The Wallet

Have you ever wanted to start your own business, only to be deterred by the financial headache it would incur? Or wondered how on Earth single mothers are able to seemingly juggle it all - raising kids, running a business, and managing finances?

Launching a business is a dream for many, but getting started can be tough. It takes a certain money mindset to get going, and today we'll be hearing from the awesome Carrie-Anne of super cool mama merch brand Mere Soeur on how she did it.

Carrie-Anne talks to us about the key drivers as well as the main difficulties she faced when she got started, how she manages today and the importance of breaking stereotypes surrounding single motherhood. 

You can follow Carrie-Anne here:

https://meresoeur.com/  

Instagram: @mre.soeur

Podcast: @alrightforamum_ 

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* Please note that we are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.*

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Debt is scary. One in two adults with debt has a mental health problem. The shame surrounding the topic of debt makes people even less reluctant to discuss it. Yet debt is also incredibly common - up to 8.3 million people in the UK are unable to pay off debts or household bills. 

Clare Seal was one of the many adults who found herself in spiralling debt, spread across seven different credit cards. She set out to document her debt repayment journey through @myfrugalyear - an Instagram account that's now become a tight-knit community.

We speak to Clare about how she got into and tackled her debt, the stigma attached to discussing debt and how her community helped her stay accountable. 

Since recording the podcast, Clare managed to repay even more of her credit card debt and she now has an outstanding balance of slightly more than £11k!

Clare’s book “Real Life Money: An Honest Guide to Taking Control of Your Finances” is out now and available from Amazon - you can also pre-order The Real Life Money Journal here. If you need debt advice you can reach out to StepChange as recommended by Clare. And if you’re struggling with mental health, don’t hesitate to visit and contact Mind or The Samaritans.

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My book is available to purchase from Amazon and your favourite bookshop.

* Please note that we are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.*

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Welcome to The Wallet, with me Emilie Bellet, founder of Vestpod.com

The Wallet is here to help you make better financial decisions by talking honestly about money. 

Have you ever discussed your salary details with friends or colleagues? How does the idea of doing that make you feel? Most of us wouldn't ever dream of going into the details of our earnings because well, it just feels awkward. We also fear coming across as greedy, crass, or even difficult when we ask for more. 

But asking for more is crucial. On average, women earn £260k less than men over the span of their careers. Add coronavirus to the mix, and you have even more dire, long-lasting repercussions on our salaries.

This week’s guest is Vestpod’s long time ambassador Vivien Adeosun. Vivien tells us how she went about getting 3 promotions and 3 significant pay rises in the last six years and today she is going to share her journey to help us all, basically, get paid!

Find all the resources mentioned by Vivien below: 

Find Vivien on LinkedIn

You’re Not Broke, You’Re Pre-Rich - Emilie Bellet, Chapter 5

She Can She Did podcast - Fiona Grayson 

Never Split The Difference - Chris Voss

What Colour Is Your Parachute - Richard Nelson Bolles

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My book is available to purchase from Amazon and your favourite bookshop.

* Please note that we are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.*

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Hi, I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod.com - a thriving community that financially empowers women, and author of the Amazon bestseller - You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich.

Each week, I'll be sharing my best tips, inspiring you to take charge of your financial futures, and talking to an array of awesome guests from all walks of life - employees, freelancers, entrepreneurs and money experts.

So whether you’re struggling with an overdraft or credit card debt or you’re the Wolf of Wall Street looking for your next big investment, for practical, fun, informal advice, you need to tune into The Wallet!

You can learn more about Vestpod and subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.vestpod.com/

You can follow us on Instagram @vestpod and join our Facebook group.

My book is available to purchase from Amazon and your favourite bookshop.

* Please note that we are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances. *

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