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The Curve
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…
Episodes
The CurveThe Rise of ‘Kidulting’ & How It Could Make You Rich.
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 Kidulting is on the rise, and it’s not just about grown-ups buying plushies for their shelves - it’s shaping up to be a…
The CurveVic’s Review of ‘The Soul of Money’.
Vic brings ‘The Soul of Money’ to the couch and suddenly our bank statements feel like diaries we maybe… wouldn’t show our mums. We unpack the myth of ‘never…
The CurveShould We Be Investing in Matcha?
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 Soph is off having a well-deserved break in the woods this week (miss you Soph - plss come back soon 🥲). In her place, we’ve…
The CurveThe Art of Asking for More (and Getting It), with Meggie Palmer.
Ever walked into a pay rise conversation, only to feel your brain switch off and your confidence evaporate faster than your lunch break? You’re not alone. In…
The CurveThe Ben and Jerry’s Post That Just Broke the Internet.
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 This week we dig into the very viral Ben & Jerry’s saga - Jerry stepping away after 47 years, the Unilever…
The CurveOut of The Blue: Lily’s Lesson on Health Insurance.
Sometimes the biggest lessons arrive completely out of the blue. In this episode, we sit down with 26-year-old Lily Foote, who shares the health scare that…
The CurveMurdoch Drama, Lulu Karma & an IPO for Klarna.
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 This week on The Curve Weekly, we’ve got a very special guest: Lucy Blakiston from Shit You Should Care About is in the…
The CurveA Property Story Gone Wrong.
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 What happens when your “dream first home” turns into the ultimate financial horror story? Enter Gabby, who found herself…
The CurveWhy Crypto Rich Kids Skip the Airport Queue.
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 Bitcoin billionaires are swapping airport queues for £80k charters (cool cool cool), while the rest of us are price-checking…
The CurveTaylor Swift’s Engagement Just Moved Markets.
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 This week we’re diving into the engagement that shook both the charts and the stock market - yep, Taylor and Travis are…
The CurveInvesting for Kids.
Know a small human? Cool - this one’s for you. Whether you’re a parent, godparent, auntie, uncle, or just someone who buys cute baby outfits on impulse, this…
The CurveWhy Being a Good Friend Now Costs a Fortune.
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 This week kicks off with Sophie’s birthday (!!) - complete with surprise cake, a video montage, and a pair of speed-dealer…
The CurveHow Sophie Actually Bought Her Investment Property.
In part two of our chat with property coach Peter West, Sophie walks us through the real, messy, and surprisingly empowering process of pulling off her first…
The CurveHow Song Lyrics Are Moving the Stock Market.
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE. 🌟 This week we’re kicking off with Vic’s childhood jazz ballet ambitions (complete with fake panting for dramatic effect)…
The CurveRethinking How to Get on the Property Ladder.
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 So… Sophie bought an investment property. But instead of chasing a dream home, she flipped the script and went full BRRR…
The CurveThe Two Hottest Investments Right Now.
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 This week we’re bringing you two sizzling investment ideas that are turning heads - one’s riding a tech-powered boom you’ve…
The CurveHow to Financially Prepare for a Breakup or Divorce, with Helen Baker.
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 It’s not the most romantic topic - but it is one of the most important. In this episode, Soph and Vic sit down with licensed…
The CurveWeight Loss Wars, Trust Fund Tantrums, & Working Till 70.
With Vic off the grid (literally) on a Greek island, Soph calls in some brilliant backup - enter first-time podcaster Sophie G, a financial whizz and all-round…
The CurveThe Country That Just Beat Everyone at Wealth (and Why).
🌟 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 🌟 Emily’s back from Europe with a stolen backpack, a £500 fine, and a newly converted love for travel insurance (turns out it…
The CurveChlöe Swarbrick on Power, Money & the Systems That Divide Us.
We weren’t sure if we should release this episode. Some told us it wasn’t appropriate, others said it was exactly the conversation we need right now. And…
The CurveBudgeting Blues, Bitcoin is Booming & a Dash of TACO [UNEDITED]
It’s our last week UNEDITED (promise). Emily’s back next week thank goodness. Please excuse any brain farts, or unusually long tangents in this one... The…
The CurveWhat It Takes to Buy a House in Your 20s, with Tegan Yorwarth.
