The Savvy Wallet Podcast

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 of financial instability and much more! In this episode we discuss: - What is a global financial crisis? - What will cause the next global financial crisis - The impact this crisis will have on us and the global economy - The potential timelines for when this crisis could occur - Can the next global financial crisis be prevented? - The future of the UK economy - Whether the UK state pension is sustainable and much more 🔗 Connect with Professor Steve Keen: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ProfSteveKeen Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ProfSteveKeen Substack - https://profstevekeen.substack.com 📚Grab a copy of Professor Steve's book: Can We Avoid Another Financial Crisis: https://amzn.to/3YLKrAB The New Economics: A Manifesto: https://amzn.to/4eb10dT Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor Dethroned?: https://amzn.to/3YS21mw 📩 Sign up to my mailing list to be the first to know about upcoming events: http://eepurl.com/hJEcLL ➡️ Follow Savvy Wallet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out our partners who offer Stocks and Shares ISA and more: ⚡️Trading 212⚡️ Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY If you don't get the free share automatically after depositing £1. Use the code "SAVVY" in the promo code box. You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. ⚡️Hargreaves Lansdown ⚡️ http://hl.7eer.net/B0mz50 Capital at risk ⚡️Interactive Investor ⚡️ https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101l3RTLM/ar:SW Capital at risk Some of the links are affiliate links which means that we will receive a small commission if you make a purchase, however there will be no additional charge to you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 00:51 - Intro 01:27 - Meet Professor Steve Keen 06:52 - Growing up in Sydney, Australia 12:45 - How I became an economist! 16:39 - How I predicted the 2007-2008 financial crisis 21:49 - What is private debt? 28:19 - What is a global financial crisis? 32:23 - Will we have another global financial crisis? 39:37 - Why credit is needed for the economy 45:26 - This will cause the next global financial crisis! 50:06 - Potential impacts of the next global financial crisis! 55:25 - When could the next global financial crisis happen?  01:02:12 - Where in the world will be impacted by the climate crisis  01:11:26 - What can we do to prevent the climate crisis and next global financial crisis? 01:15:51 - Economist thoughts on the new UK government 01:24:26 - Economists view on the future of the UK 01:26:18 - What really causes inflation  01:28:40 - Will inflation or interest rate increase in the future? 01:30:14 - The government should take care of pensioners  01:36:54 - Is the state pension sustainable  01:40:39 - Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Britain - Why Ajmal sold his first business - How Ajmal invests the profits of his business - Vision for his new business Pizza Boss and much more 🔗 Connect with Ajmal: Ajmal's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajmalmushtaq ➡️ Follow Savvy Wallet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet 🎥Watch on Youtube Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Check out our partners who offer Stocks and Shares ISA and more: ⚡️Trading 212⚡️ Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY If you don't get the free share automatically after depositing £1. Use the code "SAVVY" in the promo code box. You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. ⚡️Hargreaves Lansdown ⚡️ http://hl.7eer.net/B0mz50 Capital at risk ⚡️Interactive Investor ⚡️ https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101l3RTLM/ar:SW Capital at risk Some of the links are affiliate links which means that we will receive a small commission if you make a purchase, however there will be no additional charge to you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 00:57 - Intro 01:33 - Meet Pizza Boss Founder Ajmal Mushtaq 03:47 - Tough times in Glasgow shaped me!  09:14 - First 6 years on my business didn’t take a wage 17:53 - How Mushtaqs became the biggest takeaway operation in Britain 21:21 - I created the perfect system for my business 27:23 - Challenges I faced when I took over Mushtaqs Restaurant  36:48 - Why I decided to sell my award winning restaurant business 39:13 - How to prepare to sell your business  40:18 - What I did after selling my business  41:49 - I invest in property and not stocks! 46:04 - How long it took me to make my first millions 50:16 - Good money advice that helped me become a millionaire 52:51 - 1 intangibles every business owner needs 55:22 - Mistakes I made as an entrepreneur  58:35 - Millionaire entrepreneur advice on getting started in business 01:01:44 - Lessons learnt from Mushtaq applied to Boss Pizza 01:07:11 - Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and downsides of being the face of your business - Why true wealth comes from selling a business - Tips to starting an e-commerce business today and much more! 🔗 Connect with Ama: Ama's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amaa__official PLANTMADE's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareplantmade PLANTMADE Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareplantmade ➡️ Follow Savvy Wallet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet 🎥Watch on Youtube Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: ⚡️Trading 212⚡️ Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY If you don't get the free share automatically after depositing £1. Use the code "SAVVY" in the promo code box. You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. TIMESTAMP 00:00 - Preview 00:50 - Intro 01:25 - Meet PLANTMADE founder Ama 05:49 - Growing up in Berkshire  12:16 - My first experience with business  19:34 - My relationship with money growing up 24:43 - Losing my recruitment job  28:25 - What inspired me to create PLANTMADE 33:11 - How I built a £11 Million e-commerce Business With a few £100s!  38:29 - This year has been the hardest year in my business career  45:12 - When you have a business you don’t have a stable salary!  