The Curve
299 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -The Curve is a platform to learn more about money. To change the stereotype that these conversations are typically boring, and only for men in suits. Victoria has worked in the finance and investing world for 13 years, and Sophie is a total novice. Learn alongside her as she asks all the questions you're thinking, but might feel a little embarrassed to ask. This podcast will give you all the tools and knowledge to achieve financial freedom, as well as (hopefully) having a laugh along the way.
New episodes every Monday and Wednesday!
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RTC122: Life updates: house buying, egg freezing and relationships.
July 03, 2024 16:38 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this (at times) heated conversation, the girls share vulnerable details about their personal lives. From their financial situations, to romantic relationships, and a few random things in between. While Soph prepares to get her eggs frozen and potentially buy a house (huge), Vic has been juggling multiple mortgages and adjusting to life on a significantly reduced salary. They talk about what has gone right, wrong and a few lols along the way. Ready to venture into property investment, b...
TCW74: Glastonbury Insights, Nike's Struggles and investing in athletes.
July 01, 2024 18:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBWhat a weekend! Vic’s still buzzing from the Taylor Swift concert and three epic days at Glasto, while Soph’s catching her breath after conquering a Swiss mountain on turbo+++ mode. With the year halfway through, it's the perfect time for a stock market update, even though the NZX isn't looking too hot. We’re diving into Nike’s latest financial results, how they’re holding up against New Balance and Hoka, and what the current CEO is bringing to the table. Plus, we're exploring a fresh and ex...
RTC121: From Nepalese villages to global markets with Ruby Raut.
June 26, 2024 18:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBRuby Raut is the incredible founder of Wuka, the game-changing brand making period-proof underwear from sustainable materials. Ruby's journey is nothing short of incredible - from growing up in Nepal and fleeing to London with just 93p in her bank account, to building a globally recognised business. She takes us back to her childhood in Nepal, highlighting the cultural and economic challenges she faced, including the traditional practices surrounding menstruation. We dive deep into topics li...
TCW73: Nachos making money, and the great guacamole debate.
June 24, 2024 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIn todays Curve Weekly there was a LOT of food chat. Gozmen y Gomez (a Mexican fast food chain) has gone public and it's share price is about as hot as it's jalapeños... The London stock exchange (the FTSE200) may lose it's reputation overnight, and if you're on the move while listening- you'll want to take a seat before you hear the latest stats about women's earning capacity with relation to their weight. It's not a headline we're proud to be reporting on. ..... The Curve's 30-Day Habit...
RTC120: The Power of Investing with Kristen & Nat.
June 19, 2024 18:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBThis week we're hanging out with Kristen and Nat, the dynamic duo behind who launched the trading platform Hatch (hello, fractional shares!), and their new initiative Powrsuit with a mission of empowering more women to step into leadership roles. We discuss the importance of demystifying investing, the challenges women face in the corporate world, and the concept of the 80/20 rule when it comes productivity. Expect lots of laughs, personal stories, savvy investing tips, and killer insights...
TCW72: Our new habit challenge and a $56 billion dollar payout...
June 17, 2024 17:51 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBOur wonderful editor Emily is away for a week, so coming to you today in its raw format is The Curve Weekly ‘UNEDITED’. What do we cover? This week we spoke about everything from our new 30-day habit stacking challenge, through to what 'equity' is in a business. We cover Elon Musk's alleged misconduct and $56 billion dollar payout. Plus the latest news for Adobe and Lululemon stock. ..... The Curve's 30-Day Habit Stacking Challenge: If like us, your new healthy habits just don't stick. J...
RTC119: The three D's: Divorce, Debt, and D*ck pics with Lu in Luland.
June 12, 2024 18:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBToday we're bringing you an episode that is as colourful and sparky as our guest, Lou Featherstone AKA Lu in Lu Land. After going down the traditional route of marriage and kids, Lou found herself discontent being a stay at home Mum. She grew up as a vicar’s daughter which meant her relationship with finances (+ men) were quite complex. In this conversation she opens up about her debt-filled teenage years, to stealing from her workplace as an adult, going through a divorce and then reclaimin...
TCW71: Gold vending machines and new stock exchanges.
June 10, 2024 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBTo kick things off this week, we're discussing weekend indulgences and the psychology behind restaurant bread servings. Then it's all about the wild world of meme stocks, focusing on the infamous Roaring Kitty and his impact on GameStop's stock price. We also touch on the complexities of insider trading and market manipulation, and explore the concept of investing in commodities like gold. And to wrap it up, we've got news about the introduction of new banknotes featuring a rather youthful l...
