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The Curve is a platform to learn more about money. To change the stereotype that these conversations are typically boring, and only for men in suits. Victoria has worked in the finance and investing world for 13 years, and Sophie is a total novice. Learn alongside her as she asks all the questions you're thinking, but might feel a little embarrassed to ask. This podcast will give you all the tools and knowledge to achieve financial freedom, as well as (hopefully) having a laugh along the way.
New episodes every Monday and Wednesday!
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
New episodes every Monday and Wednesday!
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
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Aug 9, 2023 • 38min
RTC72: The Power of the Prenup (and the cost of being Kevin Costner)
In case you haven’t seen the news lately, Yellowstone star Kevin Costner has found himself in some seriously hot water – all thanks to a little piece of paper from 18 long years ago. His prenup. In today’s episode, we do a deep dive into the world of prenups with New York’s finest: the brilliantly bad-ass lawyer to the stars, Stephanie Lehman. We discuss the value of ‘women’s work’, the importance of looking ahead, and how to make that prenup conversation a little bit sexier (spoiler alert: it involves wine, dinner and a whole lot of nudity).For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter 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.

Aug 7, 2023 • 21min
TCW30: 115 million reasons to think about renting your house out on Airbnb and HOT GOSS on why Vic doesn’t invest in airlines.
If you’ve ever thought about renting your house out on Airbnb, now would be a good time because more than 300,000 years worth of nights were booked out in the June quarter alone! We’ve also got more financial reports this week and some (finally) good news from the New Zealand property market. Vic shares the goss on why she doesn’t invest in airlines (and it’s not because she just lost her bag on the way home from Greece). Speaking of Vic on holiday, in this ep she reveals some pretty shocking facts about herself that must come with a warning: this episode does not contain advice!For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter 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.

Aug 2, 2023 • 34min
RTC71: London Life Lessons: money, men and makeshift music.
Welcome to Season 5 of Raising The Curve! We can't wait to share all of the incredible guests *from all over the world* with you, but first, the girls thought it was about time they shared their London Lessons. It's been eight weeks of earning NZ dollars, while spending British pounds and lets just say they are both seriously reconsidering their caffeine addictions, online shopping and party habits. For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter 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.

Jul 31, 2023 • 22min
TCW29: Reporting season, baby! Highs, lows and Google hash browns.
‘Tis (still) the season for reporting – and Vic’s (still) absolutely pumped. We cover big dogs on the rise, the inevitable decline of Snapchat, and why more is still more when it comes to diversification. Plus, it’s good news for Vic’s all-time favourite stock, the world is (probably) going to be ok, and Soph shares her high-risk behaviour in public toilets. It’s all here.For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter 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.

Jul 23, 2023 • 19min
TCW28: Grab the popcorn, big stock market moves!
You'd think Christmas, New Years Eve or maybe even her birthday would be Vic's favourite time of the year...nope! Our favourite finance geek LOVES when financial reporting season rolls around. This is when all the worlds biggest public companies disclose their financial results. Netflix and Tesla were some and there was even news this week about Kimmy K's business Skims!For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter 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.

Jul 16, 2023 • 22min
TCW27: Why Vic is popping the champagne (and Soph isn't drinking it)! The fastest growing app ever, and China the outlier.
FINALLY some good news with interest rates for home owners. Vic also shares some stats on the fastest growing app ever, what's happening in China that we aren't seeing anywhere else in the world and why are men paid more in sports than women! For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter 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.

Jul 10, 2023 • 23min
TCW26: Mark Zuckerberg had a baby and Elon Musk did NOT send flowers
We know you would have heard by now, but there's a new scroll-worthy social media app in town. If you don’t already know about Mark Zuckerberg’s new baby, Threads, it’s okay - everyone else is still just excitedly figuring it out (except Elon Musk, he’s just PISSED). All things Threads vs Twitter, Apple vs Microsoft and more are in this week’s ep - plus interest rates and stock market updates of course! Let us know if you enjoy our new Q&A segment at the end of the episode too!For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter 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.

Jul 4, 2023 • 1h 2min
RTC70: Embracing your broken pieces and buying expensive shoes with Sarah Lindsay
After moving across the world to New Zealand with her partner Josh, British born Sarah Lindsay didn’t set out to own a yoga studio, she set out to find her community. When they heard about an empty space in a London-esque brick building in Auckland, Sarah and Josh put all their savings into starting SALA, a multidisciplinary movement studio. But this episode isn’t all about founding a prolific business, it’s about having deep self awareness, creating space for inner healing, and overcoming barriers that most of us could never imagine. It was nothing short of a privilege to sit with Sarah as she shared her story with us - we know you’re going to love this one!For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter This is not a sponsored episode, however we love SALA and everything it stands for. If you're in Auckland and would like to - use the code 'thecurve' to try a class for free. 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.

Jul 2, 2023 • 22min
TCW25: Tom Hanks inspired our new investing strategy!
In this Curve weekly there is a LOT going on. Vic gives us a mid-year stock market update, explains why Bitcoin is up 90%, talks about the latest CEO feud and tells us about a booming investing opportunity that any of us could have spotted (especially those on TikTok!). For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter 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.

Jun 28, 2023 • 37min
RTC69: Changing your money mindset with the friend that paid for Soph’s bus ticket.
Get yourself a non-judgemental friend like Ella Gordon Latty. She was the person Soph messaged when she couldn’t pay for her bus ticket recently. We invited Ella onto the pod to ask how she really felt when she got Soph’s text. This is a beautifully honest chat amongst three friends - two of which are walking financial disasters. We hope this ep makes you feel a little better about some of your own financial low points, because lets be honest, we've all had them! You'll also learn a thing or two about how to NOT hit financial rock bottom. For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter 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.


