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Starting your Finances from Scratch: The Money Blueprint

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we take a journey back to last year's financial blueprint and discuss how a year of growth and learning has refined my approach to bu...

Breadcrumb 69 - When is it time to "give up" opportunities for happiness?

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UNICEF are the largest childrens charity in the world and have a responsibility to driving impact within some of the worlds most devestating problems....

The Key to Maximising your Potential and Building Impact-Driven Businesses

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we chat to Briony McKenzie, a trailblazer in holistic entrepreneurship and a thought leader featured in Forbes. Briony shares her transformative...

Breadcrumb 68 - Build your wellness foundations first

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Gatfield-Jeffries is a women of influence and a person thinking creatively about how to enable more women to live life without limits. Moodi exis...

Am I Doing The "Right Thing" With My Life?

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, I've been wrestling with the question "Am I doing the right thing with my life?”. As I travel around, often feeling like a misplaced puzzl...

Breadcrumb 67 - Should we really be 'following our passions'?

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Gatfield-Jeffries is a women of influence and a person thinking creatively about how to enable more women to live life without limits. Moodi exis...

"Scrap the Spark" Understanding the Science of Compatibility & Connection

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating the modern dating landscape can be a challenge, but understanding the science of compatibility can make all the difference. In this episode...

Breadcrumb 66 - How a charity prioritises where they put their money w/ UNICEF

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UNICEF are the largest childrens charity in the world and have a responsibility to driving impact within some of the worlds most devestating problems....

Managing Financial Volatility & Changes in Income in 2024

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Income volatility is something I have dealt with ever since I became a freelancer and my income started to change every month. Managing change in the ...

Breadcrumb 65 - Fear and taking action often need to exist at the same time

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Gatfield-Jeffries is a women of influence and a person thinking creatively about how to enable more women to live life without limits. Moodi exis...

Making Home Ownership More Accessible with Slice Software

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we sit down with Amy Stevens, the visionary founder of Slice Software, to explore her mission of reducing barriers to homeownership through educ...

Breadcrumb 64 - How to start a business when you hate taking risks!

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Gatfield-Jeffries is a women of influence and a person thinking creatively about how to enable more women to live life without limits. Moodi exis...

Dealing With Change & Volatility in Routine While Travelling

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As I embark on my new one-way flight adventire, I have come across some feelings of isolation, lonliness insecurity and more! Leaving 'home' and a com...

Breadcrumb 63 - How to use the tool of business for good w/ UNICEF

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UNICEF are the largest childrens charity in the world and have a responsibility to driving impact within some of the worlds most devestating problems....

Building a Strong Community Online & Becoming a Marketing Expert

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chanel Clark is a seasoned marketing professional and strategist who recently led the marketing for Ārepa, a disruptive Brainfood technology company,...

Breadcrumb 62 - How to create a product that is accessible and innovative

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Gatfield-Jeffries is a women of influence and a person thinking creatively about how to enable more women to live life without limits. Moodi exis...

From Connections to Opportunities: Craft Your Personal Brand & Network

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into the art of building a personal brand and network with a focus on authenticity and meaningful connections. Exploring the...

Breadcrumb 61 - How trusting yourself will be your biggest super power

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I returned from travelling and reflected on the experience, I realised there was one over-arching experience that impacted the person I had becom...

Design More Inclusive Workplaces by Asking Better Questions

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Maree Gillespie is a thoughtful, curious and profoundly deaf woman who has joined me on the podcast today to share her journey navigating the ch...

Breadcrumb 60 - What it *actually* means to have confidence & keep it!

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I returned from travelling and reflected on the experience, I realised there was one over-arching experience that impacted the person I had becom...

The Key to Solving the World's Largest Problems

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Poverty, homelessness, racism, sexism, cost of living crisis - how do we improve situations that sometimes appear never ending? A couple of years ago ...

Breadcrumb 59 - How to avoid being influenced to buy stuff you don’t need

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wendy Quach, co-founder of &Again has refreshed the world of "thrifting" to make second hand shopping online, easy and fun. She is replicating the...

Learnings From A New Season of Personal Growth

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 58 - The power of understanding your 'why' when you hit roadblocks

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Lawson, founder and creative director of Collective Leigh and 8.03 Agency, is a woman to watch. She produced a publication highlighting people...