52:52 - What key activities helped me build the business  57:09 - Even though my business made £11 million I didn’t celebrate!  01:06:23 - We’ve sold over 160,000 products and this happened… 01:18:29 - This keeps me resilient  01:21:18 - Hard work doesn’t guarantee success 01:25:11 - How entrepreneurs can communicate with their friends and family  01:28:55 - True wealth comes from selling your business 01:35:24 - I would do these 3 things differently if I started again 01:39:48 - Good habits adopted and bad habits I got rid off 01:42:23 - If you want to start an e-commerce brand today listen to this  01:45:04 - The vision for PlantMade  01:46:07 - Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 how trusts work and much more! 🔗 Connect with Deborah: Website: https://deborahbowerswillwritingservices.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@deborahbowers 📚 Grab a copy of Deborah's book How to write a Tax Efficient Will: https://amzn.to/4dBnuUM ➡️ Follow Savvy Wallet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet 🎥Watch on Youtube Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: ⚡️Trading 212⚡️ Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY Alternatively type SAVVY" directly in the app to get the free fractional share. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 00:52 - Intro 01:25 - Meet Solicitor and Will Writer Deborah Bowers 02:40 - Growing up in St Lucia 05:51 - Working as a crown prosecutor for 9 years  11:37 - Why I started writing wills for people  17:27 - You can put assets in your will that are not yours yet 20:33 - How to save up to 40% inheritance tax! 30:01 - What’s a Will and why you NEED it? 34:05 - The different ROLES in a Will 38:31 - How a will can make you more tax efficient  46:05 - Horror stories about Wills to avoid! 47:39 - Can someone write a will on your behalf?  50:39 - Steps to getting will created today 56:22 - When should you update your will?  57:32 - The different type of trusts? and why you need one! 01:04:36 - How to write a tax efficient will book  01:08:21 - Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your side business doesn't need to make £10,000 a month - How much you should Save vs how much you should Invest - How investing can help you to achieve financial freedom and much more! 🔗 Connect with Sammie on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upthegainsmoney Sponsors 🌍 WorldFirst 🌍 Sign Up For a ‘One World Business Account’ for FREE and receive a £200 sign up bonus here: https://www.worldfirst.com/uk/campaign/sign-up-bonus-promo/?utm_medium=kol&utm_term=savywallet ⚡️Trading 212⚡️ Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY Alternatively type SAVVY" directly in the app to get the free fractional share. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. ➡️ Follow Savvy Wallet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 00:59 - Intro 01:34 - Meet Financial Educator Sammie 04:14 - WorldFirst Ad 05:24 - Growing up in St Albans 09:15 - How I became a Marketing Director by 29! 14:37 - Trading 212 Ad 15:50 - Moving from Marketing Director to a hospitality business  20:59 - Why I created up the gains 23:34 - I paid off £24,000 debt in 18 months. How I did it  28:27 - What is your financial freedom number? 30:56 - The different types of financial freedom!  35:35 - Side hustle vs Side business 46:57 - Examples of side hustles  51:23 - How to identify the right side hustle for you 55:54 - How much should you save every month?  01:00:29 - Cash ISA vs a Stocks and Shares ISA  01:04:09 - Why you should invest! Pro’s and Cons 01:07:55 - Exact steps for you to start investing today!  01:13:40 - How I built my six figure investment portfolio  01:18:19 - How to develop your investor mindset  01:22:33 - The importance of getting to £100k net worth quickly!  01:26:07 - Financial literacy platform up the gains  01:28:03 - Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 career Why you need to keep innovating in this modern society or you’ll get left behind How to pivot in your career What the future of work will look like The 3 C’s and how it can help you to excel in your career How to build your career confidence and much more! 🔗 Connect with Vera on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/career.confident ➡️ Follow Savvy Wallet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: ⚡️Coursera⚡️ Learn AI, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Science & more with Coursera here: https://imp.i384100.net/savvywallet Ato has personally used Coursera to obtain an AI certificate. ⚡️Trading 212⚡️ Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY Alternatively type SAVVY" directly in the app to get the free fractional share. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 00:59 - Intro 01:34 - Meet Career Coach Vera 04:02 - Growing up in Germany & East London  08:16 - Navigating the banking and tech industry  11:11 - Tech industry has so much opportunity! 19:36 - My client’s biggest struggles 21:04 - Current state of the job market 25:26 - 95 million jobs will be automated! 28:19 - JP Morgan creating their own ChatGPT 34:12 - Roles that will be affected by AI  36:02 - Coursera Plus Offer 36:55 - What the future of work will look like! 39:44 - How to stay ahead in your career  45:25 - How to leverage AI to benefit your career!  53:05 - Pivoting from nursing to project management 55:57 - Why the first 90 days of a company is the most important!  58:28 - Getting promoted within your company  01:06:43 - The importance of a Growth mindset  01:11:04 - The importance of a career plan 01:17:49 - What is the 3 C’s?  01:26:24 - The career confident community 01:29:11 - Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 part of the team that built Number One Oxford Street - Lessons from investing in property in Ghana - Relocating to Mexico and setting up a hospitality business - The importance of discipline in business and life - How collaboration can help to build generational wealth and much more 🔗 Connect with Darren on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrenbond007 ➡️ Follow Savvy Wallet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: ⚡️Trading 212⚡️ Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY Alternatively type SAVVY" directly in the app to get the free fractional share. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. ⚡️Coursera⚡️ Learn AI, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Science & more with Coursera here: https://imp.i384100.net/savvywallet Ato has personally used Coursera to obtain an AI certificate. ⚡️NordVPN⚡️ Get 3 extra months free with a 2 year plan: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=106735&url_id=902 Some of the links are affiliate links which means that we will receive a small commission if you make a purchase, however there will be no additional charge to you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview  00:51 - Intro 01:26 - Meet Darren Bond 04:58 - Born and raised in North-west London 06:59 - Why I moved to Ghana 10:49 - Opening a nightclub in Ghana  17:29 - Working with luxury property in Ghana 21:24 - Lessons from building Number One Oxford Street in Ghana 25:29 - Lessons and challenges of Investing in property in Ghana 32:47 - If I were to start again in property in Ghana I would do this 38:01 - Why I decided to leave Ghana for America  39:55 - Starting a hospitality business in America without being in America!  47:53 - My vision for my hospitality business 50:27 - Real estate opportunities in Mexico 54:52 - Inspiration and Vision for Darren Bond Design 59:19 - The importance of discipline in business  01:01:29 - The pursuit of excellence  01:05:36 - The power of collaboration 01:15:33 - Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 health will have on all areas of your life - How discipline can help you achieve your goals - Why you need several streams of income - How to have a rich mindset - How your network can make and save you money - The ingredients to a successful marriage and much more! 🔗 Connect with Dr Byron on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbselfmade 📚Dr Byron's books: Rich Forever: What They Didn't Teach You about Money, Finance and Investments in School - https://amzn.to/47j9eyy Self-made: The Definitive Guide to business success - https://amzn.to/3TkARBE The Business Survival Kit: How to get ahead without losing out on love, life and happiness - https://amzn.to/4cSMarK ➡️ Follow Savvy Wallet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version ⚡️Sponsor⚡️ Trading 212 Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY Alternatively type SAVVY" directly in the app to get the free fractional share. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 01:02 - Intro 01:37 - Meet Dr Byron Cole 04:06 - Growing up in largest council estate in North-west London 07:06 - Trading 212 Ad 08:23 - My first experience in business & buying a property at 21! 13:20 - How I bounced back from my business failure 17:59 - Steps to building a million pound business 22:49 - Why you have to take calculated risks to succeed! 28:15 - Why I decided to start investing in stocks!  33:30 - 3 biggest things people get wrong about building wealth 40:16 - This is how to sustain your wealth! 45:11 - The importance of taking care of your health! 50:34 - We’re living in the best time in history!  52:59 - Why you NEED financial goals! 58:12 - Why you NEED multiple streams of income 01:04:18 - How to have a rich mindset!  01:08:50 - The importance of discipline!  01:14:35 - How my network has helped me to MAKE and SAVE money 01:19:19 - How a successful marriage has helped me personally & professionally  01:26:05 - Rich Forever, Self Made & The Business Survival Kit Books 01:28:42 - The Self Made Speakers Academy! 01:34:30 Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 from his time in banking - What it really takes to build 'wealth' - How to build wealth with your 9-5 - Why you shouldn't try to get rich fast! - How his wealthy clients accumulated & kept their wealth - The importance of a team to help you make & keep your money - Key steps you can take to grow your money - The potential of Bitcoin as an investment and much more! 🔗 Connect with Franklin on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbanfinancier 📚The Money Ladder Grab a copy of Franklin's book: https://amzn.to/3TdyY9U ➡️ Follow Savvy Wallet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Sponsor ⚡️Trading 212⚡️ Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY Alternatively type SAVVY" directly in the app to get the free fractional share. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 01:01 - Intro 01:37 - Meet Private Banker, Franklin Asante 03:48 - Trading 212 Ad 05:02 - Born in Ghana & Growing up in North-West London 09:27 - How I became a private banker! 12:04 - My career started during the financial crisis! 14:36 - My role as Head of Entrepreneurs at Coutts  17:12 - Timeless money lessons I learnt from banking 21:31 - Principles around money we should all follow!  25:00 - Why I created the Urban Financier  26:59 - What is the process for building significant wealth?  31:17 - How the wealthy accumulated their wealth! 34:18 - Why the wealthy have a small portion of physical assets 37:44 - Building wealth with a 9-5!  41:06 - Is a side hustle necessary to reach your financial goals? 44:32 - Assets that will grow your money  49:42 - A team will help you make & keep your money! 55:18 - Should you consider investing in Bitcoin? 