Do you have a million-dollar idea? Always dreamed of working for yourself? Starting a business can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences, but where do you begin? Actually figuring out how to start your own business can be tricky. Do you quit your job so you have time to grow your idea? Do you forego your house deposit to invest into your dream business? There’s a lot to consider before you officially take the leap, and you need a game plan! Today we chat with Lucy Wark,...

How much does it actually cost to have a baby? On today's episode Rachel Maksimovic, solo mum and co-host of her own podcast Mothering on my Own shares how much it has cost her. As we enter our late 20s, we have started to feel a societal pressure to consider whether or not we want to have kids. With more people getting married and moving onto the "next step" of starting a family, we always thought that having a baby was the norm. But the more conversations we have, the more we realise that...

Today's episode has the perfect representation of what a dinner table conversation with our friends would look like when discussing money. So luckily, we are joined by the dinner club queen herself, Sophie McIntyre, founder of Club Sup. Through the three courses of this episode, we share our money stories, and discuss whether the concept of "treating yourself" is problematic. We delve into navigating money with housemates and friends, and what is and isn't appropriate to add to Splitwise. And...

If you've ever felt stressed about money in a relationship or if it's a topic that has caused a fight or two, then you are definitely not alone. Finances are the leading cause of stress in a relationship, mostly because we all have different views on how we feel about making and spending money - so when there is misalignment, there is tension. To try minimise the stress that money plays, communication and understanding how your significant other views money is key. To tackle the topic, the...

Moving into your late 20s and into your 30s means your social calendar shifts from birthdays to wedding season! And boy does wedding season hurt the bank account. Don't get us wrong, we absolutely love, love and there is no better experience that watching people closest to you tie the knot, but wedding culture has become, well, expensive. The other shift is that your social media slowly becomes more "adult", commenting congratulations on the new house, rather than posting the good old fashion...

The saying goes that comparison is the thief of joy. But when it comes to your finances, comparison can also seriously derail your financial goals. It's true, most of us will experience the lifestyle creep to some degree throughout our lifetime... particularly in a time where comparison is rife on social media. Who can blame you if your first thought when receiving a pay rise is to treat yourself! This week, Mads and Soph chat with Dyl Buckley about each of their experiences "keeping up with...

The saying, "don't broach topics of sex, religion, or politics," is widely known, and truthfully, money has consistently found a place within that. The fact of the matter is, money is still a taboo topic, and we aren't properly educated on how to approach conversations about our finances. This summer series is here to break down that barrier, and give you the conversation starters you need to broach money chats in your own life.  This week, Mads and Soph are chatting with the wonderful and...

Has anyone ever asked you how much you have in your savings accounts? Would you be willing to show someone the figure if they asked? There’s a high chance you’ve either answered no to both those questions or you feel a bit uncomfortable about the thought of someone logging into your bank account! The fact of the matter is, money is STILL a taboo topic, and we aren’t properly educated on how to approach conversations about our finances. This summer series is here to break down that barrier,...

For all our Drive to Survive fans, this one is for you! There is no doubt that Formula One has seen an incredible rise over the last few years, but did you know it's one of the only sports you can actually invest in? 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...

Shopify is one of those companies that you probably interact with multiple times a day without even realising it. So on this episode, we're bringing you up to date with what you need to know... 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,...

Did you know that 65% (!!!) of Australia's adult population browse realestate.com each month? Nice to know we're not the only ones. And as it turns out, the website's parent company REA Group is one of Australia's great start-up success stories 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...

Buying Uniqlo basics is an investment for your wardrobe, so it got us wondering whether you could invest in Uniqlo. Turns out you can! 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...

Wesfarmers is an Australian darling, housing the likes of Bunnings and Kmart. With the resurgence of the Bunnings sausage sizzle post COVID and consumers turning to Kmart as we feel the cost of living squeeze, it got us thinking, would Wesfarmers be a good investment? 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...

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.     Earlier this year, L'Oreal acquired Aussie brand Aesop for a record breaking $3.7 billion. So it got us...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 -...

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...

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...