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June 06, 2024 10:26 - 1 minute - 1.54 MBThe Curve is a platform people to learn more about money. Their money. And the money they want to make, for the future they want to have. The Curve is a safe space to get investment-savvy, without the noise and confusion. No question is a silly question. If you’re asking it, so is everyone else. So, get curious – ask away. And together, let’s get ahead of the curve. New episodes drop on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more from The Curve: Instagram YouTube Website TikTok Newsletter Disclai...
RTC118: Scott Galloway's guide to getting rich.
June 05, 2024 18:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBMixing things up this week, Vic takes us through her most recent obsession: a book that she's attended an event about, recommended to just about everyone, and is now making an entire podcast episode about it. Yep, obsessed. 'The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Success' by Scott Galloway has some serious learnings that are too good to keep secret. It covers how to define what 'rich is', knowing how much is enough, and understanding the formula to achieving financial freedom. Get ready...
TCW70: Birks, docs & stylish stocks.
June 03, 2024 22:40 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBComing to you live from our makeshift studio (hence Soph's slightly echo-y mic), Vic's got the latest on Birkenstock, that skyrocketed 60% since it's IPO in October, and the rough ride Doc Martens has had since their 2021 IPO. We dive into Golden Goose's upcoming IPO in Italy and the juicy twist involving their biggest shareholder – the same group that struggled with Doc Martens. Should we be worried? Soph's got news from her old stomping grounds, Sony Music, which is eyeing Queen's music ca...
RTC117: Sex and money make the world go round, with Emma-Louise Boynton.
May 29, 2024 18:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBWhy does talking about sex and money make everyone feel SO uncomfortable? They both quite literally make the world go around. And just like talking about your salary can help you get a pay rise, talking about sex can help you experience so much more confidence and pleasure. Today we are chatting with the amazing Emma-Louise Boynton, who is the brilliant mind behind ‘Sex Talks.’ She talks openly about her experience with sex therapy, shares her incredibly insightful perspective on sex work, a...
TCW69: Fangirl Moments, AI Triumphs, and Taylor Swift Drama.
May 27, 2024 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBSoph is back from The Podcast Show 2024 (think Comic Con but for audio nerds), and she’s got stories galore including a major fangirl moment with the incredible Elizabeth Day. Spoiler: Soph got super emotional, then pitched Elizabeth via email. Guess what? She got a reply right away (but was it really from Elizabeth?). In stock market news, the software company, Nvidia is absolutely slaying in the AI game, with their revenue skyrocketing 300% in just three months. All hail Jensen Huang, thei...
RTC116: From commune to comeback, with Julia Strelou.
May 22, 2024 20:13 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBGrowing up on a commune in the weed capital of Australia, you could say that today's guest, Julia Strelou experienced a slightly different childhood compared to most kids. It wasn't until her early teens that she started to realise just how different her living situation was in contrast to others at school. When the penny dropped and comparison started to creep in, she decided to leave her family and venture outside of the commune. She left with nothing, found herself in 3 financially abusiv...
TCW68: Duolingo's soaring, Roaring Kitty's back and Soph's become a (polite) Karen.
May 20, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBHappy Tuesday everybody! Coming to you a day later than usual, we're discussing the recent success of Duolingo, the return of meme stocks, and most importantly; Soph's transition into a Karen after spending the night listening to pesky kids partying. Keith Gill AKA the legendary Roaring Kitty has bought about the return of meme stocks - which in short, is people clubbing together on Reddit to buy stocks in the companies that aren't doing great, because they've been shorted (betted against) b...
RTC115: The importance of work-life balance & working out what's important with Sarah Lindsay.
May 14, 2024 18:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThis week we welcomed back one of our favourite guests, Sarah Lindsay who runs SALA, the most amazing reformer pilates, yoga and barre studio in Auckland. The original episode we recorded with her was so popular that we thought it would be rude not to have her back to give us some updates and share some of her successful business-owner wisdom with us. Feeling defeated in achieving work-life feels like a tale as old as time and a struggle I think every one of us can say we face regularly. Thi...
RTC115: Work-life balance & working out what's important with Sarah Lindsay.
