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The Curve is a platform to learn more about money. To change the stereotype that these conversations are typically boring, and only for men in suits. Victoria has worked in the finance and investing world for 13 years, and Sophie is a total novice. Learn alongside her as she asks all the questions you're thinking, but might feel a little embarrassed to ask. This podcast will give you all the tools and knowledge to achieve financial freedom, as well as (hopefully) having a laugh along the way.

New episodes every Monday and Thursday!

Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice

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Apr 3, 2023 · 11 min
TCW13: All the bits and bobs of the stock market (including chats on miracle pimple patches!)
In this weeks Curve Weekly we managed to keep it to 10 mins! That was always the plan for this pod, short and snappy - but somehow we always struggle to shut up. Sophie talks about her recent experience with pimple patches (always bringing the informative chat), and Vic [actually] educates on some useful stuff that's happened in the stock market this week. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Mar 27, 2023 · 14 min
TCW12: Crypto is back in vogue and there's a battle of the sneaker giants
Last year cryptocurrency fell off a cliff, and in this Curve Weekly Vic explains why it seems to be climbing back up again. The Adidas and Nike stocks battling away, with Adidas about to report it's first loss in 30 years... is a recession looming? We hope not, but things aren't looking great! CONTENT WARNING: in this episode, there are an alarming amount of Mum jokes for two women without kids. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice
Mar 20, 2023 · 15 min
TCW11: The economy might be up shit creek but it's not all bad...
You may have been wondering how far up shit creek we are in terms of the overall global economy... especially after the two major bank meltdowns last week. In this weeks Curve Weekly Vic admits that although we are up shit creek, we can get our metaphorical rain jackets on, and sensibly wait for the storm to pass. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Mar 13, 2023 · 23 min
TCW10: A BIG week for the banks. Is your money safe?
Over the weekend a big bank in the US (SVB - Silicon Valley Bank) fell over, which hasn't happened since the Great Financial Crisis. Questions have been swirling about what this means for the global economy... and rightfully so, people have been panicking. However, it's not as scary when you understand the context. In this (slightly longer) ep of The Curve Weekly, Vic explains what's been going on in layman's terms so you can understand wtf is going on. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Mar 8, 2023 · 37 min
RTC56: Why does the gender pay gap exist and how can we change it?
In this International Women's Day Special, we were lucky enough to speak to the CEO of Spark Jolie Hodson. Wild fact - Spark is the only company in the NZX50 (the NZ stock exchange) that has a female CEO and Chairwomen. When Vic was looking through their financials, she noticed them transparently call out their gender pay gap and how much it has improved over the past few years. We were so impressed they were publicly disclosing this information and thought she'd be a perfect person to talk to about the gender pay gap, and what can be done to close it! An inspiring woman, with pearls of wisdom for anyone wanting to succeed in the workplace. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter
Mar 6, 2023 · 17 min
TCW9: Why the oil price is skyrocketing and who pays for what when it comes to weddings!
Many things were discussed in this episode, including a fair amount of wedding chat as both Vic and Soph attended one this weekend. Who should pay for the bridal party's extras (dress, suits, nails, makeup etc)? Plz feel free to weigh in about this on our socials! Vic also explained why the cost of oil is skyrocketing (again), and why companies like BP, Exxon Mobil etc are raking in record profit-highs (again). Other than energy companies, the stock market didn't have a super positive week and Vic explains why! For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Mar 1, 2023 · 35 min
RTC55: An inspiring and incredibly important conversation with the Māori Millionaire
An inspiring and incredibly important conversation with Te Kahukura AKA The Māori Millionaire. At just 8 years old she read the iconic investing book 'Richer Dad Poorer Dad', and at 19 she has $45,170 worth of assets! She is incredibly clued up with growing her own wealth and is on a mission to empower others to do the same. In this podcast we talk about the flow on effects that colonisation has had on the Māori population, and the importance of understanding why that wealth imbalance is so prevalent here in Aotearoa. Both Vic and I were blown away by this episode and hope you learn as much as we did. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We would like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful sponsor of this miniseries - BraveFace. We have created a resource to help you improve both your finances and your mental health which you can download here. BraveFace has a trio of herbal remedies to help you tackle stress and worry head-on, offering natural support for everything that life throws at you. You can get 10% off by using our code THECURVE10 at braveface.com Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Feb 27, 2023 · 17 min
TCW8: The worst week in markets and how investing has nothing to do with maths....
Soph loved this episode - she learnt (and laughed) lots. Vic talks about the future of retailing + how investing has nothing to do with maths (she always has to use a calculator). She explains why the market had its worst week this year, and how you shouldn’t stress if you miss out on shares when a company goes to market for the first time (and does really well) - Beyond Meat is a good example of why. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Feb 23, 2023 · 28 min
RTC54: How to save for BIG TICKET items
In this episode we talk about Soph's big money goal of wanting to buy a new car. It's been something she's wanted for years, but felt too embarrassed to admit it. She also had NO idea how to get there, so when Audi got in touch and said that they were keen to help, we both screamed like excited 6 year olds. If you want to save for something big, but it feels outlandishly out of reach then this episode is a must listen. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast, however please note the competition to WIN the car has now closed. Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Feb 20, 2023 · 14 min
TCW7: Another inflation update and what some of the BEST investors are investing in
In this Curve Weekly we get a quick market and inflation update and talk about a recent [and quite weird] investment decision that Warren Buffet. Being one of the worlds best investors, a lot of other brilliant investors look to his portfolio for ideas so it'll be interesting how this one plays out! Are you ready to take the leap and learn more about investing? You can secure your seat in the course here! For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Feb 15, 2023 · 46 min
