The Wallet

🌟 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, which is something Maxime is keen to change.2/ Carmignac is a company owned by both the Carmignac family and their employees, and Maxime explains what asset management is and what it’s like to run a family business.  3/ While women are less assertive than men, they also tend to focus on longer-term investment gains rather than short-term wins, and are more concerned with sustainable investing, so Maxime offers her investment advice to women as well as the importance of ESG.You can follow and connect with Maxime at:https://www.carmignac.co.uk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxime-carmignac/ Our podcast sponsor Moneybox is an award winning app helping people reach their goals and build wealth with confidence. You can sign up in minutes with as little as £1. Download the Moneybox app today or go to moneyboxapp.com/vestpod for more information. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic and email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌟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 business wasn’t always easy. After a long journey, Bonnie eventually raised an all-female investment round to take School of SOS to the next level. 💥 Today on The Wallet: 1/ As a professional dancer, Bonnie knew how powerful dance could be in boosting self-confidence, and she talks about how she came about the idea of creating The School of SOS, as well as her initial fundraising journey. 2/ Raising money is laden with obstacles, so Bonnie discusses the stumbling blocks she came across while trying to fundraise, from the assumptions that everyone has wealthy family and friends to the unique challenges that women entrepreneurs face. 3/ Starting a business always involves a level of risk, and Bonnie shares how she feels about taking a leap of faith into being a founder, as well as why she’s never had a business partner.You can follow and connect with Bonnie at:Twitter @BonnieParsonsInstagram @SchoolOfSOSSome of our guests:Camille Deniau: https://projectrootsart.com/Carmel Dickinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmel-dickinson-6673733/Claire Trachet: https://www.trachet.co/ Our podcast sponsor Moneybox is an award winning app helping people reach their goals and build wealth with confidence. You can sign up in minutes with as little as £1. Download the Moneybox app today or go to moneyboxapp.com/vestpod for more information. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic and email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌟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 social justice, the British dream of homeownership, and more. 1/ Vicky is passionate about getting as many people to read about important things as possible, so we trace her journey and what made her so dedicated to highlighting the flaws in the housing system.2/ The gender housing gap is yet another obstacle that women have to face, and Vicky tells us a bit more about the issue as well as how we should tackle it.3/ The dream of owning a property is real, but it’s also completely out of reach for so many. We address the problems with the housing market, the role that privilege plays in buying a home, as well as the practical things you can do to try to save up for a place of your own.You can follow and connect with Vicky at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky.spratt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Victoria_Spratt Resources:Book: Tenants https://www.waterstones.com/book/tenants/vicky-spratt/9781788161275 Our podcast sponsor Moneybox is an award winning app helping people reach their goals and build wealth with confidence. You can sign up in minutes with as little as £1. Download the Moneybox app today or go to moneyboxapp.com/vestpod for more information. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic and email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

☎️ 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: 1️⃣Understand why you shouldn’t worry about ‘knowing it all’ and the importance of having fun exploring your subconscious self. 2️⃣Find out how to discover your money stories and narratives that might be hindering your progress. 3️⃣How to associate money with positive things - and actively put yourself out there.Resource mentioned in the episode:Krystle McGilvery: Website | LinkedIn | InstagramMind Over Money: Website | LinkedIn| InstagramOur podcast sponsor Moneybox is an award winning app helping people reach their goals and build wealth with confidence. You can sign up in minutes with as little as £1. Download the Moneybox app today or go to moneyboxapp.com/vestpod for more information. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic and email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌟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 the digitalisation of financial services.1/ Cryptocurrencies have a wider impact beyond potentially bringing returns – they are often seen as a game-changer for the financial industry, and Diana tells us why this attracted her to the space.2/ Diana discusses why it’s important to have optimism for the future and for building completely new systems, and the impact these new systems may have on us as consumers. 3/ As things continue to change, and an increasing number of people want to learn about Web3, Diana tells us why it’s an exciting opportunity, but also why it’s important to stay grounded and see the bigger picture.You can follow and connect with Diana at:https://dianabiggs.com/Twitter @DianacBiggsOur podcast sponsor Moneybox is an award winning app helping people reach their goals and build wealth with confidence. You can sign up in minutes with as little as £1. Download the Moneybox app today or go to moneyboxapp.com/vestpod for more information. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic and email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

