maliks pull that line into focus with a simple idea: borrowing is neutral, behaviour is not. Together they explore how to turn credit from a source of stress into a lever for growth by funding assets, skills, and income rather than short-lived consumption. The co-hosts unpack the love-hate tension around debt and show how borrowing becomes powerful when it funds assets, income, or sk...
Send a text The Money Stories We Never Questioned We’re opening Season 5 by naming the money conversations many of us were taught to avoid — debt, death, and taxes — and gently unpacking how those silences shaped the way we relate to money today. In this episode, cohosts Arthi and Malika explore how our earliest experiences of money — what was said, what was modelled, and what was never spoken about — quietly become the rules we live by as adults. We talk about family “atmospheres” around mon...
Send a text It has been a financial marathon this season, with hosts Arthi and Malika delivering a wealth mindset so that you can become your own financial superhero. What listeners may not have known, was that each epsiode this season was building up to a cape fitting ceremony. In this final episode of Season 4, Arthi and Malika unveil the Superhero Wealth Equation—Identity x Behaviour x Time x Community— a simple, multiplicative model that turns scattered advice into a focused plan you can ...
Send a text As we get closer to the end of 2025, Arthi and Malika offer listeners the opportunity to press pause, clear the financial fog, and build a values-led plan for the year ahead with simple tools that turn overwhelm into focused action. This episode is jam-packed with reflective questions, simple frameworks, practical rituals, and next steps to show you how clarity grows when money decisions match what matters most. Listen in as the co-hosts talk about: Why do we lose clarity th...
Send a text Following on the theme of Legacy from the previous episode 8 of this season, Arthi and Malika engage with the idea that legacy isn't just about the money you leave behind—it's about preparing, protecting, and empowering the next generation with thoughtful planning and clear communication. In the current episode the hosts help you armour up with essential tools like wills, estate planning, and the life file to create a meaningful legacy that outlives you. Listen in as Malik...
Send a text Ever wondered why superheroes team up instead of fighting alone? There's profound wisdom in this approach – especially when it comes to building wealth. In this thought-provoking Episode 8, Arthi and Malika explore how purposeful generosity creates a lasting legacy through the uniquely South African lens of Ubuntu – the philosophy that "I am because we are." Listen in as the co-hosts navigate the topic covering different angles of interest that include: Ubuntu operates like ...
Send a text In this special episode in Women's Month in South Africa, Arthi and Malika tackle equity head-on, joined by wonderful guest Shivani Naidoo, Head of EQT - an Old Mutual Wealth fintech. How does equity investing create equity in the wider world, you ask? According to Shivani, we have to take a few steps back before even asking this, and rather be curious about what would make one an investing success. It begins with purpose, not products, and understanding your financial "why"...
Send a text Continuing to uncover the key characteristics of a wealth mindset, hosts Arthi and Malika delve into episode 6 of this season, talking about what separates those who thrive financially from those who stay stuck. It's not luck or privilege—it's resourcefulness. Resourcefulness is a critical component of building a wealth mindset, turning survival into strategy by making the most of what you already have instead of focusing on what you lack. Drawing inspiration from superhero storie...
Send a text What separates financial dreamers from achievers? One word: discipline. In this illuminating episode of the Swan Effect Podcast, Arthi and Malika explore the untold power of self-discipline in wealth creation through the lens of our favorite superheroes. Forget what you think you know about discipline. It's not about rigid obedience or punishing routines—it's about emotional self-regulation paired with rational decision-making that keeps you focused on your financial goals....
Send a text In this powerful episode, co-hosts Arthi and Malika delve into how innovation becomes a catalyst for wealth creation, revealing that you don't need to be in Silicon Valley or launch a tech startup to harness its potential. They challenge conventional thinking by redefining innovation as the art of finding creative solutions to everyday problems – something accessible to everyone regardless of background or resources. Through compelling examples from across Africa, thy...
