OneUp Project

Sarah Kelsey
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Jul 8, 2024 • 32min

Starting your Finances from Scratch: The Money Blueprint

In this episode, we take a journey back to last year's financial blueprint and discuss how a year of growth and learning has refined my approach to building strong financial foundations. I will simplify the often overcomplicated world of finance and provide practical opinions on where to start. Let's chat updated strategies, personal experiences, and actionable tips to help you take control of your financial future.What we discussed:The importance of adjusting contributions to match your life stage.Ensuring your fund is appropriate and reviewing it like an investment portfolio.The psychological impact of debt and the importance of cutting down on BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) services and other consumer loans.The power of saving realistic amounts consistently.Personal storytime about the challenges and triumphs of building a saving habit.Why investing should be the final step after securing savings and eliminating debt.Understanding the risks and benefits of long-term growth through investing.The unexpected ways an emergency fund can be a lifesaver.Keen to learn more about personal growth, career and money?  Find me on Instagram or Tik Tok  Want to achieve your financial goals?  Use my financial planner here  Thanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. Please leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying and we will chat in the next episode.  Want to get in touch directly?  sarah@theoneupproject.nz  DISCLAIMER: The OneUp Project is an educational platform that provides information that is general in nature. There may be opinions or an individuals experience within this resource that should not be considered as recommendations or personal advice. Everyone’s financial situation is so different and you must use the information within this resource at your own risk. Please complete your own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information in this resource. I am not a financial advisor and if you require expert advice please seek advice from a professional.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 5min

Breadcrumb 69 - When is it time to "give up" opportunities for happiness?

UNICEF are the largest childrens charity in the world and have a responsibility to driving impact within some of the worlds most devestating problems. In this episode we dissect the concept of using business as a tool for good with CEO of UNICEF Aotearoa, Michelle Sharp.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 amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 69 is from the episode - "Driving Impact & Empowering Change w/ CEO of UNICEF Aotearoa". Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Keen to learn more about personal growth, career and money? Find me on Instagram or Tik TokWant to achieve your financial goals?Use my financial planner hereThanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. Please leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying and we will chat in the next episode.Want to get in touch directly?sarah@theoneupproject.nzDISCLAIMER:The OneUp Project is an educational platform that provides information that is general in nature. There may be opinions or an individuals experience within this resource that should not be considered as recommendations or personal advice. Everyone’s financial situation is so different and you must use the information within this resource at your own risk. Please complete your own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information in this resource. I am not a financial advisor and if you require expert advice please seek advice from a professional.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 59min

The Key to Maximising your Potential and Building Impact-Driven Businesses

Today we chat to Briony McKenzie, a trailblazer in holistic entrepreneurship and a thought leader featured in Forbes. Briony shares her transformative journey from a successful career in corporate law to founding multiple social impact-driven companies including the extremely successful Untapped. What we discussed:What motivated Briony to transition from corporate law to entrepreneurship?Why Briony chose to move to Portugal and her experiences there.Strategies for effective and efficient scaling over six years.Insights into holistic entrepreneurship and its influence on business practices.First steps for individuals to understand their skills and potential.Thriving in passion projects and impact-led businesses without becoming sales-focused.How to find purposeKeen to learn more about personal growth, career and money?  Find me on Instagram or Tik Tok  Want to achieve your financial goals?  Use my financial planner here  Thanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. Please leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying and we will chat in the next episode.  Want to get in touch directly?  sarah@theoneupproject.nz  DISCLAIMER: The OneUp Project is an educational platform that provides information that is general in nature. There may be opinions or an individuals experience within this resource that should not be considered as recommendations or personal advice. Everyone’s financial situation is so different and you must use the information within this resource at your own risk. Please complete your own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information in this resource. I am not a financial advisor and if you require expert advice please seek advice from a professional.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 3min