💸 Investing is key to building financial independence and reach long term goals. When you invest over a long period, you want your money to outpace inflation (the price of goods and services is increasing every year) and benefit from compound growth. While it’s essential to have ‘rainy day’ cash savings, playing it safe by stashing your money in low-interest-rate savings accounts is actually risky because that money will lose value over time.💥 Today on The Wallet: 1️⃣Investing can feel complex, laden with alienating jargon and sounds like something only others are good at – but I explain why this isn’t the case.2️⃣Before you start investing, it’s vital you ask yourself how long you’re willing to invest for. The longer your timeframe, the more volatility you should be able to deal with because you’d have more time to recover from any lows. Start small and invest regularly.3️⃣I explain why asking questions and giving yourself praise are super important to everyone’s investing journey. Resource mentioned in the episode:The Wallet Live recording in London at Mortimer House: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-podcast-recording-the-wallet-london-pod-tickets-305074946377 Vestpod POD groups: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/vestpod-16058437670  Vestpod Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/vestpod  Breaking Down Robo-Advisers And Understanding Your Investments: https://www.vestpod.com/news/2021/11/10/wallet-hotline-breaking-down-robo-advisers   The Wallet, Investing beats Day Trading: https://www.vestpod.com/news/2020/12/10/investing-beats-day-trading-f6q3   Our podcast sponsor Moneybox is an award winning app helping people reach their goals and build wealth with confidence. You can sign up in minutes with as little as £1. Download the Moneybox app today or go to moneyboxapp.com/vestpod for more information. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  Submit a question or a comment and email us the recording: podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌟Alex Stedman started The Frugality in 2012, after spending 15 years working in the fashion media industry. With over a quarter of a million followers, she’s a mum-of-two offering accessible tips on smart spending and saving up for things you really love.🌳We talk about building a sustainable business you love, tips on managing your finances, the challenges of being a freelancer and a parent, and how to stand up for yourself and try not to please everyone. 1/ A lot of people think that being frugal is cheap. It's not. It's getting the most enjoyment out of everything, making things last, and really understanding and appreciating the value of things.2/ Growing her company very organically, it's now about getting to the next level and delegating work to have a higher earning capacity.3/ Sometimes we use the term “maternity leave”, as this general broad term, but for a freelancer, it doesn't really exist. It's just time off if you want to take it and not get paid. You can follow and connect with Alex at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandra.stedman/https://the-frugality.com/ Resources mentioned in the episode:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrugality/ Pensions for freelancers: https://the-frugality.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-pensions/ Join us at the live recording on April 29th: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-podcast-recording-the-wallet-london-pod-tickets-305074946377?ref=eiosOur podcast sponsor Moneybox is an award winning app helping people reach their goals and build wealth with confidence. You can sign up in minutes with as little as £1. Download the Moneybox app today or go to moneyboxapp.com/vestpod for more information. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic and email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

☎️ In today’s episode, I answer a question I received on Vestpod’s Instagram: What can you do when you’re feeling stuck about money?💸 While I would always advise you to find some form of professional help, here are some pointers you can try:1️⃣ Find a support system, whether just one other person or an entire group. A great place to start could be to talk to a financial professional. 2️⃣ Take control back by setting aside a specific time to know your numbers and check where is your money going. 3️⃣ Creating a budget means tracking and being more mindful about your spending. Resources:StepChange: https://www.stepchange.org/ Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ Vestpod POD groups: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/vestpod-16058437670 Hotline #11: https://play.acast.com/s/the-wallet/how-to-untangle-money-issues-and-mental-health Recommended books: “Mind over money”  “The psychology of money” "You Are a Badass at Making Money" "The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn't Have to Be Complicated" What Women Want (report by CPP): https://www.progressive-policy.net/publications/what-women-want Our sponsor Moneybox is an award winning app helping people reach their goals and build wealth with confidence. You can sign up in minutes with as little as £1. Download the Moneybox app today or go to moneyboxapp.com/vestpod for more info. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, founder of Vestpod - a community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! Join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on IG @vestpod. Join our private FB group: @vestpod.  Submit a question by recording a voice note on your phone and emailing it to podcast@vestpod.com.*Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2017, Farah Kabir launched HANX, the sexual wellness brand with women in mind with her childhood friend Sarah. HANX sells a range of products, from their award-winning ultra-thin, vegan, biodegradable condoms to oestrogen-free hormonal contraception. Now stocked online and in Boots, Sainsbury's and other major UK retailers, they are genuinely disrupting the feminine care industry.⚡Farah is passionate about creating a platform that empowers women to take control of their sexual wellness and pleasure without shame or embarrassment. Before HANX, Farah spent six years working at Goldman Sachs. In this episode, we talk about leaving a secure banking job to launch HANX; the realities of raising money; tips for negotiating with big clients; and the ongoing balancing act of being a founder:1/ Communication is key while doing investment raises. When you’re open with your team about it, they remind you why you're doing what you're doing and are also there to support you. 2/ Retail sales is quite similar to investment raising: you can't just turn up when you need funds. You need to nurture that relationship with buyers. You’ve got to build that rapport and keep that going. 3/ For anyone that asks about jumping ship from their job and starting their own business, I always say it needs to be a calculated risk. You need to have a buffer for the rainy day when you might be financially strapped.You can follow and connect with Farah at:https://www.hanxofficial.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farahkabir001/ Instagram @hanxofficialOur podcast sponsor Moneybox is an award winning app helping people reach their goals and build wealth with confidence. You can sign up in minutes with as little as £1. Download the Moneybox app today or go to moneyboxapp.com/vestpod for more information. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic at the ready and follow this link (https://telb.ee/abrzt) or email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

☎️Carla Hoppe spent the past 15 years as a corporate lawyer and tax advisor, and is now the founder of Wealthbrite. She is also the voice behind the popular Rethink Tax account on Instagram. 💸 In this episode, we explore why so many of us want to run for the hills when we hear the word ‘taxes’, learn easy tips and tricks that will help you understand taxes better, and understand the ways in which taxes will be changing this year. 💥 Today on The Wallet: 1️⃣ It’s common to feel anxious about tackling your taxes but learning the basics of how it works helps ease some of that stress, so Carla shares what steps you can take to ease the burden of filling out a tax return.2️⃣ National Insurance (NI) payments are changing in April, and Carla helps us understand what this means for you in a practical sense, and how to plan ahead.3️⃣The end of the tax year is approaching, which is the perfect time to address your finances, so Carla highlights what you can think about and do in the run-up.You can follow and connect with Carla at:https://www.wealthbrite.co.uk Instagram: @wealthbrite @rethink_taxResources:Check your Council Tax band: https://www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands Check your National Insurance record: https://www.gov.uk/check-national-insurance-record Claim Child Benefit: https://www.gov.uk/child-benefit Our podcast partners PensionBee are also offering you a £25 pension contribution (£20, plus £5 in tax relief) when you sign up. To claim the offer, follow this link: https://www.pensionbee.com/vestpod. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic at the ready and follow this link (https://telb.ee/abrzt) or email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🔮 When Clare Seal faced a difficult financial situation in 2019, she turned to Instagram to make herself accountable, posting anonymously as @myfrugalyear. In under a year, she had grown a following and went on to start The Financial Wellbeing Forum. Clare is also Glamour’s Money Matters columnist and the author of three books.💥 Today on The Wallet: 1️⃣ It’s essential when you embark on a journey to improve your financial wellbeing, you are not wasting your energy or beating yourself up about the things where you don't have any control. Try to instead focus on what you can do and take small steps forward. 2️⃣ It’s easy to try and overcome financial baggage in quite a superficial way but it’s paramount to unpack why you’ve been doing the things you’ve been doing in the first place. It’s about understanding your behaviour to move forward and learning to forgive yourself and trust yourself again.3️⃣ You can earn as much as you want, but if your spending is out of control and you don't know what your money's going to, it's really difficult to find any sense of financial wellbeing. Overspending can be a self-soothing technique. The biggest thing is identifying emotional triggers and finding alternative ways to assuage them.You can follow and connect with Clare at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfrugalyear The Wallet: How Am I Repaying My £27k Credit Card Debt?Resources featuring more advice from Clare:‘I've knocked £10k off my debts in a year - and these are the money-saving hacks I swear by.’ Why taking care of your finances is not a passive actThe Real Life Money Journal: A practical guide to help you understand your relationship with money and take control of your finances Pre-order her new book - Five Steps to Financial WellbeingOur podcast partners PensionBee are also offering you a £25 pension contribution (£20, plus £5 in tax relief) when you sign up. To claim the offer, follow this link: https://www.pensionbee.com/vestpod. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We're here to answer your questions! Follow this link (https://telb.ee/abrzt) or email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

