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Better Money with the MAIAs

Do you know everything you need to know about money? Who would you look to for expert advice? Meet the winners of the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (the MAIAs), the worlds pre-eminent financial literacy and education awards, on Better Money with the MAIAs. As finance becomes more complicated, knowing how to use money properly is becoming increasingly important. Co-founder of the MAIAs, and long-term fund manager, Michael Gilmore, finds out all about these winning projects, what inspired them to start, and what we can all learn from them about our own financial journey.

  1. Ep 14 - Vicky Reynal, Money on Your Mind

    12/21/2024

    Ep 14 - Vicky Reynal, Money on Your Mind

    Why do we make the financial decisions we do? Author and psychotherapist Vicky Reynal joins Better Money with the MAIAs to answer this question. Winner of the 2024 MAIAs for Best Book, Vicky reveals the emotional dynamics behind money, offering practical steps to improve financial habits and emotional awareness. If you’ve ever wondered why money can feel so personal, this is the episode for you.

    37 min
  2. Ep 13 - Candy Elsmore, Project Ikuna

    12/14/2024

    Ep 13 - Candy Elsmore, Project Ikuna

    In this episode of Better Money with the MAIAs, we chat with Candy Elsmore and Tafā Iakopo, from Project Ikuna and Winners of the 2024 MAIAs for Best Non-Profit Project for Adults. Candy and Tafā share how Project Ikuna empowers Pasifika communities in New Zealand with culturally tailored financial literacy and workplace training programs, helping individuals and families transform their financial habits and achieve long-term prosperity. Discover how this groundbreaking initiative is creating life-changing opportunities and fostering economic resilience in one of the world’s most vibrant communities.

    48 min
  3. Ep 12 - Veronica Frisancho, Spillover Effects of Financial Education

    12/07/2024

    Ep 12 - Veronica Frisancho, Spillover Effects of Financial Education

    What if teaching children about money could uplift entire families? Join Veronica Frisancho, winner of the 2024 MAIAs Best Academic Paper, as she unpacks the incredible spillover effects of financial education. Learn how empowering students with financial knowledge creates a ripple effect that changes parents’ financial behaviour.

    42 min
  4. Ep 11 - Chantelle Clarke, Head of Content at FT FLIC

    11/30/2024

    Ep 11 - Chantelle Clarke, Head of Content at FT FLIC

    What if the key to a better future starts in the classroom? Chantelle Clarke shares the groundbreaking ways FT FLIC is preparing the next generation for success.

    46 min
  5. Ep 10 - Philip Haglund, Gimi & ABN AMRO

    11/24/2024

    Ep 10 - Philip Haglund, Gimi & ABN AMRO

    How do kids learn about money in a cashless world? On Episode 10 of Better Money with the MAIAs, Philip Haglund, Founder & CEO of Gimi, shares how his app is revolutionising financial literacy for kids. A winner of this year’s MAIA for Best Fintech by a For-profit Organisation, Gimi partners with banks to create gamified tools that engage children in learning essential money skills. With features like visualising spending with coins, tracking transactions, and setting savings goals, Gimi empowers kids to take control of their finances from an early age. This episode, uncovers the key to Gimi’s success, the importance of early financial education, and how partnerships with banks are making a difference in Europe’s most cashless societies. Listen now to learn how Gimi is shaping the next generation of financially savvy individuals.

    50 min
  6. Ep 9 - Cecile Biccari, Your Money and the World

    11/17/2024

    Ep 9 - Cecile Biccari, Your Money and the World

    Join us on Better Money with the MAIAs as we talk to Cecile Biccari, author of Your Money and the World and MAIA 2024 award winner for sustainable finance. Cecile shares her insights on empowering young people with financial literacy that goes beyond saving and spending—teaching them to make choices that positively impact the world. Listen to learn how sustainable finance can be intuitive and engaging for the next generation!

    39 min
  7. Ep 8 - Ana Kresina, Kids Ain’t Cheap: A Lifeline for Expecting Parents

    11/09/2024

    Ep 8 - Ana Kresina, Kids Ain’t Cheap: A Lifeline for Expecting Parents

    In this episode of Better Money with the MAIAs, host Michael Gilmore is joined by Ana Kresina, author of Kids Ain’t Cheap: A Lifeline for Expecting Parents and winner of the 2024 MAIA Best Book Award. Ana shares her journey from financially literate professional to first-time parent, shedding light on the often-hidden costs of raising children. Together, Michael and Ana explore the “motherhood penalty,” the unexpected financial hurdles of parental leave, and practical advice for parents managing these challenges. Whether you’re planning a family or simply curious, this episode offers a fresh perspective on navigating the financial realities of parenthood.

    51 min
  8. Ep 7 - Claire Quigley, MyBnk's The Money House

    10/13/2024

    Ep 7 - Claire Quigley, MyBnk's The Money House

    In this episode of Better Money with the MAIAs, Michael Gilmore speaks with Claire Quigley, Director of Communication and Fundraising at MyBnk, about their award-winning program, The Money House. Discover how this immersive financial education initiative is helping young people, particularly care-experienced youth, gain the life skills and financial confidence needed for independent living. Learn about the impact MyBnk is having on reducing youth homelessness and empowering the next generation.

    36 min
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Do you know everything you need to know about money? Who would you look to for expert advice? Meet the winners of the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (the MAIAs), the worlds pre-eminent financial literacy and education awards, on Better Money with the MAIAs. As finance becomes more complicated, knowing how to use money properly is becoming increasingly important. Co-founder of the MAIAs, and long-term fund manager, Michael Gilmore, finds out all about these winning projects, what inspired them to start, and what we can all learn from them about our own financial journey.

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