

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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Sep 27, 2023 • 3min
Breadcrumb 34 - Put in 1% everyday and find success in the journey
In this episode, we talk to founder of HireHer, digital talent platform for women, Priscilla Chand about how consistent progress is the real success. Priscilla teaches us about the power of owning who we are and using it to our advantage. This episode was a little while ago now but the growth strategies continue to inspire me. 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 34 is from Episode 98 - 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.

Sep 25, 2023 • 40min
What I learnt from Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
I read this book 10 YEARS AGO!!! Can you believe i am Gen Z... honestly it's getting embarrasing. Anyway, I really wanted to do a summary of Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. Iconic money and personal development book. This book set foundations for how I saw money and life ongoing and looking back most likely had a big impact on financial and career decisions I made. In this episode I review the good and the bad of these financial foundations...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.

Sep 20, 2023 • 4min
Breadcrumb 33 - How to use Instagram to promote your business authentically
Beks Anderson, founder of Chaos & Harmony, a unique shoe designer based in Aotearoa has lengthy experience with communicating brand purpose and voice across social media. I interviewed her on the story of the business to date and came away with a few gems for building an authentic brand. Enjoy and 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 33 is from Episode 15 - A journey of Choas & Harmony w/ Founder and Director Beks AndersonKeen 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.

Sep 18, 2023 • 49min
Mixing Art and Activism on a Journey to Societal Change
On OneUp this week we explore the remarkable journey of Vira Paky, a first-generation Congolese-New Zealander with a strong passion for equity and progress. Her interests in feminism, global politics, race, and African identity have led her down a purposeful path that I had the pleasure of discussing with her.Vira, an award-winning poet and community activist, discusses how creativity, storytelling, and advocacy work together to create impact. She shares insights on embracing imperfection, finding energy in advocacy, aligning interests with meaningful work, and practical strategies for accelerating change.*Also a MAJOR sorry for the audio quality on my end. Silly mistakes from me around microphones and trust me, I am SO gutted about it. I hope you enjoy regardless and promise I will try my best to avoid that in future. Follow her and support what she is a part of belowInstagram - @virathegriot@basementspace@unicefnz (Support the young ambassadors!)@aklcouncil@inspiringstoriesnzKeen 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.

Sep 18, 2023 • 3min
Breadcrumb 32 - How to truly "find your passion" today!
In this episode, we talk to founder of HireHer, digital talent platform for women, Priscilla Chand about her struggling with finding her passion and how she actually overcame it. Priscilla teaches us about the power of owning who we are and using it to our advantage. This episode was a little while ago now but the growth strategies continue to inspire me. 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 32 is from Episode 98 - 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.

Aug 28, 2023 • 23min
The Magic of Compounding in Money and in Life
Learn the secrets behind the "8th wonder of the world" and how an early start can redefine your financial journey. Welcome to a new episode on 'the compound effect' - what compound interest and investing is and how we can use it in both our financial and personal lives. In this episode we chat:What is compound interest?What is compound investing?The power of starting earlyFinancial foundationsDollar cost averagingEpisodes I refered to:Compound Interest Episode OneFinancial foundations EpisodeDifferent savings accountsKeen 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.

Aug 25, 2023 • 4min
Breadcrumb 31 - The most effective way to overcome failure!
In this episode, we delve into the power of embracing emotions and navigating failure. Uncover strategies to validate your feelings and learn how setbacks can be stepping stones.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 31 is from Episode 166 - 4 Rules for Investing in Yourself in 2023Keen 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.

Aug 21, 2023 • 44min
Building a Career in a New Country & Navigating Imposter Syndrome
Ritu Saxena moved from Mumbai, India to New Zealand to start a new life and career all on her own. She always craved an independent life and ended up on the other side of the world to get it. In this episode we discuss building a career in a new country, while moving through loneliness and imposter syndrome. Ritu, while working full time also fulfills her passions to empower women in the workplace with Project Upgrade Her. Her content and story is inspiring and I look forward to sharing her perspective with you.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.

Aug 16, 2023 • 6min
Breadcrumb 30 - Don't gatekeep knowledge! The importance of sharing
It took me over a year to lock down this interview with Valentin Ozich founder of NZ Founded Streetwear Brand I love Ugly! I never usually push and push and push for guests... but Valentin was one I knew I absolutley needed on the podcast. His journey is beyond inspiring and he instilled some ideas in my head 2 years ago that carry on strong today.Enjoy this recollection of his journey to success, through mental health and self-worth struggles. 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 27 is from Episode 107 - How the founder of I Love Ugly Practises Self Development ft. Valentin OzichKeen 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.

Aug 14, 2023 • 33min
Lessons from The Barbie Movie: Money, Feminism and Life
Let's unravel the Barbie movies hidden gems on life and money! I start the episode with a discussion on the movies themes; patriarchy, feminism and sexism.Did this movie do it well? Or was it anti-productive? Hear my thoughts and other breadcrumbs I took in the episode.Then we go into a variety of money lessons both Ken and Barbie teach us, how the real world compares to 'BarbieLand' and why this matters.I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts! 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.


