Simran Kaur, a VC and founder of Girls That Invest, shares insights on starting investing, clearing debt, and taking control of finances. Topics include empowering women in financial education, smart money moves, debt management strategies, and understanding investing basics. The podcast emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, setting clear goals, and removing financial guilt to enhance overall well-being.

Simran Kaur, founder of Girls That Invest, discusses promoting financial independence for women. Topics include demystifying financial jargon, trends in investment strategies, navigating tech industry equity, and embracing financial goals.

Simran Kaur thinks the stock market is a lot more straightforward than it is made out to be. The 26-year-old is the founder of Girls That Invest, an investing community and podcast that she set up with her best friend Sonya Gupthan when they realised that, as women of colour, there were not many people who looked like them in the financial world.Presenter Claer Barrett sources her tips on getting started as an investor, how to balance your portfolio and when to have a portfolio review.Check out the Girls That Invest website here If you would like to talk to Claer about a future episode, please email the Money Clinic team at money@ft.com with a short description of your problem, and how you would like us to help. You can follow Claer on Twitter and Instagram @ClaerbPresented by Claer Barrett. Produced by Persis Love. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Sound design is by Jake Fielding and Breen Turner, with original music from Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.