OneUp Project
Episodes
Breadcrumb 19 - Pursuing your dreams when people don't believe in you
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join myself and Bridget Williams from Bead & Proceed as we delve into the eternal debate of creativity versus analysis, exploring the challenges o...
Should I travel or buy a home? Balancing adventure and your financial future
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join myself and two amazing OneUp listeners as we delve into the age-old dilemma of Traveling vs. Homeownership. Exploring the frustrating balance bet...
Breadcrumb 18 - Is it wrong to use credit cards to get points?
24 May 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...
From Afghanistan to New Zealand: The journey of an Asylum Seeker
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we get to speak with Abbas Nazari - Abbas has an extremely powerful story. He recently wrote a book called “After the Tampa". It's a memoir of...
Breadcrumb 17 - Does working in the traditional corporate world destroy our creativity?
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join myself and Bridget Williams from Bead & Proceed as we delve into the eternal debate of creativity versus analysis, exploring the challenges o...
Does "Good Debt" Actually Exist? Types Of Debt Explained
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Yeah but a business loan is good debt because it is helping me increase my income" "But what if the business fails?" In today's episode we are talkin...
Breadcrumb 16 - How to embrace change and take a leap of faith
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was a real exciting moment to have Alexis from "Do you fucking mind" podcast here to discuss a massive amount to do with self worth, building confi...
Build a sustainable and budget-friendly wardrobe: how & Again is reinventing fashion
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
& Again is an online consignment and thrift store. A brand for those completely new to the thrift scene all the way to those familiar with all thi...
Breadcrumb 15 - The life-changing impact of believing in others
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak to Latayvia Tualasea Tautai, a woman I look up to for her empathy and diverse perspective. In this Breadcrumb, she speaks abou...
179 - How to save more, faster with rising interest rates!
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Right now we have an opportunity to be smart with our savings and earn more! Rising interest rates, despite their hinderance to people borrowing money...
Breadcrumb 14 - Increase your self worth w/ Alexis Fernendez
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was a real exciting moment to have Alexis from "Do you fucking mind" podcast here to discuss a massive amount to do with self worth, building confi...
176 - Chase your passions fearlessly: Tips for overcoming what people think
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am welcoming Jess Lawson onto the podcast, founder and creative director at Collective Leigh, a bespoke creative marketing agency who has a mi...
Breadcrumb 13 - Keep your identity small and your perspective broad
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Atomic Habits by James Clear was an incredibly helpful book that built my knowledge around building sustainable habits. In this episode I talk about t...
175 - Can you achieve financial freedom without money?
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I know... this probably seems like an odd concept. But I have been finding myself recently rebuilding my finances and feeling like I am never actually...
174 - Travel, Business, and People: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Chidi Ashley
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join myself and Chidi Ashley, a successful entrepreneur currently living in Dubai with a shared interest of jumping in the deep end of life and learni...
Breadcrumb 12 - 4 things I learnt from Atomic Habits by James Clear
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Atomic Habits by James Clear was an incredibly helpful book that built my knowledge around building sustainable habits. In this episode I talk about 4...
173 - 5 things you should know about KiwiSaver
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwisaver is still so commonly misunderstood and it needs to be simplified. In this episode I cover 5 key things that people so often miss or don't kn...
Breadcrumb 11 - 3 pillars of self-love and happiness w/ Alexis Fernandez
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was a real exciting moment to have Alexis from "Do you fucking mind" podcast here to discuss a massive amount to do with self worth, building confi...
172 - Cubicles to Coffee Shops: Pro's and Cons of Employment vs Freelancing
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is for anyone curious about freelancing!In this episode of The OneUp Project, I chat about my recent experience with employment and freelancing. ...
Breadcrumb 10 - Every experience shapes who you become w/ Alexis Fernandez
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was a real exciting moment to have Alexis from "Do you fucking mind" podcast here to discuss a massive amount to do with self worth, building confi...
171 - Strengthen your self-esteem permanently by being your own best friend!
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I embarked on a five-month trip to South East Asia, I had no idea how much it would impact my life. I especially didn't think it would help me de...
Breadcrumb 9 - Use active listening to be a better negotiator
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a portion of my review and summary of "Never Split the Difference" a book about negotiation written by former FBI negotiator Chris Voss. This ...
170 - The most in demand skillsets for 2023?
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about the skills that will be in high demand in 2023! 🔍 Are you ready to prepare for the future? With chats about a looming recession, n...
