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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, co-founder of sexual wellness brand Normal and career skills platform Fuzzy, as well as one of the founding Vinemakers at Grapevine, which aims to combat sexual harassment, bullying and bias in Australian startups. Lucy helps us to take the guesswork out of starting a business, manage your finances responsibly, and increase your chances of success. But the conversation doesn't end here... We want your thoughts! How much has it cost you to start your own business? What have been some of the most worthwhile expenses? Have you felt isolated by the money side of starting your own business? Send your thoughts to these questions, or anything else from our chat to [email protected] for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe whilst you're at it! Landing in your inbox each Monday. Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group. This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ***** You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.  Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 having a baby is a financial luxury (in fact, more than 50% of Australians have reported this). Five years on from having her son Lenny, Rach shares with us how she's navigated the financial challenges that have arisen with solo parenting, and how she's been able to lean on her community to save money and support others, all by having more open and honest conversations. But the conversation doesn't end here... Parents, we want your thoughts! How much has it cost you to have a baby?What have been the most unexpected expense?Have you experienced raising a child on your own? Do you have any 'singles' tax stories? Send your thoughts to these questions, or anything else from our chat to [email protected] for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe whilst you're at it! Landing in your inbox each Monday. Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group. This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ***** You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.  Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 finally for dessert, we chat about being a founder and how to think about paying yourself, whilst also keeping a business afloat. But the conversation doesn't end here... we want your thoughts! Do you think the concept of 'treating yourself' is problematic?How do the Splitwise politics work in your household?Have you experienced issues in a friendship because of money? Tell us your stories...Have you had to navigate paying yourself a salary as a founder? How did you decide what to pay yourself? Send your thoughts to these questions, or anything else from our chat to [email protected] for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe whilst you're at it! Landing in your inbox each Monday. Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group. This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ***** You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.  Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 lovely and very well equipped, Chantelle Otten, joins us to chat about splitting expenses, power dynamics and communication tactics that can really help us all (whether in a relationship or not!) But the conversation doesn't end here... we want your thoughts! How do you split finances with your partner? Is it percentage based or based on what you earn?Does being wealthy make someone more attractive?Have you ever dated someone who has earned significantly more or less than you? Was this ever an issue? Tell us your stories... Send your thoughts to these questions, or anything else from our chat to [email protected] for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe whilst you're at it! Landing in your inbox each Monday. Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group. This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ***** You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.  Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 party pic (shout out to the Jeffrey Campbell era)! This week, we chat with the powerhouse, Rhi Joyce, about navigating comparison as we move into our 30s. Whether it be budgeting for, or working out when it is ok to say no, or setting realistic expectations for your property goals so that you don't overwhelm your bank balance - Rhi provides a refreshing perspective on navigating it all. But the conversation doesn't end here... we want your thoughts! What are your thoughts on wedding culture? Have you struggled to keep up with it financially?Do you feel disassociated from the housing market? Or struggling to understand how much you will really need for a house?How much do you contribute to wedding presents? Send your thoughts to these questions, or anything else from our chat to [email protected] for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe whilst you're at it! Landing in your inbox each Monday. Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group. This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ***** You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.  Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Jones'". We discuss how Dyl's money mentality has been shaped by his family experiences growing up, how he navigated fluctuating pay as a football player, some of his biggest money mistakes (and what he learnt!), and how to align your spending with things you truly value. But the conversation doesn't end here... we want your thoughts! Have you succumbed to the lifestyle creep? Was there a way to break the cycle?How does comparison influence the way you spend money?What are your core values that you will always spend money on? Send your thoughts to these questions, or anything else from our chat to [email protected] for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe whilst you're at it! Landing in your inbox each Monday. Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group. This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ***** You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.  Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 very transparent Kath Ebbs. In part one they ask how social norms influence our views on money, and if you’d be open to splitting the bill with friends based on your income or savings balance. In part two, they discuss life as a freelancer, including the dilemma of navigating how much to charge, and valuing yourself as "the brand" versus "the person".  But the conversation doesn't end here... we want your thoughts! Would you split the bill based on what you got paid?Have you struggled navigating pay as a freelancer? Send your thoughts to these questions or other general thoughts about any of the discussion in the episode to [email protected] for our brand new newsletter. And don't forget to subscribe will you're at it: https://taboo-money-convos.beehiiv.com/subscribe Landing in your inbox each Monday. Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group. This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ***** You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.  Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, and give you the conversations starters you need to broach money chats in your own life. This week, Mads and Soph talk about their current money vulnerabilities, exposing their savings balances, why they feel like they can’t keep up with the Jones’, and how they plan on changing their money mindsets for 2024. But the conversation doesn't end here... we want your thoughts! Would you feel comfortable showing your friend your bank account? Why or why not? Do you feel you're financially ahead or behind where you expected to be at your age? What contributes to your perception?Do you have a story about how you've been able to make additional income?Send your perspectives to [email protected] for our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER (YAY). And don't forgot to subscribe whilst you're at it: https://taboo-money-convos.beehiiv.com/subscribe Landing in your inbox each Monday. Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group. This episode is brought to you by Up, the digital bank for our generation. Download and sign up to Up and use the code YIGC and they’ll deposit $10 into your bank accounts. That’s Up, easy money. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ***** You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.  Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 thesis!  Over the past 8 weeks, we are putting that theory to the test, and deep diving into the companies you love.  If you've enjoyed this series, head across to our socials for more YIGC as we plan our next series... Check out our Instagram, or TikTok, and come and join the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group. Formula One on The Dive: https://equitymates.com/episode/beyond-the-track-the-surprising-ways-f1-innovations-are-being-used-in-medicine-and-science/ Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ***** You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.  Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, we are putting that theory to the test, and deep diving into the companies you love.  Got a company you’d like us to discuss? Get in touch on Instagram at @yigcpodcast or via email [email protected] Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group. Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ***** You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.  Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 compelling investment thesis!  Over the next 8 weeks, we are putting that theory to the test, and deep diving into the companies you love.  Got a company you’d like us to discuss? Get in touch on Instagram at @yigcpodcast or via email [email protected] Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group. Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ***** You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.  Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the companies you love.  Got a company you’d like us to discuss? Get in touch on Instagram at @yigcpodcast or via email [email protected] Keep track of Sophie and Maddy between the episodes on Instagram, or on TikTok, and come and be part of the conversation on Facebook with our You’re In Good Company Discussion Group. Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of You’re In Good Company acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ***** You’re In Good Company is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives.  Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. You’re In Good Company is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.