Today we are joined by the amazing Tegan Yorwarth - radio host, proud Māori wāhine, and lowkey money mastermind for our second instalment of The Property…
The CurveFULL & UNEDITED Curve Weekly: The Serena Williams effect, Russia is a copycat and does anyone still eat corn flakes?
This week on The Curve Weekly, we’re doing things a little differently - no edits, no cuts, just the full unfiltered conversation. From Nvidia’s mind-blowing…
The CurveHow to Build Wealth, Confidence, and Community with Caitlyn Kumi
Welcome to our New York miniseries! Soph was in the states not too long ago and was lucky enough to sit down with the incredible Caitlyn Kumi, founder of Miss…
The Curve‘I Do’ to IPO: Big Money Moments This Week
Vic flies solo today, covering a wide range of money and market moments. From Jeff Bezos’s high-profile wedding (and the importance of prenups) to how women…
The CurveHow Soph made $122,000 in 6 weeks!
This is the first episode in our BRAND NEW property series in partnership with BNZ! Whether you’re buying your first home, thinking about investing, or just…
The CurveMiso, Money & a Micro-Episode
No full episode this week—but Vic and Soph are still popping in for a quick chat (and a tiny bit of chaos). With their Investing Bootcamp launching on June…
The CurveDads Are Protesting, AMEX Is Flexing & Oil Prices Are on the Move
This week, Vic and Soph are jumping from investing confidence to global headlines—and back again. They kick things off with a reminder about The Curve’s…
The CurveBreaking Down Bonds & Why You Might Want To Invest In Them.
You’ve heard about them, you’ve nodded politely when someone mentioned them - but do you actually know what bonds are? And more importantly, should you have…
The CurveLabubu Mania, IVF f*** ups and Political Plot Twists?
From Dublin’s cloudy charm to the bizarre world of Labubu dolls, Vic and Soph cover a lot this week. They kick off with travel debates (beach club vs. ruins)…
The CurveThe Cost of Being a ‘Good Girl', with Melissa Browne.
What’s the real cost of unpaid labour, emotional load, and being the ‘nice girl’ in a relationship? In this fiercely eye-opening episode, author Melissa Browne…
The CurveThe Big Billionaire Breakup, Buybacks & Blasting Off
This week on Curve Weekly: political chaos, market meltdowns, and a Swiftie-sized power move. Vic and Soph unpack the billionaire breakup of Elon and Trump (EV…
The CurveBalancing family & career when life doesn't go according to plan, with Amy Fraser (from the archives).
This one’s for the mums - the ones juggling packed lunches, work meetings, and trying to remember when the last load of washing was switched. In this honest…
The CurveHailey’s Payday, Harvard Drama & Kids Who Invest.
This week, we dig into Hailey Bieber’s not-quite-a-billion-dollar beauty deal - what she actually made and what it says about celebrity brands, equity, and the…
The CurveStarting, Scaling & Selling a Global Brand with The Caker, Jordan Rondel.
Ever dreamed of turning your passion into a global business? Jordan Rondel did just that - with cake. In this ep, Sophie chats with the legendary founder of…
The CurveThe Aussie Billionaire Trying to Snatch Victoria’s Secret.
She’s back! Soph has returned to the studio - and just in time, because there’s a lot to unpack this week. First up, big changes to KiwiSaver: if you’re…
The CurveIf We Could Give Our Younger Selves Some Financial (and Life) Advice.
Disclaimer: This episode includes discussions around fertility challenges, body image, and eating disorders. Please take care while listening and feel free to…
The CurveA Tariff Truce, Markets Rebound, and Buffett’s Got a New Favourite.
The US stock market is officially back in its hot girl summer era, and we’re here for it. This week, Vic and Soph break down why markets have jumped nearly 20%…
The CurveShould You Be Investing in Fixed Income?
You've probably heard that investing in the stock market is the best way to build long-term wealth - but what about fixed income? In this episode, Soph chats…
The CurveDid Ozempic Just Kill WeightWatchers?
Vic’s Roman holiday was less Eat Pray Love and more Eat Pray Calculate, as she breaks down the economics of the Colosseum (€1.4 billion a year, no biggie), how…
The CurveJay-Jay Feeney & Dom Harvey on Staying Financially Married After the Divorce.