Breadcrumb 8 - Build the life you want by using your curiosity
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is from one of my favourite OneUp episodes of all time. After speaking with Sarah I instantly felt inspired, I actually felt like she was talking...
169 - How to manage your money through a recession
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As all this recession chat continues to loom, I thought it would be good to talk about what we can do before, during and after to feel and be as prepa...
Breadcrumb 7 - How to ask for a pay-rise and when is the right time?
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amou...
168 - Make getting out of your comfort zone easy with these 4 things
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's got to be one of the hardest challenges we face in personal development, to put ourselves in uncomfortable situations for the sake of our own lea...
Breadcrumb 6 - How poverty & abuse changes your mindset towards money
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amou...
167 - Money mistakes I made while travelling and how to avoid them
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Safe to say, I made many mistakes when I travelled through Bali and South East Asia and I had a very empty bank account as a result. So let me share a...
Breadcrumb 5 - Why you should care about your will when you're young
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amou...
166 - 4 rules for investing in yourself in 2023
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A financial adviser on this podcast once taught me, "you're first and most important investment should and always will be in yourself". I couldn't agr...
Breadcrumb 4 - It's time to leave your job, how do you do it?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amou...
165 - How to stick to a budget and create consistent habits
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A well requested episode covering how exactly we stick to the budgets we create? Following on from our previous episode around which common budgeting ...
Breadcrumb 3 - Know your worth & make sure you get it!
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amou...
164 - The magic of thinking big: book summary & review
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about "The Magic of Thinking Big" a popular self-help book published in 1959 and written by American motivational writer and c...
Breadcrumb 2: How to have healthy communication when sharing finances with your partner
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amou...
163 - Would these common budgeting methods work for you?
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover the below 4 budgeting methods, what they are, how to implement them and the pros/cons of each. So you can decide what may sui...
Breadcrumb 1: Careers - How to start again and value yourself
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amou...
162 - 9 lessons I am taking from 2022
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE OF 2023! Enjoy my review of the year and 9 lessons I have taken from everything I have done. Leaving my job, travelling S...
161 - 5 money beliefs that kept me broke
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey beautiful people! I have put together 5 beliefs/habits I wish I had earlier in life surrounding my personal finances. It's important we cover more...
160 - Travelling solo for 3 months without a clue what I am doing
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So as the title mentions, I have been travelling (mostly in Bali but also Thailand + Singapore) for the last 3 months. I came over here with no intent...
159 - How to take a risk in your career
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's never been a better time to changes jobs or careers! Thanks to the sponsor of today's episode SEEK for helping to educate us on taking advanta...
158 - What 'having a financial plan' looks like
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Financial Planning 101 - here are the elements that can make up a financial plan personalised to you. As you know I am not a financial adviser but aft...
157 - When is the right time to find a new job?
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's never been a better time to changes jobs or careers! Thanks to the sponsor of today's episode SEEK for helping to educate us on taking advanta...
156 - Preparing financially to travel // What I would do differently
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello my friends, welcome back to another episode of The OneUp Project podcast. Today's episode is a reflection / basic guide to preparing financially...
155 - The key steps to financial wellness
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora and welcome to another episode of The OneUp Project. In today's episode we discuss the elements of financial wellness with Sumita Paul an expe...
154 - Becoming a freelancer in a post COVID world
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am bringing back an old guest today to talk about how his career journey has done a complete 180 from stable employment to working for himself. Ben ...
153 - Investing through a market downturn (a.k.a right now)
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Right now you may be noticing that your portfolio is decreasing in value, it can be scary! Although this doesn't actually mean you've lost any money.....
152 - The unexpected challenges of solo travel
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well I have been going on about it for a while haven't I? How I have discovered so much on this new travel journey of mine - a lot I haven't liked at ...
151 - Communicating with your partner about money
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was a real pleasure for me to host this episode about money and relationships! Maaru Senthil is a financial adviser who has had to establish her mo...
150 - How to grow through challenges & opportunities
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is beyond a pleasure and a privilege to have Miss Latayvia Tualasea Tautai here to speak with us on the 150th episode of The OneUp Project! This ep...
149 - Wills & estate planning are easier than you think
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello lovely listeners, did you know it's Wills month in September! NZ is kicking it off and https://www.myfootprint.co.nz/ is helping to educate us o...
148 - Save yourself from financial emergencies by setting this up
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey lovely listeners, today is a reasonably quick episode all about emergency funds! What are they you ask? This is the answer to your prayers when yo...