Investment Strategy and Portfolio Breakdown of Two Gen Z'ers

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 57 - Building a sustainable wardrobe for your closet and your wallet

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wendy Quach, co-founder of &Again has refreshed the world of "thrifting" to make second hand shopping online, easy and fun. She is replicating the...

5 Ways to Manage your Money More Effectively

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 56 - Is trusting your gut reckless or genius?

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Lawson, founder and creative director of Collective Leigh and 8.03 Agency, is a woman to watch. She produced a publication highlighting people...

6 Essential Life and Business Laws from The Diary of a CEO

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 55 - What is a 'conscious consumer' and how can we become one?

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wendy Quach, co-founder of &Again has refreshed the world of "thrifting" to make second hand shopping online, easy and fun. She is replicating the...

What I've Learnt After 4 Years of Investing in the Share Market

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keen to try Magic Mind? Click here for 20% off for both one time purchases and subscriptions. In the first 10 days, you can get up to 56% off when ap...

Breadcrumb 54 - Building resilience and grit through health challenges

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Lawson, founder and creative director of Collective Leigh and 8.03 Agency, is a woman to watch. She produced a publication highlighting people...

Should I Travel or Invest? Here’s How You Can Do Both!

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keen to try Magic Mind? Click here for 20% off for both one time purchases and subscriptions.In the first 10 days, you can get up to 56% off when app...

Breadcrumb 53 - Reinventing the culture of 'thrifting' with innovative ideas

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wendy Quach, co-founder of &Again has refreshed the world of "thrifting" to make second hand shopping online, easy and fun. She is replicating the...

Rethinking how “Ethical Investing” Influences my Investing Strategy

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keen to try Magic Mind? Click here for 20% off for both one time purchases and subscriptions.In the first 10 days, you can get up to 56% off when appl...

Breadcrumb 52 - The mass production of meat, is this real "progress"?

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The book 'Sapiens' by Yuval Noah Harari has forever changed my perspective on how humans lived and live. The agricultural revolution meant the introdu...

Navigating Sustainable Development through an Indigenous Worldview

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keen to try Magic Mind? Click here for 20% off for both one time purchases and subscriptions.In the first 10 days, you can get up to 56% off when appl...

Breadcrumb 51 - Be the person who believes in others! It will change someones life.

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mentors and leaders leave such a profound impact on us! I am a huge believer that being a cheerleader of others can change the world. Founder of Masal...

How to Become a Better Listener with these 5 Steps!

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 50 - How farming changed the way we live and is this a good thing?

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The book 'Sapiens' by Yuval Noah Harari has forever changed my perspective on how humans lived and live. The agricultural revolution meant the introdu...

The Truth About Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 49 - How to make others feel 'seen' in spaces of vulnerability

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can us as leaders and people work to support others un underrepresented communities! Founder of Masala Bazaar, Haya Khan teaches us about how a ro...

What did I Learn From The Happiest Man on Earth?

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 48 - How collaboration and shared belief make humans unique to other species

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The book 'Sapiens' by Yuval Noah Harari has forever changed my perspective on how humans lived and live.. and why this may only serve to our detriment...

Embracing Imperfection and Collective Impact when Imagining a Better Future

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 47 - Is it easier to live authentically as an entrepreneur?

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating mixed identities in the work place can be a challenging and isolating journey! Founder of Masala Bazaar, Haya Khan teaches us about how a r...

4 Lessons I am Taking From 2023

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 46 - Are you in the right KiwiSaver fund? Here's how to find out!

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The easiest thing you can do to increase your KiwiSaver balance is know which fund you are in! This starts with speaking to your provider. Here's ever...

Saying YES with Confidence: Navigating Dual Identities in Business and Career

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 45 - How travel can shape the person you become

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this chat with serial entrepreneur Chidi Ashley who moved from her secure corporate job in New York to Bali and now Dubai. She shares a golden n...

Budgeting for Life Changes in 2024

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 44 - Start growing the confidence to take more risks with this tip

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this chat with serial entrepreneur Chidi Ashley who moved from her secure corporate job in New York to Bali and now Dubai. She shares a golden n...

