We're unpacking more in the crypto space. Today we are joined by Andrew Ludwig, CEO of Currency Hub - a regulated company doing crypto arbitrage since 2017. Andrew gives us insights to help us navigate what sounds like a complex corner in the crypto-verse and explains how we can get solid returns from cryptocurrency using our offshore investment allowance.

Joining me on today's episode is my husband, Henchard Mashigo, and we are sharing ALL of the lessons we've learnt from our first investment property. We've made some gains but there are things that we also overlooked (and burned our fingers) despite doing research on our investment. Some of the topics we touch on include: - The highs and lows of our investment journey - The importance of choosing the right location - Why choosing the right developer matters - The importance of partnering with a trusted rental agent

Your gateway to creating real wealth. According to research, financial trauma is a reality for one-third of millennials today, but what is it? How do you identify that you have financial trauma, how does it impact your wealth creation journey and how can you get financial healing? In this episode, I am joined by author, financial coach, and university lecturer Thembisa Luthuli and we strip down financial trauma! I personally gained so much perspective from this conversation and it gave me a lot to think about as I firm up my financial goals for the new year.

Today, I have an interesting conversation with Andrew Katzwinkel, CEO and Founder of LayUp Technologies. We chat about the return of the lay-bye - what happened to this efficient way of buying goods without credit, and who is bringing it back? We learn about the benefits of using lay-bye as a payment solution and Andrew shares some smart tips on how you can take advantage of specials (and even travel deals) while using lay-bye. After this conversation, I am firmly in the camp of making lay-bye cool again!

In this episode, I have a wholesome conversation with Palesa Hlabahlaba, CEO and Founder of RPH consulting (a business consulting firm). We wanted to talk about the importance of small businesses getting advisory services, but this conversation ended up being a lot more! We chat about fulfilling your purpose, redefining success, and why “quitting” should be reframed, especially when a job doesn’t align with your dream. We even touch on how her company, RPH consulting helps people start, scale and make wise money choices in their businesses.

Get inspired about following your passion and treating it like a business! Bulelani Balabala founded an initiative called the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA) in 2015 which has directly impacted more than 50 000 township entrepreneurs. In this episode, in between the laughs, we talk about entrepreneurship, the SME landscape in South Africa, funding challenges for SMEs, opportunities for SMEs, how corporates can partner with SMEs, following your passion, social currency, some of his personal money wins, habits and losses and a whole lot more! Tune in for a truly inspiring conversation.

We answer the age-old question: "How do I finance my business as a SME?" SMEs often don’t have the capital to make the most of instant opportunities that become available to them as traditional funding from banks may not always be a solution. In this episode, I am joined by a formidable team from Geddes Capital (CEO, Brent Geddes and CIO Warren Deats) who strive to raise the bar when it comes to helping entrepreneurs raise capital for their businesses. In this conversation, we strip down some of the funding challenges faced by SMEs in South Africa, alternative funding solutions that are available, how to engage with alternative funders and we even touch on possible funding solutions for your side hustle. Yeap! That’s right. Tune in and listen. Guests: Brent Geddes (CEO, Geddes Capital) and Warren Deats (CIO, Geddes Capital)

Over the past few years, sports betting has emerged from the shadows and into the mainstream. A lot of people are starting to dabble in it. We have seen terrible stories of addiction and suicide linked to this but also triumphs and people getting to pay bills and pay off their school fees because of a bet. So, with millions of sports fans looking to enter the betting market for the first time, I have brought someone who can help us understand it and then you can choose whether this is something that you want to do or not. Today, I am joined by Mpumelelo Lembede, who has been in the online sports betting industry for over 10 years, and he will be helping us strip down sports betting!

Is it just me or did people really start focusing more on their homes since the pandemic? I've really seen more home content since then and I am loving it. Today, I chat with the fabulous Keshia Wylie who runs the Homing Pigeon - an interior design company to discuss money-saving interior design secrets. You can reach out to Keshia here: https://www.ditchyourdesigner.com/

It's the new year and you've probably mapped out your goals - getting a salary increase could be one of them. In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Phiona Martin. Phiona is an award-winning Organizational Psychologist, Career Coach, and thought leader in the field of Talent Management and Career Development. She is also the founder and managing director of Talent Meridian, a consulting practice. We talk about how to negotiate the salary increase conversation, how to deal with the expectation to submit your current payslip when applying for a new job, and how to deal with pay discrepancies in the workplace. Get in touch with Phiona: website: https://www.phionamartin.com/ LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phiona-martin/

Based on everything that happened in our economy last year and some of the most popular goals I (Lungile Mashigo) have seen people set for themselves this year, this episode gives you 5 tips to manage your money better in 2022! The tips range from how to assess your finances to see where you can cut your expenses and how to think about purchasing a property in 2022.

