The Wallet

How to teach your kids about the value of money, with Louise Hill

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

💸 Children start to form their financial habits at the age of 7.40% of people who didn’t receive financial education have no savings at all. Peop...

Lessons Learned from Investors: Warren Buffett

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

💸”Rule No. 1 is never lose money. Rule No. 2 is never forget Rule No. 1. Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a ...

How to Achieve Financial Freedom, with The Humble Penny

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

💸Ever feel like you should be saving more for uncertainties, but just never manage to? Or perhaps you dream of freedom and the option of retiring e...

Essential Economic & Stock Market Update (Q2 2022)

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

💸The first five months of the year marked the worst start for the S&P 500 since 1970, and inflation has surfaced as one of the most significant...

How To Invest in Artists, with Marine Tanguy

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

💸We live in a world where Kim Kardashian has 70 times more Instagram followers than the Louvre. Why does that matter? In today’s episode, Ma...

How To Tackle Your Money Fears, with Tiwalola Ogunlesi

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

💸Have you ever felt like fear has ever held you back from achieving what you want in life?In today’s episode, life coach, author and internationa...

Meet The Investor: Who is Ray Dalio? 🎙

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

💸Do you wish you had a framework to implement your plans, a better understanding of who you are and what you want, and a ‘bigger picture’ idea ...

How to Find Your Purpose and Stop Procrastinating, with Katy Murray

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you often wonder ‘what is it that I really want’?Are you keen to make a difference to your life and the world, but don’t know where to start?...

What’s happening with inflation? | Money Hotline #18

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

💵 Inflation is on everyone’s lips – but what exactly is it?💵 Who makes the decisions when it comes to the economy?💵 Is there a way to ‘...

Financial planning explained, with Cathi Harrison

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

👉 Confused about the value a financial adviser can offer? 👉 Don’t understand the difference between a financial adviser and a financial p...

Using Your Voting Rights To Impact Company Decisions, with Merryn Somerset Webb

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

💸 Do you think companies should care more about climate change and reducing the gender pay gap? 💸 Did you know that every share you own giv...

How can I get approved for a mortgage? | Money Hotline #17

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

☎️In today’s episode, I speak to Felicity Holloway, Senior Manager of Mortgage Operations at Moneybox, about the best way to secure a mortgage.💸...

Breaking Down Investing Barriers, with Maxime Carmignac

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

🌟 Maxime Carmignac is the Managing Director of Carmignac UK - an asset management firm with €41.7bn of assets under management. 💸 Today, ...

The Ups and Downs of Funding Your Business, with Bonnie Lister Parsons (LIVE Recording at Mortimer House)

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

🌟Bonnie Lister Parsons is the founder and CEO of The School of SOS. Her mission is to empower a generation of Queens to believe in themselves, usin...

The Broken Dream of Homeownership, with Vicky Spratt

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

🌟Vicky Spratt is a writer, journalist, activist and campaigner whose work regularly shapes public policy. She is currently the i Paper's Housing Co...

How Can I Fall in Love with Finance? with Krystle McGilvery | Money Hotline #16

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

☎️ In today’s episode, I speak to Krystle about how we can all learn to fall in love with finance. 💸 Do you find yourself filling up with dre...

From Crypto to Web3: The Decentralisation of Financial Services, with Diana Biggs

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

🌟Diana Biggs is on a mission to explore the future of finance and technology. She worked for HSBC as their first Global Head of Innovation, and is ...

7 Investing myths debunked | Money Hotline #15

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

💸 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...

How to make the most of what you’ve got, with Alex Stedman from The Frugality

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

🌟Alex Stedman started The Frugality in 2012, after spending 15 years working in the fashion media industry. With over a quarter of a million follow...

What to do when you’re feeling stuck about money | Money Hotline #14

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

☎️ In today’s episode, I answer a question I received on Vestpod’s Instagram: What can you do when you’re feeling stuck about money?💸 Wh...

How to start and raise funding for a truly disruptive business, with Farah Kabir

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 2017, Farah Kabir launched HANX, the sexual wellness brand with women in mind with her childhood friend Sarah. HANX sells a range of products, from...

Breaking out of our fear of taxes, with Carla Hoppe | Hotline #13

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

☎️Carla Hoppe spent the past 15 years as a corporate lawyer and tax advisor, and is now the founder of Wealthbrite. She is also the voice behind t...

How to build a strong sense of financial wellbeing, with Clare Seal

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

🔮 When Clare Seal faced a difficult financial situation in 2019, she turned to Instagram to make herself accountable, posting anonymously as @myfru...