Breadcrumb 68 - Build your wellness foundations first

Kate Gatfield-Jeffries is a women of influence and a person thinking creatively about how to enable more women to live life without limits. Moodi exists to create science-backed blends that elevate your wellness and cater to the gaps where women have often been forgotten. 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 amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 68 is from the episode - "Championing Intersectional Diversity through Wellness Supplements w/ Moodi". Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Keen to learn more about personal growth, career and money? Find me on Instagram or Tik TokWant to achieve your financial goals?Use my financial planner hereThanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. Please leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying and we will chat in the next episode.Want to get in touch directly?sarah@theoneupproject.nzDISCLAIMER:The OneUp Project is an educational platform that provides information that is general in nature. There may be opinions or an individuals experience within this resource that should not be considered as recommendations or personal advice. Everyone’s financial situation is so different and you must use the information within this resource at your own risk. Please complete your own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information in this resource. I am not a financial advisor and if you require expert advice please seek advice from a professional.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 39min

Am I Doing The "Right Thing" With My Life?

Recently, I've been wrestling with the question "Am I doing the right thing with my life?”. As I travel around, often feeling like a misplaced puzzle piece, I find myself comparing my experiences to others and questioning if I'm truly fulfilling my potential.Today I want to talk about these thoughts, share personal stories and explore the challenges of finding direction and intentionality in life. Whether you're searching for purpose, reevaluating your goals, or simply curious about my travels, you’ll enjoy this episode!Things we discuss in this episode:Struggles with comparison and fulfilling personal potentialExperiencing travel differently compared to my friendsHow travel can complicate and enrich the search for directionIdentifying what matters most to meWhy I feel a little out of place, like a puzzle piece that doesn’t fitThe importance of consistency and Plan A!What “right and wrong” really isOther episodes to listen to:Dealing with change and routine when travellingManaging financial volatility and changes in incomeKeen to learn more about personal growth, career and money?  Find me on Instagram or Tik Tok  Want to achieve your financial goals?  Use my financial planner here  Thanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. Please leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying and we will chat in the next episode.  Want to get in touch directly?  sarah@theoneupproject.nz  DISCLAIMER: The OneUp Project is an educational platform that provides information that is general in nature. There may be opinions or an individuals experience within this resource that should not be considered as recommendations or personal advice. Everyone’s financial situation is so different and you must use the information within this resource at your own risk. Please complete your own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information in this resource. I am not a financial advisor and if you require expert advice please seek advice from a professional.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 5min

Breadcrumb 67 - Should we really be 'following our passions'?

Kate Gatfield-Jeffries is a women of influence and a person thinking creatively about how to enable more women to live life without limits. Moodi exists to create science-backed blends that elevate your wellness and cater to the gaps where women have often been forgotten. 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 amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 67 is from the episode - "Championing Intersectional Diversity through Wellness Supplements w/ Moodi". Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Keen to learn more about personal growth, career and money? Find me on Instagram or Tik TokWant to achieve your financial goals?Use my financial planner hereThanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. Please leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying and we will chat in the next episode.Want to get in touch directly?sarah@theoneupproject.nzDISCLAIMER:The OneUp Project is an educational platform that provides information that is general in nature. There may be opinions or an individuals experience within this resource that should not be considered as recommendations or personal advice. Everyone’s financial situation is so different and you must use the information within this resource at your own risk. Please complete your own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information in this resource. I am not a financial advisor and if you require expert advice please seek advice from a professional.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 53min

"Scrap the Spark" Understanding the Science of Compatibility & Connection

Navigating the modern dating landscape can be a challenge, but understanding the science of compatibility can make all the difference. In this episode, we delve into the world of deep connections with Emily Heazlewood, the entrepreneur behind the newest dating app, Amor.Things we discuss in this episode:Emily's journey into the dating app industry and what sparked her interest.The limitations of traditional dating apps and how Amor addresses them.Tackling the criticism that technology impedes deep connections.Why people today struggle with forming relationships, both romantic and platonic.Building long-lasting, meaningful solutions in the dating scene.Unexpected learnings about user behavior and dating habits.Navigating the competitive startup scene and staying consistent.Predictions for the future of dating apps and matchmaking technology.Find Amor on InstagramKeen to learn more about personal growth, career and money?  Find me on Instagram or Tik Tok  Want to achieve your financial goals?  Use my financial planner here  Thanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. Please leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying and we will chat in the next episode.  Want to get in touch directly?  sarah@theoneupproject.nz  DISCLAIMER: The OneUp Project is an educational platform that provides information that is general in nature. There may be opinions or an individuals experience within this resource that should not be considered as recommendations or personal advice. Everyone’s financial situation is so different and you must use the information within this resource at your own risk. Please complete your own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information in this resource. I am not a financial advisor and if you require expert advice please seek advice from a professional.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 5min

