The Wallet

Emilie Bellet

Understanding money is the key to financial wealth, and that's precisely where we come in. In this ADWEEK Award and Lovie Award-winning podcast, we cover every financial topic under the sun, from picking stocks and paying off debt to financial bubbles and alternative investments. It’s all jargon and judgement free, and you’ll come away from every episode with tools to multiply your money and make it work for you. Every other week we answer your questions, so if you want to ask us anything drop us a DM on any of our platforms! Hosted by former private equity analyst, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich, and Vestpod founder, Emilie Bellet. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcast(at)vestpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. How Behavioural Science Boosts Your Finances

    14h ago

    How Behavioural Science Boosts Your Finances

    Building better financial habits doesn't start with numbers. It starts with understanding behaviour. In this episode of The Wallet, Emilie Bellet (founder of Vestpod) speaks with Jaskiran Mangat, financial adviser, coach and former banker, whose work sits at the intersection of money, mindset and behaviour. Jaskiran shares how cognitive biases, habits and emotional patterns shape the way we earn, spend, save and invest, and explains how behavioural science can help us build. They discuss: What behavioural science is and why it matters for your financesThe common cognitive biases that make saving and investing harderHow childhood experiences shape our relationship with moneyWhy we sometimes sabotage our own financial progressPractical ways to recognise and overcome unhelpful money habitsThe psychology behind earning more and negotiating your salaryHow to overcome fear of rejection and imposter syndromeScience-backed strategies for building better financial habitsThe power of automation, habit stacking and the 24-hour spending ruleHow to stay motivated when working towards long-term goals like retirement Whether you're trying to save more, invest with confidence, negotiate a pay rise or simply understand your financial behaviours better, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you make better money decisions. Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and difficult life circumstances. Connect with Jaskiran: @moneywithjas Follow Vestpod: Instagram: @vestpod LinkedIn: Emilie Bellet Newsletter: www.vestpod.com If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with someone who might find it helpful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  2. How Your Financial Identity Is Formed

    Jun 4

    How Your Financial Identity Is Formed

    Why do some people confidently invest while others avoid money conversations altogether? In this episode of The Wallet, Emilie Bellet speaks with behavioural finance expert, psychotherapist and King's College London senior lecturer Dr Ylva Baeckström about the hidden forces that shape our financial decisions. From childhood experiences and financial attachment styles to confidence, investing behaviour and gender stereotypes, this conversation explores why money is rarely just about numbers. Topics covered: How financial identity is formedWhy many people avoid money conversationsThe link between childhood experiences and money habitsWhy women often outperform men as investorsThe confidence gap in financeFemale financial advisers and investing behaviourAI, financial advice and the future of investingWhy the real risk may be not investing at all The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. AD |  This episode is sponsored by Wealthify. Wealthify makes investing simple by doing everything for you — from building your portfolio, to managing it on an on-going basis. Open your account at Wealthify.com. With investing, your capital is at risk. Wealthify is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Connect with Vestpod Sign up to The Edit newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe  Courses and bootcamps: https://www.vestpod.com/courses  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod  Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  3. What Drives Investment Outcomes

    May 21

    What Drives Investment Outcomes

    AD | This episode is sponsored by Wealthify.   Most people think investing is about picking the right stocks. It is not.   This week on The Wallet, Emilie Bellet (Vestpod) is joined by Jessie Kwok, Chief Investment Officer at Wealthify, to unpack what drives investment outcomes over time.   They cover: Why asset allocation matters more than stock pickingHow to think about risk in a practical wayWhat shapes long-term portfolio performanceWhy staying invested is often the hardest partHow to build a portfolio you can stick to  The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.   Wealthify makes investing simple by managing your investments for you. And if you deposit or transfer into their Stocks and Shares ISA, you could earn between £50 and £1,000 in cashback. Open your account at Wealthify.com. [OFFER REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED]   T&Cs and minimum investments apply. Registration closes on 31st May 2026. Cashback varies by total investment amount. With investing, your capital is at risk. Wealthify is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.   Connect with Vestpod Sign up to The Edit newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Courses and bootcamps: https://www.vestpod.com/courses Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  4. The Ambition Penalty: Why Success Still Costs Women More

    May 14

    The Ambition Penalty: Why Success Still Costs Women More

    Women are often told the path to success is straightforward: be confident, negotiate harder, lean in, speak up. But what happens when women do all of those things and still do not receive the same outcomes? This week on The Wallet, Emilie Bellet (Vestpod) speaks with Stefanie O’Connell about ambition, work, money, and the hidden costs many women still face professionally and personally. They discuss: why negotiation advice alone is not enoughthe backlash women can face when expressing ambitionburnout, invisible labour, and emotional loadhow inequality is reinforced through systems and expectationswhat financial independence and success can really look like for women today The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. AD | This episode is sponsored by Wealthify. Wealthify makes investing simple by managing your investments for you. And if you deposit or transfer into their Stocks and Shares ISA, you could earn between £50 and £1,000 in cashback. [OFFER REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED] Open your account at Wealthify.com. T&Cs and minimum investments apply. Registration closes on 31st May 2026. Cashback varies by total investment amount. With investing, your capital is at risk. Wealthify is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Resources Order The Ambition Penalty Website: Too Ambitious Instagram: @stefanieoconnell LinkedIn: Stefanie O’Connell Connect with Vestpod Sign up to The Edit newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Courses and bootcamps: https://www.vestpod.com/courses Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  5. Rethinking Money Systems for ADHD & Neurodivergence

