Bountifull Podcast: Brooke Roberts
🌟 "Ultimately, money should enable opportunities, helping you live the life you want." 🌟 Join the Bountifull Podcast for an insightful conversation with Brooke Roberts, co-founder of Sharesies. Brooke discusses her philosophy on money, the impact of financial literacy, and the significance of creating equal opportunities. Hear about her journey from navigating the world of finance to building a platform that democratises investing for everyone.
Brooke shares her thoughts on the role of money in creating opportunities, balancing pressure and care in the workplace, and the importance of financial literacy. She also provides insights on embracing your strengths, directing your energy for maximum impact, and finding joy and fulfillment in the process.
Discover how small habits can lead to significant financial empowerment and how finding joy in small moments can enhance your life.
Guest Bio: Brooke Roberts is a New Zealand entrepreneur and businesswoman. She is the co-founder and co-chief executive of the online investment platform Sharesies. Launched in 2017, Sharesies now serves more than 600,000 investors across Aotearoa and Australia. At Sharesies, the belief is that everyone deserves the opportunity to grow their wealth and that investing should be accessible to everyone.
Find more of Brooke's work here: https://www.sharesies.nz/about
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
The Role of Money in Creating Opportunities: Brooke shares how financial resources can help individuals achieve their dreams and live fulfilling lives. She emphasizes that "ultimately, money should enable opportunities," allowing people to focus on what truly matters to them.
Financial Literacy and Empowerment: Learn about the critical importance of financial education in enabling people to take control of their financial futures. Brooke discusses how "understanding and taking control of your money" can lead to significant financial empowerment and why educating people about finance is essential.
Balancing Pressure and Care in the Workplace: Insights on maintaining a healthy and supportive work environment while driving business success. Brooke reflects on the importance of "balancing pressure and care," creating a workplace culture that fosters growth and well-being.
Embracing Strengths and Channeling Energy: Brooke discusses recognizing personal strengths and directing energy towards meaningful and impactful activities. She highlights how "channeling your energy for maximum impact" can lead to both professional success and personal fulfillment.
CEO Wisdom and Personal Growth: Valuable lessons from Brooke’s journey in co-founding Sharesies and the insights she has gained along the way. Brooke shares her experiences of navigating the world of finance, building a platform that democratizes investing, and the importance of "finding joy and fulfillment" in the process.
Detailed Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Brooke Roberts, her background, and the scope of today's discussion.
05:15 - The role of money in creating opportunities and how financial resources can help individuals achieve their dreams.
15:45 - The importance of financial literacy and empowerment, including key insights on understanding and taking control of your money.
25:30 - Balancing pressure and care in the workplace, creating a supportive environment while driving business success.
35:20 - Embracing strengths and channeling energy towards impactful activities for personal and professional growth.
45:10 - CEO wisdom and personal growth, including lessons from Brooke's journey in co-founding Sharesies and building a platform that democratizes investing.
55:00 - Reflections on finding joy and fulfillment in both personal and professional spheres.