Breadcrumb 66 - How a charity prioritises where they put their money w/ UNICEF

UNICEF are the largest childrens charity in the world and have a responsibility to driving impact within some of the worlds most devestating problems. In this episode we dissect the concept of using business as a tool for good with CEO of UNICEF Aotearoa, Michelle Sharp.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 amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 66 is from the episode - "Driving Impact & Empowering Change w/ CEO of UNICEF Aotearoa". Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Keen to learn more about personal growth, career and money? Find me on Instagram or Tik TokWant to achieve your financial goals?Use my financial planner hereThanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. Please leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying and we will chat in the next episode.Want to get in touch directly?sarah@theoneupproject.nzDISCLAIMER:The OneUp Project is an educational platform that provides information that is general in nature. There may be opinions or an individuals experience within this resource that should not be considered as recommendations or personal advice. Everyone’s financial situation is so different and you must use the information within this resource at your own risk. Please complete your own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information in this resource. I am not a financial advisor and if you require expert advice please seek advice from a professional.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 22min

Managing Financial Volatility & Changes in Income in 2024

Income volatility is something I have dealt with ever since I became a freelancer and my income started to change every month. Managing change in the $$'s is core to my financial routine and something so many can relate to as we navigate inflation, recession and a cost of living crisis. This episode is my entire thought process and practical tips for moving through the struggle effortlessly!Things we discuss in this episode:My financial lifestlye over previous yearsWhy my income hasn't been consistent for over 2 years!How I manage so much financial volatilityHow anyone can learn to manage ups and downs in their incomeIs freelancing the right career for you? How to achieve the best of all worlds and hit your $$ goalsOther things we discuss:MoneyTalks helplineUnderstand and implement your financial foundations herePro's and con's of being a freelancerInvesting 101Keen to learn more about personal growth, career and money?  Find me on Instagram or Tik Tok  Want to achieve your financial goals?  Use my financial planner here  Thanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. Please leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying and we will chat in the next episode.  Want to get in touch directly?  sarah@theoneupproject.nz  DISCLAIMER: The OneUp Project is an educational platform that provides information that is general in nature. There may be opinions or an individuals experience within this resource that should not be considered as recommendations or personal advice. Everyone’s financial situation is so different and you must use the information within this resource at your own risk. Please complete your own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information in this resource. I am not a financial advisor and if you require expert advice please seek advice from a professional.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 3min

Breadcrumb 65 - Fear and taking action often need to exist at the same time

Kate Gatfield-Jeffries is a women of influence and a person thinking creatively about how to enable more women to live life without limits. Moodi exists to create science-backed blends that elevate your wellness and cater to the gaps where women have often been forgotten. 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 amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 65 is from the episode - "Championing Intersectional Diversity through Wellness Supplements w/ Moodi". Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Keen to learn more about personal growth, career and money? Find me on Instagram or Tik TokWant to achieve your financial goals?Use my financial planner hereThanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. Please leave a rating or review if you’re enjoying and we will chat in the next episode.Want to get in touch directly?sarah@theoneupproject.nzDISCLAIMER:The OneUp Project is an educational platform that provides information that is general in nature. There may be opinions or an individuals experience within this resource that should not be considered as recommendations or personal advice. Everyone’s financial situation is so different and you must use the information within this resource at your own risk. Please complete your own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information in this resource. I am not a financial advisor and if you require expert advice please seek advice from a professional.

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