☎️ Tamara Gillan is a successful entrepreneur, founder and CEO of The WealthiHer Network. Her mission is to bring together the UK’s leading financial institutions to work in partnership for the first time to celebrate and support female wealth. As a single mother, Tamara has had to fight for her own success and passionately believes women deserve to be recognised and championed by the financial sector.💸 In this episode, we’re keen to #BreakTheBias around women and investing for IWD. We’ve had enough listening to the messages that women aren’t interested, have a lower tolerance for risk, or don’t care about growing their wealth. The truth is that women are great investors, so how do we break the bias by inspiring women to grow and protect their wealth?💥 Today on The Wallet: 1️⃣ 72% of women do not think that the finance industry is talking to them or catering to their needs. There are still inherent biases in the process.2️⃣ When women can ask any question and share experiences with other women, it changes their overall engagement with investing. It changes their propensity to invest in something with a slightly higher risk profile. 3️⃣ When we ask for a pay increase or pitch our business, we often negotiate against ourselves. When you go into that situation, make sure you sit and look them in the eye and believe you are worth it. As women, we need to remember our own worth. You can follow and connect with Tamara at:https://www.wealthihernetwork.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragillan Twitter @WealthiHerNetworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamtamgillan/?hl=enFive Things You Need to Know About Tamara GillanOur podcast partners PensionBee are also offering you a £25 pension contribution (£20, plus £5 in tax relief) when you sign up. To claim the offer, follow this link: https://www.pensionbee.com/vestpod. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic at the ready and follow this link (https://telb.ee/abrzt) or email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: This episode contains references to suicide. Please listen with care.💸 Clare lost her husband to suicide in 2011 and has since been committed to raising awareness and understanding of mental health issues. The pandemic saw a growing number of people pushed into debt, with 2.5 million people estimated to have considered suicide as a result. Clare talks about how there is always help available, no matter how bad things seem.💥 Today on The Wallet: 1️⃣ When you’re in a financial crisis and seeking help, the first conversation (where you open up about the reality of the situation) can be the hardest. 2️⃣ You do not need to struggle on your own behind closed doors. There's help available to help you through a financial crisis, including charities, helplines, and medical assistance.3️⃣ Even if you are not struggling right now, it’s possible that someone you know could be. It’s crucial to look out for warning signs, normalise conversations around the link between financial and mental wellbeing, and check in when a friend, family member or colleague seems unusually withdrawn.Connect with Clare:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clareefrancis Twitter: @clareefrancisStaying Resilient Through Life Changes, With Clare FrancisResources:StepChange: https://www.stepchange.org/Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ Barclays Money Problems: https://www.barclays.co.uk/money-management/managing-money-problems/Our podcast partners PensionBee are also offering you a £25 pension contribution (£20, plus £5 in tax relief) when you sign up. To claim the offer, follow this link: https://www.pensionbee.com/vestpod. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich, and host of The Wallet! Learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on IG @vestpod. Join our private FB group: @vestpod.  Be featured on this podcast! Submit a money question to (https://telb.ee/abrzt) or email me your question as a voice note (podcast@vestpod.com)*Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lu Li is passionate about NFTs and Web3. In 2015, she founded Blooming Founders, a platform and ecosystem designed to help early stage female entrepreneurs. She recently started to invest in NFTs and tells me how to get started, how to avoid scams and do your research and what type of returns you can expect from it. We also talk about how NFTs are building strong communities online.Investing in risky, this new market is volatile and unpredictable. Make sure you do your research and remember to only invest what you can afford to lose.Today on The Wallet: 1) Web3 refers to a decentralised online ecosystem based on the blockchain. Non-fungible tokens (NFT) are tokens that we can use to represent ownership of unique items (art, music, etc). We also talk about how NFTs are building communities online and what people chat about there.2) How to research, avoid scams, buy and sell NFTs, why you also need cryptos to get started and what are the risks/returns and behaviours.  