The Save Spend Invest Podcast
By The Save Spend Invest Podcast
My name is Bukiie Smart and my purpose is to help you achieve financial freedom. I do that through helping you make better money decisions on saving, spending and investing. Iâm a personal finance author, speaker and content creator. Iâm here to help YOU so you can always hit me up @savespendinvest on Instagram and Twitter & submit your questions and suggestions! *Please rate and review this podcast, if you enjoy it.*
The Save Spend Invest PodcastJan 18, 2021
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043: Building wealth in your twenties
Your twenties is an interesting time where youâre navigating life and trying to define how you want to live in it. And then you have to think about money and all the different things to do with it. In this episode with Oyin Adebayo, Founder & CEO of Niyo Enterprise, we talk all things building wealth through different avenues in your twenties and how you can do the same.
May 24, 202259:05
042: How to Manage The Rising Cost of Living
Everything that is anything is or has gone up. How do you cope with a shrinking budget and wallet? Follow @savespendinvest on Instagram for more money tips!
Apr 26, 202231:29
041: How to Make Passive Income in 2022
The economy is nearly upside down and everything has gone up. How do you stay afloat and keep up with all the changing costs? How do you make MORE when a lot of bills are rising? Please rate and review this podcast. Get investing for beginners ebook here â gumroad.com/l/investingguidessi ⢠Follow Save Spend Invest on Instagram @savespendinvest
Apr 07, 202242:38
040: Money Mistakes To Avoid in Your Twenties
There are so many mistakes we make as young twenty somethings so this episode helps you avoid the financial ones and how to also do better in your finances. Please rate and review this podcast. Get investing for beginners ebook here â gumroad.com/l/investingguidessi
Mar 30, 202149:30
039: How to start investing feat. David, Co-Founder Wealth8
Investing can be tricky for most people but David started to think about how to simplify it especially for the black and multi-ethnic communities and has recently co-founded Wealth8 ~ a digital wealth and investment management platform, for those in the diaspora to get started with investing including sustainable and impact investing. We talk about his money journey, why investing is important, myths around investing and how to start investing with Wealth8. Check out more and sign up to Wealth8 at www.wealth-8.com and @wealth8_ on Instagram.
Mar 15, 202134:42
038: Planning your financial future as an entrepreneur feat. Tiwa, Founder Confident & Killing It
Tiwa took her passion project to a side hustle then finally full time last year. In this episode she drops ALL the gems on how sheâs done it and how you can too. We go deep into building your brand, pivoting, dealing with setbacks, how to set and UP your prices and more. You can find and book Tiwa at confidentandkillingit.com / @confidentandkillingit / @tiwalowla.
Mar 02, 202143:53
037: What Iâm Unlearning About Money: Spending
Hey guys! On this episode Iâm sharing my unlearning money journey and some things Iâm doing differently these days. This episode was recorded pre-pandemic/ COVID so itâs an oldie but a goodie! Hope you enjoy, and if you do get into the conversation with us on Instagram and Twitter @savespendinvest . Please rate and review this podcast on Apple podcasts.
Feb 22, 202122:25
036: How to build your wealth strategy and plan your path to financial independence
On todayâs episode weâre talking about 4 ways to build your wealth strategy and also plan your path to financial independence/ freedom. Hope you enjoy! Please leave us a rating and review, share this on your Instagram story and tag @savespendinvest.
Feb 15, 202122:26
035: How to double your savings feat. Laura Ann Moore
In this episode of the podcast, Iâm joined with @laura_ann_moore - a Money and Mindset coach who was able to save ÂŁ35k by 27! We talk about Lauraâs journey, and how you can apply the same principles to double down your savings and smash your financial goals. If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by tagging us on your Instagram story @savespendinvest @laura_ann_moore & leave us a rating and review for the podcast! Get the investing for beginners book here - https://gumroad.com/l/investingguidessi
Feb 08, 202158:15
034: How I balance Saving, Spending & Investing as a Millennial Woman feat. Chisom Obasi
In this episode of the podcast Iâm joined by SSI loyal community member Chisom Obasi from Lagos Nigeria and we discuss all things money diaries â how we manage saving, spending and investing in our twenties. Hope you enjoy and it you do, let us know by sharing it on your stories!
