Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett shares her best bits from season 2. The highlights include; Jesse Metcalfe’s childhood negotiation skills, Elaine Pofeldt’s top tips for anyone thinking of starting their own business and Carol Decker’s best investment. We also hear two great founder stories from Nick Crook and Marieke Syed and Right Said Fred’s insights into missing out on a great merchandise deal. Value Bombs:I had a reputation for being a good negotiator and a bit of a wheeler-dealer even from a young age. - Jesse MetcalfeProfit is sanity and sales turnover is vanity. - Nick CrookThe baked goods industry is buying something expensive and trying to put a little spin on it and trying to get a decent profit margin out. - Marieke SyedTake ownership of your career. - Elaine PofeldtActors talk about our money really frankly. - Tom PriceNeither a borrower nor a lender be. - Carol DeckerResources:Unbiased websiteShout Outs:Boardies ApparelSnackzillaKeywords: Highlights, Unbiased, Investment, Money, FinanceOur Guests:Jesse MetcalfeNick Crook Marieke SyedTom Price Elaine PefordtRight Said FredCarol Decker About Our Host:Karen Barretthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Karen Barrett (@unbiasedcouk) is Founder & CEO at unbiased.co.uk, the leading platform connecting people to professional advisers. With a mission to deliver the perfect adviser match with zero stress, it has developed the UK’s most powerful search tools for connecting consumers with the widest available choice of advisers. To date the site has helped over 10 million people with professional advice.SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastA Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: Carol Decker of 80s band T'Pau, joins Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the 8th episode of Season 2 to discuss Making Money in the Music Industry. They discuss how Carol’s childhood shaped her view on money, what Carol is currently doing and the best investment she has ever made. Carol shares her insights on how today’s current circumstances have changed her view on finances and the key takeaway from this episode is the advice Carol got from her dad, ‘neither a borrower nor a lender be.’ Value Bombs:I need money, I like money and I want money, but I'm not driven by money. - CarolHard work will get you out of a hole. - CarolBest advice from my dad, ‘neither a borrower nor a lender be’. - CarolResources:Unbiased websiteShout Outs:Ronnie RogersRoy Thomas BakerAbout Our Guests:Carol Deckerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Decker Carol Ann Decker is an English singer and musician. She is the lead vocalist for the band T'Pau, which had international success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Although Decker is mainly associated with the group, she also released "One Heart," a solo single in 1995, to support the centenary of the formation of the Northern Rugby Football Union (the Rugby League code) and sometimes performs solo at shows and festivals. Decker's record label is GnatFish. About Our Host:Karen Barretthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Karen Barrett (@unbiasedcouk) is Founder & CEO at unbiased.co.uk, the leading platform connecting people to professional advisers. With a mission to deliver the perfect adviser match with zero stress, it has developed the UK’s most powerful search tools for connecting consumers with the widest available choice of advisers. To date the site has helped over 10 million people with professional advice.Outside of Unbiased, Karen sits on the Advisory Board of Money Marketing and is part of the Mentor2mentee network, mentoring bright, capable and ambitious female students. She has a passion for technology, fintech and women in business.About The Unbiased PodcastThe Unbiased Podcast will empower you to take control of your money and make confident financial decisions. You’ll get straight-talking, practical advice from Karen Barrett, CEO and founder of unbiased.co.uk, together with insights from experts and well-known guests who’ll be joining the podcast. Take control of your money, and your future every Wednesday.SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastA Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: Nick Crook, Founder of Boardies joins Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the 7th episode of Season 2 to discuss navigating retail during the pandemic. They discuss Nick’s founders journey when building Boardies, an award-winning global swimwear, apparel and accessories brand, what he’s learned from failure, and lessons he’s learnt about money. Nick shares his insights on navigating retail during the pandemic when a third of the company turnover was cancelled. The key takeaway from this episode is that cash flow is the lifeblood of a business and you can’t underestimate it’s importance.Connect with Nick Crook on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-crook-bba7848/ Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Value Bombs:Profit is sanity and sales turnover is vanity. - Nick Cash flow is just so important, it is the lifeblood of a business. - Nick During COVID, it was amazing to feel like when the shops all closed we still had a route to