3) How much money do you need to live the life you want? And how do you become financially free?You can follow and connect with Lu at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/houseofli/ Twitter @houseofli Book: Dear Female Founder: 66 Letters of Advice from Women Entrepreneurs Who Have Made $1 Billion in RevenueResources mentioned in the episode:Crypto Coven: https://www.cryptocoven.xyz/ Our podcast partners PensionBee are also offering you a £25 pension contribution (£20, plus £5 in tax relief) when you sign up. To claim the offer, follow this link: https://www.pensionbee.com/vestpod. Capital at risk. We are also supporting UNICEF Ukraine via: https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/donate-now-to-protect-children-in-ukraine/ I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic at the ready and follow this link (https://telb.ee/abrzt) or email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

☎️ Individuals are increasingly more concerned about tackling the climate emergency, and greening your pension is one of the best ways to make a positive impact with your money. Today, I speak to the lovely Izzy Howden, Policy and Campaigns Advisor at Make My Money Matter, about the power of green pensions. 🍃 Make My Money Matter is a people-powered campaign fighting for a world where the public have the knowledge and power to align their pensions, savings and investments with their values. There are £2.6trillion in UK pensions, and Make My Money Matter are determined to make them be a force for good.Today on The Wallet: 1/ People often don’t realise that their pension is invested in industries they don’t want to support, so Izzy talks about why awareness matters and how powerful greening your pension can be.2/ Contacting your pension provider and finding out where your money is invested can sound like a difficult task, but Izzy outlines the steps you can take what you can do if they don’t offer a green option.3/ It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to trying to make a difference. Izzy highlights what you can do to have a real knock-on effect on and an impact at scale. You can follow and connect with Izzy and MMMM at:https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/LinkedInResources mentioned in the episode:Make My Money Matter: https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/Our podcast partners PensionBee are also offering you a £25 pension contribution (£20, plus £5 in tax relief) when you sign up. To claim the offer, follow this link: https://www.pensionbee.com/vestpod. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic at the ready and follow this link (https://telb.ee/abrzt) or email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Wosskow and Anna Jones were introduced in 2015 by a mutual friend, and found they had a common passion around empowering women. They quickly identified a need for professional female networking, which is why they left their CEO jobs and created AllBright, a professional community for smart-minded women.At the heart of AllBright is the belief that women need to support one another, to help make the world a better place for smart-minded women to collaborate, upskill and achieve their career ambitions.Today on The Wallet: 1/ In 2018, Anna and Debbie launched the Allbright Member’s Club in Mayfair, but were forced to close it down because of the pandemic in 2020. They explain how they overcame the unprecedented adversities and adapted to the ‘new normal’. 2/ Raising capital and dealing with investors is difficult for female founders in the best of times, and they tell us how AllBright managed these hurdles during and after the pandemic, and why it’s harder than it sometimes looks. 3/ Women need to feel financially confident so they can achieve their goals. Debbie and Annie share why they think having money conversations is integral to making this happen.You can follow and connect with Debbie and Anna at:https://www.allbrightcollective.com/ Instagram @allbrightTwitter @weareAllBright, @DebbieWossk and @MrsAnnaKJonesBook by Anna Jones and Debbie Wosskow: Believe. Build. Become.: How to Supercharge Your CareerResources mentioned in the episode:Globally less than 10% of funding goes to women-led businesses, and in the UK 2.17% of funding went to women in 2016. – PitchbookBook recommendations: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz, Grit Book by Angela DuckworthOur podcast partners PensionBee are also offering you a £25 pension contribution (£20, plus £5 in tax relief) when you sign up. To claim the offer, follow this link: https://www.pensionbee.com/vestpod. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic at the ready and follow this link (https://telb.ee/abrzt) or email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