Feb 01, 202149:44
033: Investing for beginners
Hey guys! If youâre listening to this then the Investing for Beginners ebook is LIVE!!! After 4 years of research, trials and error but growing my investment portfolio from ÂŁ2k to ÂŁ15k (by 2020), Iâm showing you exactly how to get started with investing in the stock market. Hope you enjoy this and go and grab your copy at the introductory offer with the link in bio on our Instagram @savespendinvest. You can buy the ebook directly here â gum.co/IAAo
Jan 25, 202125:09
032: Money habits to stop, start and continue this year
1,2 1,2 is this thing still on? đ Happy New Year!!! I took a long unplanned hiatus because, 2020 lol. But weâre backkkkk! In this episode we talk about all the things to stop, start and continue this year. I hope youâre excited for this year regardless of 2020. If you like this episode, please leave me a rating and review on Apple podcasts and tag @savespendinvest on Instagram!
Jan 18, 202147:08
031: Planning your finances post lockdown | Saving & Investing Tips
Whew chile, itâs been a HOT minute since I was on here but Iâve missed you guys. COVID has been giving me all the feels good and bad but Iâve been making lemonade out of the lemons still. In this episode weâre talking about how to save, spend and invest your money post lockdown. I KNOW you didnât save all that money during lockdown just to come and squander it all now đ I hope you enjoy this episode and donât forget to share it on your story, tag @savespendinvest and rate and review this podcast!
Jul 31, 202036:46
030: How to Save Spend Invest in a recession / COVID-19
We are living in a state of emergency, the economy is on the decline and our finances are crying out for help. In this episode I help you navigate how to be PREPARED in your finances for this season. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating and review. Come hang out with the community on Instagram @savespendinvest.
Apr 30, 202030:42
029: How The Rich Get Richer (& How You Can Too)
Do you ever wonder how the rich keep getting richer and how you want to bridge the gap and get there too? In this episode we cover some researched tips on what the rich do and how you can do the same. Follow us on Instagram @savespendinvest and share this with your friends!
Mar 09, 202029:60
028: Are We Going Back To Budgeting This Year? đ¤
In the words of Patricia Bright the great, when youâre BROKE, you dont need Netflix, apps (like Spotify) , prime, Deliveroo or uber. All you need is air and water and food. Finish. So then, are we in fact going back to budgeting this year? What is your budget relationship like? Mineâs sorta love/hate but I think I lean more towards loving it. Iâve been doing it for about the last 4/5 years and it has mostly helped me. What do you think? Let me know your thoughts and share this with your faves and on your Instagram and tag us @savespendinvest. Donât forget to rate and review this podcast on Apple!
Feb 10, 202029:58
027: How To Deal With Financial Setbacks and Emergencies
Sheâs backkkkk! Happy New Year and New Decade SSI family. Iâve missed you all. I know itâs been a HOT minute but itâs great to be back. This season, and this year, I look forward to talking more about practical money moves and also catching up with you guys in real life to check in. Hope you enjoy this oneâ bit different but itâs a good one! Donât forget to subscribe and share this with a friend!
Jan 23, 202028:40
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Jan 05, 202000:30
026: How To Get On The Property Ladder and Become a Property Investor with Ayesha Ofori
Welcome to Season 2 of the Save Spend Invest podcast! Iâve missed you guys. Weâre kicking things off with a bang and everyoneâs favourite question â how can I get into Property??So you want to be a property investor? Or youâre looking to buy a place soon? Then this podcast is for you. Listen as Property expert Ayesha Ofori breaks down some common myths and gives practical tips on breaking into the beautiful world of Property! Donât forget to follow us and tag us @savespendinvest and share this episode with your friends!
Aug 06, 201901:17:29
025: Season 1 Finale, Money and Mindfulness, and A Special Announcement!
Guys! 25 weeks, 5000+ downloads, very many late nights spent recording and editing plus many many dms later, we have reached the end of Season One for The Save Spend Invest podcast! What a ride and a journey itâs been! Weâre by no means nearing our destination but instead taking a road stop to look around, take stock and plan onwards for our next ride. Thank you so much for sticking with me and sharing this podcast. For more information about the masterclass please visit ihwglobal.com/masterclass and follow @ihwglobal and @bukiiesmart for details. Stay in touch with me @savespendinvest on Twitter and Instagram and donât forget to please rate and review this podcast on Apple podcasts. See you in May!
