Meet Carla Hoppe, founder of Wealthbrite and a leading financial education expert. In this episode of Coffee and Oysters, Carla shares her journey from corporate law to founding an award-winning education company aimed at improving financial literacy in the workplace. Join host Frances Odera Matthews as they dive into the nuances of hustle culture, the challenges of financial stress, and the importance of niche-focused business strategies.

Carla also discusses the impact of financial education on early legal talent, the correlation between money noise and workplace performance, and her aspirations for diversifying her income streams. Listen now to gain valuable insights into balancing personal and professional growth, effective sales strategies and maintaining financial well-being in high-pressure environments.

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Carla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlahoppe/

Website: https://www.wealthbrite.co.uk/

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00:00 Introduction

03:03 Introducing Carla Hoppe

14:07 The Impact of Financial Stress

18:14 Building Financial Literacy Programs

21:32 The Importance of Storytelling in Financial Education

33:08 Diversifying Income Streams

35:23 Navigating Early Career Challenges

37:19 Financial Guidance for the Next Generation

41:17 Personal Policies and Lifestyle Choices

44:59 Favourite Tools and Recommendations

51:17 London Recommendations and Networking

54:43 Conclusion

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