Understanding money is the key to financial wealth, and that's precisely where we come in. In this ADWEEK Award and Lovie Award-winning podcast, we cover every financial topic under the sun, from picking stocks and paying off debt to financial bubbles and alternative investments. It’s all jargon and judgement free, and you’ll come away from every episode with tools to multiply your money and make it work for you. Every other week we answer your questions, so if you want to ask us anything dr ...
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A seasonal podcast discussing the modern female experience. Along with the help of activists, experts and special guests, your hosts Natalia Komis and Ash Moon openly explore subjects from pants to periods, politics to pay gaps, women's health, gender stereotypes and everything in between. The aim? To normalise those subjects that don’t often get spoken about. Because over sharing is healthy!
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We are a weekly podcast aimed at championing the everyday women changing the world. Each week, we have different guests joining us to discuss various topics including the climate crisis, female empowerment, sex, mental wellbeing, ethical fashion, eco-conscious living and many more! We are all trying to become more eco-friendly and reduce our impact of this earth, and as three women in their mid-twenties we have found ourselves navigating an increasingly demanding world. We'll be back, joined ...
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Freelancers, are you thinking beyond client work? In this episode of Finances for Freelancers, Victoria Nabarro FPFS, Chartered Financial Planner and founder of Veda Wealth, shares how to invest, scale your business, and build financial freedom. We cover smart ways to reinvest, outsource, create passive income, and set financial goals for growth. I…
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In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges freelancers face: managing cash flow when income is unpredictable. How do you stay afloat during a slow month? What’s the best way to deal with late payments? And how can you create a more stable income without burning out? Joining Emilie Bellet is Lara Sheldrake—entrepreneur, community …
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Feeling overwhelmed by budgeting when your income isn’t consistent? In today’s episode of Finances for Freelancers, we’re looking at how to take control of your money—even when your earnings fluctuate. Our guest is Emilie Nutley, a money coach and financial strategist (and qualified Financial Advisor!) who helps creatives and solopreneurs build sus…
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In this episode, we’re tackling a topic that freelancers often put on the back burner: pensions. How do you start saving for retirement when you don’t have a traditional workplace pension? How can you make the most of tax relief? And what are the best strategies for long-term financial security? Joining Emilie Bellet is Lisa Picardo, Chief Business…
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Get Paid What You’re Worth as a Freelancer
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36:31Pricing your services can feel overwhelming, but getting paid fairly isn’t just possible—it’s essential. In this episode of The Wallet by Vestpod, hosted by Emilie Bellet, sales expert Sara Dalrymple shares how to shift your mindset around pricing, set rates based on value and outcomes rather than hours, and create a business that supports both you…
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Taxes Demystified: What Every Freelancer Needs to Know
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24:19In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that many freelancers find overwhelming: taxes. How do you stay compliant, maximise your deductions, and avoid costly mistakes? Joining Emilie Bellet is Emma Hardwick, Chartered Certified Accountant. With years of experience supporting freelancers and business owners, Emma is here to demystify tax and shar…
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Risk Management: Protection & Insurance for Freelancers
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19:44Feeling uncertain about protecting your finances as a freelancer? In today’s episode, we’re diving into risk management—a crucial but often overlooked part of financial planning for self-employed professionals. From income protection and business insurance to emergency funds, having the right safeguards in place can make all the difference when lif…
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Freelance Fine Print: Legal Tips to Protect Your Business
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27:43Today, we’re tackling a topic that’s essential but often overwhelming: freelance contracts. Contracts can feel like a maze, but they’re crucial for protecting your work, setting clear expectations, and getting paid. Joining me is Lucy Wheeler, a lawyer specialising in helping freelancers and small business owners navigate legal essentials. We’ll co…
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Sole Trader vs. Limited Company: Choosing the Right Setup
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24:54Feeling uncertain about your business setup? In today’s episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest decisions for freelancers in the UK—should you be a sole trader or set up a limited company? I’m joined by Janet Knapton, a Chartered Accountant and expert in helping freelancers make smart, tax-efficient decisions. Janet breaks down the pros and cons…
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It can feel easier to spend than invest (especially with Black Friday coming up). But investing really isn't hard once you understand the basics. That's why we're bringing back this popular myth-busting episode. 💸 Investing is key to building financial independence and reach long term goals. When you invest over a long period, you want your money t…
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How To Stay Financially Sane This Festive Season | Hotline
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13:28💸 According to the Bank of England (2020), "a typical UK household spends over £700 more in December compared to other months". December is almost upon us, so we're bringing back a hotline episode that will get you on track before Christmas! The pressure to spend money on countless presents, Christmas decorations and mountains of festive food can …
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☎️ 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 t…
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Budget 2024: How It Impacts Your Finances