Mar 26, 201923:21
024: How To Make Money From Blogging & Social Media in 2019 feat. Fisayo Longe
2018 was THE Year of the Influencer. We saw all our fave bloggers and influencers go from destination to destination to more and more #sponsored #ad on each post.
That's great and all, but what a lot of us want to know is - can I get a piece of the pie? Can I still make money off blogging in 2019 or am I too late to join the party? I speak to my all time fave, Fisayo, Founder and Creative Director of KAI Collective and a fashion influencer. FL has been in game for a while so I wanted to hear what she thought. We left no cards on the table so grab your pen and paper and take your notes because this is still the year of the influencer!
Follow us on @savespendinvest on all social media platforms and rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts.
That's great and all, but what a lot of us want to know is - can I get a piece of the pie? Can I still make money off blogging in 2019 or am I too late to join the party? I speak to my all time fave, Fisayo, Founder and Creative Director of KAI Collective and a fashion influencer. FL has been in game for a while so I wanted to hear what she thought. We left no cards on the table so grab your pen and paper and take your notes because this is still the year of the influencer!
Follow us on @savespendinvest on all social media platforms and rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts.
Mar 20, 201959:35
023: A Woman and Her Money Part 3: Investing, pension and long term planning
In this final episode of the three part series of A Woman and Her Money weâre talking about long term planning, including investing and pension. What do you think? Leave us a review and rate this on Apple podcast. Share your thoughts on Twitter and Instagram @savespendinvest!
Mar 13, 201929:22
022: A Woman and Her Money â Part 2 : The 21st century woman, struggles and more!
Hey guys! Weâre back with the second episode in this three part special of A Woman and Her Money. As we approach International Womenâs Day itâs important we continue to do better for ourselves not just for us, but also for the future generations coming after us. I hope you enjoy this one and if you did please leave a review and rating and tag us @savespendinvest!
Mar 04, 201933:31
021: A Woman and Her Money â Part 1
Hey guys! Today we have a bit of a different episode. Iâm joined with 4 ladies to talk about a woman and her money. Weâre sharing our truths when it comes to money, our journey and how our mothers had an influence on us with money. This is part 1/3 so stay tuned for part 2&3 and let us know how you like it! Tweet at us or share this on your Instagram story @savespendinvest!
Feb 25, 201927:18
020: Financial Planning in Your 20s â Investing, Saving for Retirement and more!
Control your spending, save regularly, build good credit and start investing AND saving for retirement.
On todayâs episode weâre talking about financial planning in our 20s. Things we know, things we donât know, things we really need to know to start doing in our 20s. This is how we set up life for the next 10/20/30 years.
If you liked this episode please leave us a rating and review and get in touch with us @savespendinvest on Twitter and Instagram!
On todayâs episode weâre talking about financial planning in our 20s. Things we know, things we donât know, things we really need to know to start doing in our 20s. This is how we set up life for the next 10/20/30 years.
If you liked this episode please leave us a rating and review and get in touch with us @savespendinvest on Twitter and Instagram!
Feb 19, 201947:04
019: 10 Ways To Improve Your Spending Habit
Some of us have our savings automated, yet wee still come up short with our monthly expenses and end up with more month than money. Therefore we dip a little here and there from our savings to keep us afloat. But what if you could have your spending on lock so that youâre not having to touch your savings at all? Find out 10 ways to get better with spending and share this with a friend who spends as much as you do. Follow us @savespendinvest on Twitter and Instagram and let us know which one youâre working on.
Feb 11, 201924:19
018: Why Working For Yourself Might NOT Make You Richâ 5 Things It Takes To Be Your Own Boss
â Being your own boss is great, you get to choose which 18 hours a day you workâ â Unknown
A lot of us have big dreams of running our own businesses some day and calling the shots. However do we really have what it takes to be our own boss AND be rich? Or are we too lazy to even do the kind of work it takes for our business to be truly successful. Find out 5 things I think it takes for you to achieve both. Follow up and share your views @savespendinvest on Twitter and Instagram and let us know how you enjoyed this episode!
