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OneUp Project

Sarah Kelseywww.theoneupproject.nz
Freedom starts with knowledge! This podcast will empower you to take control of your self improvement, on your own terms.

Join me, Sarah Kelsey, every week as we unpack fresh perspectives and thought-provoking insights. Together, we’ll challenge the norms, spark curiosity and share stories that help you grow, thrive and get the OneUp on your past self.
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Episodes

Breadcrumb 14 - Increase your self worth w/ Alexis Fernendez

It was a real exciting moment to have Alexis from " Do you fucking mind" podcast here to discuss a massive amount to do with self worth, building confidence and taking risks! At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 10 is from episode 110 - How to move past the feeling of not being "enough" and buil...

Apr 26, 20234 min

176 - Chase your passions fearlessly: Tips for overcoming what people think

Today I am welcoming Jess Lawson onto the podcast, founder and creative director at Collective Leigh , a bespoke creative marketing agency who has a mission to help people pursue their passions fearlessly. Something I have always admired about Jess through our many conversations is her ability to take risks without worrying about the consequences... a trait that can lead you to amazing things and sometimes trouble as we joke about in this episode. Find Jess on instagram or through her webiste . ...

Apr 25, 202336 min

Breadcrumb 13 - Keep your identity small and your perspective broad

Atomic Habits by James Clear was an incredibly helpful book that built my knowledge around building sustainable habits. In this episode I talk about the importance of keeping your identity small... it's not what you think... this will actually allow you to have the broadest perspective on life you have ever had. At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hea...

Apr 19, 20232 min

175 - Can you achieve financial freedom without money?

I know... this probably seems like an odd concept. But I have been finding myself recently rebuilding my finances and feeling like I am never actually making progress. What do you mean I have to work for years and years until eventually MAYBE I achieve financial freedom? What if I want that lifestyle now? How do I get it? I explore that concept in today's episode. Don't forget to leave a rating and review! Message me on insta @TheOneUpProject Want to get in touch directly? sarah@theoneupproject....

Apr 17, 202325 min

174 - Travel, Business, and People: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Chidi Ashley

Join myself and Chidi Ashley , a successful entrepreneur currently living in Dubai with a shared interest of jumping in the deep end of life and learning along the way. We'll discuss how her experiences living in various countries have shaped her approach to business and entrepreneurship, and how she turned her passion for travel into two successful companies - Luxe Tribes and Readyhubb . Chidi will also share valuable insights on risk-taking, adaptability, and curiosity that have been key to he...

Apr 10, 202351 min

Breadcrumb 12 - 4 things I learnt from Atomic Habits by James Clear

Atomic Habits by James Clear was an incredibly helpful book that built my knowledge around building sustainable habits. In this episode I talk about 4 different concepts I learnt from the book. Listen to the full episode to hear about all the concepts I took from the book. At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minut...

Apr 05, 20235 min

173 - 5 things you should know about KiwiSaver

Kiwisaver is still so commonly misunderstood and it needs to be simplified. In this episode I cover 5 key things that people so often miss or don't know about New Zealand's retirement scheme. The importance of your KiwiSaver fund, provider and contribition rate as well as when you can take it out (outside of the First Home purchase and retirement...) Enjoy. Don't forget to leave a rating and review! Message me on insta @TheOneUpProject Want to get in touch directly? sarah@theoneupproject.nz Want...

Apr 03, 202323 min

Breadcrumb 11 - 3 pillars of self-love and happiness w/ Alexis Fernandez

It was a real exciting moment to have Alexis from " Do you fucking mind" podcast here to discuss a massive amount to do with self worth, building confidence and taking risks! At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 10 is from episode 110 - How to move past the feeling of not being "enough" and buil...

Mar 29, 20234 min

172 - Cubicles to Coffee Shops: Pro's and Cons of Employment vs Freelancing

This is for anyone curious about freelancing! In this episode of The OneUp Project, I chat about my recent experience with employment and freelancing. As an advocate of personal freedom and autonomy at work, I want everyone to have the flexibility that gives them their dream lifestyle. Don't forget to leave a rating and review! Message me on insta @TheOneUpProject Want to get in touch directly? sarah@theoneupproject.nz Want to achieve your financial goals? My financial planner Thanks so much for...