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12:47Welcome to today’s episode, where we look into the highlights and implications of the Budget 2024. On October 30th, Chancellor Rachel Reeves (UK's first female chancellor!) presented Labour’s first Budget in 14 years, announcing significant changes that could impact your finances. CONNECT WITH VESTPOD If you want to read the main takeaways from the…
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We're back next week with a new episode for you, but until then enjoy one of our most popular hotlines all about investing! 💸 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 benef…
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This week we're bringing you one of our most popular hotline episodes about emotional spending. With the holidays coming up, we thought this might be the perfect time to remind ourselves how emotions can affect our finances! In today’s episode, we talk about emotional spending. With January sales in full swing, temptation to splurge is everywhere. …
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We've had quite a few DMs recently from you about money mindset, so we thought we would bring back this popular episode from January 2024, all about how to cultivate a wealthy mindset! 💸 Looking to end the year on the right foot when it comes to your finances? In today’s Hotline episode - I’ll be helping you do exactly that, with practical tips to …
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From Funding to Exiting Your Business, with Alex Depledge MBE
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38:04TW: This episode contains a brief mention of suicide. 💸 Welcome back to The Entrepreneur's Blueprint - a podcast series featuring three stories from female founders. In this final episode, I speak with Alex Depledge MBE, co-founder and CEO of Resi. We dive into how she founded and sold Hassle.com, her bold approach to fundraising and scaling, and h…
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Turning Your Vision into a Business, with Elizabeth Uviebinené
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41:48💸 Welcome back to The Entrepreneur's Blueprint - a podcast series featuring three stories from female founders. In this second episode, I talk to Elizabeth Uviebinené, multi-award-winning author of five books and Founder of journaling app Storia. Discover how she develops resilience and vision to build her brand, raise money, and make bold moves to…
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Scaling Up Your Business, with Farah Kabir
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40:18💸 Welcome to The Entrepreneur's Blueprint - a podcast series featuring three stories from female founders. In this first episode, I talk to Farah Kabir, co-founder of HANX, the UK-based sexual wellness and intimate care brand. Discover how she turned a bold idea into a thriving, purpose-driven company, secured funding, and overcame the challenges o…
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Money Matters 2024: Economy Insights and Investing Chat, with Iona Bain
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23:06Hello, I’m Emilie Bellet and you’re listening to The Wallet, a jargon and judgement free space for financial education. In our final episode of our festival recap series, Iona Bain shares her insights about the economy, how you should act during recessions, and gives some vital investment guidance. Get your notes app ready, there’s lots to learn! W…
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Money Matters 2024: What Influences Our Relationship With Money?
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42:26I’m Emilie Bellet and you’re listening to The Wallet. In this week’s episode, we have an amazing panel discussion featuring the voices of journalist and writer Marisa Bate, financial coach Emma Maslin, Nafisa Bakkar who is the founder of Amaliah and Kia Commodore, founder of 'Pennies to Pounds' - all about understanding what influences our views on…
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Money Matters 2024: Wealth and the Power of Manifestation, with Candice Braithwaite
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29:07We recently had our annual Money Matters Festival, and this week, by popular demand, we’re sharing more from Candice Brathwaite’s keynote at our festival. We had a lot of feedback asking for the rest of the conversation, so here it is! Enjoy. Watch the Full talk on Youtube: https://youtu.be/vnF_FzhqZsM?si=essOrVQx2KWPuLZf PARTNERS Our festival and …
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Money Matters 2024: Defining Wealth, with Candice Brathwaite
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25:57We recently had our annual Money Matters Festival, and today, I’m sharing part of a keynote speech given by Candice Braithwaite at our recent Money Matters Festival. Candice is a prominent British author and advocate, widely recognised for her critically acclaimed, Sunday Times Bestselling book "I Am Not Your Baby Mother”. We discuss Candice’s defi…
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Money Matters 2024: Challenging Conventional Norms of Success, with Stefanie Sword-Williams
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18:32Today, I’m sharing one of the talks from our Money Matters Festival a few months ago. Sometimes we can get caught in the rat race, but this talk - Stefanie Sword-Williams challenges conventional notions of success and fulfilment, and might have you re-evaluating what you want out of life. Watch the Full talk on Youtube: https://youtu.be/GWS1IwN8I0g…
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Money Matters 2024: Boosting Income and Career Decisions
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33:17We recently had our annual Money Matters Festival, and today I have selected some of the best bits of one of our panels (featuring Tiwalola Ogunlesi, life coach and founder of Confident and Killing It, Clare Seal, creator of the @myfrugalyear Instagram account, and author, Claer Barrett, Financial Times columnist and Lisa Picardo, Chief Corporate O…
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Money Matters 2024: Financial Joy with The Humble Penny
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29:14We’re back again with some of our favourite moments from this year’s Money Matters festival! You’re about to hear a talk by husband and wife duo: Ken and Mary Okoroafor from The Humble Penny - all about financial joy and living the life you want. Having swiftly cleared their mortgage and achieved financial independence by Ken's 34th birthday, they …
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Money Matters 2024: How To Improve Women's Financial Empowerment?