May 14, 2024 18:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThis week we welcomed back one of our favourite guests, Sarah Lindsay who runs SALA, the most amazing reformer pilates, yoga and barre studio in Auckland. The original episode we recorded with her was so popular that we thought it would be rude not to have her back to give us some updates and share some of her successful business-owner wisdom with us. Feeling defeated in achieving work-life feels like a tale as old as time and a struggle I think every one of us can say we face regularly. Thi...
TCW67: The 2 largest economies in the world are having a BDE-off.
May 12, 2024 18:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBJoining us in this extra special, extra lengthy Curve Weekly episode is the amazing Ella, who you may recognise from way back when Soph was scraping the financial barrel and Ella came to the rescue (as told in RTC69). A few weeks ago you might remember we spoke about the rivalry between America and China all about banning TikTok in the US? Well, the plot has thickened!! The US is claiming national security, and China’s calling bullshit, suing the US government for forbidding freedom of sp...
RTC114: Meg + Guy say goodbye to 'Daddy Daycare'.
May 07, 2024 18:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBThis week we’re speaking with a couple who are doing things differently - Meg + Guy Mansell. We know this so 2021, but these two are absolute #couplegoals. Meg, who you may know as the host of The Edge Breakfast radio show, met Guy back in broadcasting school (with Soph!) 10 years ago. Although Meg jokes about conning Guy into being a relationship with her, the two are now happily married, with a house, dog, cat and daughter. Thank goodness she didn't listen to Soph and sack him off all thos...
TCW66: Leaked nudes and very expensive potatoes.
May 06, 2024 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBFull transparency, The Curve Weekly got a little financially off track this week. The mention of Snapchat’s sky rocketing share price meant that there were a few minds in the gutter... and by a few, it was only Soph's. The conversation went a little like this... "Surely the only reason Snapchat share price went up 30% in a day was because a celebrity's nudes were leaked right...?" As you can imagine, this thought process completely derailed our very high brow investing conversation, and gave...
RTC113: Losing everything to a professional con artist and coming out on top.
April 30, 2024 18:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIt’s no secret people get scammed all the time. With voice impersonations and deepfake phishing on the rise, scammers have reached a new level of deception. But imagine if the person scamming you was in plain sight, someone you thought you could trust with everything. This is what happened to Tracy Hall, who you might recognise from the podcast ‘Who The Hell Is Hamish’. After 7 years of re-building her life off the back of financial and emotional betrayal, Tracy is stronger than ever and she...
TCW65: Entrepreneur, entrepreneur, entrepreneur.
April 28, 2024 18:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAs Linda Jenkinson (the absolute icon that we interviewed last week) would say; a business' success boils down to three things; entrepreneur, entrepreneur, entrepreneur. And this week we're looking at how Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg continue to kill the game. In other newwwws (sorry Vic), the New York stock exchange might be opening 24/7 and Google have declared their first ever dividend (which is where they return cash to their shareholders). Go on Google! This episode was m...
RTC112: The first woman to list on the NASDAQ: Linda Jenkinson AKA an icon.
April 23, 2024 17:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThis is Linda Jenkinson, or otherwise known as LJ, the first woman to ever list a company on the NASDAQ stock exchange in the US. We know what you’re thinking, this must’ve been ages ago right? LJ listed her company in 1998... that’s only 26 years ago! Being constantly dismissed because of her gender, it's safe to say that LJ has encountered a fair few glass ceilings which she's smashed through at full force. She sees life as a set of games where she’s constantly breaking the rules, and she'...
TCW64: Cheap holidays, Hong Kong's in trouble + Vic's big surprise.
April 21, 2024 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBMixing things up this week, we're talking currencies! Currencies are a bit like stocks; they fluctuate depending on demand, and can actually be a creative way of saving money. Hint: take a holiday to a destination where the currency is weak - you'll be living it up for less! Testing that theory is Vic who has has decided to fly to Spain to surprise flower man (AKA her boyfriend), meanwhile Soph is on a fly hunt (literally - please excuse any blow fly sounds that enter this recording). Big u...
RTC111: FIRE: Financial Independence Retire Early, with Ana Kresina.
April 16, 2024 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIf you haven't already heard of the FIRE movement, let us introduce you to this amazing concept. FIRE (otherwise known as 'financial independence retire early') is a pretty extreme approach to saving + investing. Someone who has successfully gotten herself in position where she could retire before her 40th birthday is the amazing Ana Kresina. She is a financial educator, author and ex-roller derby player who although she could retire, is choosing to work and empower women all over the world ...
