

OneUp Project
Sarah Kelsey
Freedom starts with knowledge! This podcast will empower you to take control of your self improvement, on your own terms.Join me, Sarah Kelsey, every week as we unpack fresh perspectives and thought-provoking insights. Together, we’ll challenge the norms, spark curiosity and share stories that help you grow, thrive and get the OneUp on your past self.
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Jan 15, 2024 • 53min
Budgeting for Life Changes in 2024
Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better version of themselves.Today's episode is in partnership with PocketSmith, the personal finance planner helping you live the life you want! I sit down with CEO and Co-Founder Jason Leong and enjoy pockets of wisdom from his own experience in business and life. After taking the risk to start PocketSmith, Jason has endured many changes in his personal finances which puts him in a position to provide an extremely empathetic lens on how we can manage our own, better. Within this episode we discuss:How to embrace the unpredictable and predictableJason's personal money story Navigating the ongoing cost of living crisis Allowing money to be a tool and living the life you wantFinding the right method to success with your finances What makes a resilient budgetCheck out PocketSmith here!Looking forward to hearing from you as always - enjoy the episode!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.

Dec 27, 2023 • 4min
Breadcrumb 44 - Start growing the confidence to take more risks with this tip
Enjoy this chat with serial entrepreneur Chidi Ashley who moved from her secure corporate job in New York to Bali and now Dubai. She shares a golden nugget from her travels. You can listen to the full episode below.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 46 is from Episode 174 - Travel, Business and People: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Chidi Ashley: Listen on Spotify or Apple PodcastsKeen 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.

Dec 20, 2023 • 3min
Breadcrumb 43 - How to find 'home' no matter where you are in the world
Enjoy this chat with serial entrepreneur Chidi Ashley who moved from her secure corporate job in New York to Bali and now Dubai. She shares a golden nugget from her travels. You can listen to the full episode below.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 45 is from Episode 174 - Travel, Business and People: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Chidi Ashley: Listen on Spotify or Apple PodcastsKeen 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.

Dec 5, 2023 • 59min
Redefining Women in Leadership by Unpacking Limiting Beliefs
Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better version of themselves.Today I have two familiar, powerful and thoughtful leaders on the podcast. Nat Ferguson and Kristen Lunman may be two people you recognise as co-founders of successful Aotearoa investing platform, Hatch! After becoming acquired the pair have moved on to a new project Powrsuit, helping more women into positions of power. Within this episode we discuss:Unpacking common limiting beliefs in leadershipNavigating unconcious bias in the workplaceNavigating difficult managers/women in leadership who you don't feel supported byUnderstanding the layers of beliefs that hold women back in businessFeeling we can't be "feminine" to be a leader Imposter syndrome... is this actually an insult? Check out Powrsuit here!Looking forward to hearing from you as always - enjoy the episode!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.

Nov 29, 2023 • 4min
Breadcrumb 42 - How to get the KiwiSaver Government Contribution *free money*
Let's get you an extra $521 every year into your KiwiSaver! Here is what it is and how you do it...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 42 is from Episode 173 - 5 things you should know about KiwiSaver: Listen on Spotify or Apple PodcastsKeen 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.

Nov 27, 2023 • 31min
The Most Common BIASES Influencing Our SPENDING Habits
Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better version of themselves.Discuss insights from the book 'The Choice Factory' by Richard Shotton with me! We are breaking down the intricate world of influential biases that shape our spending behaviours. I want to reveal how these biases silently impact our financial choices.Within this episode we discuss:Understanding Behavioural EconomicsInsights from "The Choice Factory": Exploring the book's pivotal concepts that illuminate how biases influence our spending decisions.Exploration of Common Biases: Delving into biases such as anchoring, loss aversion, and social proof, revealing their impact on our spending behaviours.Real-Life Examples & Scenarios: Illustrating how these biases manifest in everyday situations, affecting our purchasing choices.Effect on Consumer Behaviour: Discussing the significant influence of biases on consumer decision-making and financial habits.Strategies to Counter Biases: Learning practical methods to recognise and mitigate biases for more informed and mindful spending.Applying Book Principles in Daily Life: Using the book's principles to enhance financial literacy and make smarter spending decisionsLooking forward to hearing from you as always - enjoy the episode!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.

Nov 22, 2023 • 5min
Breadcrumb 41 - What to do when financial freedom seems far away
This Breadcrumb talks about my frustration with the term 'financial freedom' and not achieving it now... but maybe we can achieve it sooner than we think? Here are my thoughts.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 41 is from Episode 175 - Can you achieve financial freedom without money?: Listen on Spotify or Apple PodcastsKeen 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.

Nov 20, 2023 • 50min
Let's Talk Consent! Tackling Aotearoa’s Sexual Violence Epidemic
Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better version of themselves.Genna Hawkins-Boulton, founder of Let's Talk Consent talks about rewriting her personal narrative of trauma to empower young New Zealanders to challenge rape culture through critical consent education.Let's Talk Consent InstagramWithin this episode we discuss:Multi-layered identities and how to understand your ownHealing your own trauma while advocating for othersBoundaries and self-compassionYouth advocacy and collaborationInsights and essential lessons for sustainable change in consent education and sexual violence preventionAdvocating for systemic changeOther episodes I mentioned:Know my NameConsent Laid BareLooking forward to hearing from you as always - enjoy the episode!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.

Nov 16, 2023 • 7min
Breadcrumb 40 - 4 tricks to staying consistent with your money goals
This Breadcrumb shares my 4 hacks/secrets/tricks to sticking to your budget and managing your money the most effectively you possibly can! Don't miss these ones...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 38 is from Episode 165 - How to Monetize your Skilld // Build a Personal Brand with PurposeKeen 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.

Nov 15, 2023 • 31min
Thrive Within a Rising Cost of Living & Manage Your Money Better
Kia ora to all the beautiful people about to listen to this episode, you are joining thousands each month looking to upskill and become a better version of themselves.Within this episode we discuss:Inflation vs cost of livingUnderstanding how our society worksHow to manage our money better through inflationHow to strategically save and investHacks to save more, FASTEROther episodes I mentioned:My financial foundations for money successAll the different savings accounts you can use to beat inflationLooking forward to hearing from you as always - enjoy the episode!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.


