

Friends That Invest
Friends That Invest
With over 10M downloads, join Sim, an optometrist turned Forbes 30 under 30 investor, as she breaks down the intimidating and not-so-well-taught world of investing and growing wealth, minus the jargon.New episodes every Tuesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 21, 2023 • 21min
Money Confessions: Don’t Tell Friends How Much You Have in Savings or They’ll Expect You to Pay For Everything
Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.This week on Money Confessions, Sim and Sonya dive into the controversial topic of sharing personal finances with friends. They explore the potential pitfalls of divulging financial information, such as jealousy and unfair expectations, while emphasising the importance of reading the room and considering individual relationships. Their discussion highlights the need for empathy, honest conversations, and knowing your friends when it comes to navigating money matters in friendships.Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 2023 • 28min
Girls That Startup: How to Stop the Fear of Failure from Starting a Business
Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.This week, Sim and Maia discuss overcoming the fear of failure when starting a business. They share personal experiences and offer valuable insights on how to push past the fear and take action. Their key advice includes embracing failure as a learning opportunity, envisioning your future self's regrets, and finding a supportive network to encourage and uplift you along the way.Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2023 • 27min
Debate: Should I Get a Financial Advisor or Invest Myself?
In this lively debate, Sim and Sonya discuss the pros and cons of hiring a financial advisor versus investing on your own. They explore factors like fees, personalised advice, and the freedom to make your own investment decisions. While financial advisors can provide expertise and peace of mind, investing DIY-style allows for cost savings and unbiased decision-making.Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 2023 • 14min
Money Confessions: People Misjudged Me as a Young Woman in Finance, but I Proved Them Wrong
Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.This week on Money Confessions, Sim and Sonya discuss imposter syndrome and the challenges faced by women in finance due to gender, age, and ethnicity biases. They also explore the benefits and drawbacks of negative experiences and adversity in the workplace and how these can affect one's resilience and success. Ultimately, they stress the importance of creating a psychologically safe workplace where everyone's opinions and contributions are valued and respected.Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 2023 • 34min
Girls That Startup: How Not to Be a Crappy Business Owner (How I Went from Being a Bad Leader to a Better One)
Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.After being in the 'wear all hats' mode of launching a side hustle or a business - you do social media, email marketing, logistics, finance.. the list goes on! - when you come to build a team, it can be hard to 1) delegate and 2) shift gears into being a leader, instead of a doer. Listen in today to hear Sim reflect on how this journey was for her, and steps she took to level up along the way.Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 2023 • 30min
Why Analysis Paralysis Is Making You Poor
Let's be honest: analysis paralysis is stopping us reaching the financial goals that we're after. Tune in to hear Sim and Sonya chat about how analysis paralysis impacts us, telltale signs, the costs associated, and, most importantly, how we get through it 💥Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 2023 • 12min
Money Confessions: Is It Fair My Partner Won't Buy a House with Me Because I Can’t Match His Mortgage Payment, Even Though I Can Match Half of the Deposit?
Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 2023 • 44min
Girls That Startup: Do You Have Red Flags as a Leader in Business? with HR Specialist Shelley Johnson
Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and this week we're joined by a special guest, HR Specialist Shelley Johnson.For more from Shelley and Boldside Consulting:WebsiteInstagramSort Your Career Out bookWatch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 2023 • 31min
Our Unpopular Opinions within the Finance Community
From it being okay to have a job *just* for the money, to it being acceptable to spend big on a few items, tune in to hear Sim & Sonya's hot (and sometimes unpopular) takes.Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 2023 • 13min
Money Confessions: I Don’t Think I Should Split Finances 50/50 with My Partner Because He Earns More and I Do More Chores
Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