IWD2022: #BreakTheBias around Women Investors, with Tamara Gillan | Hotline #12

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

☎️ Tamara Gillan is a successful entrepreneur, founder and CEO of The WealthiHer Network. Her mission is to bring together the UK’s leading fina...

How to untangle money issues and mental health, with Clare Francis | Money Hotline #11

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

TW: This episode contains references to suicide. Please listen with care.💸 Clare lost her husband to suicide in 2011 and has since been committed t...

How to get started with NFTs, with Lu Li

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lu Li is passionate about NFTs and Web3. In 2015, she founded Blooming Founders, a platform and ecosystem designed to help early stage female entrepre...

How Can I Green My Pension? With Izzy Howden | Money Hotline #10

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

☎️ Individuals are increasingly more concerned about tackling the climate emergency, and greening your pension is one of the best ways to make a p...

Pandemic Impact & Access to Capital for Women Entrepreneurs, With Debbie Wosskow and Anna Jones

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie Wosskow and Anna Jones were introduced in 2015 by a mutual friend, and found they had a common passion around empowering women. They quickly id...

Who should pick up the bill on Valentine's Day? | Bonus Money Hotline Episode

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

❤️ Today is a special Valentine’s Day episode, where we tackle the sticky question of who should pick up the bill on a date, as well as the wide...

How can I teach my children about money? | Money Hotline #9

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

☎️ Today, we answer a question from our listener Alexandra, who asks us about teaching children about money. I invited Helen Driver, Director of C...

Staying Resilient Through Life Changes, with Clare Francis

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

🎙 A former financial journalist, Clare Francis is an expert in consumer finance, having spent eight years working on national newspapers and seven ...

How Can I Curb Emotional Spending? | Money Hotline #8

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk about emotional spending. With January sales in full swing, temptation to splurge is everywhere. And while spending impu...

Going Above and Beyond to Economically Empower Women, with Sharmadean Reid

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sharmadean Reid is the Founder and CEO of The Stack World — a platform that helps women monetise their communities, and equip women with the tools t...

How Can I Set Realistic Financial Foundations for 2022? | Money Hotline #7

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk about setting realistic financial foundations to keep you thriving in 2022. Starting a new year is daunting, and we make...

How to Strive for Nothing And Still Make a Big Impact, with Kim Palmer

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Palmer is the Founder of Clementine - a hypnotherapy app for busy women who want to find their inner calm, reduce anxiety, ditch self-doubt and ge...

Lessons I’ve Learned From 100K Downloads of The Wallet

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We surpassed 100K downloads of The Wallet podcast! In this very special episode, you’ll hear our favourite quotes from our top 12 most downloaded ep...

How to lead and enjoy your career, with Helena Morrissey

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Helena Morrissey is a passionate advocate for the equality of women and gender balance in workplaces, she is a member of the House of Lords and an est...

How Can I Have a Positive Money Chat With Friends? | Money Hotline #6

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we answer an anonymous question. Our listener says she finds our podcast and workshops very helpful but wishes her female friend...

Should I use Buy Now Pay Later and Flexible Payment Schemes? | Money Hotline #5

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we answer a question from Tanya. She has been wondering about Buy Now, Pay Later schemes as well as the new flex schemes offered by banks. Tanya...

Building A Sustainable Business and Taking Care of Your Mental Health, With Sapphire Bates

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

* Vote for Vestpod in Holly & co Independent awards: https://holly.co/campaign-christmas-2021/independent-awards/female-founder/#nomination-790814...

How can I better understand robo-advisers and my investments? | Money Hotline #4

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we answer a question from Kathleen. She started her investment journey using robo-advisers but isn’t sure what she’s investi...

How can we challenge the culture of consumerism and quit fast fashion? With Aja Barber

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aja Barber is a writer and fashion consultant, holding those in power to account by campaigning for a sustainable, inclusive fashion industry that doe...

How do workplace pensions work? | #Money Hotline 3

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we answer a question from Jamey — a 26-year-old who is a passionate advocate for young people getting an early start on saving for retirement...

Making Motherhood and Your Career Work For You, with Tobi Asare

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tobi Asare is a mum of two and founder of My Bump Pay, an online platform giving women the tools to smash the glass ceiling with a baby on the way and...

Do I need a will? | #Money Hotline 2

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The Hotline! Today we answer a question from Nicole. She is 35 years old and bought her first home a couple of years ago with her part...

Redesigning the System for Women to Make More Money, with Cindy Gallop

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cindy Gallop is an advocate of gender equality, diversity, and inclusion - an entrepreneur who, in her own words, is ‘the Micheal Bay of business. I...