    Apr 30

    Rethinking Money Systems for ADHD & Neurodivergence

    When money feels hard, it is often the system, not you. This week on The Wallet, Emilie Bellet (Vestpod) is joined by Krystle McGilvery, behavioural finance expert and Chartered Accountant, to unpack why traditional money advice fails so many people, especially those who are neurodivergent. They cover: Why financial avoidance is often a form of protectionHow time blindness impacts spending and planningThe link between impulse spending and frictionless paymentsWhy “discipline” is the wrong framework for moneyWhat a system that actually works for your brain looks like The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Resources Connect with Krystle via Krystle McGilvery and NeuroFinance OS Instagram: @krystle_mcgilvery LinkedIn: Krystle McGilvery AD | This episode is sponsored by Wealthify. Wealthify makes investing simple by managing your investments for you. And if you deposit or transfer into their Stocks and Shares ISA, you could earn between £50 and £1,000 in cashback. [OFFER REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED] Open your account at Wealthify.com. T&Cs and minimum investments apply. Registration closes on 31st May 2026. Cashback varies by total investment amount. With investing, your capital is at risk. Wealthify is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Connect with Vestpod: Sign up to The Edit newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Courses and bootcamps: https://www.vestpod.com/courses Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  6. Earning £100K (or Close)? Here's What to Think About

    Apr 16

    Earning £100K (or Close)? Here's What to Think About

    High income, low progress: the hidden leak in your finances. This week on The Wallet, Emilie Bellet (Vestpod) sits down with Philly Ponniah to unpack the gap between earning and actually building wealth. They cover: Why money still disappears at £100K+The lifestyle creep you don’t noticeThe belief that quietly blocks investingThe UK’s £100K childcare tax trapWhat a real financial system looks like The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. AD | This episode is sponsored by Wealthify. Wealthify makes investing simple by managing your investments for you. And if you deposit or transfer into their Stocks and Shares ISA, you could earn between £50 and £1,000 in cashback. [OFFER REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED] Open your account at Wealthify.com. T&Cs and minimum investments apply. Registration closes on 31st May 2026. Cashback varies by total investment amount. With investing, your capital is at risk. Wealthify is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Resources Connect with Philly at Philly Financial Instagram: @phillyfinancial LinkedIn: Philly Connect with Vestpod Sign up to The Edit newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Courses and bootcamps: https://www.vestpod.com/courses Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  7. The Habits That Actually Build Wealth

    Apr 1

    The Habits That Actually Build Wealth

    Why does building wealth feel complicated, slow, or out of reach, even when you are earning and doing “the right things”? In this episode of The Wallet, Emilie Bellet (Vestpod) is joined by Mary and Ken Okoroafor, founders of The Humble Penny and authors of The Wealth Habit. Together, we unpack why wealth is less about income and more about habits, identity, and systems, and how small, consistent actions can create long-term financial security. We discuss: Why wealth starts with habits, not incomeThe identity shift required to become a wealth builderThe systems that matter most, including paying yourself firstWhy mindset without action leads to “analysis paralysis”How emotional spending happens, and how to add frictionThe £1 shift and how to start earning beyond your main incomeThe trade-offs required to build long-term wealth AD | This episode is sponsored by Wealthify. Wealthify makes investing simple by managing your investments for you. And if you deposit or transfer into their Stocks and Shares ISA, you could earn between £50 and £1,000 in cashback. [OFFER REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED] Open your account at Wealthify.com. T&Cs and minimum investments apply. Registration closes on 31st May 2026. Cashback varies by total investment amount. With investing, your capital is at risk. Wealthify is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Resources Mary & Ken's new book: The Wealth Habit The Humble Penny Website Instagram @thehumblepenny and @financialjoyacademy Connect with Vestpod Sign up to The Edit newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Courses and bootcamps: https://www.vestpod.com/courses Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  8. How to Ask for a Pay Rise: Salary Negotiation Tips

    Mar 12

    How to Ask for a Pay Rise: Salary Negotiation Tips

    Building financial independence often starts with earning more, and learning how to negotiate your salary. In this episode of The Wallet, Emilie Bellet speaks with Nicole Michler, founder of Phase 20, a career strategy and negotiation platform that helps women navigate competitive corporate environments. Nicole shares how she went from earning around £27,000 a year to building financial independence, and explains how salary negotiation, career strategy, and mindset shifts can help women ask for a pay rise and grow their income over time. Connect with Vestpod: Sign up to The Edit newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Courses and bootcamps: https://www.vestpod.com/courses Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
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Understanding money is the key to financial wealth, and that's precisely where we come in. In this ADWEEK Award and Lovie Award-winning podcast, we cover every financial topic under the sun, from picking stocks and paying off debt to financial bubbles and alternative investments. It’s all jargon and judgement free, and you’ll come away from every episode with tools to multiply your money and make it work for you. Every other week we answer your questions, so if you want to ask us anything drop us a DM on any of our platforms! Hosted by former private equity analyst, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich, and Vestpod founder, Emilie Bellet. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcast(at)vestpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Emilie Bellet
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Emilie Bellet
  • Show Website
    The Wallet

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