'I’ve got the best in the biz’: TikTok star Lauren Whelan on hiring a financial adviser and starting a pension at 23
At just 23 years old, Lauren Whelan is one of the biggest Irish names on TikTok, boasting a following of almost two million. The social media influencing space is big business, and Whelan has the long term in mind, with a pension and a financial adviser as important to her portfolio as tapping into the latest online trends. Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Lauren Whelan The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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‘I built a tiny house for €30k to escape the rat race – now I can live on €50 a week, easy’
Tired of the Dublin rat race, Paul Lawford quit his job, sold his material goods, and set about downsizing – literally. Having built himself a tiny house, Paul now runs Small Change, “a radical, sustainable and affordable approach to traditional housing”. Does it work? How much does it cost? And how much money could you save? Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Paul Lawford See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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‘I made €247,000 in tennis... so not a lot': Conor Niland on the true cost of competitive sport
At the peak of his tennis career, Conor Niland was ranked 129th in the world. Today, he’s an award-winning author and works in commercial property. On this episode of Money Talks, he brings us behind the scenes of the extremely competitive – and lucrative – sport of tennis, and the challenges that came with adapting to a more conventional nine-to-five. Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Conor Niland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sonya Lennon: ‘I stood in a pharmacy and cried because I didn’t have €7.99 to pay for a foot exfoliator’
Fashion icon, business leader and social entrepreneur Sonya Lennon is the latest guest to grace the Money Talks studio. On this episode, she discusses the difficulties of making it in business, the cultural awkwardness of talking about money with friends, and her love of the simple things in life. Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Sonya Lennon The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'When Dad left, there was no money' - Chupi Sweetman on the impact of her dad's affair with her mum's sister
Chupi Sweetman, founder of bespoke jewellery brand Chupi, sits down in the Money Talks studio to discuss how childhood shaped her view of wealth, the importance of promoting women in business, how her entrepreneurial streak kicked in at a young age, and why success isn’t always what it seems. Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Chupi Sweetman The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is Money Talks - a podcast from the Irish Independent hosted by Katie Byrne, focused on our relationship with money - from the first time we discovered it right up to how we spend it today.
Each week, you’ll hear anecdotes, advice, and eyebrow-raising admissions from Katie's guests as they delve into their finances and how it impacts their lives – the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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