The Wallet

I’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 money, looking at the costs of raising children, and discussing when it's okay to spend on treats and luxuries. Watch the Full talk on Youtube: https://youtu.be/lwh3XZpz16E?si=G2Dd8eXUvGGExo2x PARTNERSOur festival and this recap series is made possible thanks to a handful of amazing sponsors who have supported Vestpod to bring financial education to women year in year out, JP MorganWomen on the Move, PensionBee and the Financial Times.CONNECT WITH VESTPODIf you want to read the main takeaways from the episodes, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/ RESOURCESMain takeaways: https://www.vestpod.com/news/money-matters-festival-2024-cultivating-wealth DISCLAIMERWe are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.

We 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 PARTNERSOur festival and this recap series is made possible thanks to a handful of amazing sponsors who have supported Vestpod to bring financial education to women year in year out, JP MorganWomen on the Move, PensionBee and the Financial Times.CONNECT WITH VESTPODIf you want to read the main takeaways from the episodes, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/ RESOURCESMain takeaways: https://www.vestpod.com/news/money-matters-festival-2024-candice-brathwaite DISCLAIMERWe are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.

We 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 definition of wealth, her personal money journey and the power of manifestation. Watch the Full talk on Youtube: https://youtu.be/vnF_FzhqZsM?si=essOrVQx2KWPuLZf PARTNERSOur festival and this recap series is made possible thanks to a handful of amazing sponsors who have supported Vestpod to bring financial education to women year in year out, JP MorganWomen on the Move, PensionBee and the Financial Times.CONNECT WITH VESTPODIf you want to read the main takeaways from the episodes, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/ RESOURCESMain takeaways: https://www.vestpod.com/news/money-matters-festival-2024-candice-brathwaite DISCLAIMERWe are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.

Today, 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?si=YIYBp-F4z3soHXu4 PARTNERSOur festival and this recap series is made possible thanks to a handful of amazing sponsors who have supported Vestpod to bring financial education to women year in year out, JP MorganWomen on the Move, PensionBee and the Financial Times.CONNECT WITH VESTPODIf you want to read the main takeaways from the episodes, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/ RESOURCESMain takeaways: https://www.vestpod.com/news/money-matters-festival-2024-how-to-work-towards-what-you-value DISCLAIMERWe are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.

We 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 Officer at PensionBee -  all about career decisions, negotiating, and boosting income. Watch the Full talk on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLErgPeggtI PARTNERSOur festival and this recap series is made possible thanks to a handful of amazing sponsors who have supported Vestpod to bring financial education to women year in year out, JP MorganWomen on the Move, PensionBee and the Financial Times.CONNECT WITH VESTPODIf you want to read the main takeaways from the episodes, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/ RESOURCESMain takeaways: https://www.vestpod.com/news/money-matters-festival-2024-your-unique-wealth-building-journey DISCLAIMERWe are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.

We’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 opted to prioritise family time and pursue their passions. In this conversation, they delve into the concept of financial joy and share insights on how individuals can chart their path towards living a fulfilling life.On March 3rd, 2024, Vestpod's Money Matters festival took centre stage at the iconic KOKO in Camden, London. In 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. Watch the Full talk on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2whuF8Q668 PARTNERSOur festival and this recap series is made possible thanks to a handful of amazing sponsors who have supported Vestpod to bring financial education to women year in year out, JP MorganWomen on the Move, PensionBee and the Financial Times.CONNECT WITH VESTPODIf you want to read the main takeaways from the episodes, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/ RESOURCESMain takeaways: https://www.vestpod.com/news/money-matters-festival-2024-the-humble-penny-financial-joy DISCLAIMERWe are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.

In 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 Friedgut (Blackbullion).On March 3rd, 2024, Vestpod's Money Matters festival took centre stage at the iconic KOKO in Camden, London. In 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. Full talk on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrm9WaEZ_I8 PARTNERSOur festival and this recap series is made possible thanks to a handful of amazing sponsors who have supported Vestpod to bring financial education to women year in year out, JP Morgan ChaseWomen on the Move, PensionBee and the Financial Times.CONNECT WITH VESTPODIf you want to read the main takeaways from the episodes, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/ RESOURCESMain takeaways: https://www.vestpod.com/news/money-matters-festival-2024-gender-inclusive-economy DISCLAIMERWe are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.

Emilie 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 and practical applications of the technology.PARTNERThank you to our partner PensionBee. With PensionBee you can combine, contribute and withdraw online. Take control of your pension, so that you can enjoy a happy retirement and join over 240,000 customers saving with PensionBee. When investing, your capital is at risk. CONNECT WITH VESTPODIf you want to read the main takeaways from the episodes, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/ RESOURCES:Main takeaways: [ADD VESTPOD BLOG POST TO ACAST DESCRIPTION]Open Ended: https://www.openended.design/ Listen to PensionBee’s monthly podcast, The Pension Confident Podcast to better understand the world of personal finance and pensions: https://podfollow.com/the-pension-confident-podcast DISCLAIMERWe are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.

Emilie 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 funds for her startup. A passionate advocate for technology, Nina believes in the transformative power of fintech to make finance fair, transparent, and accessible for everyone.PARTNERThank you to our partner PensionBee. With PensionBee you can combine, contribute and withdraw online. Take control of your pension, so that you can enjoy a happy retirement and join over 240,000 customers saving with PensionBee. When investing, your capital is at risk. CONNECT WITH VESTPODIf you want to read the main takeaways from the episodes, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/ RESOURCESMain takeaways: https://www.vestpod.com/news/the-wallet-podcast/immigrants-generational-wealth-with-nina-mohantyBloom Money: https://bloommoney.co/ Listen to PensionBee’s monthly podcast, The Pension Confident Podcast to better understand the world of personal finance and pensions: https://podfollow.com/the-pension-confident-podcast DISCLAIMERWe are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.