Who needs a prenup when you’ve got trust, shared bank accounts, and four properties post-divorce? In this juicy, hilarious, and heartwarming chat, Soph sits…
The CurveBillionaire Beef & the Hidden Cost of Tariffs.
Billionaire beef is sizzling, and it’s not just egos getting grilled. This week on The Curve Weekly, Vic and Soph unpack Amazon’s bold move to start showing…
The CurveHow to Negotiate a Pay Rise with Meggie Palmer (from the archives).
You know that feeling when you just know you’re being underpaid but have no idea how to tackle the awkward money convo? Meggie Palmer is here to save the day…
The CurveA Shocking Quarter for Tesla But It's Share Price Is… Up?
Heads up: This episode opens with a conversation about egg freezing and fertility - if you’d prefer to skip that part, jump ahead to 5:09. Tesla just posted…
The CurveAuthor of Sex and The City; Candace Bushnell on Choosing Money Over Mr Big.
We cannot actually believe this happened – the woman who created Sex and the City, the real-life Carrie Bradshaw, Candace Freakin’ Bushnell, joined us on the…
The CurveBargain Leggings, Bonds Booming & a Teen Ban Down Under.
This week, Soph broadcasts live from her parents’ kitchen (with some White Lotus background noise), armed with a paloma and a whole lotta feelings about egg…
The CurvePolly Markus on Blowouts, Risky Investments & the Rise of Miss Polly’s Kitchen.
This episode is a full-course meal of money chats, career pivots and laugh-out-loud moments with the glorious Polly Markus (aka Miss Polly’s Kitchen). We talk…
The CurveWill Fewer Babies Break the Economy?
This episode is all about demographics - what they are, why they matter, and how they’re quietly reshaping our economies. Zoe from Tempo unpacks the global…
The CurveAre We About to Head Into a Global Recession?
Trump’s been on the mic again - and the stock market’s feeling it. A sudden U-turn on tariffs sent US markets soaring nearly 10% in a day (yep, a day), and now…
The CurveLucy Blakiston on Building ‘Shit You Should Care About’ and Doing Life Differently.
Content note: This episode contains occasional strong language, and includes open discussion around grief, death, and eating disorders. Please take care while…
The CurveWhy the Stock Market’s Freaking Out - And What to Do.
Hold onto your investing hats (and maybe your Shein sparkle tops), because this week’s Curve Weekly is a wild ride through the chaos of Trump’s new mega…
The CurveWhy Your Brain Loves to Spend Money.
Ever wonder why you feel so good when you buy a new outfit but not when you pay your electricity bill? Blame it on dopamine. In this episode, we chat with…
The CurveBYD Overtakes Tesla, Eggs Cross Borders, and a Fresh IPO Hits the Market.
Okay okay - we’ll admit it, this episode starts off light on finance and heavy on ski trip chaos, family drama, and… onsens. If you’re just here for the money…
The CurveInvesting in AI: Are We Too Late to the Party?
AI investing - too hot to handle or just heating up? In this episode, we bring in Zoe Wallis from Tempo for a Temperature Check on the AI boom. Sophie, Vic…
The CurveHow a Money Diary Can Make You Wealthier & Wiser, with Frances Cook (from the archives).
Blast from the past alert! We’re dusting off an oldie (but a very, very goodie) with the legendary Frances Cook – finance journalist, author, and NZ’s OG money…
The CurveNvidia Chips In, Tesla Revs Up & F1 Takes the Investing Spotlight.
Rachel’s back in the hot seat for the second week running and she’s really earning her finance pro stripes - juggling a four-month-old, economic chaos, and a…
The CurveInvesting in a Trump Era: What’s Coming Next?
Buckle up - because things are getting interesting in the markets. In this first episode of our Tempo Temperature Checks mini-series, we’re joined by investing…
The CurveDo Financial Opposites Attract?
What happens when two financial advisors - married to each other - have completely different money personalities? Meet Carissa, the self-proclaimed…
The CurvePepsi, Poppi & The Tequila Tariff Saga.
A quick note: we do touch on pregnancy and miscarriage in the first part of the episode. If that’s not something you’re up for today, feel free to skip to…
The CurveAn Update on the Update.
Sophie’s flying solo today (send help), but she’s got an exciting update! The Curve is working on something BIG - like Diary of a CEO big. But perfection takes…