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Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions about abortion, which may be sensitive for some listeners.

Meet Michelle Battersby, co-founder of Sunroom—a platform empowering women to monetise content safely, authentically and without stigma. From her journey through corporate roles to founding a tech startup, Michelle shares her unique insights on balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Discover how she navigates the challenges of running a company while raising a family, and how she's paving the way for women to succeed on their own terms in business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply looking for inspiration, this episode offers valuable lessons on how to challenge the status quo and forge your own path.

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Today, we explore the contrasting fortunes of stock market giants - Nvidia’s explosive gains and PDD’s unexpected dip. We delve into the high stakes of investing in growth stocks and why sometimes even stellar results can’t keep shares from sliding. We also take a look at the billion-dollar success of the Flo app, co-founded by men but revolutionising women’s health, and discuss Burberry’s surprising exit from the FTSE 100 - after 15 years! And in the midst of it all, we celebrate a significant milestone as Berkshire Hathaway joins the trillion-dollar club, marking a new chapter for non-tech giants.

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Heads up! This episode touches on some sensitive topics like fertility issues, miscarriage, and endometriosis. Just a friendly note to listen with care.

We're thrilled to welcome back Jess Quinn, just over a year after our original episode to catch up on all the changes and growth in her life since we last spoke. In this episode, we dive into a heartfelt and candid chat about the rollercoaster of life transitions—think motherhood, marriage, and everything in between. Jess bravely shares her journey through fertility challenges, the heartbreak of miscarriage, and the chaos and joy of welcoming a new baby. She also opens up about the realities of freelancing, managing finances as a couple, and the balancing act of returning to work whilst being a mother. Plus, we get real about the highs and lows of wedding planning, ditching the traditional bridal party, and navigating the sometimes absurd pressures of modern celebrations. It's an honest and relatable conversation about life's big moments and the financial decisions that come with them.

Listen to the original interview we recorded with Jess: RTC62: Jess Quinn talks about the price of losing her leg (literally).

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This week, we’re saying goodbye to doom and gloom by bringing you a few juicy titbits to brighten up your Monday. First of all – Birkenstocks. Everyone’s favourite sandal is going public! After keeping things private for 250 years, this German institution is ready to IPO and the world is pretty excited. Whether you’re into a classic slide, an oiled leather sandal or a sock-and-clog combo, this is one IPO to watch. And it’s not all about hoofs – we’re also talking big changes for Disney, good news for UK inflation rates, a great week for Klaviyo’s 37-year-old multi-billionaire founder, and (on a less positive note) the outcome of the Kevin Costner prenup-battle.

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TRIGGER WARNING: hysterectomy. Today’s episode is an exploration on the financial cost of being a woman, thanks to Eve Wellness. For 1/9 women, Endometriosis costs not only a huge amount financially, but also physically, mentally and emotionally.  Bree Tomalson from the ZM drive show, and Erin Alysha Barnett from Love Island were kind enough to open up to us about the reality of living with this condition. In this ep we hear about blood clots on a desert island and what it’s like to suddenly have no uterus (and also what it might mean to have more than one uterus in a relationship!). This episode is a must listen to gain an understanding of what living with this condition means, and therefore being able to support those who are suffering (but we promise there are some lols in here too!).

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Eve is on a mission to erase the shame surrounding taboo health topics like periods, hormones, sexual and mental well-being so together we are doing a podcast miniseries about the cost of being a woman. We want to dissolve the stigma and create space for open, empowered discussions around what it means (and costs us) to be a woman. Eve’s products are super high quality, they are some of our faves, with dosages and forms that match scientific studies. Basically, they work! Find them at evewellness.com and use the code CURVE to get 15% off. 

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Bonjour! This week, Vic’s getting bougie in St Tropez, Soph’s having serious croissant withdrawals and it seems the global IPO drought may finally be lifting. We look at Arm (an AI powerhouse similar to our old mate Nvidia) and their sky-high first day on the stock exchange, the importance of staying cautious when it comes to the IPO hype, and the striking similarities between being a new IPO and a Bridgeton debutante. We’re also looking at Airbnb’s shitshow of a week (both globally and personally for Soph) and the epic rise of the tough-time side hustle.

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If you’re anything like us, when you hear the word ‘retirement’, your mind goes straight to the rest home: long lonely days, wiry greys, and endless games of bingo. But the reality is, retirement can actually be a massively exciting time (if you’re prepped and ready for it, which you will be after this episode). Alongside giving retirement the hot new look it deserves, we discuss how much you may need (and how to get there), balancing experiencing today with saving for tomorrow, the mind-blowing beauty of compound interest, and the joys of an adult star-chart. 

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In the ongoing US vs China big-dog showdown, China has banned the use iPhones for all government officials, leaving Apple shareholders (and everyone else in the world) spooked. But it’s not all bad news – for the rest of this episode, we’re feeling positive, empowered and all kinds of sexy. We’re talking the rise of OnlyFans and its insane dividend payouts, three bad-ass women transforming the US economy with their art, and the joys of finding ‘really nice upholstery’ in the South of France. Go the girls. 

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The self-proclaimed 'Millionaires Wife', AKA Linda Andrade is a TikTok sensation known for her outrageous spending habits. She posted a video recently talking about having spent $16,540USD in a day on Chanel bags, gold lattes, detox massages and a personal chauffeur... Obviously Vic and I weren't going to top Lindas spending, but we thought it could be a fun (and scary) to pick a random week and look at each others statements. Lets just say the person who had a financial blowout might not be who you would suspect...

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In today’s episode, we’re dealing with a bit of doom and gloom – but don’t worry, Vic still has some great jokes to rehash! We’re talking rainy days for the S&P500, the rising cost of natural disasters, and the Danish pharma-giant taking the EU stock market by storm with their brand-new weight loss drugs. Hot on the heels of the EU’s biggest company, Novo Nordisk’s investors are all smiles … but what could it mean for society? Big week, big questions.

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