TCW63: An update on crocs, inflation, and Soph’s love life.
April 14, 2024 17:25 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIt’s been another wild week in the stock market, but before we get into that - do you remember those emotional charts therapists use to help decipher how you're feeling? No? Just imagine Vic pointing to overwhelm and Soph at the excitement section with a hard launch we are all here for. And although the stock market's been pointing at depressed lately, there is one company you might consider investing in. It's share price has risen 40% this year alone! A small hint...they make arguably the m...
RTC110: Pay off the mortgage or invest? Part Two
April 09, 2024 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBAlthough this 2-parter seems somewhat like Sophie's voice messages; a little rambly, and at times totally off-topic, we hope that by the end, you'll come away with a better understanding of what's best for your financial situation: paying off the mortgage early, or investing the extra funds. Investing may make you more money than paying off debt, but the savings from interest on mortgage payments can be significant. This is why it’s important to determine (based on your personal circumstance...
TCW62: GenZ, Millenials or boomers - who needs the most for their 20 year holiday?
April 07, 2024 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBWARNING: To avoid the world's biggest spoiler dropped by Vic at 7:40 about the series 'One Day', skip to 8:30. Following a significant tumble in Tesla's share price, the car giant finds itself ranked as the second-worst performing company among the top 500 listed on the U.S. stock market. Taylor Swift is one of the newest additions to list of global billionaires list! And despite their being more people holding billions than ever before, the rest of us according to Calvin Kleins falling sh...
RTC109: Pay off the mortgage or invest? Part One
April 02, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBToday we’re discussing one of the grey areas we get asked about a lot; whether to prioritise investments, or paying off the mortgage. And although Soph's spent the past few days skilfully dodging emails and meetings using Vic's mysterious operation as her golden ticket, this week we're back in business. As both mortgage and interest rates seesaw, it can be difficult to know where to put your money and what will be best in the long run. In this episode, we’re discussing ways in which you can ...
TCW61: Reddit’s IPO, Mcdonalds’ new menu item and the cocoa crisis.
March 31, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBAfter last week's announcement, we were delighted to receive so many positive messages and words of wisdom but there was one message in particular telling us to cut to the chase so this week, we're getting straight to it (just after Soph shares a moustache story that has no financial relevance). Sorry Nance. Okay, okay, Reddit shares take a turn after the IPO last week (where the company goes public so you can buy shares) as the dreaded short-sellers arrive, McDonald’s makes a sweet deal w...
RTC108: Our most inspirational story to date.
March 26, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBToday we welcomed to the studio (otherwise known as Vic's Niece and Nephew's playroom) one of our listeners; Sophia Cich, who told us one of the coolest investing stories we've ever heard. Finding the balance between spending money now for fun vs saving for the future is pretty hard to gauge. How far in the future should you be saving for? How long should you leave your investments for? And can you enjoy any of your investments along the way? Sophia’s story is a great example of how to inves...
TCW60: An investment (very) close to home...
March 24, 2024 19:45 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBToday is not a normal Curve Weekly, it's more of a quick life + business update! There is lots of exciting things in the pipeline behind the scenes at The Curve (and although admittedly a little biased), we think this is one of the most exciting investing opportunities we have ever talked about. Back to regular programming next Monday! For more from The Curve: Instagram YouTube Website TikTok Newsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educat...
RTC107: Saving for a dopamine hit with Aleks Nikolic.
March 19, 2024 17:37 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week we’re speaking with the internet’s big sister, Aleks Nikolic - founder of Broke Girl Wealth. As a full-time lawyer and advocate for financial literacy, Aleks offers invaluable insights into financial red flags to look out for in relationships, JOMO, and how a hit of dopamine can be obtained by saving and investing. In this episode, Aleks guides us away from conventional money saving approaches like sponge-cutting (yep, you read correctly) towards a more fulfilling financial future ...
TCW59: Tik, Tok, Boom.
March 17, 2024 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBSoph’s finally back in London, but she’s arrived with some pretty painful baggage (shoutout to Freya, Curve fan / world’s best air hostess on hand with antiseptic and ice). And while one iconic duo is now back together, the relationship between China and the U.S. seems to be deteriorating further. The U.S. are trying to pass a bill that could mean 170 million American users will be banned from using the Chinese platform TikTok... ouch. In other Curve Weekly news, Adidas posts it’s first ever...
RTC106: Investing in jewels, art and all things luxury with Webb’s Auction House.
