Joining us in the booth this week is Andrew Craig, who is a best-selling finance author of titles such as “How to Own The World: A Plain English Guide to Thinking Globally and Investing Wisely”, he is a financial educator of 12 years and founder of personal finance website: Plain English Finance. In this episode we discuss - How financial literacy & investing can make society a better place - The difference between ‘investing’ and ‘trading’ - How ‘real’ wealth is created - How anyone can bec...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 41 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Selina Flavius, who is a finance coach and founder of Award winning Financial Coaching and financial literacy platform, Black Girl Finance. In this episode we discuss: - How Black Women are missing out on billions of pounds - How we can close the pay gap for Black Women - How Women can mitigate the impact of family planning on their careers - We need to think like ‘owners’ not just “consumers” - What to do if you’re stressed about money…! - 3 lessons on money...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Hosanna Hali, who transitioned from Microsoft where she was a technology strategist to a leading cybersecurity company working as a solutions engineer. She’s also the founder of tech corner which is a platform that helps woman start their career in tech. In this episode we discuss: Lessons learnt from working at Microsoft Why Hosanna left Microsoft for a cybersecurity company How she transitioned from a business role to a tech role How the Tech industry is st...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 19 min
DISCLAIMER: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. The value of investments and the income therefrom may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the original amount invested. You are not guaranteed to make money from your investments and you may lose money. Joining us in the booth this week is Jacques Opoku who is a investment management professional with 10 years experience in asset management industry. In this episode we discuss: - Why investing in the sto...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Joining us in the booth this week is TJ Atkinson a Property Investor and Property/Finance Coach. In this episode we discuss: - The importance of understanding why you're pursuing wealth - How his drive to become a millionaire started from school - How he started his rent to rent business & why it shut down - How he and his friends bought 30+ properties - The London Property market being broken - Why Landlords aren't the villains - The power of leverage to build wealth - Why buy to let isn't ...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Natalie Scott a money mindset expert and certified money coach. In this episode we discuss: - Why Natalie left fashion to become a money coach - How your money mindset is formed - Examples of good and bad money habits - How to change your money habits - Why you should be open about money with friends and family - Some of the 8 money archetypes - How you can change your money archetype - The power of saying no - 2 lessons about money mindset you should know an...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 17 min
The podcast will be on a short break and will return on the 3rd June. Enjoy the bank holiday weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2024•2 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Kennie Bukky, a career expert, content creator, entrepreneur and former compliance manager. In this episode we discuss The power or mentorship and a supportive community How you can earn a £100k+ income with a high income skill The top high income Non-Tech and Tech roles How you can achieve financial freedom by utilising your high income skill Balancing saving for your future vs enjoying your present life The importance of defining your career goals The impor...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Norma Cassius who is a Psychotherapist & Money Management Consultant with over 20 years experience in banking and 17 years as a Qualified Psychotherapist. As part of mental health week we wanted to shed a light on the link between money and mental health and what you can do to reduce stress and anxiety when it comes to money. In this episode we discuss: The Psychology of Money Why people stress bout Money & how to combat it The impact of Debt & Sp...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Ella who is a Money Expert & Insurance broker. In this episode we discuss Good credit conduct vs bad credit conduct The pro’s of good credit and the con’s of bad credit Common ways people default on their credit accounts How to check your credit score for FREE How to avoid paying lenders interest Leveraging credit for your benefit & to make money Tips to stay disciplined when using credit cards Consequences of missing payments, defaults, CCJ’s How to ...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Dominic, a career expert and commercial contract manager. In this episode we discuss: Why Dominic turned down a training contract from a legal firm How 9-5ers can increase their income to £100k+ with their existing skills The importance of analysing what you want from your career How you can build wealth into the millions with your 9-5 Why you should and shouldn't pursue a contract role How Dominic has been contracting for 5 years even in a tough market Top S...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Hey all, Ats here! After careful consideration I've decided to rebrand 'The Take Off Experience' to "The Savvy Wallet Podcast". Aside from the name and artwork change, everything else will stay the same, We will still have the same authentic, relatable, inclusive conversations with great people! The Savvy Wallet podcast will begin with EP. 120 and will be published tomorrow at 8am GMT! Thanks for all your support! It's so appreciated! Ats Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-take-...
Apr 28, 2024•3 min
Joining us back in the booth is life & health insurance expert, Emmanuel Jones aka Ejay. In this episode we discuss: The key benefits of health insurance, income protection & critical illness cover The importance of checking benefits you get with your employer Should you get health/critical illness insurance if you have it through work? Health insurance vs critical illness cover vs income protection Typical costs for health insurance & critical illness cover Insurance companies reall...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 16 min
This episode is sponsored by Unbiased a platform that connects you easily and quickly with over 27,000 FCA regulated financial advisors, accountants and mortgage brokers. Connect with a financial advisor for FREE by visiting Unbiased here: https://www.unbiased.co.uk/savvywallet Joining us in the booth this week is Zee who is a chartered accountant and EX-KPMG auditor. In this episode we discuss: - How Zee became an accountant accidentally - Why accounting is the plumbing of a business - Why peop...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 23 min
This episode is sponsored by Unbiased a platform that connects you easily and quickly with over 27,000 FCA regulated financial advisors, accountants and mortgage brokers. Connect with a financial advisor for FREE by visiting Unbiased here: https://www.unbiased.co.uk/savvywallet *NOTE: As of April 2024 the Full UK State Pension has increased to £11,502* Joining us in the booth this week is Godfrey Asare, a FCA regulated financial advisor. In this episode we discuss: Why Godfrey decided to become ...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Joseph Obeng, a qualified financial advisor with over 11 years in the financial services industry. In this episode we discuss: - Why making more money won't necessarily make you more wealthy! - What true wealth is and steps to achieve it - Why you need to 'design your life' - Identifying your relationship with money - The importance of good money allocation and tips to allocate your money better - Good debt vs bad debt - How to build wealth with your 9-5 - Mo...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Sophia, who is a Medical Herbalist & qualified Endobiogenic Practitioner. In this episode we discuss: - What is herbal medicine? - The differences between herbal medicine and traditional medicine? - The pro's and cons of herbal medicine - Why people are scared of herbal medicine - How herbal medicine can help with stress and sleep - Can herbal medicine actually cure you? - The pillars of health - What is Endobiogenic Medicine and much more! Follow Sophia ...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Kazy, an experienced property developer and property investor with over 10 years experience in the property industry and Alfred Dzadey a property investor with a £4 million + property portfolio. In this episode we discuss: Is deal sourcing the best place to start in property? Rent to rent doesn’t offer financial freedom! Only the top 1% of rent to renters make real money?! Only the top 1% are successful in raising money?! Steps to investing into property Prop...