01:01:03 - Don’t try to get rich in a year!  01:05:19 - My wealthy clients are good at this when it comes to money  01:10:49 - The impact of government changes on our money 01:15:24 - The Money Ladder Book 01:19:31 - Final words The information contained on this video is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, financial advice. I am not a financial advisor and the information in this video is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Porkbun. Porkbun offers the .PRO domain name, which is the perfect domain extension for online professionals in any industry. Use my link https://porkbun.com/SavvyWallet24 and code BEAPRO24 to get a .PRO domain for only $1 for the first year at Porkbun! Joining us in the booth this week is Andrew Craig, who is a best-selling finance author of titles such as “How to Own The World: A Plain English Guide to Thinking Globally and Investing Wisely”, he is a financial educator of 12 years and founder of personal finance website: Plain English Finance. In this episode we discuss: - How real economic value and wealth comes from solving human problems - Why most of our remaining problems are linked to biological systems - What Biotech really is - Why we need Biotech to help us fight “modern” diseases - Biotech being able to create meat, heal the environment & cure cancers - Safeguards put in place to prevent malicious use of Biotech - Why Biotech will be the biggest investment theme for the next 100 years - How Biotech will create trillions of pounds of real wealth - A simple way to invest in Biotech and capture the wealth it will create - The most exciting developments in Biotech and much more Connect with Andrew: Website: https://plainenglishfinance.co.uk Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/plainenglishfinance Pre-order Andrew's latest highly praised book "Our Future is Biotech" here: https://amzn.to/4dYbFbX Get your copy of Andrew's best-selling book "How to Own The World" here: https://amzn.to/3XSr0Gc Follow me on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: ⚡️Trading 212⚡️ Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY Alternatively type SAVVY" directly in the app to get the free fractional share. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. ⚡️Coursera⚡️ Learn AI, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Science & more with Coursera here: https://imp.i384100.net/savvywallet Ato has personally used Coursera to obtain an AI certificate. ⚡️NordVPN⚡️ Get 3 extra months free with a 2 year plan: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=106735&url_id=902 Some of the links are affiliate links which means that we will receive a small commission if you make a purchase, however there will be no additional charge to you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 00:39 - Intro 01:14 - The last century has been about tech now it will be about biotech 07:16 - Meet Andrew Craig 12:15 - What is Biotech? 17:53 - Biotech will create miracles cures! 23:28 - The first human that will be aged 1000 has been born?! 25:57 - Mainstream media don’t cover biotech success stories 27:26 - Porkbun Ad: Get a .PRO domain for $1 28:39 - We need Biotech to solve modern diseases! 31:22 - How Biotech is evolving rapidly! 39:20 - Biotech will revolutionise agriculture! 42:44 - Safeguards to prevent biological weapons 44:18 - Biotech sector will create $2.4 trillion dollars of economic benefit ! 47:09 - 3 reasons I wrote my book: Our Future is Biotech & a simple way to invest in Biotech 53:48 - We’re in the stone age when it comes to modern health! 58:07 - Why this is an opportunity not to be missed! 01:01:47 - Andrew’s personal health journey 01:05:34 - Medical students don’t get nutritional training 01:09:05 - The most exciting developments in Biotech 01:16:08 - Eating lab grown meat 01:20:30 - Andrew’s new book: Our Future is Biotech! 01:22:53 - Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 forced to raises income tax and corporation tax? - Why the VAT threshold should be lowered? - Key areas the Labour Government didn’t address in their manifesto - Will the wealth inequality gap close during Labour’s time in power and much more! Connect with Zee on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/thereluctantaccountant Connect with Zee on TikTok here - https://www.tiktok.com/@thereluctantaccountant Follow me on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: ⚡️Trading 212⚡️ Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY Alternatively type SAVVY" directly in the app to get the free fractional share. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. Coursera Learn AI, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Science & more with Coursera here: https://imp.i384100.net/savvywallet Ato has personally used Coursera to obtain an AI certificate. NordVPN Get 3 extra months free with a 2 year plan: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=106735&url_id=902 Some of the links are affiliate links which means that we will receive a small commission if you make a purchase, however there will be no additional charge to you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 00:47 - Intro 01:22 - Meet Chartered Accountant Zee 04:08 - Thoughts on the new Labour Government 08:46 - Politicians shouldn’t be able to lie! 11:41 - How the peoples finances in the UK were “harmed” 15:31 - What’s the national wealth fund from Labour’s manifesto & how will it help you?  19:49 - Will the Government increase corporation tax? 21:41 - Where will the government get the money from? 26:41 - Getting taxed more isn’t the real issue! 31:52 - Will the Government increase income tax? 35:28 - Labour Government to apply VAT to private schools  43:16 - Why is the UK government borrowing more money ?  47:29 - How the government will get more tax from YOU! 49:51 - Where will the government increase taxes on? 56:21 - Should stamp-duty be abolished?  01:00:09 - This Is what I would have liked to see in the fiscal plan! 01:06:45 - Wealth inequality in the UK is getting bigger 01:13:53 - The misinformation podcast 01:16:06 - Final words  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us in the booth this week is Hayley Mulenda Record, a Multi-Award Winning International Speaker who has worked with notable organisations such as Google, Microsoft and Cambridge. Her story has touched the lives of millions of people, where she has shared her journey of turning pain into purpose. In this episode we discuss - How growing up in Newham fuelled her drive to succeed - Her journey to becoming an award winning international speaker - The importance of building and maintaining a network - The impact of being confident & How it can change the world - Pro’s and con’s of being confident - Steps you can take today to build confidence - How to overcome imposter syndrome - How to stop procrastinating and take action today - Why words and affirmations are so powerful - How to build wealth as a Christian - How to serve God and still achieve success and much more Connect with Hayley on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/hayleymulenda Get tickets to Hayley’s “The Next Level Speaker Conference” with Dr Eric Thomas, Jeremy Anderson and CJ Quinney here: https://www.nextlevelspeakersuk.com/uk-nlsc-2024-main Follow me on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: ⚡️Trading 212⚡️ Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY Alternatively type SAVVY" directly in the app to get the free fractional share. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. Coursera Learn AI, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Science & more with Coursera here: https://imp.i384100.net/savvywallet Ato has personally used Coursera to obtain an AI certificate. NordVPN Get 3 extra months free with a 2 year plan: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=106735&url_id=902 Some of the links are affiliate links which means that we will receive a small commission if you make a purchase, however there will be no additional charge to you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 01:15 - Intro 01:50 - Meet International Speaker Hayley Mulenda Record 02:59 - Growing up in Newham 04:49 - Where my drive to succeed came from 07:16 - My journey to becoming an international speaker 13:00 - Main obstacles I had to overcome in my speaking career 19:29 - I had a lot of resentment to my younger self 22:33 - How I grow and manage my network 27:01 - We live in an entitled era 29:06 - Why I’m bold in my faith as a Christian 33:21 - How I’m able to speak with so much confidence 38:10 - Pro’s and con’s of being confident 42:26 How to overcome imposter syndrome 43:55 - Steps you can take today to become more confident! 51:53 - How to stop procrastinating! 56:32 - The Power of words 58:20 - God wants us to be ambitious! 01:03:46 - Building wealth as a Christian 01:09:22 - Mentorship lessons from the Bible 01:12:01 - The prayer that changed my life 01:15:49 - How to serve God and still achieve success 01:19:21 - Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us in the booth this week is Ivy, who is a Human Resources professional with over 11 years experience across various industries including luxury fashion. In this episode we discuss: - How she transitioned from recruitment to HR - What HR really does - Whether HR ‘decides’ if an employee gets fired - Secrets HR know that we don’t! - Companies using ‘the 9 box grid’ to assess you - The 4 different energies & how it impacts your career - Introverts vs extroverts at work - How introverts can get promoted - Why people are passed over for promotion - How do go from undervalued to promoted and much more Sign up to Ivy's FREE 15 minute Career Makeover - https://ivymariax.systeme.io/aeba30b3 Connect with Ivy on TikTok here - https://www.tiktok.com/@ivymariax Follow me on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: ⚡️Trading 212⚡️ Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY Alternatively type SAVVY" directly in the app to get the free fractional share. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. Coursera Learn AI, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Science & more with Coursera here: https://imp.i384100.net/savvywallet Ato has personally used Coursera to obtain an AI certificate. NordVPN Get 3 extra months free with a 2 year plan: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=106735&url_id=902 Some of the links are affiliate links which means that we will receive a small commission if you make a purchase, however there will be no additional charge to you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 01:08 - Intro 01:44 - Meet HR professional Ivy Maria 04:09 - Growing up in Queens Park  06:31 - Where my drive to succeed came from!  08:11 - The school system failed us! 11:52 - I learnt by creating PowerPoints!  13:21 - How I got into recruitment  17:11 - How I went from recruitment to HR  18:28 - What does someone in HR do?  20:39 - Does HR decide who gets fired?  22:25 - Secrets HR knows that we don’t! 27:45 - The 9 box grid! 29:40 - The importance of self-promotion for your career  33:01 - Introverts vs extroverts at work  36:58 - How to get promoted at work as an introvert  38:39 - How do you become undervalued at a company?  41:38 - Your company shouldn’t be giving you trauma! 46:01 - Your manager isn’t your only ally  48:33 - The best employees do this! 50:33 - The 4 different types of energies  57:18 - The 4 step framework  59:12 - How to go from undervalued to promotion 01:05:11 - Do you need to do extra curricular activity to get a promotion? 01:12:03 - How to have a rich life in your career 01:14:25 - How to land your next role  01:17:08 - How I excelled in my career and became a senior manager 01:19:31 - Sign up to Ivy’s FREE Career Masterclass 01:21:21 - Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us in the booth this week is Cleo Matlou who has 15+ years experience in the finance industry and she is the founder of Women about finance, specialising as a financial coach and money trauma specialist and she helps women have a healthier relationship with money. In this episode we discuss: - Why you can’t build wealth by yourself - Why you need to build wealth in a way that aligns with your values - The power of loud budgeting - Why women feel guilty making a lot of money - How women can pursue their financial goals without guilt - Identifying your money traumas - How to tackle your traumas with money - How to multiply your wealth without working harder and much more Connect with Cleo on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/cleo_matlou Follow me on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: ⚡️Trading 212⚡️ Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY Alternatively type SAVVY" directly in the app to get the free fractional share. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. Coursera Learn AI, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Science & more with Coursera here: https://imp.i384100.net/savvywallet Ato has personally used Coursera to obtain an AI certificate. NordVPN Get 3 extra months free with a 2 year plan: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=106735&url_id=902 Some of the links are affiliate links which means that we will receive a small commission if you make a purchase, however there will be no additional charge to you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 00:54 - Intro 01:30 - Meet former accountant and financial coach Cleo Matlou 03:48 - Growing up in Leicester  08:51 - The principles I learnt from my Grandma 13:45 - Strong people don’t know how to ask for help!  16:39 - Why I didn’t want to be poor 20:46 - How I got into and out of debt  23:54 - Lessons I learnt from being in debt!  28:17 - How I went from in debt to earning six figures and starting my business 30:47 - Why I wanted to focus on money mindset and trauma  33:08 - Why women feel guilty making a lot of money 38:35 - How women can pursue their financial goals without feeling guilty 44:13 - Money trauma: Cleo’s Story 50:48 - How to identify and address money traumas 55:09 - Create wealth without you having to work harder 01:00:53 - How Cleo helps Women with their finances 01:02:11 - Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us in the booth this week is Muiz Yusuff who is a property developer with over 10 years in the property industry. In this episode we discuss: - How Muiz accidentally became a teacher - How he transitioned from teaching to property - How Muiz built his property portfolio from the age of 21 - Why he likes the HMO property investing strategy - Pro’s and cons of the HMO property investing strategy - The best way to learn about the HMO strategy - The REAL reason for the UK property crisis - Are Landlords to blame for the UK’s property crisis? - Possible solutions to fix the UK’s property crisis? - The importance of people working together to buy property - The one skill in property you need to learn - Why we need to work with the previous generation on wealth building and much more! Connect with Muiz on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/iammuizofficial Follow me on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: Coursera Learn AI, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Science & more with Coursera here: https://imp.i384100.net/savvywallet Ato has personally used Coursera to obtain an AI certificate. NordVPN Get 3 extra months free with a 2 year plan: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=106735&url_id=902 Some of the links are affiliate links which means that we will receive a small commission if you make a purchase, however there will be no additional charge to you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 01:01 - Intro 01:37 - Meet Property Developer Muiz Yusuff 03:39 - Born in Nigeria & Moving to the UK  04:46 - Growing up in Camberwell 09:25 - Parents gave us the platform now we have to build on that!  12:21 - This was my first business experience!  13:59 - Key principles learnt from my parents…!  17:23 - Why I started my business during uni!  20:41 - I became a Teacher by accident! 25:04 - The reality of being a teacher  30:34 - How I got into property at 21!  34:54 - How to find below market property deals  36:34 - I saved the deposit for 6 of my properties! 41:17 - This is how I learnt everything about HMO property investing  45:25 - Pro’s and Cons of the HMO strategy  49:48 - How to learn the HMO property investing strategy  53:50 - Alternative property strategies to HMO’s!  57:30 - If you have no money or experience, this is how you start in property! 01:00:12 - How to create wealth with property  01:03:30 - More people should buy property together 01:05:06 - Is there any property strategy Muiz wouldn’t recommend? 01:06:05 - To fix UK property crisis this NEEDs to happen  01:09:53 - Are landlords to blame for the property crisis?  01:14:17 - Banks are buying lots of property  01:15:05 - How can a first time buyer navigate the UK property crisis?  01:17:56 - Why we should work with the older generation to build wealth 01:24:18 - Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us in the booth this week is Dwain Reid who has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years, worked with over 10,000 founders, is an early stage business advisor with the Forbes Family Group and a former advisor to the government on entrepreneurship. In this episode we discuss: Biggest lessons and challenges Dwain faced in his 20 years as an entrepreneur Why anyone can become an entrepreneur Why people are more in love with the ‘solution’ than the ‘problem’ Why work life balance isn’t possible The key ingredients that makes an entrepreneur successful & what makes them fail Why you shouldn’t be scared to share your ideas The importance of hiring people who share your values 3 tips to grow your business How to go from 5 figures to 6 figures in your business The addiction that the really successful people have and much more! Connect with Dwain on his website: https://dwainreid.com Connect with Dwain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrdwainreid Follow me on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: Coursera Learn AI, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Science & more with Coursera here: https://imp.i384100.net/savvywallet Ato has personally used Coursera to obtain an AI certificate. NordVPN Get 3 extra months free with a 2 year plan: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=106735&url_id=902 Some of the links are affiliate links which means that we will receive a small commission if you make a purchase, however there will be no additional charge to you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 01:00 - Intro 01:36 - Meet 20 Year Entrepreneur Dwain Reid 03:23 - Growing up in Peckham…!  06:31 - My school grades were good but I struggled in college 10:48 - This inspired me to become an entrepreneur  13:20 - This is how I got into the childcare business  17:06 - How we grew our childcare business to six figures  20:41 - This became our biggest customer 22:26 - You’re supposed to be creating a system that can run itself…! 24:07 - This is how I stayed in the same business for 20 years…!  27:00 - Challenges in my 20 years in business..!  