❤️ Today is a special Valentine’s Day episode, where we tackle the sticky question of who should pick up the bill on a date, as well as the wider topic of money and relationships. I invited money guru, journalist and bestselling author Laura Whateley to offer us her thoughts on the subject.💸 Money can’t buy you love, but it sure can show up in your relationship in unexpected ways. Lauren shares 3 tips to help you navigate the much debated conundrum of who pays, why and how much. Today on The Wallet: 1/ We are often fed gendered ideas from a young age of what love and romance “should” look like, so Laura invites us to explore this and consider what your partner’s point of view might be like.2/ Talking about money to your partner may feel like the least romantic thing you could do, but Laura suggests that you should explore how you can reframe this, make the chat light and see it as an opportunity to bond. 3/ Bill-splitting beyond the first date has practical implications, so Laura tells us what to watch out for before you jump into sharing financial commitments.  You can follow and connect with Laura:Twitter @LWhateley Instagram @laurawhateleyPre-order Laura’s book: Yours or Mine? I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic at the ready and follow this link (https://telb.ee/abrzt) or email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

☎️ Today, we answer a question from our listener Alexandra, who asks us about teaching children about money. I invited Helen Driver, Director of Collaboration at MyBnk charity, ex-fund manager and long-time Vestpod, to offer us her words of wisdom on the topic. 💸 Money can feel like a taboo in a lot of households, but it’s important to broach the topic to help children feel financially confident in their futures. Helen shares 3 tips to help children develop better money habits, from making the right choices in the day to day to managing pocket money.Today on The Wallet: 1/ It all starts with simply integrating money into daily conversations with your kids, so Helen gives examples of how we can do that without making the subject too weighty.2/ Pocket money is a powerful tool for learning about money, and Helen talks about why it’s important to let kids simply experience the process of spending and saving (and make mistakes along the way!). 3/ Children learn by watching and listening to the behaviours that they see around them, and Helen explains what this means for parents and their own attitudes to money. You can follow and connect with Helen:LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-driver-5725b550 MyBnk: https://www.mybnk.org/ Resources mentioned in the episode:Money Twist – KS1: https://www.mybnk.org/our-work/financial-education/money-twist-ks1/ Our podcast partners PensionBee are also offering you a £25 pension contribution (£20, plus £5 in tax relief) when you sign up. To claim the offer, follow this link: https://www.pensionbee.com/vestpod. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic at the ready and follow this link (https://telb.ee/abrzt) or email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙 A former financial journalist, Clare Francis is an expert in consumer finance, having spent eight years working on national newspapers and seven years as Editor-in-Chief at MoneySuperMarket. She is currently a Savings and Investments Director at Barclays and a Board Trustee for the Money & Mental Health Policy Institute.  💸 Clare is passionate about getting people to think about why it’s important to invest and overcome whatever barriers stand in their way. Today on The Wallet: 1/ Clare talks about her personal career journey, what it’s like to step into the unknown and take risks, and how she balances having a career with single parenting. 2/ Financial security is important to everyone, and Clare shares how she came around to investing and planning for her future, what her goals are and how she’s working toward them. 3/ It’s important that you know your limits and learn how to put work to bed when you need to, so Clare discusses the importance of prioritising her life with her son, as well as her mental health. You can follow and connect with Clare at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clareefrancis Twitter: @clareefrancisResources mentioned in the episode:Book recommendations: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafónOur podcast partners PensionBee are also offering you a £25 pension contribution (£20, plus £5 in tax relief) when you sign up. To claim the offer, follow this link: https://www.pensionbee.com/vestpod. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic at the ready and follow this link (https://telb.ee/abrzt) or email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, we talk about emotional spending. With January sales in full swing, temptation to splurge is everywhere. And while spending impulsively on occasion is okay, it’s important to understand that the rush we get from shopping is short-lived. If you often find yourself having a hard time trying to control your spending, or impulse buying to improve your mood, it might be time to take a look at curbing the habit. Today on The Wallet: 1. Understand what emotional spending is and why it provides that all-too-familiar, albeit fleeting, feeling of the ‘shopper’s high’.2. Find out why it’s important to be conscious of your emotions and the role they play in your spending.3. Learn practical tips that will help reduce or completely stop your unintentional overspending. Our podcast partners PensionBee are also offering you a £25 pension contribution (£20, plus £5 in tax relief) when you sign up. To claim the offer, follow this link: https://www.pensionbee.com/vestpod. Capital at risk.  I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod.com - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  Be part of the podcast! You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. Follow this link (https://telb.ee/abrzt) or email me your recording at podcast@vestpod.com. * We are not certified financial advisers, information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes & does not constitute financial advice. Invest what you can afford only and for the long term.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.