Breadcrumb 43 - How to find 'home' no matter where you are in the world

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this chat with serial entrepreneur Chidi Ashley who moved from her secure corporate job in New York to Bali and now Dubai. She shares a golden n...

Redefining Women in Leadership by Unpacking Limiting Beliefs

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 42 - How to get the KiwiSaver Government Contribution *free money*

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's get you an extra $521 every year into your KiwiSaver! Here is what it is and how you do it...At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a l...

The Most Common BIASES Influencing Our SPENDING Habits

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 41 - What to do when financial freedom seems far away

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This Breadcrumb talks about my frustration with the term 'financial freedom' and not achieving it now... but maybe we can achieve it sooner than we th...

Let's Talk Consent! Tackling Aotearoa’s Sexual Violence Epidemic

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 40 - 4 tricks to staying consistent with your money goals

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This Breadcrumb shares my 4 hacks/secrets/tricks to sticking to your budget and managing your money the most effectively you possibly can! Don't miss ...

Thrive Within a Rising Cost of Living & Manage Your Money Better

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better versi...

Breadcrumb 39 - The most common misconception about budgeting!!

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This Breadcrumb is about how to avoid and move past the main challenge that I always hear from people when discussing budgeting. Managing our money ca...

Live Life Beyond "Societies Standards" and Take the Road Less Travelled

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for an inspiring glimpse into the life-changing journey of Lisa Jansen, author of the insightful book "Life Done Differently - One Womens Jour...

Breadcrumb 38 - Understand your finances better and create sustainable habits with these tips

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This Breadcrumb is about how to create boundaries in your budget and truly understand your personal financial situation. This is key in order to creat...

Why we Struggle with Worthiness and Feeling Comfortable within Ourselves

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Olivia Chitty is an NLP practitioner, life coach and business mentor for busy and ambitious women. I have known Olivia for a little while now and I wa...

Breadcrumb 37 - How to start STRONG as a freelancer in business

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to founder of HireHer, digital talent platform for women, Priscilla Chand about how consistent progress is the real success. ...

How to Navigate a Pay Rise and Avoid Lifestyle Creep

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we're diving into the often overlooked and sometimes confusing world of financial changes that come with a well-deserved pay raise (W...

Breadcrumb 36 - Feel the fear and do it anyway! You will never be 'ready'

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to founder of HireHer, digital talent platform for women, Priscilla Chand about how consistent progress is the real success. ...

How to be BOLD in your Career & become a Great Leader

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How lucky are we to have HR, leadership and career expert and consultant, Shelley Johnson on the podcast today to share every practical tool and pathw...

Breadcrumb 35 - How to build a business and life that can sustain pressure

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beks Anderson, founder of Chaos & Harmony, a unique shoe designer based in Aotearoa has lengthy experience with communicating brand purpose and vo...

Championing Intersectional Diversity through Wellness Supplements w/ Moodi

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we sit down with Kate Gatfield-Jeffries, the visionary behind Moodi, a groundbreaking mental wellness supplement brand. Kate's journey as a star...

Breadcrumb 34 - Put in 1% everyday and find success in the journey

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to founder of HireHer, digital talent platform for women, Priscilla Chand about how consistent progress is the real success. ...

What I learnt from Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I read this book 10 YEARS AGO!!! Can you believe i am Gen Z... honestly it's getting embarrasing. Anyway, I really wanted to do a summary of Rich Dad,...

Breadcrumb 33 - How to use Instagram to promote your business authentically

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beks Anderson, founder of Chaos & Harmony, a unique shoe designer based in Aotearoa has lengthy experience with communicating brand purpose and vo...

Mixing Art and Activism on a Journey to Societal Change

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On OneUp this week we explore the remarkable journey of Vira Paky, a first-generation Congolese-New Zealander with a strong passion for equity and pro...

Breadcrumb 32 - How to truly "find your passion" today!

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to founder of HireHer, digital talent platform for women, Priscilla Chand about her struggling with finding her passion and h...

The Magic of Compounding in Money and in Life

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the secrets behind the "8th wonder of the world" and how an early start can redefine your financial journey. Welcome to a new episode on 'the co...

Breadcrumb 31 - The most effective way to overcome failure!

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into the power of embracing emotions and navigating failure. Uncover strategies to validate your feelings and learn how setb...