March 12, 2024 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBWe did our first LIVE podcast event in New Zealand, and it was sparkly, chic and extremely luxurious. We had the absolute honour of sitting down with Tasha Jenkins and Christine Power (two brilliant experts from the iconic Webb’s Auction House) to talk about the ins and outs of investing in luxury items. The questions (like the Veuve) were flowing. Where do we start? How long do we keep a piece for? How volatile is the market? Do ethics come into it? Is orange a bad choice? Should we keep th...
TCW58: Crypto’s up, Oprah’s out and Soph’s a little bit tiddly.
March 10, 2024 19:59 - 27 minutes - 25 MBCrypto is flying high, up 150% in the last six months (and Soph and Vic invested!). To celebrate, Soph’s enjoying a Corona in bed while Vic sips on her lemon water. Bliss. And the good news doesn’t end there. The price of gold is also hitting record highs, parental leave in Australia is getting 12% sweeter, and while Oprah’s reasons for leaving the board may be questionable, it seems that Weight Watchers is getting a taste of its own low-carb, low-fat and highly outdated medicine. Oh, and Vi...
RTC105: Why ‘Girl Math’ needs the boot, with Bronwyn Taylor.
March 05, 2024 17:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB‘If I buy something then return it, I’ve basically made money. If I pay in cash, it’s literally free. Anything under $5 doesn’t count.’ If you’ve been on any form of social media lately, you’ve no doubt witnessed the fast-growing (and for many people, quite funny) trend, ‘Girl Math’. In today’s episode, we sit down with Bronwyn Taylor, a delightful and highly intelligent economist, to talk about gender stereotyping, ingrained sexism and the deep-rooted problems that come with labelling girls...
TCW57: Get over yourself, Wendy.
March 03, 2024 20:07 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week, Vic’s flying out, Soph’s dancing like Derulo and Wendy’s thrown a big cheesy spanner in the works. We look at the burger surge, the backlash and if the fast-food icon is being wildly arrogant or weirdly clever. And with so many big names selling stocks and hoarding cash (we’re looking at you Buffett, Bezos and Zuckerberg), there’s an air of uncertainty rippling through the finance world – so should we be fearful and careful, or is it time to get greedy? Plus, we’ve got hot tips, e...
RTC104: Money stories, Hinge dates and neuro-divergence with Victoria Devine.
February 28, 2024 01:27 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBAfter co-existing in the financial-podcast-world for so long, we are beyond excited to be sitting down with Victoria Devine – creator and host of Australia’s ‘She’s on the Money’ podcast, author of three life-changing books and all-round inspirational powerhouse. From personal debt to neuro-divergence, Hinge dates to family tax (more fun than it sounds) and trying to hold off labour until after Taylor Swift, Victoria is a wealth of warm, funny wisdom – and she’s only too happy to share it wi...
TCW56: Hey Taylor, keen to fix our recession?
February 25, 2024 19:52 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBAfter a wholesome old weekend, filled with nudity, ice baths and open-fire cooking, we’re back in the real world and ready to get stuck into some finance. While Goldman Sachs is dealing with some women-in-power issues (shock horror), Taylor Swift is proving that females can do anything … like bring entire countries out of recession. And while Bitcoin’s embarking on a halving event, Japan’s stock market has been doubling (and doubling again). Oh, and we’re on YouTube! Tune in to see Soph’s dr...
RTC103: A trip down memory lane (with the oldest, baldest, kindest guests we’ve ever had).
February 20, 2024 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBWe love each and every one of our guests, but today’s duo is on another level. A bit old, a bit bald and endlessly kind … today, we’re lucky enough to be talking to Mike Hallwright (of the cereal noises) and Ian Harris (of the 40-year moustache). Aka, our dads. Although neither wants to be here, Mike and Ian really come to the party – spilling on the tea on our money-personalities growing up. Who stole from their family to buy McDonalds? Who racked up $18,000 of credit card debt? Who sold ba...
TCW55: Green flags for Uber, red flags for Amazon, and no more flowers for Vic.
February 18, 2024 19:08 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBAs we race through this speedy little episode, the race is also on for a couple of transportation big dogs. With Uber finally in the green and Lyft firmly in the red (with red faces all round), it seems we have a clear-cut winner … for now. And while Jeff Bezos is getting even richer and Vic’s flower supply has been shockingly cut off, Maggie Marilyn is keeping it chic: out there, on the streets of London, quite literally saving lives. This one’s for you, Meg! Watch the episode on YouTube....
