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Clued Up But Clueless

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Clued Up But Clueless is a podcast that is all about the journey of levelling up your self, finances and career. Join Gloria and Korinna two twenty-something Black British women for regular stories and tips on our successes and journeys as they unfold.
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S2E6: Baddies on a budget: Managing the cost of living crisis

Clued Up But CluelessMay 22, 2023

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S2E6: Baddies on a budget: Managing the cost of living crisis

S2E6: Baddies on a budget: Managing the cost of living crisis

We know the cost of living crisis is challenging right now... but alas! we are not here to tell you to stay in doors all summer, this episode is all about creative ways to still enjoy life during the rising inflation rates. From budget activities to savvy shopping.

May 22, 202347:14
S2E5: Everyone Can Win! Quarterly check in on finance, career and personal development

S2E5: Everyone Can Win! Quarterly check in on finance, career and personal development

It's time for another life update! This week we're talking about where we're at in: finance, work and personal development. It's an all round episode with insight, advice, honesty and laughs. As always, keep in touch @cluedupbutclueless

May 02, 202301:31:40
S2E4: There's No Rush: Hitting personal and professional milestones at your own pace

S2E4: There's No Rush: Hitting personal and professional milestones at your own pace

We all know what it is like when we feel like we're 'behind' in life, whether that's because we set milestones for ourself that we haven't hit yet or because we're in constant comparison to others due to social media or looking at our friends' lives. This episode is all about taking one step at a time and being perfectly happy with going at your own pace.

Apr 18, 202301:00:56
S2E3: Networking: Keeping it cute and classy!

S2E3: Networking: Keeping it cute and classy!

This week we talk all about networking, from niche internet communities to long term professional contacts. We share all of our tips and tricks on how best to create and maintain meaningful relationships both professionally and personally!

If you want to miss the Beyoncé chat, skip straight to 8 minutes.

Feb 07, 202353:43
S2E2: Travel hacks and relocating overseas: move, you're not a tree!

S2E2: Travel hacks and relocating overseas: move, you're not a tree!

This week we share handy tips, tricks and hints to travel overseas at a low cost (or even free) and we talk about the realistic steps required to relocate to a new country (legally)!

Jan 24, 202301:20:10
S2E1: Goodbye 2022, Stepping into 2023

S2E1: Goodbye 2022, Stepping into 2023

We're back with a bang! Season 2 promises to be real, honest and constructive. After a year of podcasting, life planning and budgeting... we look back on what 2022 meant to us. We both reached similar conclusions but had very different stories and journeys. Let us know how your plans went, will you be as strict with your new years resolutions this year?

@cluedupbutclueless on instagram

@cluedupclueless on twitter

cluedupbutclueless@gmail.com

Jan 10, 202301:07:04
Episode 23: [Talks] Read The Room: knowing when it's your time to leave

Episode 23: [Talks] Read The Room: knowing when it's your time to leave

This week we discuss the sorry state of British politics and knowing when it is your time to go.

Jul 12, 202246:37
Episode 22: [Money Talks] How To Crush A Market Crash

Episode 22: [Money Talks] How To Crush A Market Crash

Welcome back! In this episode we discuss all of the ways that you can try and cushion the blow of a market crash and try and play it safe and strategic during this time.

Jun 21, 202253:52
Episode 21: [Self Talks] Live, Laugh, Love: Enjoying Life and Planning For The Summer

Episode 21: [Self Talks] Live, Laugh, Love: Enjoying Life and Planning For The Summer

Hey babes we're back.... this week we thought it was a good time to chat about the summer as it is creeping around the corner and we know that budgets are going to look a little bit more strained when the sun comes out! We discuss ways that you can ball on a budget and make the most of these summer months. We hope this episode leaves you in good spirits ready for the next quarter!

Join us @cluedupbutclueless on instagram x

Jun 06, 202234:18
Episode 20: [Self Talks] Not Everything is For The Internet: Free Speech, Managing Your Online Presence and Elon Owning Twitter

Episode 20: [Self Talks] Not Everything is For The Internet: Free Speech, Managing Your Online Presence and Elon Owning Twitter

Well Elon Musk is certainly talk of the town with these twitter ownership conversations. In this week's episode we discuss what free speech online really means, how you can protect yourself and your image online and how much power social media platforms should have.

May 10, 202252:04
Episode 19: [Work Talks] Boss Ass B*tch: Managing People and Projects for the First Time

Episode 19: [Work Talks] Boss Ass B*tch: Managing People and Projects for the First Time

In this episode we talk about the transition and pressure of stepping up in the workplace to manage people and projects for the first time. Join us for practical advice as well as stories of some of our successes and failures as we try to become the best managers we can be! @cluedupbutclueless

Apr 19, 202201:15:14
Episode 18: [Money Talks] Gotta Get Thru This: Dealing With The Cost of Living Crisis

Episode 18: [Money Talks] Gotta Get Thru This: Dealing With The Cost of Living Crisis

The cost of living crisis right now is no joke and when our good friend Martin Lewis can't help us, we know things are about to get very real in a scary way. Join us this week as we discuss the realities of the economic climate and discuss some small ways that might help make things easier. It's not hard but we're in this together and in the words of the great Daniel Bedingfield 'I gotta get thru this'

Mar 29, 202251:57
Episode 17: [Money Talks] From Shambles To Success: Q2 Planning

Episode 17: [Money Talks] From Shambles To Success: Q2 Planning

Q1 is officially over and SPRING time is here.. now is the perfect time to evaluate our Q1 financial goals and think about new targets for Q2.