Mar 27, 202319 min

Breadcrumb 10 - Every experience shapes who you become w/ Alexis Fernandez

It was a real exciting moment to have Alexis from " Do you fucking mind" podcast here to discuss a massive amount to do with self worth, building confidence and taking risks! At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 10 is from episode 110 - How to move past the feeling of not being "enough" and buil...

Mar 24, 20235 min

171 - Strengthen your self-esteem permanently by being your own best friend!

When I embarked on a five-month trip to South East Asia, I had no idea how much it would impact my life. I especially didn't think it would help me develop a deep trust and confidence in myself. I want to share my personal stories on how this experience improved my relationship with myself, sending my self esteem sky high! Enjoy :) Don't forget to leave a rating and review! Message me on insta @TheOneUpProject Want to get in touch directly? sarah@theoneupproject.nz Want to achieve your financial...

Mar 20, 202323 min

Breadcrumb 9 - Use active listening to be a better negotiator

This is a portion of my review and summary of "Never Split the Difference" a book about negotiation written by former FBI negotiator Chris Voss. This book isn't about getting what you want, it's about helping others get what they want....while also simultaneously getting what you want... At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in le...

Mar 15, 20235 min

170 - The most in demand skillsets for 2023?

Let's talk about the skills that will be in high demand in 2023! 🔍 Are you ready to prepare for the future? With chats about a looming recession, now might be the ideal time to think about our careers. But it's not just about survival - I am also passionate about helping you find a career you love! Articles mentioned: The creative store survey Skills in demand for 2023 Soft skills in demand Don't forget to leave a rating and review! Message me on insta @TheOneUpProject Want to get in touch dire...

Mar 13, 202331 min

Breadcrumb 8 - Build the life you want by using your curiosity

This is from one of my favourite OneUp episodes of all time. After speaking with Sarah I instantly felt inspired, I actually felt like she was talking directly to my soul. So much of her life philosophy resonates with me and today I want it to resonate with you. At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcr...

Mar 08, 20238 min

169 - How to manage your money through a recession

As all this recession chat continues to loom, I thought it would be good to talk about what we can do before, during and after to feel and be as prepared as possible with our money. There are 2 things we may experience 1. Decrease in income and/or 2. Increase in expenses - this episode is about how to not only manage both of those things but find the opportunity in them as well. You might also like this episode on how to stick to a budget conistently. Don't forget to leave a rating and review! M...

Mar 06, 202316 min

Breadcrumb 7 - How to ask for a pay-rise and when is the right time?

At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 7 is from episode 144 - Negotiating pay at different stages in your career In this episode I speak to Rosey Nathan , a recruitment partner and career mentor. Her experience and expertise goes beyond what I could write in this paragraph and to have her perspec...

Mar 01, 20235 min

168 - Make getting out of your comfort zone easy with these 4 things

It's got to be one of the hardest challenges we face in personal development, to put ourselves in uncomfortable situations for the sake of our own learning. It's important and potentially life-changing but can also feel near impossible. Here are my 4 tips to make it WAY easier.... Don't forget to leave a rating and review! Message me on insta @TheOneUpProject Want to get in touch directly? sarah@theoneupproject.nz Want to achieve your financial goals? My financial planner Thanks so much for your...

Feb 27, 202327 min

Breadcrumb 6 - How poverty & abuse changes your mindset towards money

At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 6 is from episode 150 - How to grow through challenges and opportunities In this episode I speak to Latayvia Tualasea Tautai , a woman I look up to for her empathy and diverse perspective on how to build a purposeful and meaningful life. In addition, she spea...

Feb 22, 20235 min

167 - Money mistakes I made while travelling and how to avoid them

Safe to say, I made many mistakes when I travelled through Bali and South East Asia and I had a very empty bank account as a result. So let me share a few stories with you so that we can both avoid this in our next adventure. Don't forget to leave a rating and review! Message me on insta @TheOneUpProject Want to get in touch directly? sarah@theoneupproject.nz Want to achieve your financial goals? My financial planner Thanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. Please le...

Feb 20, 202324 min

Breadcrumb 5 - Why you should care about your will when you're young

At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 5 is from episode 149 - Wills & estate planning are easier than you think In this episode I speak about how at 24 I can't imagine my death causing too much of an admin issue, so why bother with a will? Well actually it could be more important than I think...