How can I build healthy financial habits in my 20s and beyond? | #Money Hotline 1

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our first #Hotline episode, our brilliant intern Audrey asks how to lay the foundations for healthy financial habits.Today on The Wallet: 1/ I...

The Money Challenges Women Face in 2021, With Financial Times Editor, Claer Barrett

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Claer is the Financial Times Consumer Editor, presenter of FT’s Money Clinic pod and a leading voice in demystifying money matters. She is passionat...

Welcome to The Wallet - Season 2

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome back to The Wallet! We’re so excited to be launching Season 2 following 47 fantastic episodes and over 75,000 downloads in our fir...

Know your worth and build your self-confidence, with Tiwalola Ogunlesi

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tiwalola Ogunlesi is a confidence coach and founder of Confident and Killing It — a self-love revolution waking women up to their worth so they can ...

Overcoming anxiety around money, with Otegha Uwagba

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Otegha Uwagba is a writer, speaker, and consultant. Her debut book, Little Black Book, made The Sunday Times bestseller list, and she’s just publish...

Boosting Our Pensions

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a recording of our pensions event on June 30th, 2021 organised with our sponsor PensionBee. You can read the summary of the event and ...

Crypto 101, with Ambre Soubiran

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The world of cryptocurrency continues to grow in popularity. With Bitcoin regularly hitting the headlines, an increasing number of people are curious ...

Building a sustainable side hustle, with Elizabeth Ogabi

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Ogabi is a founder, entrepreneur, podcaster and author of ‘Side Hustle in Progress: A Practical Guide to Kickstarting Your Business’. Sh...

Saving, investing and talking to friends about money, with Hearst finance editor Kalpana Fitzpatrick

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kalpana Fitzpatrick is the Finance Editor at Hearst Magazines. She writes for publications such as Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima, and...

Bringing diversity to Venture Capital investing, with Check Warner

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Check Warner is an early stage VC and co-founder of venture capital fund Ada Ventures - a $50m early-stage investment fund that supports overlooked an...

Own your career and create success on your terms, with Shellye Archambeau

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shellye Archambeau was one of the first ever Black female CEOs in the tech industry. She is a Silicon Valley leader, a Board member, and author of the...

Stock Market 101, with Prerna Khemlani

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s Stock Market 101 session, we’re going back to investment basics. For this exercise, I speak to qualified Chartered Accountant and found...

Money, divorce and travelling solo, with Kate Wills

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Wills is a freelance travel journalist who writes for The Guardian, The Times, Vogue and The Telegraph, to name a few. She’s also the author of...

Improve your financial health for better overall wellness, with Madeleine Shaw

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Madeleine Shaw is a leading voice in the wellness industry: a bestselling author, nutritional therapist, and mother. Madeleine is passionate about hel...

Following your passion and building a business you love, with Holly Tucker

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Holly Tucker MBE is a British entrepreneur, philanthropist, and UK Ambassador for Creative Small Businesses. She is the founder of the online marketpl...

Know your worth as a freelancer, with Anna Cordea-Rado

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Codrea-Rado is a journalist, podcaster and author, whose book ‘You’re The Business; how to build a successful career when you strike out alon...

What long term impact will the pandemic have on our finances, with Emma Maslin

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Maslin is a money coach and mentor who helps people understand their emotional connection with money to help build positive habits and a healthy ...

Investing for the long term beats day trading, with Vivi Friedgut

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vivi Friedgut’s mother taught her about the importance of the stock market, which resulted in her buying her first stock at just 15. Since then, she...

How to define wealth on your own terms, with Davinia Tomlinson

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all have our own definitions of what it means to be “wealthy”. For you, wealth might be purely financial, but it could also be having time with...

How to take up space and become unstoppable, with Vanessa Collingridge

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 2013 study from Duke University and the University of California found that male CEOs with deeper voices tend to manage larger companies, stay in th...

How to advocate for yourself to make more money, with Claire Wasserman

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Wasserman is the founder of ‘Ladies Get Paid’ a leading platform that champions the professional and financial advancement of women.She has...

How to build financial and personal resilience, with AJ Odudu

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

AJ Odudu is a TV presenter that you may recognise from programs such as Big Brother's Bit On The Side, Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins, Don’t Rock The ...

Harnessing the power of hormones, with Amy Thomson, founder of Moody Month

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Thomson is the founder of Moody Month, a mood and hormone cycle tracker designed to help women better understand their bodies. Having raised over ...

How to be pension confident with Romi Savova, Founder of PensionBee

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saving for retirement can feel like a distant goal, with pensions often feeling complicated and impersonal.  But with research finding that ...

