For the first time on the Freedom Kickstarter Podcast, we dive into a reaction episode, and we’re going big.
We're unpacking the explosive Diary of a CEO debate between entrepreneur Daniel Priestley and former trader Gary Stevenson.
But this isn’t a surface-level opinion piece. With me today is someone who’s spent over a decade managing hundreds of millions in assets and operating at the heart of the financial world, my partner, Victoria.
She brings insider clarity to the economic claims, emotional rhetoric, and financial myths presented in the original debate.
From generational wealth and home ownership to taxation, policy, and the ethics of wealth redistribution, we take apart the loudest claims and dig into what’s actually true and what’s dangerously misleading.
Key Topics Covered
- Why the housing “traffic jam” is real, and what’s missing from Gary’s take
- Misconceptions around equity, credit, and homeownership
- The truth about wealth taxes, the millionaire exodus, and UK fiscal policy
- How emotional storytelling replaces economic substance — and why that’s a problem
- Victoria's take on why financial literacy is the real key to change
- The myth of “no opportunity” for younger generations
- Why preaching defeatism is more harmful than helpful
- Gary's monetisation strategy vs. his messaging, is it all a grift?
This isn’t just a takedown. It’s a passionate call for critical thinking, open debate, and real financial education.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by economic doom narratives, this episode might just give you the tools
and perspective to fight back with logic, not just feelings.
Connect With Victoria
📸 Instagram: @everywherevictoriagoes
Resources Mentioned
Diary of a CEO: Daniel Priestly vs. Gary Stevenson Episode
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