Mar 21, 202246:33
Episode 16: [Self Talks] Bad Energy Stay Far Away! Health Is Wealth: Looking After Yourself and Making Lifestyle Changes

Episode 16: [Self Talks] Bad Energy Stay Far Away! Health Is Wealth: Looking After Yourself and Making Lifestyle Changes

Life is not easy right now... we've gone from a pandemic and straight into a war! We discuss how we pick ourselves up when things aren't going to plan. Join us this week for some wellness and self help tips 

Mar 01, 202201:09:38
Episode 15: [Work Talks] Career-ial Gworls! Finding Our Purpose at Work

Episode 15: [Work Talks] Career-ial Gworls! Finding Our Purpose at Work

In this episode we discuss what it means to have purpose at work and how to align yourself with your passions but not loose out on the money at the same time. Tune in also for #tinderswinder commentary and £850 phone bill drama!

Feb 08, 202257:19
Episode 14: [Self Talks] New Year, Same Us: Catch Up, Goals and Twitter Fingers

Episode 14: [Self Talks] New Year, Same Us: Catch Up, Goals and Twitter Fingers

Welcome to the first episode of 2022. We catch up with each other after our break for the festive period, share our goals and aspirations for next year as well as discuss paying lower amounts for services in countries other than your own. Is getting $15 dollar braids in Ghana exploitation? All things purchasing power and exchange rates in this talk! And finally we chat about the internet tearing down Ari Lennox for expressing her love for Ghana. Tune in and join the convo.
Jan 26, 202201:09:03
Episode 13: [Money Talks] End of The Year Financial Statement

Episode 13: [Money Talks] End of The Year Financial Statement

In this episode we summarise our spending habits for the year and share a few slip ups we've had along the way!

Dec 14, 202101:08:28
Episode 12: [Self Talks] Relationships: Catching Feelings But Not Flights

Episode 12: [Self Talks] Relationships: Catching Feelings But Not Flights

This episode is where we get juicy! We speak on relationships, platonic and romantic and evaluate our growth as individuals on how we approach relationships with others.

Nov 30, 202101:00:60
Episode 11: [Work Talks] Run Me My Promotion! Climbing the Career Ladder Authentically

Episode 11: [Work Talks] Run Me My Promotion! Climbing the Career Ladder Authentically

Welcome to episode 11 of Clued Up But Clueless, in this week's episode we discuss our personal career journeys thus far and provide you with some tips on how you can climb your way up to the top in an authentic manner! Join the conversation over at @cluedupbutclueless on instagram.

Nov 02, 202101:11:23
Episode 10: [Money Talks] Getting That Bag! How To Make and Manage Multiple Income Streams

Episode 10: [Money Talks] Getting That Bag! How To Make and Manage Multiple Income Streams

Hello listeners and welcome to episode 10 of Clued Up But Clueless! We have a big one this week, super informative and loads of content. Below we've included time stamps to make the episode easier to follow and shared some of the links that we mentioned too. As always please join the conversation over on @cluedupbutclueless

Intro

Episode welcome/Intro:00-2mins

Catch up about our week chat: 2:30 - 8:50

Main Topic: Multiple Income Streams

Intro to income streams 8:50

Different types of income stream explained and definitions: 11:30

Income stream ideas: from 17:30

Profit Income

Idea 1: Drop shipping: 18:10

Idea 2: Amazon Fulfillments 21:45

Idea 3: Depop 23:10

Earned Income

Idea 1: Social Media/Blogging/Content Creation 28:20

Idea 2: Gig Economy work 35:20

Idea 3: Selling art 43:30

Idea 4: NFTs 46:00

Idea 5: Subscription based platforms 47:30

Investment/ Capital Gains Income

Idea 1: Stock Income 59:10

Idea 2: Crypto 01:01:34

Rental Income

Idea 1: Traditional rental income 01:04:02

Idea 2: House hacking 01:04:33

Managing Multiple Income Streams

Multiple bank accounts 01:06:59

Tax and expenses 01:09:00

Wrap Up: 01:13:45

Links:

Drop Shipping:

https://alishark.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwY-LBhD6ARIsACvT72OtUWHWCjNF6JS6KAkT5E5EaGR3sFI-2tiCTMBcg-jRUEL3rS1-L58aAvpaEALw_wcB

Monetisation guide for social media:

@influencerpaygap

Fivver freelance experience videos:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=whNF01dvdno

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hHhYtZV_T9M

Oct 19, 202101:15:23
Episode 9: [Self Talks] Summer Reflections and September Starts

Episode 9: [Self Talks] Summer Reflections and September Starts

In episode 9 we reflect on the goals that we set ourselves earlier in the year and prepare to enter the winter with a fresh mind and outlook. Follow @cluedupbutclueless to join our community

Oct 05, 202101:05:05
Episode 8: [Interview] Michelle Mokone of Mo's Crib

Episode 8: [Interview] Michelle Mokone of Mo's Crib

This week we welcome our first special guest Michelle Mokone of Mo's Crib. Join us in our conversation with Michelle to hear the realities of starting a business, being a Black woman in business, navigating ethics and so much more.

Mo’s Crib is a South African based eccentric home décor design company which specializes in manufacturing sustainable handmade décor items. At Mo’s Crib we are passionate about the sustainability of the environment and that is where we draw our inspiration. We produce high-end quality homeware and decorative pieces which is practical and timeless and is inspired by nature, cultural diversity and ethnicity that is cultivated around the globe.

@cluedupbutclueless @mos.crib @itsmekorinnaa @coconotquitechanel

Sep 07, 202101:12:48
Episode 7: [Self Talks] Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Episode 7: [Self Talks] Comparison is the Thief of Joy

In this episode we talk about the dangerous trap of comparing yourself to other people and practical ways in which we have tried to overcome these issues ourself.

Aug 24, 202154:25
Episode 6: [Work Talks] It's Above Our Pay Grade

Episode 6: [Work Talks] It's Above Our Pay Grade

This episode we talk about the practical ways you can deal with a difficult manager in the workplace! Follow us @cluedupbutclueless
Jul 20, 202150:52
Episode 5: [Self Talks] Bad and Boujie Mindset

Episode 5: [Self Talks] Bad and Boujie Mindset

In this self talks episode we talk of the different ways to adopt a growth mindset in work and life. @cluedupbutclueless on instagram - join the conversation. 

Jun 22, 202146:25
Episode 4: [Money Talks] Sis, There’s Rice at Home

Episode 4: [Money Talks] Sis, There’s Rice at Home

In this episode we discuss budget tips, mistakes and tools to get your finances on track
Jun 08, 202101:01:53
Episode 3: [Money Talks] Rich Mum, Poor Mum

Episode 3: [Money Talks] Rich Mum, Poor Mum

This episode we share our personal investment stories and share some of our biggest failures and learnings along the way. Some useful resources below: Good youtube finance channels:
The Swedish Investor - YouTube -summarises all of the main books on investing and finance in 5 minute videos

Graham Stephan - YouTube

Meet Kevin - YouTube - stock market live streams for each market open and close going over any market news like company earnings and mergers everyday

Investing With Rose - YouTube

Books:
The Little Book That Beats the Market: Joel Greenblatt, Andrew Tobias: 9780471733065:
Amazon.com: Books
The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical Counsel (Revised Edition): Benjamin Graham, Jason Zweig, Warren E. Buffett: Amazon.com: Books
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns (Little Books, Big Profits): Bogle, John C.: 9781119404507: Amazon.com: BooksThe Power of Discipline: How to Use Self Control and Mental Toughness to Achieve Your Goals: Walter, Daniel: 9798631735408: Amazon.com: Books.
Podcasts
‎The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom on Apple Podcasts
‎The Clever Girls Know Podcast on Apple Podcasts

May 17, 202150:58
Episode 2: [Work Talks] Work Smarter Not Harder

Episode 2: [Work Talks] Work Smarter Not Harder

Welcome to Episode 2. In this episode we talk about productivity hacks, dealing with ADHD, coping with stress and how we have found ways around them. Therapy Links (licensed professionals): https://www.talkspace.com/ https://www.betterhelp.com/ Mindfulness Links: Meditation and Sleep Made Simple - Headspace Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep Shine: Calm Anxiety & Stress on the App Store (apple.com) - Specifically created to cater to women of colour. ‎Bearable - Symptoms & Moods on the App Store (apple.com) - Helps track your mood, great for managing ADHD, anxiety or depression Productivity Links: TomatoTimer (tomato-timer.com) Trello Budgeting Videos: Graham Stephan 'Millionaire Reacts' videos where he will drag people for approx. 15 mins for spending money badly 5 Minute audio summaries on popular finance, saving and investment books A simple step by step budget video
May 04, 202101:07:53
Episode 1: [Self Talks] Releasing Your Inner Boss

Episode 1: [Self Talks] Releasing Your Inner Boss

Welcome to the first episode of our podcast series. Episode 1 is about releasing your inner boss. Get to know us more and our journey from reckless uni students to boss(ish) business women! Hosts: Gloria (@coconotquitechanel) and Korinna (@itsmekorinnaa)
Apr 29, 202158:28