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24:47In this panel discussion, we deep dive into ways to empower women financially and tackle important challenges, such as the gender wage gap, limited access to financial resources, and barriers to career progression. Speakers: Soumaya Keynes (Economist Financial Times), Cressida Myers (JP Morgan), Dianne Greyson (#EthnicityPayGap Campaign) and Vivi F…
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How is AI Going to Change Your Life? with Suhair Khan
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33:09Emilie Bellet speaks with Suhair Khan, founder of Open-Ended Design and former Google leader. Suhair delves into the basics of AI, debunking common myths and highlighting its transformative potential in healthcare, climate, education, and finance. She also discusses the ethical challenges in AI and shares insights on recent exciting developments an…
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How Can Immigrants Build Generational Wealth, with Nina Mohanty
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43:09Emilie Bellet speaks with Nina Mohanty, co-founder and CEO of Bloom Money, an app designed to help diaspora communities build generational wealth. Nina discusses the significant challenges that migrants face in accessing financial services, sharing her personal struggle of opening a bank account and her journey from working in fintech to raising fu…
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How to Create a Monthly Budget, with Emilie Bellet
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23:43Today, Emilie Bellet is diving into creating a monthly budget that truly aligns with your financial goals. Budgeting might seem daunting or restrictive, but it’s really about gaining control, achieving financial stability, and working toward your aspirations. We’ll cover how to analyse your income, understand your take-home pay, set up a saving pla…
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How the Economy Really Works, with Kyla Scanlon
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34:32Today on The Wallet, Emilie Bellet is joined by Kyla Scanlon, recognised by Fast Company as ‘the internet’s favourite econ nerd.’ Kyla’s new book, "In This Economy?", equips readers with the tools to understand the economy and its impact on their finances. In this episode, we discuss misconceptions about the economy, the concept of "vibecessions," …
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Could AI Replace Your Job? with Isabel Berwick
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34:30Today, Emilie Bellet is joined by Isabel Berwick, host of the FT's Working It podcast and author of *The Future-Proof Career*. In this episode, we dive into the evolving role of work in an AI-driven world and what a "Future-Proof Career" really means. Isabel shares insights on the importance of soft skills, what makes people happy or unhappy at wor…
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NASDAQ, FTSE… In today's episode, we’ll demystify stock exchanges, and explain how they impact investors or potential investors like you. We'll explore how stock exchanges serve as gateways to investment vehicles such as index funds, providing you with opportunities to grow your money and participate in the global economy. PARTNER Thank you to our …
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Today, Emilie Bellet is joined by Sara Williams, a debt advisor with over 20 years of experience and the voice behind Debt Camel since 2013, as we demystify the world of credit scores. Is credit always good? We'll explore what a credit score is, the main credit agencies in the UK, and how credit scores are calculated. Plus, we'll uncover how to che…
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How to Get Started With Your Investment Portfolio
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20:07Today we're answering a question from one of our Money Matters Festival attendees who wanted more information about building her first portfolio of investments. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your strategy, Emilie Bellet is giving you a 10-steps checklist to understand and select your portfolio. We will be covering risk /…
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What's The Value of Your Unpaid Work? with Eve Rodsky
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36:21Women often shoulder two-thirds or more of the unpaid domestic work and childcare responsibilities for their homes and families. This has significant effects on relationships, wealth, and overall well-being. In this episode, Eve Rodsky discusses how to make societal change one partnership at a time, aiming to redistribute domestic work and redefine…
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“Your Divorce is About You, Not Your Ex”, With Tosh Brittan
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34:13Join us as we explore the emotional journey of divorce with Tosh Brittan, a divorce empowerment coach and counsellor with over 17 years of experience. Discover how to prioritise your well-being amidst challenging relationships, overcome emotional hurdles, and find support in navigating the complexities of divorce and family conflicts. PARTNER Thank…
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How to Find Purpose After a Death? With Selina Flavius
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23:16If discussions about death are sensitive for you, feel free to skip this one. In this episode, we are joined by Selina Flavius, the powerhouse behind Black Girl Finance. Selina shares her personal journey of unexpected loss in early 2022, when her fiancé passed away.From abruptly shifting wedding plans to not even being welcomed to his funeral and …