The cool guys on The Office Podcast asked me to join them to chat about retirement and I am bringing that conversation right here. In this episode, among other things, we talk about the importance of saving for retirement, some considerations for when you switch jobs, and how you can be invested in your own financial journey. The Office Podcast aims to help its listeners navigate the ever-changing world of work and its complexities. You can find them on all major listening platforms or by visiting: https://iono.fm/c/4196

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a sucker for easy, digestible information and if it comes from a cool young woman - even better! I am excited to have on the show today Tisa Ntlawini, who runs @financialchats_tisa where she posts about her financial journey as well as ways to save money, particularly through exchange-traded funds and tax-free investment accounts. What I love about her is her energy, she started her investment journey just over 2 years ago and she has achieved so much since then. One of the questions I often get is "How can I get started with investing?" If you are wondering the same thing, then Tisa's journey will inspire you to get started.

Squid Game is a Netflix show where 456 indebted, desperate people play children's games to claim the ultimate prize of roughly 750 million rand. The hard-hitting truth that this show reveals the socio-economic inequalities that exist not only in South Korea but worldwide - it resonated deeply with our South African reality. In this episode, I share the 5 money lessons we can learn from Squid Game which include lessons on gambling, spending wisely and being able to spot a scam. Tune in to hear my take and please take the time to tag me on social media when you share your Squid Game money lessons.

Sticking to a budget over the long term is one of the biggest challenges in personal finance. Yet it's also a powerful tool for resolving financial problems and hitting your most important goals. But have you heard about family budgets? I mean getting your family to agree on what to have for dinner can be difficult, so getting everyone to agree on a family budget could also be a challenge. Today on the show I have Diana Granoux, Founder of the Family Finance Show - a personal finance podcast that takes us through the ins and outs of family budgets.

Today is part 2 of the conversation with Economist, Ntombi Mbele and we are going to be chatting about all things CPI (Consumer Price Index) and the SA economy. Ntombi Mbele holds a BCom in Economics and Econometrics, a BCom Honours Degree in Econometrics and a Masters in Industrial Policy all from the University of Johannesburg.

Economics 101: We are affected by what happens in the broader economy, but in most instances, we don't know how or even why. Joining me is my favourite Somnotho, aka Economist, to strip down how the economy works and how it impacts our pocket. Economics is such a broad topic but I thought we'd start with inflation. Ntombi Mbele holds a BCom Economics and Econometrics, BCom Honours Degree in Econometrics, and a Masters in Industrial Policy, all from The University of Johannesburg.

All you need to know about crypto: Marius Reitz is the General Manager for Africa at Luno, Africa’s leading cryptocurrency platform and in this episode, we strip down crypto and explore the ins and outs of this new-ish internet craze.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/strippedmoney/message

Some may say that 2020 was a terrible year – but in its terror, it has also been a year of major change for us and most people, for the first time in a long time, really took a good look at their finances. In this episode, I share with you the 10 money lessons we learnt in 2020 from our incredible guests. Let me know what you think of this episode by tweeting @StrippedMoney or share the love on Instagram by tagging @stripped_podcast. You can also join our community by visiting www.strippedmoney.co.za . I'd also love it if you left a review on whichever listening platform you use. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/strippedmoney/message

Joining me today is Zola Cossie, an admitted attorney, notary, and fiduciary specialist. Zola has for the last 11 years been working in private practice and in corporate advising individuals on various aspects of structuring their affairs and today she helps us navigate the world of Wills and Trusts. We touch on topics such as the requirements of a valid will, what happens if you happen to pass without a will, the difference between a will and a trust and so much more. Let me know what you think of this episode by tweeting @StrippedMoney or share the love on Instagram by tagging @stripped_podcast. You can also join our community by visiting the Stripped Money Conversations website. I'd also love it if you left a review on whichever listening platform you use.