Caroline chats to Abi Mohamed, the co-founder of of Community Growth Ventures, a London-based angel investment firm. CGV invests time, capital and resources to help passionate founders from minority and underestimated backgrounds create sustainable companies that deliver value to customers and the communities they operate in.

We talk about Abi's journey to angel investing in early stage companies, how she chooses which companies to back, and why she invests in founders from underrepresented communities, so they can participate in creating wealth.

 

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Caroline chats to Emily Cummin, the CEO and co-founder of grief support platform, Untangle. They help bereaved families to rebuild life after loss by providing practical & emotional help in one place. ⁠⁠Emily talks about how grief can impact people in various ways, not just emotionally but also financially. When dealing with unexpected life changes, people can be overwhelmed with uncertainty and the pressure of decision-making. The work Emily does with Untangle helps to support people through these tough times in various ways.⁠

 

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In this episode, Caroline talks to Carmel Dickinson about being left £20,000 in debt when her fiancé at the time defaulted on his loans. And how it made her much more determined to talk about money in her relationships.

Many people find it hard to talk to their partner about money. Yet if you are sharing financial responsibilities - for a house, children, or bills - it is essential that you are able to have open, honest conversations about money with your spouse or partner.

Today's episode is a cautionary tale on what happens if your partner takes out loans that are secured against your jointly-owned house. How that leaves you potentially liable for those loans if your partner defaults on their payments.

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In this episode, Caroline talks to Clare Seal of My Frugal Year on Instagram, about her journey to paying off £27,000 worth of debt and her excitement about being in a position to look forward and create more positive financial goals for her and her family.

We talk about the deeper causes of debt and financial difficulty. How the first step to dealing with debt is to really look at the numbers in detail, and to separate it from yourself and see it simply as a problem to be solved, not as a judgment about you.

Plus her excitement at being close to paying off all her debt, and how her next financial goal (which Lifetise is helping her achieve) is a positve one - buying her first home.

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In this episode, Caroline talks to Chloe and Pont, co-owners of hair salon Bebop, in Islington London, which has made the best hairdresser lists in Time Out and Refinery29. They set up Bebop to shake up the dated hair industry, focusing on making hair wearable and ethical with cruelty free and vegan products, and pushing equality with gender-neutral pricing.

We chat about taking on the financial risks of setting up as a small business, riding out not one but 2 Covid lockdowns, and building resilience.

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In this episode, Caroline talks to Dani St James, about the huge financial and emotional costs trans people experience getting access to jobs, medical care, and psychological support. And how her Not a Phase charity plans to help.

In this episode, Caroline talks to Katie Watson about being the first person in her family to go to university, why she’s not worried about student debt and how hard 2020 has been for graduates trying to find jobs.

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In this episode, Caroline chats to Josh Winterson, the 28 year old founder of recruiment start-up Alinea.

Josh opens up about how it feels to lead a fast-growing start-up, what happens when your industry is badly hit by the pandemic, and the responsibililty you feel towards your employees in a crisis.

Plus we talk about the impossibility of achieving work-life balance as an entrepreneur, and how it impacts our relationships with friends and family.

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In this episode, Caroline chats to Zanna Van Dijk, fitness, wellness and sustainability superstar, who is passionate about using her own journey and platform to educate and inspire others.

This is a fantastic season finale! We talk about Zanna’s incredible work ethic and how she’s built up her businesses, the relentless drive of being a type-A personality and her mission to bring as many women as possible on her journey of financial empowerment!

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In this episode, Caroline talks to Lola Abitogun, host of Adulting by Lola (@adultingbylola) and AdultingFest, about the hard work, career choices and compromises she made so she could save £60,000 by the age of 28 to buy her own flat in London.

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