RTC53: JJ Feeney on money, mental health + sharing finances with her ex-husband
In this episode of our Mindful Miniseries we were lucky enough to speak to JJ Feeney, the queen of radio. She talks candidly about her relationship with money, mental health and why she still shares finances with her ex-husband Dom Harvey. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We would like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful sponsor of this miniseries - BraveFace. We have created a resource to help you improve both your finances and your mental health which you can download here. BraveFace has a trio of herbal remedies to help you tackle stress and worry head-on, offering natural support for everything that life throws at you. You can get 10% off by using our code THECURVE10 at braveface.com Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Feb 14, 2023 · 20 min
RTC52: Forget Love Languages, let's talk Money Languages!
We've all heard about love languages but have you heard about money languages? In this bonus podcast ep we talk to BraveFace's resident psychologist Dr Victoria Thompson about what they are and how they affect our relationships. With money being one of the main things couples argue over, we thought they were worth bringing to your attention, especially since it's V Day! If you want to find out what your money language is then try our quiz here! For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter
Feb 13, 2023 · 13 min
TCW6: A company at the top and bottom of The Curve
In this Curve Weekly we talk about the the Disney stock! Vic explains why it's at the top of The Curve, as well as why Lyft (Ubers competitor) is at the bottom. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We'd also like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Feb 8, 2023 · 43 min
RTC51: Building resilience with your money when times are tough with Kayla Gordine
In the second episode of our Mindful Miniseries we interview the amazing Kayla Gordine about her journey with wealth (and health). She is an absolute ray of sunshine - entrepreneur, LesMills instructor and singer/songwriter. We talk about how her upbringing impacted her relationship with money, her personal struggles with mental health + how she combats it, as well as her her money goals and how she channels an abundance mindset. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We would like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful sponsor of this miniseries - BraveFace. BraveFace has a trio of herbal remedies to help you tackle stress and worry head-on, offering natural support for everything that life throws at you. You can get 10% off by using our code THECURVE10 at braveface.com and we have also created a resource to help you improve both your finances and your mental health which you can download here. Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Feb 6, 2023 · 16 min
TCW5: The best way to grow your $$ and why the NASDAQ is soaring!
We hope you've had a relaxing Waitangi weekend. In this Curve Weekly we talk about the NASDAQ (one of the main US indexes) which is doing really well, and why dollar-cost-averaging (essentially auto investing), is one of the BEST things you could be doing to grow your wealth. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Jan 31, 2023 · 39 min
RTC50: Why are our finances + mental health so intertwined?
This is the first episode in our new mindful miniseries, where we interview four amazing women and talk about all things mental health + wealth. In this first interview, we chat to Dr Victoria Thompson, the resident Clinical Psychologist at @braveface about how our childhood can impact our relationship with our finances in later life. The four money scripts (think love languages but the finance edition) and all sorts of different tools that can help improve both our mental health and our finances. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We would like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful sponsor of this miniseries - BraveFace. BraveFace has a trio of herbal remedies to help you tackle stress and worry head-on, offering natural support for everything that life throws at you. You can get 10% off by using our code THECURVE10 at braveface.com and we have also created a resource to help you improve both your finances and your mental health which you can download here. Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Jan 30, 2023 · 14 min
TCW4: Who might be the next Google and a (depressing) inflation update
It may be a public holiday in NZ but AS IF we would take a day off The Curve Weekly! In this weeks episode we talk about ChatGPT which is apparently going to be the new Google (wild), two stocks that are at the top of the Curve and worth paying attention to and an inflation update! For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Jan 23, 2023 · 13 min
TCW3: Travel getting cheaper (yay!), Google cutting staff and Netflix making a comeback
Pre-warning: we were both QUITE sleep deprived when recording this ep. In hindsight recording every Monday morning may not have been the cleverest planning from us LOL however in this ep we talk about why we can expect to see plane airfares starting to drop soon (phew), what's happening at Google + why are they cutting 6% of their staff and what's happening with Netflix (it looks like it's making a comeback)! For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer)! Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Jan 16, 2023 · 14 min
TCW2: Apple, Tesla and Disney move the stock market higher & recession ow more?
In this ep it was another good week in the stock market which we love to see. Big news with Apple, Tesla, Disney and crypto that you'll want to know about, and finally some good news about the potential of a recession. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer). Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.
Jan 9, 2023 · 13 min
TCW1: Welcome to our new podcast, The Curve Weekly!
We're so excited to bring you this new Curve podcast! With weekly 10-minute episodes, we're going to give you all the money, business + the stock market tea. In this ep we break down what's happening in the stock market, talk about stocks at the top (and bottom) of The Curve, as well as explain why new data suggests we might be seeing the backside of Inflation (finally). For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter We'd like to say a huge thank you to Audi for sponsoring this podcast! Progress has always been part of Audi's DNA, and as a brand they're leading the way in electric mobility with their fully electric Audi e-tron range (one of which Vic and I have been lucky enough to drive over summer). Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intended to be of general nature and provide general information only. The opinions expressed by The Curve do not constitute investment advice.