Send a text In this episode, co-hosts Malika and Arthi underscore how resilience forms the invisible backbone of wealth creation, that few discuss openly. During this transformative episode, they decode how the ability to adapt, persist, and evolve through financial challenges ultimately determines your long-term success more than any investment strategy alone. Arthi explores the profound psychological dimension of financial resilience - learning to view setbacks as commas rather than ...
Send a text Marching into Episode 2 of Season 4 of The Swan Effect Podcast, Arthi and Malika discuss the steps needed to start cultivating the Wealth Mindset addressed in Episode 1. Arthi provides details of the key characteristics that define a wealth mindset, including resilience, innovation, resourcefulness, discipline, and generosity. In a playful twist, the theme of becoming your own financial superhero underlies the characteristics, where Arthi and Malika help us identify with some well...
Send a text Welcome to Season 4 of The Swan Effect Podcast, with your hosts Arthi Rabikrisson and Malika Peterson! It is the year they are officially calling "2020-Thrive"! This new season will focus on how we can become our own financial superheroes inspired by fictional characters Kicking off the season, episode 1 explores the importance of a wealth mindset and how this mindset involves thinking and acting in ways that foster abundance rather than scarcity. Malika&nb...
Send a text Unlock the secrets of wealth management and personal growth as Arthi and Malika take a look back at 2024, a year filled with "aha" moments that have shaped both their lives and listeners’ too. As they recount their journey and set the stage for ambitious goals in 2025, expect insights that will empower you to reflect on your own financial experiences and embrace the potential of online learning. Some stand-out episodes to consider: Journey with us into the world of cryptocurrency...
Send a text November = waiting for Black Friday deals for many people. This is the focus of Episode 10 in Season 3 where Arthi & Malika take a different look at Black Friday and how to strategise your spend. As you know, this season's theme has been the advent calendar of investments. Thus this episode offer a Black Friday 2 for 1 sweetener, as two advent calendar slots are unveiled, being (1) the importance of understanding assets versus liabilities, and (2) delayed gratification ...
Send a text In Season 3 episode 9 Arthi & Malika continue the journey into the advent calendar of financial knowledge. October is Mental Health Awareness Month and the hosts share insights in this episode that mental health equals wealth, both in the figurative and literal sense. Malika shares some alarming statistics about how people currently feel under pressure and a large part of this is caused by money and finances. Arthi shares the definition of mental health and mindset & offe...
Send a text In Season 3 episode 8 Arthi & Malika are joined by special guest Tiaan Herselman, to discuss the new two pot retirement legislation that came into effect on 1 September 2024 in South Africa. It was designed to assist in the current retirement crisis that retirees are experiencing, where they do not have enough financial resources to allow them to retire comfortably. Listen in to hear Malika, Arthi & Tiaan discuss: What exactly is this new legislation and what d...
Send a text In Season 3 episode 7, it is Women's Month and co-hosts Arthi & Malika discuss the role of women in financial empowerment of their households and communities. Malika provides surprising statistics about women in finance relating to their earnings, roles and knowledge. Arthi explains how women are essential in driving the economic growth of the country, and why it is beneficial that we empower women to ensure that their innate ability to grow the economy is catalyze...
Send a text We are already half way through 2024! In Season 3 episode 6 co-hosts Arthi & Malika discuss the most important asset yet and one that requires your biggest and deepest investment...YOU! In this episode they share practical ways towards holistic well-being. Arthi recaps the advent calendar of investments that's been discussed thus far in season 3. In setting the scene, she highlights the increasing levels of burnout being identified with employees and individuals, requiri...
Send a text In Season 3 episode 5 it is all about the youth! Arthi & Malika have dedicated this episode to providing the youth with tips on how to take action and have a better understanding about managing finances and investments, that can pave the way for a very prosperous future. Arthi splits the focus in 3 main categories, the first being changing your perspective, mindset and narrative about money. Key to this is visualizing your dream or life that you want and wr...
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