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Today we're bringing you an episode that is as colourful and sparky as our guest, Lou Featherstone AKA Lu in Lu Land. After going down the traditional route of marriage and kids, Lou found herself discontent being a stay at home Mum. She grew up as a vicar’s daughter which meant her relationship with finances (+ men) were quite complex. In this conversation she opens up about her debt-filled teenage years, to stealing from her workplace as an adult, going through a divorce and then reclaiming her sexuality post-menopause. Lou is filled with golden advice. She epitomises what it means to reclaim your sense of self, no matter what your age.  To see Lou in full technicolour (which we highly recommend), watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

To kick things off this week, we're discussing weekend indulgences and the psychology behind restaurant bread servings. Then it's all about the wild world of meme stocks, focusing on the infamous Roaring Kitty and his impact on GameStop's stock price. We also touch on the complexities of insider trading and market manipulation, and explore the concept of investing in commodities like gold. And to wrap it up, we've got news about the introduction of new banknotes featuring a rather youthful looking King Charles in the UK. Get ready for The Curve Weekly LIVE next week! For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

The Curve is a platform people to learn more about money. Their money. And the money they want to make, for the future they want to have. The Curve is a safe space to get investment-savvy, without the noise and confusion. No question is a silly question. If you’re asking it, so is everyone else. So, get curious – ask away. And together, let’s get ahead of the curve. New episodes drop on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

Mixing things up this week, Vic takes us through her most recent obsession: a book that she's attended an event about, recommended to just about everyone, and is now making an entire podcast episode about it. Yep, obsessed. 'The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Success' by Scott Galloway has some serious learnings that are too good to keep secret. It covers how to define what 'rich is', knowing how much is enough, and understanding the formula to achieving financial freedom. Get ready to unlock the secrets to a richer, more secure life... Watch this episode on Youtube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

Coming to you live from our makeshift studio (hence Soph's slightly echo-y mic), Vic's got the latest on Birkenstock, that skyrocketed 60% since it's IPO in October, and the rough ride Doc Martens has had since their 2021 IPO. We dive into Golden Goose's upcoming IPO in Italy and the juicy twist involving their biggest shareholder – the same group that struggled with Doc Martens. Should we be worried? Soph's got news from her old stomping grounds, Sony Music, which is eyeing Queen's music catalogue for a cool $1 billion. And let's chat about Walmart! Did you know their store managers are raking it in thanks to huge incentives? Lastly, some exciting news from Mexico, who might be electing their first female prime minister, winner! Listen to 'RTC85: How Vic made $800,000 in 6 years!' Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

Why does talking about sex and money make everyone feel SO uncomfortable? They both quite literally make the world go around. And just like talking about your salary can help you get a pay rise, talking about sex can help you experience so much more confidence and pleasure. Today we are chatting with the amazing Emma-Louise Boynton, who is the brilliant mind behind ‘Sex Talks.’ She talks openly about her experience with sex therapy, shares her incredibly insightful perspective on sex work, and speaks to the unbelievable nuances that you might never have thought of when it comes to these two things we can't live without. Insightful and liberating. One for the girlies who in the wise words of todays podcast guest... "want to be really rich and f**k loads". Watch this episode on YouTube. Resources mentioned in this episode: Come as You Are (book), Kama (app), Sex Power Money (book), Keily Blair, OnlyFans (article), Inside the reality TV to OnlyFans pipeline (article), Bad Sex: Pleasure, and an Unfinished Revolution (book) For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

Soph is back from The Podcast Show 2024 (think Comic Con but for audio nerds), and she’s got stories galore including a major fangirl moment with the incredible Elizabeth Day. Spoiler: Soph got super emotional, then pitched Elizabeth via email. Guess what? She got a reply right away (but was it really from Elizabeth?). In stock market news, the software company, Nvidia is absolutely slaying in the AI game, with their revenue skyrocketing 300% in just three months. All hail Jensen Huang, their genius founder who's now worth a cool $90 billion. And we spill the tea on the latest Live Nation and Ticketmaster drama. Taylor Swift’s Eras tour ticket sales broke the site, causing a huge fuss. Now, the U.S. government is stepping in and forcing Live Nation and Ticketmaster to split up for being too anti-competitive. Bye-bye, monopoly! Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

Growing up on a commune in the weed capital of Australia, you could say that today's guest, Julia Strelou experienced a slightly different childhood compared to most kids. It wasn't until her early teens that she started to realise just how different her living situation was in contrast to others at school. When the penny dropped and comparison started to creep in, she decided to leave her family and venture outside of the commune. She left with nothing, found herself in 3 financially abusive relationships and got herself into $30,000 worth of debt. Now life looks completely different. She is 'successful' in every sense of the word - both personally and financially, but it certainly was not all smooth sailing. Strap on in you lot, this episode is absolute gold. Click here to learn more about Peter Howe coaching. Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

Happy Tuesday everybody! Coming to you a day later than usual, we're discussing the recent success of Duolingo, the return of meme stocks, and most importantly; Soph's transition into a Karen after spending the night listening to pesky kids partying. Keith Gill AKA the legendary Roaring Kitty has bought about the return of meme stocks - which in short, is people clubbing together on Reddit to buy stocks in the companies that aren't doing great, because they've been shorted (betted against) by hedge funds. Basically, it's a way of saying F you to the big dogs and giving power to the people, amen! To get straight to the finance chat, skip to 10 minutes. Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.

This week we welcomed back one of our favourite guests, Sarah Lindsay who runs SALA, the most amazing reformer pilates, yoga and barre studio in Auckland. The original episode we recorded with her was so popular that we thought it would be rude not to have her back to give us some updates and share some of her successful business-owner wisdom with us. Feeling defeated in achieving work-life feels like a tale as old as time and a struggle I think every one of us can say we face regularly. This is a chat about getting your priorities in order, setting boundaries, and defining what you want for yourself now, versus what future you will appreciate the most. Hilarious, a little bit woo-woo and incredibly eye-opening, we were so happy to have Sarah back in the studio to chat with us again. To listen to the original podcast we recorded with Sarah, click here. Watch this episode on YouTube. For more from The Curve:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteTikTokNewsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.