How to get paid what you’re worth, with Abadesi Osunsade

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Research from the Inclusive Tech Alliance has highlighted that just 12.6% of board members in the country's largest tech firms are women, and BAME peo...

How to transform your relationship with money, with Simonne Gnessen

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Money can be a loaded and emotional topic. Our beliefs around money influence all aspects of our financial journey, from our earning capacity, to how ...

Investing in the stock market, with Jill Jackson

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2017/18, some 3.6 million British women and 2.9 million men opened a Cash ISA account. Yet, in the same tax year, more men held a Stocks and Shares...

Achieving financial independence through property investment, with Ayesha Ofori

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Money management and financial literacy are, unfortunately, not widely taught. This means that many of us have never had the opportunity to learn how ...

Our culture’s influence on our relationship with money, with Selina Flavius, founder of Black Girl Finance

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With money habits formed by age 7, our culture and formative backgrounds undoubtedly play an important role in shaping our attitude towards money. The...

The Millennial and Gen-Z guide to money, with Laura Whateley

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the topic of money becoming increasingly more mainstream, financial journalism has played a key role in opening up the conversation around money,...

How to take action to stay motivated in 2021, with Adrienne Herbert

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adrienne Herbert is the creator and host of the inspiring podcast, Power Hour, encouraging listeners to reclaim an hour a day to focus on their goals....

How to save money for the things you want, with Urenna Okonkwo

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us have never been taught how to manage our money, this includes how to budget and how to plan for the future, but also how to save in the sho...

Investing to save the planet, with Alice Ross

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Research from ‘Make my Money Matter’ has shown that moving towards more sustainable funds can have many times more impact in reducing your carbon ...

How can technology help us manage our money better, with Nina Mohanty

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the pandemic continues to impact personal finances across the world, research shows that women and minority groups are being disproportionately aff...

Championing diversity in the financial industry, with Bev Shah

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While the lack of diversity in the financial industry has been well documented, it's still shocking to hear that, according to Morningstar, “there a...

Is now the right time to buy a property, with Sarah Davidson

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Since reopening after lockdown, the property market has been incredibly active with record house sales being reported in the UK. Rightmove claims that...

How to talk to your kids about money, with Helen Driver

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me today is Helen Driver, ex-fund manager who spent 20 years in the City and founder of Moneyready, an interactive financial education platfor...

How to fund your start-up business idea, with Fleur Emery

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s likely that when you start a business, you’ll need some money to get up and running. You might initially need to invest in equipment or ...

How to get started with sustainable investing? with Georgia Stewart

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us are trying to consume less, eat less meat, recycle, limit the number of flights we take to have a positive impact on the environment. ...

Money, relationships & estate planning, with Lottie Leefe

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me today is Lottie Leefe, founder of The Dura Society and a financial advisor who is helping women through different stages of life to improve...

Money, corporate culture and freelancing with Elizabeth Uviebinené

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Uviebinené is a brand strategist, columnist for the Financial Times & co-author of the award winning book Slay in Your Lane: The Black ...

How to get funding for your business? with June Angelides

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The UK Rose Review recently highlighted that only 1% of all venture funding goes to businesses founded by all-female teams. The British Business ...

How can we build financial wellness? with Bola Sol

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you feel when you're checking your bank balance or when you receive a bill in the post? Money and emotions often go hand in hand so when i...

How to build a mindset for success? with Lauren Armes

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Lauren Armes, CEO, entrepreneur, and business coach, helping super cool experts in the wellness industry to make their mark, dream b...

How I started investing after inheriting money, with Ruth Taylor

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you suddenly inherited money, would you know what to do with it? Most people don't, and neither did Ruth Taylor, who inherited a significant sum fr...

How can I get on the property ladder? Buying your first home with Jade Vanriel

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking to buy your first property but you don’t know where to start? Maybe you already have some savings and you want to learn more about t...

Launching a business with no money, with Carrie-Anne Roberts, founder of Mere Soeur

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to start your own business, only to be deterred by the financial headache it would incur? Or wondered how on Earth single mothers...

How am I repaying my £27k credit card debt? with Clare Seal, from My Frugal Year

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Debt is scary. One in two adults with debt has a mental health problem. The shame surrounding the topic of debt makes people even less reluctant to di...

How to ask for more money at work? with Vivien Adeosun

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Wallet, with me Emilie Bellet, founder of Vestpod.comThe Wallet is here to help you make better financial decisions by talking honestly...

Welcome to The Wallet

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi, I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod.com - a thriving community that financially empowers women, and author of the Amazon bestseller - You’...