147 - Why I am moving to Bali in a recession
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it clickbait? I don't think so.. maybe.. well the truth is I am moving to Bali in 2 weeks! We aren't in a recession yet but it seems we are heading...
146 - How to create sustainable financial goals
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have Bryan Scott on the poddy, a financial adviser with a keen belief for how having financial goals is the most vital part of creating we...
145 - Increasing your income with side hustles
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Money Week 2022! I wanted to celebrate the week of money with a little 101 on how to increase it. Much has been said about side hustles in ...
144 - Negotiating pay at different stages in your career
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we enter the world of negotiating pay/salary either before entering a new job or when in your current role. I believe these are both quite diffe...
143 - How we can have better conversations and connections with people
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I recently read "Never Split the Difference" a book about negotiation written by former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. It was a truly interesting ...
142 - How to sort your money and invest in the right stuff w/ Glen James of My Millennial Money
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What a fricken treat!! We have Glen James, host of My Millennial Money podcast and author of book Sort your Money: And get Invested (all links below)....
141 - Overcoming the 'treat yourself' mindset
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I tell you a story... a story of treating myself and the changes I am going to make! I want us to go on this lil' journey together so in this ep...
140 - Lessons from a fund manager/music producer and how they're not so different
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Fong works as an Investment Principal for Icehouse Ventures and is the ArcAngels Manager, which is a fund that exclusively invests in female-le...
139 - Everything I have learnt after investing for 2 years
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An updated version of episode 113 - still a great listen for everyone new to investing! In this episode I cover the learnings, mistakes, successes of ...
138 - Passion project to full time job // Update from O.C.D.C Clothing
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may remember Aidan Treston, he featured on Episode 13 "The importance of your mental health & how it can ignite your creativity w/ O.C.D.C Clothin...
137 - How to get the KiwiSaver Government contribution
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hellloooo, kiwis this one is for you! I collated all the commonly asked questions around the KiwiSaver Government contribution in one episode. Here's ...
136 - Why you should be checking your KiwiSaver annual statement each year
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks so much to the Financial Markets Authority for supporting this episode of The OneUp Project. I am so happy to once again have Tammy Peyper, Man...
135 - Overcoming my fear of judgement
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I got this request from someone recently and I can't say I have fully achieved it yet but I wanted to share a couple stories from my life so far where...
134 - Moving Overseas: London Part 2
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with the lovely Laura again (@flourishprojectnz) about her move to London and all the costs/organisation associated! Listen to part 1 as well...
133 - Moving Overseas: London Part 1
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Blessed to have a friend like Laura (@flourishprojectnz) who is willing to open up about the cost of her entire 6 week holiday and then moving journey...
132 - A small business owners guide to getting back to your "Why" & making progress w/ Xero
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Xero for sponsoring this episode! If you are keen to find more about the 'why we're in it' hub click here: https://www.xero.com/nz/campaigns...
131 - How to invest in a volatile market
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well well well, I have brought on the big dogs for this episode! Today I truly have the pleasure of speaking with Tammy Peyper of the Financial Market...
130 - Moving out of home for the first time
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The long awaited.. flatting episode! A couple of months ago I moved out of my parents house and into a flat! With people I didn't know and an experien...
129 - Setting yourself up for success at 18 years old w/ Māori Millionaire
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Te Kahukura Boynton is founder of Māori Millionaire podcast and blog, simply... she's fucking killing it! With side hustles, studying law, passion pr...
128 - Leaving your job to pursue your passion // The story of Bead & Proceed
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Bridget Williams of Bead & Proceed (https://beadandproceed.com/) which exists to educate us on the sustainab...
127 - Leadership with ex Xero CEO, Craig Hudson
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Hudson is the Managing Director of Xero Aotearoa. Every time I have seen him speak at an event or post his perspective around leadership, I have...
126 - Building resilience
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recently I realised just how much I had grown from 6 months ago. It was so exciting to notice that change within myself and I wanted to share with you...
125 - How to manage multiple money priorities
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hellooooo, kia ora! Today I bring on Jess Smee again from Solutions Financial Services to discuss how she managed all of her personal money priorities...
124 - How I learnt to trust my gut & why it's so important
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are a few things having this poddy has taught me how to do and trusting my gut is for sure one of them. But beyond the pod I have had many exper...