A lot of us have big dreams of running our own businesses some day and calling the shots. However do we really have what it takes to be our own boss AND be rich? Or are we too lazy to even do the kind of work it takes for our business to be truly successful. Find out 5 things I think it takes for you to achieve both. Follow up and share your views @savespendinvest on Twitter and Instagram and let us know how you enjoyed this episode!
Feb 04, 201928:02
017: Small Pleasures & Sinking Ships: Expenses That Sink Your Financial Boat
Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship - Benjamin Franklin. This episode is all about reviewing our spending and seeing what âsmallâ expenses sink our ships. If youâve ever said âwhere has all my money gone?!â In the middle of the month then this one is for you.
Please leave us a review and rating on Apple podcasts and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @savespendinvest.
Please leave us a review and rating on Apple podcasts and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @savespendinvest.
Jan 28, 201934:09
016: Sprint vs Marathon Mindset â Road to your financial freedom
So, letâs talk about how we think of money. Would we rather get all the money we want now but forfeiting our youth and adolescent years or would we want to wait, build and enjoy the journey to financial freedom. Thereâs no right or wrong answer, it all depends on you and what you want your life to consist of. If you like this episode please leave a review and rating. Also check out Myleiks podcast called My Taught You.
Jan 21, 201922:47
015: How To Set Your Financial Goals for 2019
Happy New Year Save Spend Investors! Welcome to 2019. As your 14 days free trial comes to an end I thought it was time to come on and help you get your year set up financially. Weâre talking about the one thing everyone has on their new year resolutions which are financial goals but how do we make sure we hit them? Keep the conversation going by taking a screenshot of this and putting it up on your IG story, letting us know what you took from this and tag us @savespendinvest. If you want to help out with running the Save Spend Invest social media please email info@savespendinvest.co.uk.
Jan 14, 201928:16
014: 7 Lessons to Know About Money + SSI Year in Review
What a year gone by! Itâs been a very interesting journey weâve had here at Save Spend Invest and we want to use this last episode of 2018 to share our highlights as well as some tips to get you thinking about before the new year. Massive thank you to YOU for being here and being awesome. Hereâs to the journey. Hereâs to many more milestones and good success for all of us. Catch me in Lagos at the Save Spend Invest workshop on Sat 22nd Dec and come say hello! Donât forget to review, rate and share this podcast. Till we meet again, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Xo, Bukiie
Dec 20, 201837:50
013: Securing the Bagâ Planning For Your Future
At some point in life, we all grow up. And growing up makes you realise that life is more than Topshop coats and Zara shoes. You start to think about your future, I mean like 10 - 20 years kind of future. But how do you plan for the unknown when nothing in life is certain? How do you know to balance spending on yourself to live a good life vs saving and planning for the future? Join Ife and I as we share our experiences on how weâre doing just that. Share this on your Instagram story and tag us @savespendinvest @IHWGlobal & @ifeny to let us know what you got out this episode! Please leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts!
Dec 10, 201857:09
012: Q&A! My personal finance journey, buying a property vs buying a car and more!
On todayâs episode Iâm answering some of your questions on my financial journey, what I was like at uni (LOL), buying a property or buying a car, financial freedom and more!
If you enjoyed this podcast please leave a rating and review, tell me what you got out of it by tagging me @bukiiesmart / @savespendinvest on your Instagram story or twitter! And if you want to get involved in the round table discussion for women, please dm me or email info@savespendinvest.co.uk!
If you enjoyed this podcast please leave a rating and review, tell me what you got out of it by tagging me @bukiiesmart / @savespendinvest on your Instagram story or twitter! And if you want to get involved in the round table discussion for women, please dm me or email info@savespendinvest.co.uk!
Dec 03, 201830:55
011: Save Spend Invest: The Story of a Black Girl and Her Money
10 episodes in and 1,000 downloads later I thought itâll be a good time to share who the girl behind the microphone is. I talk a little bit about my money journey and how Save Spend Invest got started. I also want to get a womenâs round table discussion on our money journeys so if youâre interested in getting involved, DM me on Twitter : Instagram @savespendinvest @bukiiesmart or email info@savespendinvest.co.uk. Student, business owner or employeeâ get in touch! You can also ask for your entry to be read and stay anon. I look forward to hearing from you!