34:56 - Why I left the childcare business 36:03 - Why I went back to coaching businesses  41:10 - You NEED these ingredients to be successful in business! 45:01 - Someone can steal your idea but not your passion!  48:53 - This is how you action your IDEA…!  51:52 - Barriers entrepreneurs face…and how to overcome them! 56:26 - How to build your network!  01:00:49 - How to grow from a 5 figure business to a 6 figure one1:03:19 - The importance of a growth mindset  01:06:31 - Most successful people around me are addicted to this..! 01:08:55 - Should everyone be an entrepreneur?!  01:11:54 - 3 tips to grow your business  01:16:06 - My work in the Forbes Family Group  01:18:00 - Final words! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us in the booth this week is Andrew Craig, who is a best-selling finance author of titles such as “How to Own The World: A Plain English Guide to Thinking Globally and Investing Wisely”, he is a financial educator of 12 years and founder of personal finance website: Plain English Finance. In this episode we discuss - How financial literacy & investing can make society a better place - The real reason for the cost of living crisis - How the cost of living crisis could be solved - The difference between ‘investing’ and ‘trading’ - The power of time and compounding on your finances - How ‘real’ wealth is created - How anyone can become a millionaire through investing - How to own the world from an investing point of view & how to start investing today - Lessons from the best investors like Warren Buffett - Why he thinks biotech will create the next trillion dollar company and much more Andrew's Books: Get your copy of Andrew's best-selling book "How to Own The World" here: https://amzn.to/3XSr0Gc Order his latest highly praised book "Our Future is Biotech" here: https://amzn.to/4eScW5K Connect with Andrew: Website: https://plainenglishfinance.co.uk Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/plainenglishfinance Follow me on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: ⚡️Trading 212⚡️ Get a FREE fractional share worth up to £100 when you open an ISA or invest account and deposit at least £1, using my link: https://www.trading212.com/join/SAVVY Alternatively type SAVVY" directly in the app to get the free fractional share. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and regulations which may change. Other fees may apply. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 01:02 - Intro 01:37 - Meet Best-selling Finance Author Andrew Craig 03:36 - I lived in Kenya, Argentina, Australia for a bit…! 04:10 - Got a job at Swiss bank but knew nothing about capital markets! 06:15 - I interned in Washington D.C 09:51 - If you get 1% better you’ll become a millionaire 18:17 - The biggest missing link for happiness and contempt is… 19:30 - The stock market isn’t only for the rich…! 20:52 - Number 1 investment theme in history is…! 22:25 - The real reason for the cost of living crisis…! 25:28 - This is how to solve the cost of living crisis 26:26 - Start investing with £25 per month 29:24 - Financial literacy is life-changing..! 31:44 - Don’t rely on the state pension 33:27 - What is investing? 36:49 - The next trillion dollar company’s will be biotech companies 37:33 - Investing is having a financial involvement in human progress 40:15 - Why I wrote my book “How to own the world” 41:55 - Key lessons from my book! 45:17 - How to really own the world 47:30 - You can get 80/90% of the outcome you need by doing far fewer things…! 54:00 - Are there any drawbacks to investing? 57:51 - How to stay disciplined as an investor..! 01:03:31 - Should everyone invest? 01:06:52 - 70% of lottery winners go bankrupt 01:08:59 - How someone on an average UK salary can become a millionaire 01:10:25 - The stock market return is 10%, average investor is 5% 01:12:58 - You can enjoy your life and invest 01:17:13 - Lessons from the best investors did this…! 01:20:07 - How to start investing today 01:29:16 - Investing is financial exposure into real wealth 01:31:43 - Andrew’s new book: “Our future is biotech” 01:33:33 - Final words The information contained on this video is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, financial advice. I am not a financial advisor and the information in this video is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us in the booth this week is Selina Flavius, who is a finance coach and founder of Award winning Financial Coaching and financial literacy platform, Black Girl Finance. In this episode we discuss: - How Black Women are missing out on billions of pounds - How we can close the pay gap for Black Women - How Women can mitigate the impact of family planning on their careers - We need to think like ‘owners’ not just “consumers” - What to do if you’re stressed about money…! - 3 lessons on money management you NEED to know - How to build wealth for your children - Actions stopping you from building wealth - How to start building wealth today..! - The RIGHT way to build generational wealth - Why you NEED to speak to your family about money and much more! Buy a copy of Selina's book "Black Girl Finance: Let's Talk Money" here - https://amzn.to/45OfNsr Connect with Selina on her website here - https://blackgirlfinance.co.uk Connect with Selina on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfinanceuk Follow me on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: Coursera Learn AI, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Science & more with Coursera here: https://imp.i384100.net/savvywallet Ato has personally used Coursera to obtain an AI certificate. NordVPN Get 3 extra months free with a 2 year plan: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=106735&url_id=902 Some of the links are affiliate links which means that we will receive a small commission if you make a purchase, however there will be no additional charge to you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 01:15 - Intro 01:51 - Meet Finance Coach Selina Flavius 07:23 - Biggest lessons I learnt from my parents  08:39 - Growing up in Hackney 12:35 - Why I started Black Girl Finance! 