Episode #15: Abi Mohamed My journey to becoming an angel investor In this episode, Caroline talks to Abi Mohamed, co-founder of Community Growth Ventures, about becoming an angel investor in early stage startups and why she invests in founders from underrepresented communities. LISTEN NOW LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON ITUNES […]
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Episode #14: Emily Cummin When the worst happens….Bereavement, grief, loss and your finances. Caroline chats to Emily Cummin, the CEO and co-founder of grief support platform, Untangle. Emily talks about how grief can impact people in various ways, not just emotionally but also financially. When dealing with unexpected life changes, […]
Episode #13: Carmel’s story Money & relationships: rebuilding financial trust after a partner leaves you in serious debt In this episode, Caroline talks to Carmel Dickinson about being left £20,000 in debt when her fiancé at the time defaulted on his loans. And how it made her much more determined […]
When it comes to saving, how many of us can raise our hands and say that we’re truly on track? Yep…that’s what we thought. There’s a whole range of reasons why our financial goals might feel unattainable. One of the most common excuses (yes, we said excuses!) is that our […]
In this episode, Caroline talks to Clare Seal of My Frugal Year on Instagram, about paying off £27,000 of debt and looking forward to buying her first home.
Gear up for a 2021 reboot As we start a brand new year, the push to look back on 2020 and set ourselves new goals might feel less urgent than usual. Maybe you’re worried about committing to new success when things still feel unstable. Or has your optimism run dry […]
Episode #11: Chloe & Pont The secrets to running a successful small business (even in 2020!) In this episode, Caroline talks to Chloe and Pont, co-owners of hair salon Bebop, about taking on the financial risks of setting up as a small business, riding out not one, but two Covid […]
4 ways to feel better about money before 2021 If you’ve done a lot of out-of-budget, boredom-induced lockdown spending in 2020, it’s easy to consider the rest of the year as a write-off. Then fritter away what you’ve got left during the festive season. Well we want to stop you […]
Myth-Busting: Will student debt stop you buying a home? At Lifetise, our goal is to shower you with the confidence and know-how to make life’s biggest decisions. What better way than to demystify complex decisions – like buying your first home. Debunking any fears or misinformation that get in the […]
Episode #10: Dani St James Not a Phase: financial, educational and emotional support for the trans community In this episode, Caroline talks to Dani St James, about the huge financial and emotional costs trans people experience getting access to jobs, medical care, and psychological support. And how her Not a […]