Investing can feel over complicated and the thought of research can be a drain. We think that one of the best places to start is with the companies we interact with on a daily basis. Who knew that the companies we know and love can actually have a compelling investment thesis! Over the next 8 weeks, we are putting that theory to the test, and deep diving into the companies you love. With the launch of the Barbie Movie this week, we're seeing promotions eve-ry-where! So it got us thinking, is Bar...
Jul 17, 2023•29 min
Investing can feel over complicated and the thought of research can be a drain. We think that one of the best places to start is with the companies we interact with on a day-to-day basis. That's because these companies that we know and love can often have a compelling investment thesis. Over the next 8 weeks, we are putting that theory to the test, and deep diving into the companies you love but haven’t quite decided yet whether or not they're a good investment. First up: Tesla. Got a company yo...
Jul 10, 2023•28 min
Part Two. In October of 2020, Maddy and Soph were inspired to start a podcast about investing to help make it more accessible for their friends. One of their inspirations? Cathie Wood. A true trailblazer in the investing world, Cathie is a revolutionary female founder setting out to change the world. Her tenacity to challenge the status quo has earned her a place amongst the world's greatest investors. After almost three years of joking that one day Cathie might join the pair on the pod, YIGC ha...
Jul 03, 2023•33 min
Part One. In October of 2020, Maddy and Soph were inspired to start a podcast about investing to help make it more accessible for their friends. One of their inspirations? Cathie Wood. A true trailblazer in the investing world, Cathie is a revolutionary female founder setting out to change the world. Her tenacity to challenge the status quo has earned her a place amongst the world's greatest investors. After almost three years of joking that one day Cathie might join the pair on the pod, YIGC ha...
Jun 26, 2023•44 min
It is not everyday that you speak with a founder who is quite literally tackling one of the world's largest problems. But today, we get an insight to the magical powers of seaweed and how it just might be the key to a sustainable future. Julia co founded ULUU, a business which creates renewable materials out of seaweed to replace plastics. This is a founder story that will leave you feeling inspired and excited about sustainable technologies and solutions that our future may hold. Julia will be ...
Jun 19, 2023•34 min
We have had the most incredible 8 weeks speaking with some of Australia's most inspirational entrepreneurs. These conversations have given us time to reflect on the past 2 years of building up YIGC, so we thought we would get vulnerable and talk about the highs and lows, the lessons and our experience in starting a side business. Today is part 2 where we answer your questions about YIGC! Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram , or on TikTok , and come and be part of the...
May 08, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Live (well, as live as podcasts can be) from Omaha, Nebraska, this is our first takes of Warren Buffett and Charlie Mungers 2023 Berkshire Hathaway annual general meeting. Warren (92 years old) and Charlie (99) held court in from of 45,000 people and answered questions for almost seven hours. This episode is our recap of our favourite moments from the weekend. Our biggest takeaway? While King Charles may have been coronated in London over the weekend, the real King Charlie was in Omaha. Keep tra...
May 08, 2023•58 min
We have had the most incredible 8 weeks speaking with some of Australia's most inspirational entrepreneurs. These conversations have given us time to reflect on the past 2 years of building up YIGC, so we thought we would get vulnerable and talk about the highs and lows, the lessons and our experience in starting a side business. Books Mads - Red Notice by Bill Browder Soph - Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (& now reading Free Food For Millionaires by the same author) Social media accounts Mads - Co...
May 01, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Building a business is one of the biggest investments you can make, and sometimes the returns are far better than the stock market. As more young Aussies add entrepreneur to their resume, we want to shed light and provide a platform to the women who have created successful and inspiring businesses, to learn from the challenges they faced and the lessons they have taken away. Today we chat to Michelle Battersby, the Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer at Sunroom. Michelle talks about how she...
Apr 24, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Building a business is a huge personal investment - needing time, energy and money - but the payoff can be huge in the long run! It seems more young Aussies are taking note, with many adding "entrepreneur" to their resume. But what does it really take to create a successful and inspiring business? We want to shine a light on the incredible women who have done just that. In this series we ask these trailblazers to share their stories, as we hope to learn from the challenges they faced and the les...