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How to Set Financial Goals with Laura Newman
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23:45💸It’s time to Spring clean your finances! Today's episode focuses on setting financial goals for yourself. Only one in six Brits (17%) confess to having no defined financial goals, and 80% haven't discussed their financial goals with their bank. Laura Newman, Head of NatWest Premier Financial Planning, shares insights and tips on the timing of sett…
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How to Make Your First Investment with Emilie Bellet
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44:43Are you looking to grow your money and achieve your financial goals? Join Emilie Bellet as she offers insights and practical tips to get started investing in the stock market for the long term. In this episode, Emilie covers everything you need to know before diving into investing, how to align your investment choices with your goals, inflation, an…
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How to Put the Romance Back in Business? With Tim Leberecht
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31:31Have you ever wondered about the importance of romance in our lives and that we can find it in and through business? But also how to strike the perfect balance between career ambitions and personal happiness? In today's episode, Emilie Bellet is joined by Tim Leberecht, an author, curator, and entrepreneur, known as the co-founder of the House of B…
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💸Today's episode is all about breaking the silence around salaries and how to navigate those conversations. We talk about common misconceptions people have about discussing salaries, how to navigate discussions about finances when there's a significant income disparity between partners and how working with a financial planner can help you plan for …
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Join Vestpod’s Money Matters Festival on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm, at KOKO in Camden. 🎟️ Secure your spot now, early bird tickets are almost gone, at: https://www.vestpod.com/moneymattersfestival And as a thank you for being part of our podcast community use the code THEWALLET for £10 off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…
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Women and the Economy (Money Matters Festival 2022)
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32:34There are many challenges when it comes to managing finances as women. We’ll try to understand what the current economy is like, and what can be changed. From pension to wealth gaps, to the structural issues and what women are tirelessly doing to try to and change the game. This is the recording of Money Matters Festival held on Oct 9th, 2022 at Th…
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💸Looking to start the new year off on the right foot when it comes to your finances? In today’s Hotline episode - I’ll be helping you do exactly that, with practical tips to help you improve your finances in 2024. From cultivating a positive money mindset to practical strategies for saving and investing, we've got everything you need to make this y…
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Inclusive Working with Mother Pukka (Money Matters Festival 2022)
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40:24Anna Whitehouse, also known as Mother Pukka, joined us at our Money Matters Festival 2022. Anna is a leading advocate for flexible working through her 'Flex Appeal' campaign. Anna opens up about her journey, offering fantastic insights into how to become an activist in your own right. She also discusses what she would ask our Prime Minister, and wh…
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💸What are some of the things that we are most afraid of or most dread when it comes to money? What is lifestyle creep? How to plan for your finances in 2024? In this episode of The Wallet, I interview Laura Newman, Head of NatWest’s Specialist Client Advice and Investment Services. We discuss the financial challenges and opportunities for 2024, suc…
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Banking Bad: Unmasking the Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort's Financial Crimes
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19:36💸 Welcome to the last episode of Banking Bad, a podcast series that features six true-crime stories from the world of money. 🐺Are you familiar with the name Jordan Belfort? If not, you might recognise him as the infamous 'Wolf of Wall Street'. Belfort's journey in the financial world is nothing short of exhilarating — starting from his humble begin…
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Banking Bad: GameStop, How Reddit Users Brought Wall Street to its Knees
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27:27💸Welcome to Banking Bad - a podcast series featuring six true-crime stories from the world of money. Keith Gill, aka RoaringKitty and DeepFuckingValue, is a financial analyst and online trader who challenged Wall Street with GameStop, a retailer on the verge of bankruptcy. He shared his trades on Reddit, attracting a crowd of followers who bought G…
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Banking Bad: Surviving the Dotcom Bubble with Martha Lane Fox, Lastminute.com
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16:45💸Welcome to Banking Bad - a podcast series featuring six true-crime stories from the world of money. In this episode, I speak to Martha Lane Fox, the co-founder of lastminute.com, Europe’s biggest travel and leisure website. She started the company in 1998 with Brent Hoberman, and sold it in 2005 for a whopping £577 million when she was only 31. We…
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