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Friends That Invest

Friends That Investwww.girlsthatinvest.com

(Formerly Girls 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.

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Episodes

What It Costs to Move Countries

A huge thank you to Pearler for sponsoring this week’s episode. Pearler is the intuitive and easy to use Aussie investing platform that makes it easy for anyone to invest in the stock market, and you can start building a sensible, diversified portfolio tailored to your needs with as little as $5. Not only is it built for long term investing, it brings together community and education, so you can learn from people just like you. Don't wait to start building your financial future - check out Pearl...

Mar 13, 202333 min

Money Confessions: I’m Scared That I’ve Lost The Ambitious, Hard Working Part of Myself

INTRODUCING: Money Confessions, a new 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. For more Girls That Invest: Sign up for the weekly Stock Market Tea newsletter Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook 'Til next week, team! 💖 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girls-that-invest/messageWe’ve rebranded from Girls That Invest to Friends That Invest—same mission...

Mar 12, 202317 min

Girls That Startup: How to Use Instagram to Make Money, Part 2

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. Following on from last week's episode where we chatted about how to work the algorithm, how to know what trends are important, what kind of content style works and how to (gasp!) avoid running out of content, this week, we'll talk more about ...

Mar 08, 202331 min

What on Earth Is Artificial Intelligence & Should I Care? AI 101

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become such a buzz word on the internet, between AI chatbot Chat GPT, AI graphics producer DALL-E and even AI algorithms that play a huge part in platforms like TikTok. So: what does it all mean? Do you need to care? Sim & Sonya reveal all 🔮✨ For more Girls That Invest: Join our weekly 'Stock Market Tea' newsletter Find us on Instagram Find us on TikTok Find us on Twitter Join our Facebook community 'Til next week, team! --- Send in a voice message: https://...

Mar 06, 202329 min

Sticky Money Monday: Help, My Housemate Damaged Our Rental and Won’t Cover the Lost Deposit

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Monday - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes you money, your friend is asking you to fork out for her wedding or your flatmate keeps stealing your oat milk - we are ready to give you our unfiltered advice. For more Girls That Invest: Join our weekly 'Stock Market Tea' newsletter Find us on Instagram Find us on TikTok Find us on Twitter Join our Facebook community 'Til next week, team! --- Send in...

Mar 05, 202315 min

Girls That Startup: How to Use Instagram to Make Money, Part 1

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 (who is notoriously good at creating successful brand social media accounts) is quizzed by Maia about how to turn Instagram into a revenue stream as part of your side hustle. For more Girls That Invest: Sign up for the weekly S...

Mar 01, 202335 min

The Journey of a Trailblazer with Rachel Lim, Co-founder of Love Bonito

A huge thank you to HSBC for powering this week's episode. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your wealth creation phase and taking your first steps in investing or you’re starting to think about passing your wealth and values to the next generation - HSBC can connect you to global opportunities at every stage of your wealth journey. Click here to find out more! Get ready for an inspiring episode, where we speak with Rachel Lim, the visionary founder of Love, Bonito. In this episode, we del...

Feb 27, 202339 min

Sticky Money Monday: Help, How Can I Manage Financially Unreliable Housemates?

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Monday - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes you money, your friend is asking you to fork out for her wedding or your flatmate keeps stealing your oat milk - we are ready to give you our unfiltered advice.If you have a sticky money situation send us a DM on insta or email us at hello@girlsthatinvest.com!For more Girls That Invest: Join our weekly "Stock Market Tea" newsletter Instagram TikTok Twi...

Feb 26, 202318 min

Girls That Startup: How to Solidify Your Business Idea

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. So you've got an idea for a business - but how do you solidify it into something you can assess as a *good* idea or not? Listen in to hear Sim & Maia's checklist ✅ For more Girls That Invest: Sign up for the weekly Stock Market Tea newsle...

Feb 22, 202350 min

From Passion to Purpose: Building a Menstrual Health Brand That Breaks Barriers with Olivia Cotes-James

A huge thank you to HSBC for powering this week's episode. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your wealth creation phase and taking your first steps in investing or you’re starting to think about passing your wealth and values to the next generation - HSBC can connect you to global opportunities at every stage of your wealth journey. Click here to find out more! Get ready to be blown away by our next guest, Olivia Cotes-James. As the founder of LUÜNA, a trailblazing menstrual health brand, ...

Feb 20, 202348 min

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Is It Worth Burning a Relationship with a Bad Manager at the End of a Job - Or Grin and Bear It?