Apr 17, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Building a business is one of the biggest investments you can make, and sometimes the returns are far better than the stock market. As more young Aussies add entrepreneur to their resume, we want to shed light and provide a platform to the women who have created successful and inspiring businesses, to learn from the challenges they faced and the lessons they have taken away. Today we chat with the delightful Laura Henshaw about her journey building KIC. From humble e-book to international expans...
Apr 10, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Building a business is one of the biggest investments you can make, and sometimes the returns are far better than the stock market. As more young Aussies add entrepreneur to their resume, we want to shed light and provide a platform to the women who have created successful and inspiring businesses, to learn from the challenges they faced and the lessons they have taken away. Today it's the second part of our conversation with Kate Morris, founder of Adore Beauty and Glow Capital - a Private Equi...
Apr 03, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Building a business is one of the biggest investments you can make, and sometimes the returns are far better than the stock market. As more young Aussies add entrepreneur to their resume, we want to shed light and provide a platform to the women who have created successful and inspiring businesses, to learn from the challenges they faced and the lessons they have taken away. Sophie and Maddy talk to Kate Morris, who started Adore Beauty in a Melbourne garage in 1999. Now she's brought the journe...
Mar 27, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Do you want to be a thriving entrepreneur one day? Embarking on a business venture demands immense dedication, but the rewards are huge! Think of it as a year-long preparation for a seemingly instant triumph. Sophie and Maddy are on a mission to connect with inspiring women who have turned their side-hustle dreams into flourishing realities. In this week's episode, we interview Kate Nixon, the founder of the popular lingerie brand, Kat the Label . Discover Kate's journey as she shares her entrep...
Mar 20, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Building a successful business requires hard work and dedication, but the returns can be far greater than traditional investments like the stock market. It's 20 years of work for an overnight success. As more of us are looking to add 'entrepreneur' to our resumes, we wanted to talk to some women who've dreamed and made successful businesses. As fellow hustlers, we want to learn from the challenges they faced and the lessons they have taken away. Today we chat with the incredibly impressive Natas...
Mar 13, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Building a business is a huge personal investment - needing time, energy and money - but the payoff can be way higher than the stock market. It seems more young Aussies are taking note, with many adding "entrepreneur" to their resume. But what does it really take to create a successful and inspiring business? We want to shine a light on the incredible women who have done just that. In this series we ask these trailblazers to share their stories, as we hope to learn from the challenges they faced...
Mar 06, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 9
We’re all talking about how to make more $$$ in the midst of the cost of living crisis. This week on You’re In Good Company, Sophie and Maddy talk about the pros and cons of having a side hustle, and then give some of their best resources for making cash RIGHT NOW. Please help us, and fill out our community survey too! If you do, you can win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the entire thing. It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be en...
Feb 27, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Setting career goals is one thing, but achieving them is another. Many of us work hard, but sometimes it feels like we're not making any progress. Maddy and Sophie talk about working smarter, not harder. Here's some of the steps they outline to achieve your career goals. Write down your goal with a timeframe Put yourself in the mindset of your manager (or whoever makes the decisions!) Set up your 'happy/short sunflower' folder Get written feedback Do market research Ask for your goal Have a cont...
Feb 20, 2023•34 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Budgets! Ergh, such a dirty word. Sophie and Maddy want to rebrand the idea of setting yourself something restrictive, but we can't ignore the facts. If you're not checking what you're spending as the prices rise, then how will you have anything left over to invest? Together they go through some of the super easy steps that you can put in place to take (baby) moves towards having a budget. Please help us, and fill out our community survey too! If you do, you can win $500 in cash or tickets to Fi...
Feb 13, 2023•19 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Can you believe that it's February already? 2023 is in full swing already, and we're back from the break. Today Sophie and Maddy start four episodes where they talk about financial fixes you can put in place in Feb, as we're all aware how the cost of living is creeping up on us. Sophie is going to try and buy no new clothes - and say nup to fast fashion, and Maddy is going to be brave and try asking 'Can you do that for cheaper?'. She's already had success! Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between...