Building a Career in a New Country & Navigating Imposter Syndrome

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ritu Saxena moved from Mumbai, India to New Zealand to start a new life and career all on her own. She always craved an independent life and ended up ...

Breadcrumb 30 - Don't gatekeep knowledge! The importance of sharing

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It took me over a year to lock down this interview with Valentin Ozich founder of NZ Founded Streetwear Brand I love Ugly! I never usually push and pu...

Lessons from The Barbie Movie: Money, Feminism and Life

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's unravel the Barbie movies hidden gems on life and money! I start the episode with a discussion on the movies themes; patriarchy, feminism and se...

Breadcrumb 29 - How to catch burnout before it catches you

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It took me over a year to lock down this interview with Valentin Ozich founder of NZ Founded Streetwear Brand I love Ugly! I never usually push and pu...

Building Strong Financial Foundations - A Blueprint for Starting Fresh

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If I knew what I know now, across 220 financial literacy and self development interviews, hundreds of conversations and thousands of minutes spent thi...

Breadcrumb 28 - Is success a choice? Dealing with obstacles

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It took me over a year to lock down this interview with Valentin Ozich founder of NZ Founded Streetwear Brand I love Ugly! I never usually push and pu...

Everything I have Learnt after Investing for 3 Years

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you know this podcast well, you know every year since I have started I record an episode on what I have learnt about investing. With each year brin...

Breadcrumb 27 - A founder's journey of self-transformation and business growth with I Love Ugly

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It took me over a year to lock down this interview! I never usually push and push and push for guests... but Valentin was one I knew I absolutley need...

Driving Impact & Empowering Change w/ CEO of UNICEF Aotearoa

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What an honour to have an hour with Michelle Sharp, the passionate CEO of UNICEF Aotearoa. We have a conversation about how UNICEF drives lasting impa...

Breadcrumb 26 - Growth means making mistakes, embrace that!

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I recorded this episode towards the end of my solo travels across South East Asia and reflected on some of the key lessons that helped me thrive acros...

(Part 4/4) Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Summary and Reflections

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the last (!!!) of a four part series around the book "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind".I read this book recently and it significantly...

Breadcrumb 25 - What Kung Fu Panda taught me about living in the moment

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I recorded this episode towards the end of my solo travels across South East Asia and reflected on some of the key lessons that helped me thrive acros...

(Part 3/4) Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Summary and Reflections

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the third of a four part series around the book "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind".I read this book recently and it significantly chan...

Breadcrumb 24 - The importance of working through emotions not against them

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I recorded this episode towards the end of my solo travels across South East Asia and reflected on some of the key lessons that helped me thrive acros...

(Part 2/4) Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Summary and Reflections

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second of a four part series around the book "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind".I read this book recently and it significantly cha...

Breadcrumb 23 - How to overcome the "taboo" with talking about money

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join myself and Te Kahukura Boynton, founder of The Māori Millionaire. A side hustle, investing, and wealth Queen with big goals. I love Te Kahukuras...

(Part 1/4) Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Summary and Reflections

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I AM SO GLAD you are here to listen to the first of a four part series around the book "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind". I read this book recen...

Breadcrumb 22 - Maximise your wealth: 4 financial levers you can pull for more $

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you Glen from My Millenial Money for joining me on today's breadcrumb!At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from...

Creating a Business for Community over Competition

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Haya Khan, the founder of Masala Scents and Masala Bazaar, a thriving side hustle turned full-time venture. After experiencing the support within...

Breadcrumb 21 - What should you invest in first? Before anything else!

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you Glen from My Millenial Money for joining me on today's breadcrumb!At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from...

4 Common Misconceptions of KiwiSaver (Explained)

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is in partnership with Sam Stubbs, founder of the Simplicity KiwiSaver scheme. Sam and the team at Simplicity are committed to making ...

Breadcrumb 20 - How an 18 year-old has set herself up for financial success

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join myself and Te Kahukura Boynton, founder of The Māori Millionaire. A side hustle, investing, and wealth Queen with big goals. I love Te Kahukuras...

Increasing my income as a marketing freelancer and content creator in 2023

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is one of the more.. insecure episodes I have done. Why? I talk a lot about what I plan on doing as opposed to what I have already done which is ...