RTC102: Why talking money with your partner is vital (and a little bit sexy), with Nicole Haddow.
February 13, 2024 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWhen you think about getting intimate with your partner, you’re probably not imagining a practical chat about the household finances. But … maybe you should be. Today’s guest, the incredible author, heritage homeowner and all-round great person Nicole Haddow, is here to discuss ‘Couple Goals’ (the name of her latest book, and the general theme of this episode) – and, more specifically, how talking money with your partner is not only vital for the success of your relationship, but is also a l...
TCW54: Is Disney in a naughty little three-way?
February 11, 2024 20:37 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBToday, we’re coming to you live (not actually live) from Vic’s sister’s house (feat. an adorable dog) and Soph’s family kitchen (feat. Michael Hallwright’s cereal noises). You’re welcome! For today’s accidental American-themed episode, we’re talking family-favourite Disney and its latest three-way scandal, Facebook’s big birthday and even bigger Wall Street moves, WeWork’s possible return to relevance and Superbowl Sunday’s out of this WORLD ticket prices. Watch this episode on YouTube. ...
RTC101: How to talk about your salary (without making it weird), with Julia Glum.
February 07, 2024 05:29 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBGood dates, horrible dates, family drama, weird rashes … for most of us, this kind of personal info will be talked about with a friend (or the entire girls’ WhatsApp chat). So why is it so awkward to talk to each other about our finances? In today’s episode, we’re talking to Julia Glum, a personal finance journalist whose funny, relatable and incredibly honest writing is helping to bring the salary-chat out of the shadows. From when, where and how to broach the topic (spoiler: not at a festi...
TCW53: BREAKING NEWS! Vic has a joint account (and it’s not with Soph)
February 04, 2024 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIt’s baaaaaack! Reporting season is here, which means we’re peeking through the curtains of some seriously powerful companies. We talk about who’s soaring, who’s stalling and who’s nosediving from the sky (with parts falling off as they go). We also look at the people-friendly reason behind Walmart’s latest stock split, jumping on the bandwagon of AI investing, the perils of adult acne and our own personal ‘loud budgets’. Who’s cutting Uber Eats? Who’s ditching takeaway coffees? Who forgot a...
RTC100: Behind the scenes of the influencer industry, with Cartia Mallan.
January 31, 2024 03:36 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBFor our 100th RTC episode (100, woah!) we’re bringing you honesty, vulnerability and epic amounts of attitude, in the form of everyone’s favourite Aussie influencer – Cartia Mallan. From her early days of ‘crying on Snapchat’ to building an incredible career as a highly sought-after influencer, Cartia has, in her own words, absolutely slayed. We dive deep into the world of influencing – from believing in your worth and listening to your mom(ager), to the importance of overdelivering and the ...
TCW52: Everyone wants a piece of Stanley.
January 29, 2024 00:06 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWe all know that size doesn’t (or shouldn’t) matter – but when it comes to Stanley, the world is suddenly going wild for his big old jumbo cups. We talk about incredible rebrands, the perks of going viral, and whether a surge in demand equals a solid investment opportunity. We also look at China’s downward spiral, the power of the Magnificent Seven (the seven biggest companies in the world) and the joys of being loudly and proudly frugal. Plus, Vic has never looked hotter and Soph is suddenl...
RTC99: Self-sabotage, people pleasing and setting boundaries with Dr Rebecca Ray.
January 23, 2024 23:47 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWHY ARE BOUNDARIES SO HARD? Why is it so awkward to say we can’t afford something? Why do we carry so much guilt and fear and shame around saying, ‘No, actually, that won’t work for me’? In today’s episode, we are lucky enough to ask these questions (and many, many more) to the international queen of boundaries, Rebecca Ray. As a clinical psychologist, renowned speaker and author of two incredible books, Dr Becks is an absolute weapon when it comes to then when, how and why of putting our ow...
TCW51: All hail Sir Lord King Warren Buffett!
January 22, 2024 02:52 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBAs the NZ summer’s getting hotter and hotter (Soph’s sweating, Vic’s doused in perfume) Google’s going ice-cold, announcing even more employee cuts to come this year. We look at the reason behind the layoffs and how this could have a positive effect on inflation (although we really don’t want you to be fired). And while Google has too many people, China’s facing the opposite problem. While a rapidly shrinking population may sound like a good thing (hello, happier environment) it could also c...