Mar 18, 2024•59 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Adelle Thompson a HR & Recruitment expert with over 13 years experience in the industry. In this episode we discuss: - How Adelle transitioned from Teaching to Recruitment - Steps to change careers - Rules for answering what are your salary expectations! - Does prior salary have an impact on future salary - Things to avoid saying in a job interview…! - Negotiating your salary, annual leave & more! - What companies are looking for in your CV & Inte...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Crosby Enninful a chartered FCCA accountant with over 12 years experience and founder of Egbenn Accountancy Services which he has been running for 5 years. In this episode we discuss: - The importance of being strategic with your career - Why you should value learning skills over money - How Crosby went from £18,000 to over six figures - 4 habits you need to adopt to help you build wealth - Creating an automated system around your money - How to not let your ...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Kazy, an experienced property developer and property investor with over 10 years experience in the property industry. In this episode we discuss: The importance of balance in your life The impact of chasing success Doing business in Dubai with companies like Coach and Sephora Rental market in London being strong Buying 4 properties from auction in Feb How long a typical property flip takes Best property strategies for 2024 3 Legal changes that have money maki...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Benedicta Egbeme, who is a CIMA Qualified Accountant, Management Consultant and Business Finance Coach. In this episode we discuss: - The income tax allowance - How much you get taxed and at what salary - The UK Tax system incentivising business owners - Government getting rid of the dividend allowance - How employees can reduce their tax liabilities - The impact of the income tax allowance being frozen till 2028 - What to do once you've received your tax cod...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Maya Saffron, who is a technical architect and founder of the maya’s minutes podcast. In this episode we discuss: The differences between growing up in East London vs North London Why going to Uni isn’t essential Why she became a PT and quit that to get into Tech The exact steps of how Maya got a tech role without a uni degree Pro’s and cons of working in the tech industry Navigating the tech industry as a woman Most valuable tech skills to learn in 2024 (wit...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 38 min
The podcast will be on a short break and will resume on the 12th February. Thanks for your patience. Ato Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-take-off/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 05, 2024•3 min
Joining us in the booth this week is David Olusegun, founder of creative control ventures that has partnered with celebrities like Krept & Sasha to launch Nala’s Baby Skincare and Aitch to launch Syps. David has worked at the likes of Warner Music, MTV, Nickelodeon, Kobalt Music, HIT entertainment and founded two companies prior to creative control. In this episode we discuss: How South London prepared him for the business world Travelling opening his eyes to more Losing out on millions from...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Antoinette Ale, the founder of Tressly which is a Website builder & booking software for hairstylists. In this episode we discuss: Life growing up in Ghana and the difficult of transitioning to the UK Tressly & how it seeks to disrupt the hair industry and support hairstylists to grow their business Why getting customer feedback on your product is vital to it's success Lessons learnt from doing accelerators with Barclays, Sky & Google The importan...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Dan Knott, a mortgage advisor who focuses on helping first time buyers get their first home. In this episode we discuss: 2023 having the lowest first time buyers in 10 years The average age of a first time buyer in the UK The 4 questions you should ask yourself before buying property Where mortgage interest rates could go in 2024 Should you overpay your mortgage? What to do if you're struggling with mortgage payments Why 5% mortgages might be suitable for you...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 11 min
In this episode we welcome back Amri Celeste, who is a interview coach and recruitment/HR specialist, teaching people how to pass a job interview and secure their dream job. She has worked for the likes of Coca-Cola, Sky and British Airways. In this episode we discuss: The state of the jobs market in the UK in 2024 Big tech redundancies in 2023 Why salaries are stagnant The future of remote working How AI may impact the job market in the future The second best time to apply for a job 3 Tips to L...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Hope you had an amazing Christmas and Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best in 2024 in every area of your life! Let's get it! In this episode we're joined by the man himself Ato who is the founder of Savvy Wallet and the host of The Take Off Experience Podcast. In this episode he shares five things that he has learnt from doing over 100 podcast episodes. Follow me on: Instagram , Tiktok , Twitter Check out: https://www.youtube.com/savvywallet for the video version Support this podcast at — ht...
Jan 01, 2024•22 min
Joining us in the booth this week is Money Mindset Expert, Money Coach and Financial Wellbeing Speaker, Laura Ann Moore. In this episode we discuss: - When you relationship with money is formed - The danger with hustle culture - The importance of good financial habits - Tips to get an abundance mindset with money - How to not feel guilty about being bad with money - How to not feel guilty about wanting more money and much more Follow Laura on Instagram here Follow me on: Instagram - https://www....
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min