market. - Nick Money can buy you some time and it can buy some free space and freedom. - NickResources:Unbiased websiteAbout Our Guests:Nick Crook https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-crook-bba7848/ Nick Crook, Founder of Boardies is a brand specialist and owner with over 20 years of experience working with a variety of global fashion & sports brands across footwear, clothing and accessories.Nick Crook was inspired to create Boardies by trips with friends to Ibiza and realising a real gap in the market existed for quality men's swimwear, with unique designs at accessible price points.Boardies® is an award-winning global swimwear, apparel and accessories brand across men, women and kids, offering unique vibrant designs at accessible prices. Launched in 2014 and still privately owned, Boardies® is available in over 100 stockists in over 30 countries worldwide across leading premium stores including Selfridges, Liberty, Harvey Nichols, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, David Jones Australia, Fenwick, Urban Outfitters, Soho House, Oi Pollio, to name a few.Nick is also the owner of Picnic Brands which offers brand consulting for various global clothing, footwear and accessories brands, including Palladium Boots, NBA Socks, Creative Recreation, REASON New York, SSUR, K-Swiss, Bjorn Borg, amongst others.SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastA Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: Marieke Syed, Founder of SNACKZILLA joins Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the 6th episode of Season 2 to discuss financial lessons from starting a business. They discuss how SNACKZILLA started, how Marieke raised the funds to launch her product and the biggest lessons she learnt in the process. Marieke shares how her parents own business sparked her entrepreneurial spirit. The key takeaway from this episode is that challenger brands are so small and so nimble that they can quickly adapt and quickly come up with new products.Connect with Marieke Syed on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marieke-syed-64b7742/?originalSubdomain=uk Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Value Bombs:The joy of challenger brands is that they're so small and so nimble that they can quickly adapt and quickly come up with new products. - MariekeNever loan money to friends. - MariekeThe 2 main things that need money in a food product business is the marketing investment and cashflow. - MariekeFor a brand to be successful, it isn't just about profitability, it's also about purpose. - MariekeResources:Unbiased websiteShout Outs:WarburtonsAbout Our Guests:Marieke Syedhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marieke-syed-64b7742/?originalSubdomain=uk Marieke Syed is an entrepreneur and Founder of SNACKZILLA, a brand new kids healthier snack brand, aimed at primary school-aged kids, perfect for lunchboxes and snacking on-the-go. Marieke created the brand born out of her frustration at not being able to find healthier snacks for her older children, that were filling, lunchbox ready, but with better nutrition than the junk food they craved. As a mum of 2 boys, aged 10 and 8 years old, Marieke is ideally placed to know what kids like. Marieke is also a mentor for the Princes Trust, supporting and advising young entrepreneurs with business planning and growth strategies.Sponsors:Launch Your Own PodcastA Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: Tables are turned and Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett answers all your financial questions for the 5th episode of Season 2.They discuss how Karen’s upbringing influenced her outlook on money, her most useful piece of financial advice and what advice she would give her younger self. Karen shares their insights on retirement and her top tips for investing. The key takeaway from this episode is that money gives you the confidence to make the right decisions to live your life.Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Value Bombs:There has always been advice out there, but is it the right advice? - KarenThere is something about seeing cash that makes you understand the value of each of those notes. - KarenMoney gives you the confidence to make the right decisions to live your life. - KarenResources:Unbiased websiteAbout Our Host:Karen Barretthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Karen Barrett (@unbiasedcouk) is Founder & CEO at unbiased.co.uk, the leading platform connecting people to professional advisers. With a mission to deliver the perfect adviser match with zero stress, it has developed the UK’s most powerful search tools for connecting consumers with the widest available choice of advisers. To date the site has helped over 10 million people with professional advice.Outside of Unbiased, Karen sits on the Advisory Board of Money Marketing and is part of the Mentor2mentee network, mentoring bright, capable and ambitious female students. She has a passion for technology, fintech and women in business.About The Unbiased PodcastThe Unbiased Podcast will empower you to take control of your money and make confident financial decisions. You’ll get straight-talking, practical advice from Karen Barrett, CEO and founder of unbiased.co.uk, together with insights from experts and well-known guests who’ll be joining the podcast. Take control of your money, and your future every Wednesday.SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastA Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@apodcastcompany.com