Feb 15, 20232 min

166 - 4 rules for investing in yourself in 2023

A financial adviser on this podcast once taught me, "you're first and most important investment should and always will be in yourself". I couldn't agree more, to understand yourself deeper and develop an insatiable curiosity for life is something that can serve you in many ways. In this episode, I wanted to talk about 4 rules I follow to invest in myself and how we can all use them to help ourselves and our community. I would love to talk to you about it on Instagram? Also! If you are reading th...

Feb 13, 202328 min

Breadcrumb 4 - It's time to leave your job, how do you do it?

At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 4 is from episode 157 - When is the right time to find a new job? In this episode I speak about new Seek statistics that show now might actually be the best time to leave your job. But what are some steps to getting there? These aren't all of them but a taste...

Feb 08, 20235 min

165 - How to stick to a budget and create consistent habits

A well requested episode covering how exactly we stick to the budgets we create? Following on from our previous episode around which common budgeting method might work for you , it makes sense to establish how we now stick to this budget until we have reached our goals. Guess what? It's easier than you think! Episodes I mentioned: Atomic Habits Financial Advisers 101 Message me on insta! @TheOneUpProject Want to get in touch directly? sarah@theoneupproject.nz Want to achieve your financial goals...

Feb 06, 202325 min

Breadcrumb 3 - Know your worth & make sure you get it!

At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 1 is from episode 150 - How to grow through challenges and opportunities In this episode I speak to Latayvia Tualasea Tautai , a woman I look up to for her empathy and diverse perspective on how to build a purposeful and meaningful life. In addition, she spea...

Feb 01, 20234 min

164 - The magic of thinking big: book summary & review

In this episode we talk about "The Magic of Thinking Big" a popular self-help book published in 1959 and written by American motivational writer and coach Dr. David J. Schwartz. In so many ways this book has outdated thinking but in so many ways it is completley profound, and interesting read that I loved discussing with you. See some other book overviews below: Atomic Habits Never split the difference Want to get in touch directly? sarah@theoneupproject.nz Want to achieve your financial goals? ...

Jan 30, 202338 min

Breadcrumb 2: How to have healthy communication when sharing finances with your partner

At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 1 is from episode 151 - Communicating with your partner about money In this episode I speak to Maaru Senthil , a financial adviser and incredible woman with a truly inspiring story about how she changed her money mindset to develop a peaceful and successful r...

Jan 25, 20235 min

163 - Would these common budgeting methods work for you?

In this episode we cover the below 4 budgeting methods, what they are, how to implement them and the pros/cons of each. So you can decide what may suit your personal finances best! 50/30/20 Rule Zero based budgeting Reverse budgeting Barefoot Investor buckets method Want to get in touch directly? sarah@theoneupproject.nz Want to achieve your financial goals? My financial planner Thanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. Please leave a rating or review if you’re enjoyi...

Jan 23, 202319 min

Breadcrumb 1: Careers - How to start again and value yourself

At OneUp we believe in being curious and taking a little bit of value from everyone, so welcome to the breadcrumb series. Where we get bite sized amounts of previous episodes and can hear a new perspective in less than 5 minutes. Breadcrumb 1 is from episode 159 - how to take a risk in your career. In this episode I focus on how starting again isn't as bad as we might think and with starting again we must still value our skills and experience enough to know what we are worth. Check out the full ...

Jan 18, 20235 min

162 - 9 lessons I am taking from 2022

WELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE OF 2023! Enjoy my review of the year and 9 lessons I have taken from everything I have done. Leaving my job, travelling South East Asia and navigating a lot of self doubt to name a couple things. This year, I have so much coming to you and look forward to chatting soon on Instagram . Want to get in touch directly? sarah@theoneupproject.nz Want to achieve your financial goals? My financial planner Thanks so much for your support and listening it means so much to me. P...

Jan 16, 202328 min

161 - 5 money beliefs that kept me broke

Hey beautiful people! I have put together 5 beliefs/habits I wish I had earlier in life surrounding my personal finances. It's important we cover more than just 'start budgeting' because the mindsets we aren't addressing will be holding us back. I have linked below some of the things I mentioned in the episode: My Financial Planner: https://www.livelively.co.nz/product-page/digital-financial-planner Apps to help with the rising cost of living: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClLAM90Pi8-/ Financial P...

Nov 30, 202228 min
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