123 - The 'keeping up with the Joneses' effect on our money
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The reason I decided to do a 'low buy year' this year (see episide 121) was because I felt like I was constantly trying to 'keep up with the Joneses',...
122 - The importance of developing your curiosity
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I speak to General manager of Design Practise at ASB, Co-founder & Chief of Wonder at Wonder and Wander & Founder of Sienna Baby, Sarah Nally w...
121 - How to have a 'low buy year' w/ girlsthatinvest
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another amazing episode with Sim & Sonya from @GirlsthatInvest. Both achieving incredible things in the financial space I am so proud ...
120 - Why is the bank rejecting your mortgage application?
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora fellow home loan applicationers and deposit savers! Today we discuss the recent changes to the CCCFA rules that are getting people rejected fr...
119 - Everything I learnt from reading Atomic Habits
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Omg the long awaited Atomic Habits overview episode! In this episode I discuss how I wrote so many notes while reading this book. James Clear is aweso...
118 - The easy guide to getting financial advice // Financial Advisers 101
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hellooooo lovelies, today's episode is for anyone who ever has been or will be interested in seeking professional financial advice! We go over the bel...
117 - Why I won't be setting any goals this year & how I am approaching my self development
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have decided to not set any strict goals this year as I want to approach how I see my own personal development a little differently! It has led me t...
116 - Adjust my investing portfolio with me: An overview of how I am investing in 2022
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora everyone! Come on my investing journey with me in 2022. I talk to about it all! (see below)- How much I am investing- How much my portfolio is...
115 - What I am changing about my personal finances in 2022
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WE ARE BACK BABY! 2022 is here and I am here today with 1/3 reflection episodes about what I am changing in this year. This is an extremely transparen...
114 - A journey through grief, the corporate world & starting a purpose driven business
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to Sam Pead from https://simplestudios.nz/ (@simplestudios__) for jumping on this episode to explore her journey through grief, hurt, corpor...
113 - How to start your investing journey: A basic guide for beginners
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora, welcome to the ultimate beginners guide to investing in the share market, all within 20mins!! What we will cover is:- What to think about bef...
112 - Navigating your career and leading a purposeful life; The business journey of Sam Stubbs
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I was lucky enough to interview the co-founder and managing director of Simplicity - Sam Stubbs. Sam has had an extremely rich and full business...
111 - Navigating your relationship with money and mental illness
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to Katie Rickson for joining me on the pod today, she is extremely open with us about her money story and explains the details of how having...
110 - How to move past the feeling of not being "enough" and build self-worth w/ Alexis Fernandez
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alexis Fernandez is here!! I know some of you will be just as excited as me for this one! Today I have the absolute PLEASURE of sharing my conversatio...
109 - Why are we so obsessed with Afterpay? Let's chat buy now pay later schemes!
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WAIT! If you use Buy Now Pay Later schemes don't be intimidated by this episode, it's simply a chill discussion about what they are and the pros & con...
108 - Can we talk? Overcoming self doubt & justifying the cost of investing in yourself
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks you Christine Jensen, co-host of It's No Secret podcast for coming on and having a raw, candid and transparent chat about your personal growth!...
107 - How the founder of I Love Ugly practises self development ft. Valentin Ozich
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, no joke has been about a year and a half in the making! Trying to sit down with successful people you admire is always hard but I am so ...
106 - Everything you need to know about credit scores
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the links I spoke about on the episode, any questions find me over @theoneupproject on instagram! Enjoy lovelieeesssshttps://www.creditsimple...
105 - The Story of Saben from founder Roanne Jacobson
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of speaking with the founder of one of NZ's favourite accessories labels - Saben! Roanne Jacobson gained inspiration for the brand ...
104 - Emotional Spending // why we do it & how to stop
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing on friend, previous financial adviser, marketing expert and podcast host Cat Emerson from https://kernelwealth.co.nz/ and 'It's No Secret' Po...
Ep 103 - Can we talk? Nutrition basics we were never taught but should've been
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So excited for another "can we talk" segment!! This time let's chat HEALTH! A subject that will change depending on who you talk to so I wanted to bri...
Ep 102 - Sustainable Investing // What is it & How do we do it?
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A highly requested episode all about ethical/sustainable investing! Thanks to CEO & Founder of https://kernelwealth.co.nz/ for jumping on the pod! Som...
Ep 101 - The Key to Setting up an Effective Daily Routine
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't already - see my last episode with Sarah (episode 67) where we get to know a little bit more about her, methods to invest in yourself a...