Summary: Tom Price, Comedian, Actor, Podcaster and Radio Presenter joins Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the 4th episode of Season 2 to discuss why don’t people talk about money?They discuss Tom’s disastrous house investment, how to plan with a fluctuating income and how Tom’s upbringing influenced his outlook on money. Tom shares their insights on following the creativity over money and the key takeaway from this episode is you need to financially spread yourself around, you cannot put all your eggs in one basket.Connect with Tom Price on Twitter https://twitter.com/pricetom?s=21&t=q_WDQbBNNCv_y3QITfPpzw   Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Value Bombs:Think about the worst scenario and plan for that. - KarenNever assume that what someone is verbally telling you, is the truth - TomDon’t assume that everyone has your best interests at heart, some people are involved to line their own pockets. - TomIf you're going to do something artistic, you've got to accept that there will be a lot of time when you haven't got much money. - TomYou need to financially spread yourself around, you cannot put all your eggs in one basket. - Tom​​You shouldn't be scared of your finances, you should control them. - KarenSpeaking about finance is not vulgar, it is quite interesting.  - TomResources:Unbiased websiteShout Outs:Susannah ConstantineOlivia LeeStephen MerchantMel GiedroycAbout Our Guests:Tom Price, Comedian, Actor, Podcaster and Radio Presenter Website: http://pricetom.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/pricetom?s=21&t=q_WDQbBNNCv_y3QITfPpzw  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepricetom/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepriceistom/ Tom Price is a Welsh comedian who you’ll either know from his Magic Breakfast show, Torchwood, or his iTunes top 20 podcast My Mate Bought a Toaster. You might also know him because you’ve seen him doing stand-up around the UK, or because you listen to his BBC Comedy Panel show, The Leak With Tom Price.SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Summary: Fred and Richard Fairbrass from Right Said Fred join Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the 3rd episode of Season 2 to discuss how music legends manage their money. They discuss what they did with their first paycheck, what they currently invest their money in, their insights on NFTs and where they got their financial advice. The key takeaway from this episode is that if the creative process is at the heart of why you do something, then money's just a satellite.Connect with Right Said Fred on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TheFreds?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Value Bombs:One of the worst pieces of advice we got was not to buy anything, but to lease everything. - FredWhat we would say to a young musician, “You’ve got the product therefore you have the power.” - FredWalk into the room with leverage. - RichardYou're going to make more money if you do what you believe in. - FredOur opinion is that the old business model is broken, the idea of let's go on the road again is a bit naive. Entertainment is a very volatile industry. - FredIf  the creative process is at the heart, then money's just a satellite. - FredAbout Our Guests:Richard Peter John FairbrassRichard Peter John Fairbrass (born 22 September 1953) is an English singer, bassist and television presenter, best known as lead singer of the pop group Right Said Fred, which achieved two hits in the early 1990s with the singles "I'm Too Sexy" and "Deeply Dippy". He and his band have won two Ivor Novello Awards. Worth over 50 million dollars in record sales.Christopher Bernard FairbrassFred Fairbrass was born on November 2, 1956 in Dartford, Kent, England. He is an actor and producer, known for Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018), California Man (1992) and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014).Right Said FredRight Said Fred are a London-based English band formed by brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass in 1989. They are best known for the hit 1991 song "I'm Too Sexy". Their achievements include number 1 hits in 70 countries including one US number 1, one UK number 1, and a number 1 in Japan. They were the first UK band to reach the number one slot in the US with a debut single since The Beatles. They have performed for Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom, Nelson Mandela and at the Filmfare Awards and subsequently released a track for Comic Relief.SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Summary: Elaine Pofeldt, Journalist, Content Strategist, Blogger and Ghost Writer joins Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the 2nd Episode of Season 2 to discuss trials and tribulations of growing businesses from being solo-preneur to hiring employees.They discuss Elaine’s new book, Tiny Business, Big Money and chat about what Elaine has learnt from over 60 entrepreneurs. They touch on the great resignation and how COVID has changed the workplace. Elaine shares her insights on how many new businesses registered in 2021 and that it’s a workers market right now, not an employers market. Connect with Elaine Pofeldt on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elainepofeldt/ Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Value Bombs:You can really become a bottleneck if you aren't communicating with your team, if you don't have a regular rhythm where you bring the team together, and that can result in losing a lot in the business. - ElaineYour life is your life and it includes work and other things outside of work. - KarenThe great resignation was a global phenomenon and many people were thinking about what they wanted out of their work-life. - ElaineIn 2021, in the US, 5 million businesses registered for the first time which was up from 2 million in 2016. - ElaineRight now, it's a worker's market, it's not an employer's market. - ElaineResources:Unbiased websiteTiny Business, Big Money BookShout Outs:Brian Abrams, Founder / President at PMO Partners, LLCAna Gavia, Founder & CEO at PINKCOLADABrian Dean, Co-Founder at Exploding Topics and Founder of BacklinkoAlex Miller, Founder at Upgraded Points LLC; Co-Founder at PosiRank LLC.Dana Derricks, Dr, FounderFounder at The Derricks Group, Inc.Jason Allan Scott, Best Selling Author, Speaker, Top 0.5% Podcaster, Top 100Event Planner, Founder  James Taylor, Business Creativity and Innovation Keynote SpeakerSponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Summary: Jesse Metcalfe, actor, musician, philanthropist, & businessman most famously known for playing the role of John Rowland in Desperate Housewives, joins Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the 1st episode of Season 2 to discuss investing in cryptocurrency and NFTs.Jesse has been capturing America’s hearts on the small & silver screens, delighting our ears with incredible original music, using his platform for philanthropic causes, and leading as an example of health & wellness since the late 1990’s. In this podcast, Jesse and Karen discuss where Jesse learnt about finance, why investing in cryptocurrency is a crucial part of his investment portfolio, and lessons about money that Jesse has picked up over the years. Jesse shares his insights on personal investments, and the key takeaway from this episode is that there’s a sweet spot of net worth that people should have in cryptocurrency. Connect with Jesse Metcalfe on TwitterConnect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn Value Bombs:The best financial advice I have ever received is to save a certain percentage of your income and do not overspend. - JesseEntertainment can be very much feast or famine, so it's important to save  for the leaner times in your career. - JesseDon’t invest in things that you're not on the ground floor of and things that you're not hands-on with. - JesseYou can't always blindly trust other people to make you money, you have to educate yourself. - Jesse People should have at least 10% of their net worth in cryptocurrency. - JesseSort out your rainy day fund before you get involved in NFTs. - KarenIn your twenties and thirties, it is a great time to work hard and save. - JesseResources:Unbiased websiteShout Outs:PipeFlareFortress: Sniper's EyeOn a Wing and a PrayerKeywords: NFT, Cryptocurrency, Investment, Actor, FinancesAbout Our Guests:Jesse Metcalfe, Actor, Model, Musician and PhilanthropistSAG Award-winning actor Jesse Metcalfe has starred in Hallmark's "A Country Wedding", zombie thriller "Dead Rising: Watchtower", and in the “Dallas” remake on TNT as Christopher Ewing, the adopted son of Bobby and Pam Ewing. He was previously seen in Jerry Bruckheimer’s TV series “Chase” on NBC. He is best known for his role as ‘John Rowland’, the gardener, in “Desperate Housewives” ABC’s pop culture phenomenon.Launch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Season 2 is here, and we'll be changing lives again with real-world stories from successful people all over the world - giving you unparallelled insights into your money and your own future. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss another episode.Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Resources:Unbiased websiteSponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Season one is done and we're ranking in the charts! Here we share some of the hidden gems from this season with some absolutely jaw-on-the-floor moments.Be sure to subscribe and drop a rating if you can. Stay tuned for Season 2.Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Resources:Unbiased websiteSponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Summary: Vanessa Challess, Founder of Tiger Law, Electra HR & Tiger Bytez joins Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the 10th and final episode of Season 1 to discuss starting and growing a business.They discuss what makes Tiger Law different, the technological advances within law firms and what steps you should take to protect your business. Vanessa shares her insights on how law firms should treat clients. The key takeaway from this episode is that it is time for lawyers to get down off their pedestal. After all - what is a lawyer without their clients?Connect with Vanessa Challess on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-tiger/?originalSubdomain=uk Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Value Bombs:It is clear that it's time for lawyers to get down off their pedestal. - VanessaA fixed fee is so much more attractive to clients. - KarenIt doesn’t matter how qualified in your field, it doesn't mean you're qualified in any way to run a business. - VanessaLawyers mustn't view tech as replacing them because nothing will ever replace the human relationship. - VanessaThe real side of success is when you're not needed anymore. - KarenResources:Unbiased websiteAbout Our Guests:Vanessa Challess, Founder of Tiger Law, Electra HR & Tiger Bytezhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-tiger/?originalSubdomain=uk Vanessa Is the driving force – force being the operative word – behind Tiger Law and its sister businesses Tiger HR and Tiger Bytez.A graduate of the University of Reading and the College of Law, Guildford (BA Hons LLDip), Vanessa has an extensive track record as a highly skilled litigator and contracts specialist. As an SME entrepreneur herself, she has a depth of insight into her clients’ business challenges and the potential legal problems they might unwittingly fall victim to in their quest to grow a sustainable and successful business. That’s something not often found in those who have spent a career in the protected shelter of a traditional law firm and never fended for themselves in the real world a small business owner must navigate daily.SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Summary: Lottie Leefe, Founding Director of The Dura Society joins Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the 9th episode of Season 1 to discuss changing the narrative for women around financial confidence.Lottie shares insights from her role at The Dura Society, they discuss crypto currency, finances and divorce, as well as the need for some women to take more action in their long-term financial decisions. The key takeaway from this episode is that crypto should be part of everyone’s portfolio because it's not going anywhere anytime soon. Connect with Lottie Leefe on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lottie-leefe/Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Value Bombs:I'm not going to sell products, I'm selling services and education. - LottieUnbiased deals with a lot of people who are making those big life decisions; planning for retirement, retirement, trusts, tax or buying a home - KarenIn my divorce specialisation, I focus on the practical side of this more than where do you go to invest. It's where do I sell my wedding dress? What should I do with all my jewellery? How do I get that value? What are my priorities when everything's up in the air? - LottieMany women don't talk about money, yet it's fundamental to wellbeing. - KarenWomen need to be taking more action in long term financial decisions. - LottieCrypto should be part of everyone’s portfolio because it's not going anywhere anytime soon. - LottiePeople are getting quite hesitant to invest in the stock market at the moment, because they're seeing that there doesn't seem to be that much logic going on behind the scenes and because it's so sensitive to behavioural impacts. - Lottie When there are times of uncertainty, people go back to gold, but now it is Chanel and other tangible assets. - KarenBecome the CFO for your life; schedule yourself in on a quarterly basis is a minimum to have a financial review. - LottieResourcesUnbiased websiteShout Outs:The St. James’s Place Wealth Management Group SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Summary: Samantha Seaton, CEO at Moneyhub Enterprise joins Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the 8th episode of Season 1 to discuss open banking and planning for pensions. They discuss taking control of your money, planning for pensions and how to use tech for your finances. Samantha shares their insights on women having a place in the industry. The key takeaway from this episode is that technology is available to help individuals control their money. Connect with Samantha Seaton on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthaseaton/?originalSubdomain=uk Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Value Bombs:Open banking is all about placing your money, your data, your transactions on your bank in the consumer's hand. Shifting the ownership of the transactions that you have with a bank back to you, rather than leaving them with the bank. - SamanthaWomen need to start taking ownership for their own pension. - Samantha There is still a gender split in the family, the man's pension will be fully funded and the woman is almost paying for her own maternity leave. - KarenMoney is the enabler to live the life that we need. - Samantha  FinTech startups are ahead of the banks. - SamanthaI have been paid less my entire life, because I'm a woman. - SamanthaIf your parents started saving a pound a week from when you were born by the time you're 30 you would have enough savings to retire on and live a very, very comfortable life. - SamanthaResources:Unbiased websiteShout Outs:Dave Tonge, CTO at Moneyhub EnterpriseDan Scholey, CCO at Moneyhub EnterpriseAbout Our Guests:Samantha Seaton, CEO at Moneyhub Enterprisehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthaseaton/?originalSubdomain=uk Sam is an internationally-recognised fintech pioneer, a thought leader on diversity and inclusion, and a champion of financial wellness.Following a distinguished career at Willis Towers Watson and at fintech eValue, Sam has propelled Moneyhub into an award-winning powerhouse in Open Banking, Open Finance, and Open Data.She is a non-executive director at the Charities Aid Foundation Bank, a founding member of Open51, a group transforming financial services and building the new digital economy, and an advisory board member at impact investment platform The Big Exchange. She also serves on several industry panels.Sam is an avid horse rider and regular eventer, and treasures time with her husband and horses.SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Summary: Clare Francis, Savings & Investments Director, Wealth Management & Investments at Barclays joins Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the 7th episode of Season 1 to discuss Investing and the impact of finances on your wellbeing. They discuss what is holding women back from investing, Clare’s career journey and where to start with investing. Clare shares their insights on mental health problems and financial difficulty being interlinked so that either one can cause the other. Connect with Clare Francis on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/clareefrancis/?originalSubdomain=ukConnect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Value Bombs:It's only a minority of people in the UK that do invest. - ClareWomen can be reticent about investing. - KarenCulturally and in society, investing is often commonly associated with men. - Clare Having a mix of some money invested and some in cash savings is ideally what people should be aiming for. - ClareYou can't rely on the state provision and even with auto-enrolment and pension contributions, if you are only doing that, you'll probably find you haven't got that retirement at the end that you were envisaging. - ClareMental health problems and financial difficulty are so interlinked that either one can cause the other. - ClareResources:Unbiased websiteShout Outs:BarclaysMoney and Mental Health Policy Institute Martin Lewis, MoneySavingExpert About Our Guests:Clare Francis, Savings & Investments Director, Wealth Management & Investments, Barclayshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/clareefrancis/?originalSubdomain=uk A specialist in content, media and communications and a recognised personal finance expert.With 15 years' experience as a financial journalist, as Head of Customer Engagement and Content, I am responsible for Barclays' direct investing content strategy focusing on how content supports customer engagement, acquisition and user experience.A senior spokesperson covering topics related to savings and investments. Expertise: Journalism, PR, Public Affairs, developing content strategies, content marketing.SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Summary: Priya Downes, Founder & Director at NUDEA the sustainable, contemporary underwear company, joins Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the 6th episode of Season 1 of the Unbiased Podcast. They discuss where the idea for Nudea came from, how the company has expanded beyond online-only and the difficulties of fund raising as a female CEO. Connect with Priya Downes on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-d-48b0397/#experienceConnect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Value Bombs:It was fascinating how something that we wear every day, people have no idea what impact that is having on the people and on the planet. - Priya Having a fresh perspective on things can really make you move a market forward or an idea forward in a way that nobody else can. - KarenThere's something in having a digital-first strategy that allows people to come and self-serve at a time and in an environment that's comfortable for them, especially during and after the pandemic. - KarenFrom the data I've seen, it's not that women are bad with money. They are excellent at budgeting and saving and using credit. It's that whole attitude towards risk. - KarenWith risk comes gain but do it in a smart way. - PriyaIn 2021 more women-founded businesses than any other year. - PriyaConsumers expect sustainability. - PriyaResources:Unbiased websiteShout Outs:CrowdcubeAtterley John Lewis Cornerstone Partners SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Summary: Jason Allan Scott, Keynote Speaker, Growth Marketer, Bestselling Author, Award Winning Broadcaster, Founder of Kopus interviews Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the 5th episode of Season 1 to discuss the most frequently asked questions about Unbiased.They discuss how much financial advice costs, what people can expect when meeting a financial advisor and how to save for future generations. Karen shares her insights and practical advice to get started. The key takeaway from this episode is when in doubt, ask about! Find an expert and get the answers you need.Connect with Jason Allan Scott on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-allan-scott/Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Value Bombs:The cost of financial advice is often less than the cost of doing nothing. - KarenThe podcast has been a massive success and really that just underlines the need that there is out there for people who are interested in understanding their finances. It's showing that they're proactive and on the front foot, and that they've got more control over their financial lives. - KarenIf you start saving for your kids or your grandkids when they're little, by the time they reach adulthood, they're going to have a really healthy head start financially. - KarenResources:Unbiased websiteKeywords: finances, savings, advice, financial advice, preparation About The Unbiased PodcastThe Unbiased Podcast will empower you to take control of your money and make confident financial decisions. You’ll get straight-talking, practical advice from Karen Barrett, CEO and founder of unbiased.co.uk, together with insights from experts and well-known guests who’ll be joining the podcast. Take control of your money, and your future every Wednesday.SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Summary: Karen Barrett, Founder of  Unbiased gives us a self-interview for the 4th episode of season 1 exploring the journey of Unbiased.She discusses where the idea for Unbiased came from, what Unbiased can provide and the process of raising capital. Karen shares her insights on financial knowledge and the key takeaway from this episode is if you control your money, you can live the life you want.Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Resources:Unbiased websiteShout Outs:Yorkshire Fund ManagersKeywords: Business, Financial Advisor, Unbiased, Capital, FemaleSponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Summary: Alison Jackson, award-winning UK contemporary artist who explores the phenomena and cult of celebrity,  joins Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the third episode of Season 1 to discuss her triumph of achievement.  They discuss how money played a role in her creativity, her unusual upbringing and how education was the key to her success.Alison shares her insights on being a mentor and being surrounded by her own mentors. The key takeaway from this episode is that there is no better time to reinvent yourself than now.Connect with Alison Jackson on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-jackson-3718766/Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Resources:Unbiased websiteShout Outs:Peter Kennard, Professor of Political Art  Caryn Mandabach, Television ProducerPaul Arden, Creative Director of Saatchi and SaatchiRichard Thomas, musician, writer, and comedy actorVeronica WoodleyAnn JenkinsAbout The Unbiased PodcastThe Unbiased Podcast will empower you to take control of your money and make confident financial decisions. You’ll get straight-talking, practical advice from Karen Barrett, CEO and founder of unbiased.co.uk, together with insights from experts and well-known guests who’ll be joining the podcast. Take control of your money, and your future every Wednesday.Sponsors Launch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Summary: Ayo Sokale, Deputy Mayor of Reading joins Unbiased Founder Karen Barrett for the second episode of Season 1 to discuss her journey to success. They discuss her start in pageants, how she maintains spinning so many plates whilst remaining positive and her move towards investing. Ayo shares their insights on overcoming fears and the key takeaway from this episode is that there are challenges throughout life, but it's our attitude toward them that makes a difference.Connect with Ayo Sokale on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ayo-sokale-ceng-mice-mapm-265bb940/Connect with Karen Barrett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbarrett/ Value Bombs:In terms of being successful, you're going to have to speak to people you're going to have to lead and in doing so you're probably going to be speaking in front of people. I think that the sooner you get that as a skill under your belt, the more successful you'll become and the more practice you get, the more confident you’ll become. - KarenRunning campaign as an elected counsellor is not so dissimilar from running a campaign to be a beauty queen. - AyoWe talk about diversity, but actually what we should really be thinking about is how do we bring diverse ways of thinking and lived experiences. - AyoA STEM background definitely drives you to be numerical. - Ayo44% of savings were held by women prior to the pandemic in investments, and now that is up to 63%, so they're paying more attention to their money – KarenRisk in a financial sense it means are you happy to lose all your money. At what percentage of your portfolio or your investment would you be happy to lose before you got completely scared. - KarenKeep doing things that make you scared and eventually you’ll stop feeling that same level of fear. - AyoResources:Unbiased websiteUnbiased pension calculatorUnbiased mortgage calculatorKeywords: Pageants, Investing, STEM, Challenge, Finance Sponsor Launch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com