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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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Feb 15, 2023 • 46min
RTC53: JJ Feeney on money, mental health + sharing finances with her ex-husband
In this episode of our Mindful Miniseries we were lucky enough to speak to JJ Feeney, the queen of radio. She talks candidly about her relationship with money, mental health and why she still shares finances with her ex-husband Dom Harvey. For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter We would like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful sponsor of this miniseries - BraveFace. We have created a resource to help you improve both your finances and your mental health which you can download here. BraveFace has a trio of herbal remedies to help you tackle stress and worry head-on, offering natural support for everything that life throws at you. You can get 10% off by using our code THECURVE10 at braveface.com 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.

Feb 14, 2023 • 20min
RTC52: Forget Love Languages, let's talk Money Languages!
We've all heard about love languages but have you heard about money languages? In this bonus podcast ep we talk to BraveFace's resident psychologist Dr Victoria Thompson about what they are and how they affect our relationships. With money being one of the main things couples argue over, we thought they were worth bringing to your attention, especially since it's V Day! If you want to find out what your money language is then try our quiz here! For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter

Feb 13, 2023 • 13min
TCW6: A company at the top and bottom of The Curve
In this Curve Weekly we talk about the the Disney stock! Vic explains why it's at the top of The Curve, as well as why Lyft (Ubers competitor) is at the bottom. For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter We'd also like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! 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.

Feb 8, 2023 • 44min
RTC51: Building resilience with your money when times are tough with Kayla Gordine
In the second episode of our Mindful Miniseries we interview the amazing Kayla Gordine about her journey with wealth (and health). She is an absolute ray of sunshine - entrepreneur, LesMills instructor and singer/songwriter. We talk about how her upbringing impacted her relationship with money, her personal struggles with mental health + how she combats it, as well as her her money goals and how she channels an abundance mindset. For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter We would like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful sponsor of this miniseries - BraveFace. BraveFace has a trio of herbal remedies to help you tackle stress and worry head-on, offering natural support for everything that life throws at you. You can get 10% off by using our code THECURVE10 at braveface.com and we have also created a resource to help you improve both your finances and your mental health which you can download here. 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.

Feb 6, 2023 • 16min
TCW5: The best way to grow your $$ and why the NASDAQ is soaring!
We hope you've had a relaxing Waitangi weekend. In this Curve Weekly we talk about the NASDAQ (one of the main US indexes) which is doing really well, and why dollar-cost-averaging (essentially auto investing), is one of the BEST things you could be doing to grow your wealth. For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! 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.

Jan 31, 2023 • 40min
RTC50: Why are our finances + mental health so intertwined?
This is the first episode in our new mindful miniseries, where we interview four amazing women and talk about all things mental health + wealth. In this first interview, we chat to Dr Victoria Thompson, the resident Clinical Psychologist at @braveface about how our childhood can impact our relationship with our finances in later life. The four money scripts (think love languages but the finance edition) and all sorts of different tools that can help improve both our mental health and our finances. For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter We would like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful sponsor of this miniseries - BraveFace. BraveFace has a trio of herbal remedies to help you tackle stress and worry head-on, offering natural support for everything that life throws at you. You can get 10% off by using our code THECURVE10 at braveface.com and we have also created a resource to help you improve both your finances and your mental health which you can download here. 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.

Jan 30, 2023 • 14min
TCW4: Who might be the next Google and a (depressing) inflation update
It may be a public holiday in NZ but AS IF we would take a day off The Curve Weekly! In this weeks episode we talk about ChatGPT which is apparently going to be the new Google (wild), two stocks that are at the top of the Curve and worth paying attention to and an inflation update! For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! 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.

Jan 23, 2023 • 14min
TCW3: Travel getting cheaper (yay!), Google cutting staff and Netflix making a comeback
Pre-warning: we were both QUITE sleep deprived when recording this ep. In hindsight recording every Monday morning may not have been the cleverest planning from us LOL however in this ep we talk about why we can expect to see plane airfares starting to drop soon (phew), what's happening at Google + why are they cutting 6% of their staff and what's happening with Netflix (it looks like it's making a comeback)! For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! 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.

Jan 16, 2023 • 14min
TCW2: Apple, Tesla and Disney move the stock market higher & recession ow more?
In this ep it was another good week in the stock market which we love to see. Big news with Apple, Tesla, Disney and crypto that you'll want to know about, and finally some good news about the potential of a recession. For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer). 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.

Jan 9, 2023 • 14min
TCW1: Welcome to our new podcast, The Curve Weekly!
We're so excited to bring you this new Curve podcast! With weekly 10-minute episodes, we're going to give you all the money, business + the stock market tea. In this ep we break down what's happening in the stock market, talk about stocks at the top (and bottom) of The Curve, as well as explain why new data suggests we might be seeing the backside of Inflation (finally). For more from The Curve:InstagramWebsiteTikTokNewsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer). 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.