Nov 27, 201820:25
10. How to Balance Your 9-5 and Business feat. Jade Vanriel
Itâs not uncommon to see many young professionals with side hustles and businesses. Not even for extra income but sometimes we have a passion outside of our day job. However it might seem like surviving both is impossible and you might feel like something has to give. Join Jade and I as we share our experience of balancing both our day jobs and our businesses. Leave a review and rate this podcast and find us at @savespendinvest on IG and Twitter to let us know what you took out this.
Nov 19, 201843:50
9. Is Luxury Shopping A Waste of Money feat. Cashmeretheapp
Do you think spending money on luxury items is a waste of money? Do you feel guilty sometimes buying things for a lot of money? Urenna and I talk about some misconceptions about luxury spending as well as the story of a Black girl and her money. We talk about Cashmere the app, the platform that helps millennials fund their luxury goods and how Urenna is building that. Whatâs your take home from this? Tweet / DM me @savespendinvest and let me know your thoughts!
Nov 12, 201850:05
8. Self Control & Money: How to Stop Dipping into Your Savings
The problem isnât that you canât save. No, the problem is you canât keep the savings. So letâs talk about how to stop dipping into your savings every time something comes up. Get this discipline right and youâre setting yourself up for your best financial life ahead. DM me and letâs talk some more @savespendinvest on Twitter and Instagram! donât forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!
Nov 04, 201828:36
7. Peer Pressure & Money: 5 Ways To Avoid Peer Pressure To Spend
Peer pressure is real in a generation that is being offered everything you can possibly spend on. Everyone around you influences your everyday decisions, but could it be possible that youâre unconsciously or consciously being pressured into spending what you donât want to? I share with you some of my experiences and the ways Iâm finding to deal with the pressure to spend. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review & share this podcast. Tag me @savespendinvest on Twitter and Instagram!
Oct 29, 201822:17
6. 8 Ways To Improve Your Money Management
We all know how to save, we all know to spend less, and some of us even earn enough to start investing. But yet we find managing whatâs in our account so hard, so much so that we end up in the negative or close to, at the end of the month. Yikes! Iâm here to help. Listen as I share 8 ways to manage your money. Subscribe, rate & review this podcast. Find me @savespendinvest on Twitter & Instagram and letâs talk!
Oct 22, 201829:27
5. How To Stay Motivated With Your Finances
I get it. Sometimes we think we arenât doing too much or going as fast as we want to. Other times weâre feeling burnt out and need a break from all of this personal finance stuff. What youâre really looking for is balance. Listen in todayâs episode where I share how to stay motivated with your finances. Please subscribe, rate and review & let us know how youâre doing @savespendinvest on Instagram and Twitter.
Oct 10, 201811:40
4. Why You Need A Break From Saving
Huh? Donât save? Yes, Iâm doing more of flipping personal finance on its head these days. Well this should be interesting ... have a listen as I share why Iâm taking a break from saving and why you should too. Subscribe, rate and review this. Leave comments in my dms @savespendinvest on Twitter and Instagram. Happy break time!
Oct 04, 201811:59
5 Tips for Managing Money in Uni
As September ends and autumn starts to creep in, it means that uni is back in session. This episode is all about making sure youâre set financially in uni with 5 useful tips. Rate, review & let us know what tip youâll be trying out (we hope all!). Dm us @savespendinvest on Twitter and Instagram.
Sep 29, 201817:45
2. Why You Shouldnât Quit Your 9-5
So youâve got your own thing going on with your side hustle, business or passion project and youâre ready to take the plunge to quit your 9-5 and become your own full time boss. WAIT! Donât quit! ... yet. Listen as I share 5 reasons why You Shouldnât Quit Your 9-5, yet! Subscribe, rate and Share this with your friends and tag us @savespendinvest on Twitter & Instagram.
Sep 24, 201815:32
1. Stop Budgeting. Start Automating.
I know, I know, all Iâve been saying you should do for the last year is budget. If youâre not budgeting, what are you doing?! But hear me out. Iâve been struggling with budgeting and I wanted a way out. And so Iâve found a new theory that means I donât have to budget anymore hurray! What I do instead is so much more liberating, and IMO 100x better than trying to see where I spent my last ÂŁ. Listen to find out more. And let me know what you think. Follow us and dm for comments, questions and suggestions. @savespendinvest everywhere!
Sep 18, 201816:43