17:38 - We’re not taught about money  19:55 - What to expect from the Black Girl Finance book..!  23:02 - Ethnicity/Gender Pay Gap 25:18 - How can we close the pay gap for Black Women?  27:42 - How Women can mitigate the impact of family planning on their careers 31:06 - Balancing hitting your financial goals vs helping others  34:24 - Black women are more likely to reduce working hours than retire!  37:23 - Why YOU NEED to contribute to a pension…!  41:22 - What to do if you’re stressed about money…!  47:06 - If I didn’t use money in a way to value myself I wouldn’t be here! 53:38 - Better to take small consistent steps than…!  56:25 - 3 lessons on money management you NEED to know!  01:00:04 - This is what’s stopping you from building wealth  01:04:57 - How to start building wealth today..!  01:05:38 - Generational wealth isn’t just about money! 01:07:49 - The importance of assets in wealth building  01:09:50 - How to build wealth for your children 01:13:10 - How to set up a junior ISA 01:13:47 - Why you NEED to speak to your family about financial affairs…! 01:20:31 - Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us in the booth this week is Hosanna Hali, who transitioned from Microsoft where she was a technology strategist to a leading cybersecurity company working as a solutions engineer. She’s also the founder of tech corner which is a platform that helps woman start their career in tech. In this episode we discuss: Lessons learnt from working at Microsoft Why Hosanna left Microsoft for a cybersecurity company How she transitioned from a business role to a tech role How the Tech industry is still thriving The government paying people to plug the skill shortage PRO’s and CON’s of the tech industry…! The importance of niching down to land your next tech role The top Tech skill you should learn in 2024…!  Most ‘in demand’ Non-tech roles in 2024  Most ‘in demand’ Tech roles in 2024 3 insights to increase your income and much more! Connect with Hosanna on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/thetechcornr Sign up to her webinar here Follow me on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: Coursera Learn AI, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Science & more with Coursera here: https://imp.i384100.net/savvywallet Ato has personally used Coursera to obtain an AI certificate. NordVPN Get 3 extra months free with a 2 year plan: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=106735&url_id=902 Some of the links are affiliate links which means that we will receive a small commission if you make a purchase, however there will be no additional charge to you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Preview 01:03 - Intro 01:39 - Meet Solutions Engineer Hosanna Hali 03:18 - Growing up in Congo  04:45 - Moving from Congo to Bristol  06:41 - From a business degree to a tech conversion degree! 10:52 - UK government is offering people money to do a tech masters! 12:41 - First role after uni was at Microsoft! 16:27 - Lessons learnt from Microsoft 18:42 - Why I left Microsoft 21:32 - From Microsoft to a leading Cybersecurity company..! 22:30 - Networking can change your life…! 26:42 - The truth about transitioning careers 29:03 - My role as a solution engineer  31:56 - Key skills required to be good solutions engineer!  33:49 - Solution engineer’s average salary…!  35:42 - Is there still opportunity in the tech industry? 38:45 - £2 billion was invested in the tech sector in May  39:26 - PRO’s and CON’s of the tech industry…! 42:08 - How to stay ahead in the tech industry 46:05 - How to successfully transition into a tech role from a non-tech background 48:35 - The ‘easiest’ tech roles to transition into… 50:21 - Transferable skills to highlight in your CV/Interviews  52:01 - How to ‘beat’ the crowd in a competitive jobs market  57:02 - Most ‘in demand’ Non-tech roles in 2024  58:59 - Most ‘in demand’ Tech roles in 2024 01:00:58 - Top Tech skill you should learn in 2024…!  01:02:56 - Average salary for someone with an AWS qualification  01:04:06 - How can we close the gender gap in Tech!  01:07:56 - 3 insights that helped me to increase my income!  01:11:26 - I wish I knew these 3 things at the start of my career! 01:12:48 - Tech webinar to transition from a non-tech career to a tech career 01:14:01 - Final words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DISCLAIMER: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. The value of investments and the income therefrom may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the original amount invested. You are not guaranteed to make money from your investments and you may lose money. Joining us in the booth this week is Jacques Opoku who is a investment management professional with 10 years experience in asset management industry. In this episode we discuss: - Why investing in the stock market is non-negotiable - The benefits of investing and the pitfalls - Why we're not designed to be good investors and how you can improve your mindset - The importance of taking part in the growth of the world economy - How you can build wealth tax free through investing - Should everyone invest in index funds? - The mistakes people make with index funds - What the 5 wealthiest people in the world have in common - Rules every investor should abide by - The simple way for you to start investing today and much more! Connect with Jacques on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/jaxfinancial_uk Follow me on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/savvywallet Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@savvywallet Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Our partners: Coursera Learn AI, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Science & more with Coursera here: https://imp.i384100.net/savvywallet Ato has personally used Coursera to obtain an AI certificate. NordVPN Get 3 extra months free with a 2 year plan: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=106735&url_id=902 Some of the links are affiliate links which means that we will receive a small commission if you make a purchase, however there will be no additional charge to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices