Rent.app Referral Link - http://rent.app/GTI Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. This week, Sim discusses a common financial dilemma faced by a UK medical student with a significant student loan debt. She explores the pros and cons of paying off the student loan versus using the money for a property purchase, emphasizing the importance of assessing risk and reward based on individual financial goals. If you're dea...
Dec 24, 2023•15 min•Season 7Ep. 15
Rent.app Referral Link - http://rent.app/GTI 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 Kara discuss the importance of maintaining work-life balance and the value of social interaction, especially when working remotely. Kara shares her positive experience working as ...
Dec 20, 2023•34 min•Season 7Ep. 17
Rent.app Referral Link - http://rent.app/GTI This week, we have special guests Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton from Celebrity Memoir Book Club. Sim, Claire and Ashley discuss the importance of financial discipline, sharing personal anecdotes about resisting impulsive spending and taking a hands-on approach to their business. They emphasise the value of doing things yourself, avoiding excessive expenses, and caution against overreliance on venture capital. Their refreshing take on managing fina...
Dec 18, 2023•58 min•Season 7Ep. 16
Rent.app Referral Link - http://rent.app/GTI Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. This week, Sim tackles a listener's concern about their partner financially supporting his struggling mother. Sim advises open communication between the couple to align their financial goals and create a plan together. While acknowledging cultural influences, she emphasises empathy, setting boundaries, and finding a balanced approach ...
Dec 17, 2023•17 min•Season 7Ep. 14
Rent.app Referral Link - http://rent.app/GTI 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 & Kara discuss the challenges and benefits of going into business with friends on their podcast. They share insights on how to decide if it's a good idea, manage communication, an...
Dec 13, 2023•31 min•Season 7Ep. 16
Rent.app Referral Link - http://rent.app/GTI This week, Sim and Sonya discuss the role of AI in investing and whether it's ready for mainstream use. They highlight the potential benefits of AI in analysing data and making investment decisions, but also emphasise the drawbacks, including the lack of human judgment and potential data biases. Ultimately, they see AI as a helpful tool but not a replacement for human involvement in investment decisions. For more Girls That Invest: Sign up for the wee...
Dec 11, 2023•29 min•Season 7Ep. 15
Rent.app Referral Link - http://rent.app/GTI Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. This week, Sim discusses her childhood experiences with credit card debt and emphasises the need to understand one's unique money history. She explains the differences between debit and credit cards, highlighting the potential rewards of credit cards but also the risk of overspending. Sim advises listeners to evaluate their spending h...
Dec 10, 2023•16 min•Season 7Ep. 13
Rent.app Referral Link - http://rent.app/GTI 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 their experiences in balancing work and personal life while growing a successful startup. They share insights on the initial intense time investment, the importance o...
Dec 06, 2023•27 min•Season 7Ep. 15
Rent.app Referral Link - http://rent.app/GTI This week, we have a special guest Vivian Tu, known as "Your Rich BFF," join Sim on the podcast. Sim and Vivian discuss the significance of financial freedom and the importance of making smart financial choices. Vivian shares personal stories, including a humorous yet challenging experience with a cockroach-infested apartment in SoHo, emphasising the role financial stability plays in life's decision-making processes. Vivian's upcoming book aims to emp...
Dec 04, 2023•42 min•Season 7Ep. 14
Rent.app Referral Link - http://rent.app/GTI Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. This week, Sim discusses a listener's challenge in managing finances with her partner. The listener comes from a low-income background and values meticulous tracking, while her partner, from an upper-middle-class background, is less concerned about financial details. Sim suggests the idea of a joint bank account for shared expenses, e...
Dec 03, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 12
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 explore the value of mentorship in business, emphasising the importance of building genuine relationships rather than just seeking mentors. They share insights on how to connect with potential mentors, highlighting the ...
Nov 29, 2023•31 min•Season 7Ep. 14
In this candid conversation between Simran and Dr. Lalitaa Suglani, they discuss topics related to money, self-worth, and guilt. Simran shares her journey as the founder of Girls That Invest, highlighting her passion for female empowerment and her experiences growing up with different cultural influences. They also touch on the importance of celebrating personal and professional wins and overcoming the guilt associated with productivity and self-worth. Dr. Suglani provides insights into regulati...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 13
This week, Sim & Maia dive into the world of time management as business owners and entrepreneurs. They discuss how they've gotten better at managing their time and the different tools they learned along the way. Sim explains how she uses Google Calendar to time block her weekly events and tasks for work and her personal life. For more Girls That Invest: Sign up for the weekly Stock Market Tea newsletter Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook 'Til next week, team! 💖 Girls That Invest - https://o...
Nov 22, 2023•33 min•Season 7Ep. 13
This week, Sim and Sonya explore the idea of outsourcing tasks to save time and enhance quality of life. They discuss cultural influences, the importance of valuing your own time, and share examples of tasks that can be outsourced. Whether it's hiring a cleaner, using a robot vacuum, or getting help with recycling, they emphasise the benefits of freeing up your time for things that truly matter to you. For more Girls That Invest: Sign up for the weekly Stock Market Tea newsletter Instagram TikTo...
Nov 20, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Girls That Invest - https://onelink.to/canstar-gti 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, Sim discusses a listener's fear of investment scams. She highlights the importance of being cautious when choosing investment platforms, shares red flags to watch out for, and suggests ways to research potential brokers. For more Girls That Inve...
Nov 19, 2023•20 min•Season 7Ep. 11
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 delve into the world of public relations (PR) and offer valuable insights. They stress the importance of authenticity in PR, advising businesses to stay relatable to their audiences. Additionally, they highlight the sig...
Nov 15, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 12
This week, Sim and Sonya discuss the soaring success of Nvidia shares, which have surged over 200% in the past year. They delve into Nvidia's impressive history, its pivotal role in the AI revolution, and its strong financial performance. While they express optimism about Nvidia's future, they also emphasize the importance of careful investing and not getting caught up in the hype. For more Girls That Invest: Sign up for the weekly Stock Market Tea newsletter Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook 'T...
Nov 13, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 11
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, Sim discusses the listener's dilemma of sharing financial responsibilities with her elder brother during family gatherings and outings to visit relatives. She offers practical advice on setting boundaries, understanding each other's perspectives, and finding solutions for fair expense sharing. T...
Nov 12, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 10
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 the impact of comparison in our lives, especially in the age of social media. They emphasise that it's essential to remember that everyone, even successful individuals, is just human. They stress the importance ...
Nov 08, 2023•36 min•Season 7Ep. 11
Sim and Sonya discuss their investment strategies if they had $1000 to invest. They weigh the pros and cons of diversifying across thousands of companies versus focusing on a select few they believe in. Sonya also shares her cultural perspective on investing in gold, highlighting its sentimental value and hedging potential against inflation. For more Girls That Invest: Sign up for the weekly Stock Market Tea newsletter Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook 'Til next week, team! 💖 We’ve rebranded fr...
Nov 06, 2023•25 min•Season 7Ep. 10
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 the concept of business lifestyle creep, emphasising the importance of knowing your values to make informed spending decisions. They suggest unfollowing influencers who make you feel pressured to spend more, rec...
Nov 01, 2023•36 min•Season 7Ep. 10
This week, Sim and Sonya discuss the risks of aggressive investing in their podcast episode, highlighting signs to watch out for. They emphasise the importance of not constantly checking your portfolio, seeking reassurance, and taking on too much risk. Their advice is to maintain a balanced approach to investing for better financial peace of mind. For more Girls That Invest: Sign up for the weekly Stock Market Tea newsletter Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook 'Til next week, team! 💖 We’ve rebran...
Oct 30, 2023•22 min•Season 7Ep. 9
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, Sim and Sonya discuss the financial challenges of pursuing adult sports and hobbies, like triathlons, which can get expensive. They share tips on budget-friendly approaches, such as buying secondhand equipment and reallocating your spending priorities to accommodate your passions. Ultimately, th...
Oct 29, 2023•10 min•Season 7Ep. 9
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 & Maia discuss key signs to consider when thinking about quitting a business. They cover factors like strained relationships, financial strain, burnout, stagnation, and a shift in personal values. They emphasise that quittin...
Oct 25, 2023•30 min•Season 7Ep. 9
This week, Sim and Sonya dive into the world of investing and share insights on dishonest broker tactics to watch out for. They discuss churning, where brokers overtrade to earn bigger commissions, and caution against brokers who pressure clients into quick decisions. They emphasise the importance of fee transparency and recommend fee-based advisors for a more unbiased financial approach. For more Girls That Invest: Sign up for the weekly Stock Market Tea newsletter Instagram TikTok Twitter Face...
Oct 23, 2023•26 min•Season 7Ep. 8
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, Sim and Sonya discuss a relationship dilemma involving divergent financial goals and habits. They emphasise the importance of open communication and understanding each other's financial values. Ultimately, they suggest having an honest conversation with one's partner to determine whether buying ...
Oct 22, 2023•14 min•Season 7Ep. 8
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 the importance of adding value to content creation and marketing. They emphasise three key strategies: staying up-to-date with industry trends, sharing real-life stories and examples, and addressing the audience...
Oct 18, 2023•35 min•Season 7Ep. 8
This week, Sim & Sonya discuss the environmental impact of electric vehicles (EVs). They mention that while EVs have some benefits, like lower greenhouse gas emissions over their lifetime, there are concerns about battery production and the energy sources used for charging. They also highlight the importance of considering individual circumstances when making vehicle choices. For more Girls That Invest: Sign up for the weekly Stock Market Tea newsletter Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook 'Til...
Oct 16, 2023•27 min•Season 7Ep. 7
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, Sim and Sonya discuss a listener's money confession about their family not trusting banks and storing their money in the listener's personal account due to being immigrants. Sim and Sonya suggest various solutions, including creating a separate bank account, setting up a family trust, or providi...
Oct 15, 2023•11 min•Season 7Ep. 7
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 & Maia dive deep into the art of branding for startups, emphasising the power of consistency, storytelling, and adaptability. They highlight tools like Canva and ChatGPT for DIY branding, while also stressing the importance ...
Oct 11, 2023•21 min•Season 7Ep. 7
