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 plan (including a pension), and manage your expenses effectively.

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," and how personal financial decisions fit into the broader economic context. Kyla also shares insights on improving financial literacy and practical tips for making smarter financial decisions.

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 work, and trust in remote settings. We also tackle gender equity challenges and the rise of CEO churn, especially among women.

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.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Today 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 / reward, asset allocation and diversification, balancing a portfolio, passive approach with funds and also monitoring.

Women 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 relationships. We look into actionable systems outlined in her book and platform Fair Play, addressing mental load, returning to work, and the importance of prioritising alone ‘unicorn’ time.

If 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.