Feb 06, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 5
The new year is a great time to refresh and reset, which is why we’re bringing you 4 weeks of investing inspiration in January for industries that just might have their moment on the ASX in 2023. Today, we learn about how fintech is changing the world as we know it. Recommendations: Show: Stutz on Netflix Podcast: Dua Lipa & Trevor Noah Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram , or on TikTok , and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Goo...
Jan 30, 2023•26 min•Season 5Ep. 4
The new year is a great time to refresh and reset, which is why we’re bringing you 4 weeks of investing inspiration in January for industries that just might have their moment on the ASX in 2023. In this episode, we learn why the green energy trend is set to take off! Recommendations: Book: 4000 weeks by Oliver Burkeman App: Lean with Lilly Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram , or on TikTok , and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Goo...
Jan 23, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 3
The You’re in Good Company Summer Series is brought to you by Global X. A powerhouse ETF provider in the local and international markets, which offers investors best in breed products backed by their industry-leading research. In this Summer Series, we’re bringing you investment inspo that’ll leave you feeling motivated for the year ahead. The New Year is a great time to take stock and start fresh financially. After the massive bull run of the last 2 years, 2023 provides a great opportunity to i...
Jan 16, 2023•31 min•Season 5Ep. 2
The You’re in Good Company Summer Series is brought to you by Global X. A powerhouse ETF provider in the local and international markets, which offers investors best in breed products backed by their industry-leading research. The new year is a great time to refresh and reset, which is why we’re bringing you 4 weeks of investing inspiration in January for industries that just might have their moment on the ASX in 2023. Today, we hear from the Head of Investment Strategy at Global X about his bes...
Jan 09, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 1
We're returning to our vulnerabilatea house - when we paid homage to The Imperfects, one of our favourite podcasts. We each give each other three prompts (we promise they're finance related) and we have to chat and discuss what we think! Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram , or on TikTok , and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group . Got a question or a topic suggestion? Email us here . Looking for an investi...
Dec 19, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 13
How much does management *really* matter? Bob Iger is returning to Walt Disney as CEO less than a year after he retired, a surprise comeback that coincides with the entertainment company's attempt to boost investor confidence and their profits. ICYMI - Bob Iger was CEO of Disney for 15 years! Then he handed over to Bob Chapec in Feb 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic led to park closures and visitor restrictions... uhoh. Then two weeks ago, Disney announced Bob 1, aka Bob Iger would be back! Ke...
Dec 12, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Taylor Swift has been forced to cancel her Eras Tour ticket sale to the public after historic demand for tickets caused Ticketmaster's site to be completely overwhelmed. The demand meant resale markets went crazy, with some screenshots showing Taylor Swift tickets selling for tens of thousands of dollars. The Swifties weren't happy. But this certainly isn't the first time Ticketmaster has had issues with its system... On today's episode, we look at why everyone is angry with the ticketing giant ...
Dec 05, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 25
On this week's episode, Maddy and Sophie learn about the world of small cap investing... What is that you ask? We've got you covered! Chatting with Eleanor Swanson from Firetrail Investments, we discuss why Eleanor is so excited by investing in small Aussie companies, and some of her favourite small cap investments at the moment. Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram , or on TikTok , and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company D...
Nov 28, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Buy low, sell high is a common investing term that is much easier said than done! But the question on everyone's mind is, have we hit the bottom? Unfortunately, we don’t have it is impossible to pick the bottom without a crystal ball or a time machine, but there are some useful lessons we can use to spot opportunities. Today, Maddy and Sophie walk through five experts’ tips that may help you feel a little more calm during this storm. Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagr...
Nov 21, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 23
From co-host of the Today Show to co-founder of an ethical investment app (and much in-between!), Patrice Newell’s CV is anything but average. On today’s episode, we learn about Patrice’s most instrumental investing lesson to date, as well as the biggest sustainable investment opportunity in Australia. Find out more about Patrice’s company Kwala here . Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram , or on TikTok , and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our Y...
Nov 14, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 22