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes you money, your friend is asking you to fork out for her wedding or your flatmate keeps stealing your oat milk - we are ready to give you our unfiltered advice. If you have a sticky money situation send us a DM on insta or email us at hello@girlsthatinvest.com ! For more Girls That Invest: Join our weekly "stock market tea" newsletter Instagram TikTok...

Feb 19, 202311 min

Girls That Startup: 4 Tips to Come Up with a 7 Figure Business Idea

INTRODUCING: 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. Lots of us want to diversify our income streams - but how do you land on the idea that is actually going to be worth your time and effort? Tune in to hear Sim & Maia share their top tips for coming up with a million dollar concept. For more ...

Feb 15, 202344 min

Unpacking the Future: 2023 Insights from an HSBC Investment Pro

A huge thank you to HSBC for powering this week's episode. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your wealth creation phase and taking your first steps in investing or you’re starting to think about passing your wealth and values to the next generation - HSBC can connect you to global opportunities at every stage of your wealth journey. Click here to find out more! Meet our second guest James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia, HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth. Listen in to h...

Feb 13, 202332 min

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Should I Take the Leap into a New Field without Experience?

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes you money, your friend is asking you to fork out for her wedding or your flatmate keeps stealing your oat milk - we are ready to give you our unfiltered advice.If you have a sticky money situation send us a DM on insta or email us at hello@girlsthatinvest.com!For more Girls That Invest: Join our weekly "stock market tea" newsletter Instagram TikTok Tw...

Feb 12, 202316 min

5 Companies Doing Good Things

A huge thank you to HSBC for powering this week's episode. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your wealth creation phase and taking your first steps in investing or you’re starting to think about passing your wealth and values to the next generation - HSBC can connect you to global opportunities at every stage of your wealth journey. Click here to find out more! Investie bestie Grace asked if we could cover companies that were doing good and were able to be invested in - listen in to hear S...

Feb 06, 202323 min

Sticky Money Monday: Help, I’m Overcommitted

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes you money, your friend is asking you to fork out for her wedding or your flatmate keeps stealing your oat milk - we are ready to give you our unfiltered advice.If you have a sticky money situation send us a DM on insta or email us at hello@girlsthatinvest.com!For more Girls That Invest: Join our weekly "stock market tea" newsletter Instagram TikTok Tw...

Feb 05, 202316 min

S&P500, The Dow, Nasdaq: What Are the 3 US Biggest Averages All About?

A huge thank you to HSBC for powering this week's episode. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your wealth creation phase and taking your first steps in investing or you’re starting to think about passing your wealth and values to the next generation - HSBC can connect you to global opportunities at every stage of your wealth journey. Click here to find out more! We've all seen the news articles of the men in suits with headlines like 'the Dow Jones has dropped 12 base points'... but what do...

Jan 30, 202333 min

What Even Is Financial Wellness? Hear from an HSBC Wealth Expert

A huge thank you to HSBC for powering this week's episode. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your wealth creation phase and taking your first steps in investing or you’re starting to think about passing your wealth and values to the next generation - HSBC can connect you to global opportunities at every stage of your wealth journey. Click here to find out more! Our special guest this week, Trista Sun, Head of Wealth & Personal Banking, HSBC China, provides so many great insights about ...

Jan 23, 202330 min

Why So Many People Are Losing Their Jobs and What It Means for the Job Market

A huge thank you to HSBC for powering this week's episode. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your wealth creation phase and taking your first steps in investing or you’re starting to think about passing your wealth and values to the next generation - HSBC can connect you to global opportunities at every stage of your wealth journey. Click here to find out more! Today we dive into the recent spree of layoffs and what recent job losses mean for the employment market as a whole. For more Girl...

Jan 16, 202326 min

Sticky Money Monday: Help, How Can I Support My Partner When They Have a Scarcity Mindset?

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes you money, your friend is asking you to fork out for her wedding or your flatmate keeps stealing your oat milk - we are ready to give you our unfiltered advice.If you have a sticky money situation send us a DM on insta or email us at hello@girlsthatinvest.com!For more Girls That Invest: Join our weekly "stock market tea" newsletter Instagram TikTok Tw...

Jan 15, 202317 min

4 Takeaways from The Psychology of Money

A huge thank you to HSBC for powering this week's episode. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your wealth creation phase and taking your first steps in investing or you’re starting to think about passing your wealth and values to the next generation - HSBC can connect you to global opportunities at every stage of your wealth journey. Click here to find out more! Today we discuss key takeaways from The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel. Li...

Jan 09, 202330 min

Sticky Money Monday: Help, How Do I Talk to My Parents about Their Retirement Plans?

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes you money, your friend is asking you to fork out for her wedding or your flatmate keeps stealing your oat milk - we are ready to give you our unfiltered advice.If you have a sticky money situation send us a DM on insta or email us at hello@girlsthatinvest.com!For more Girls That Invest: Join our weekly "stock market tea" newsletter Instagram TikTok Tw...

Jan 08, 202316 min

What Does 2023 Hold? Sim & Sonya’s Spicy Predictions for the Year Ahead

A huge thank you to HSBC for powering this week's episode. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your wealth creation phase and taking your first steps in investing or you’re starting to think about passing your wealth and values to the next generation - HSBC can connect you to global opportunities at every stage of your wealth journey. Click here to find out more! Today we discuss four predictions for the share market in 2023 - is the vibecession ever actually going to become a recession? Wil...

Jan 02, 202322 min

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Is It Ever Possible to Manage a Racist Manager?

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes you money, your friend is asking you to fork out for her wedding or your flatmate keeps stealing your oat milk - we are ready to give you our unfiltered advice.If you have a sticky money situation send us a DM on insta or email us at hello@girlsthatinvest.com!For more Girls That Invest: Join our weekly "stock market tea" newsletter Instagram TikTok Tw...

Jan 01, 202317 min

Will Banks Ever Collapse? How to Safeguard Yourself during a Recession

A huge thank you to HSBC for powering this week's episode. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your wealth creation phase and taking your first steps in investing or you’re starting to think about passing your wealth and values to the next generation - HSBC can connect you to global opportunities at every stage of your wealth journey. Click here to find out more! Today we discuss what it means when a bank fails, what happens as a result and if you need to be worried in the context of a loomi...

Dec 26, 202224 min

Sticky Money Monday: Help, My Parents Are Pressuring Me to Buy Their Home and I Don’t Think I’m Ready

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes you money, your friend is asking you to fork out for her wedding or your flatmate keeps stealing your oat milk - we are ready to give you our unfiltered advice.If you have a sticky money situation send us a DM on insta or email us at hello@girlsthatinvest.com!For more Girls That Invest: Join our weekly "stock market tea" newsletter Instagram TikTok Tw...

Dec 25, 202221 min

How to Make Money through Jewellery 101

A huge thank you to HSBC for powering this week's episode. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your wealth creation phase and taking your first steps in investing or you’re starting to think about passing your wealth and values to the next generation - HSBC can connect you to global opportunities at every stage of your wealth journey. Click here to find out more! Today we discuss how to invest in jewellery, and if it's even worth your time. Sim & Sonya break down the jewellery you should...

Dec 19, 202226 min

Sticky Money Monday: Help, My Friend Wants to Photograph My Daughter, Should I Charge Them?

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes you money, your friend is asking you to fork out for her wedding or your flatmate keeps stealing your oat milk - we are ready to give you our unfiltered advice.If you have a sticky money situation send us a DM on insta or email us at hello@girlsthatinvest.com!For more Girls That Invest: Join our weekly "stock market tea" newsletter Instagram TikTok Tw...

Dec 18, 202216 min

Should We Even Be Bothering with Insurance? Sim & Sonya Battle It Out

A huge thank you to HSBC for powering this week's episode. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your wealth creation phase and taking your first steps in investing or you’re starting to think about passing your wealth and values to the next generation - HSBC can connect you to global opportunities at every stage of your wealth journey. Click here to find out more! Today we discuss if insurance is even worth having, with Sonya breaking down - Health insurance - Car Insurance and - Life Insuran...

Dec 12, 202230 min

Sticky Money Monday: Help, Do I Pay Off My Debt, or Enjoy My Life?

Hello and welcome back to Sticky Money Mondays - a weekly advice column where YOU give us a sticky money situation you’re in. Whether your ex owes you money, your friend is asking you to fork out for her wedding or your flatmate keeps stealing your oat milk - we are ready to give you our unfiltered advice.If you have a sticky money situation send us a DM on insta or email us at hello@girlsthatinvest.com!For more Girls That Invest: Join our weekly "stock market tea" newsletter Instagram TikTok Tw...

Dec 11, 202215 min
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