Best Paul Hobbs Podcasts (2024)

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Women, Wealth and Podcasting: Tracy Brookes' Journey Through Her Financial Planning Career 46:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Financial Planner Life, host Sam Oakes sits down with financial planner Tracy Brookes for an honest and open conversation about her journey into the financial planning profession. Join us as Tracy discusses her remarkable journey from a chartered financial planner to becoming an influential voice in the financial p…

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19 Puppy Songs: How 2 Dogs, Pandemic Boredom, and LOTS of Hard Work Launched a Viral Music Career | Matt Hobbs 1:26:23

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Matt Hobbs was a working musician and the "house band" for an improv theater in Atlanta. Then the pandemic hit in 2020. With live performance on hold and life getting boring, he looked for musical inspiration at home. Luckily, his two adorable chihuahuas, Lenny and Mar-Pup, delivered. On a whim, he began writing short and ridiculous songs from the …

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From Retail to Financial Planning: The Transformative Journey of Godfrey Asare 1:01:36

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Send us a text Discover the transformative journey of Godfrey Asare, who transitioned from the food retail sector to becoming a successful financial planner, all while emphasizing the importance of financial literacy for everyone. This episode promises to unravel Godfrey's incredible story—from working at Waitrose, Itsu, and Marks and Spencer to hi…

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18 The Internet Archive Is in Big Trouble...and It Might Be Their Own Fault 51:58

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The Internet Archive, a non-profit repository for BILLIONS of pieces of media, has been lending digital books from its library since 2011 without a hitch. But in March 2020, they made one crucial mistake that now poses an existential threat to the online "Library of Alexandria." This week, The Internet Archive lost its appeal in a lawsuit brought b…

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From Accounting to Financial Planning: Charley Smith’s Journey to Success 38:08

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it’s like to make the leap from the UK to Dubai for a career in financial planning? In this episode, we sit down with Charley, a UK-born client services manager, to delve into her journey of transitioning from accounting in the UK to working in international financial planning in Dubai. Charley shares her …

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The Perils of Black Liberalism with Too Black & Momodou Taal 2:09:49

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In this episode we discuss the role of Black liberalism in the US political landscape, particularly its relationship with the Democratic Party. And how Black liberalism often neglects the interests of the black working poor in service of the ruling class. We contemplate the influence of social media on political discourse and the Black elite’s capt…

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From Admin to Paraplanner to Practice Manager - Paula Guedes Inspiring Journey in Financial Planning 44:54

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Send us a text What does it take to transition from an administrative role to a technical expert in financial planning? Join us as we talk with Paula Guedes, a dynamic practice lead at Foster Denovo. Paulas journey from Brazil to the UK, pursuing a master's in finance and economics, and working her way up from an entry-level position to a chartered…

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17 Accessibility Unlocked: How Blind Players Enjoy the Video Games We Take for Granted | SightlessKombat, Aure, & Ohylli 1:25:03

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SightlessKombat is a video game streamer and reviewer, who also consults on some of the industry's biggest titles: "God of War," "Sea of Thieves," "Horizon: Forbidden West," and more. Yet he has never seen a single pixel. That's because he was born blind — completely without vision. But he was drawn to video games from a young age because ... well,…

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25: Crushing It Softly at Kistler Vineyards 20:36

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When it comes to California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, few names command as much respect as Sonoma's Kistler Vineyards. Kistler president and winemaker Jason Kesner joined Straight Talk host James Molesworth to tell us about growing up in the Napa wine industry—including where Robert Mondavi bought the weekly staff donuts—and how he strives to do a…

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Thriving in Dubai: This 22-Year-Old Financial Planner's Journey to Success - Ellie Gracie from Hoxton Wealth 37:55

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to thriving in a tax-free entrepreneurial paradise as we sit down with Ellie Gracie, a driven 22-year-old financial planner from Hoxton Wealth who traded the historic streets of Edinburgh for the bustling avenues of Dubai. Ellie recounts her adventure of diving headfirst into Dubai’s high-energy, opportunity-laden …

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From Graduate to Chartered Financial Planner & what I do in the paraplanner club - Matt Finch 36:08

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Send us a text From his humble beginnings as an administrator to his current role managing a client book as a financial planner in an investment Managment company , Matt's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He offers invaluable insights into the importance of a holistic, personalised approach to financial planning, and shares his experiences wo…

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16 Why New Laws to Protect Kids Online Might Backfire | Paul Singer 1:08:46

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Most people can agree that protecting children from harmful online content — self-harm, disordered eating, gore, disinformation, extreme social pressure — is a good idea. Much of that falls on parents. But algorithms are disturbingly good at showing us extreme content we never searched, but can't look away from. Addiction (and thus more ads) is soc…

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Global Compliance in Financial Planning: Insights from Paul Tate of Hoxton Capital Management 44:31

21d ago44:31

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of global compliance in financial planning with our special guest, Paul Tate, the Global Head of Compliance at Hoxton Capital Management. From his humble beginnings as a financial advisor in South Africa to his influential role in Dubai, Paul shares his compelling journey and the passion that drives him. Discover h…

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Ep. 17 - A Conversation Paul Gorski - Discussion on book 'Fix Injustice, Not Kids' and much more 54:18

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We dive into a really interesting conversation with educator, author, speaker, innovator Paul Gorski. We discuss his recent book, 'Fix Injustice, Not Kids', his work at GMU, his approaches to equity in schools, and much more. We are also joined today by a new co-host, Alina Kaye. Alina is a former educator and now is involved in early childhood edu…

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The Transformative Journey of a Young Financial Planner - Dylan Ellis 1:04:40

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Send us a text Trigger Warning - We discuss Suicide and Addiction. Hosted by: Sam Oakes Guest: Dylan Ellis, Financial Planner at St James's Place Episode Overview: In this deeply insightful episode of the Financial Planner Life Podcast, host Sam Oakes talks with Dylan Ellis, who at just 26 years old has transformed personal adversity into professio…

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15 Is It OK for my kids to keep watching MrBeast? 57:14

29d ago57:14

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The flood of allegations around the world's most famous influencer range from petty YouTube drama to serious (and possibly illegal) safety issues. MrBeast is very popular in our household, but the raft of controversy makes us question whether our kids should keep enjoying their favorite YouTube channel. This week, I break down why The Beast is unde…

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Why Switching from Mortgage Advice to IFA is a good idea! With Daniel Hobbs of New Leaf 45:25

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Send us a text Are you a mortgage advisor looking for more stability and long-term growth in your career? Transitioning to an Independent Financial Advisor (IFA) might be the strategic move you’ve been searching for. In this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast, Sam Oakes sits down with Daniel Hobbs from New Leaf to explore the benefits an…

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14 Speedrunning "Stardew Valley" Is More Complicated Than You Can Imagine | @lichatton & @atwentysomethingloser 1:18:34

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It's a busy week here in my house, so while I'm lining up fresh interviews for you, please enjoy this feed drop from my other show, where we interviewed two wonderful video game speedrunners who race through one of the chillest games ever made: "Stardew Valley." - Originally published on January 13, 2023 - Where RUSHING into marriage is a good idea…

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Life Protection, Careers and International Opportunities at Hoxton Capital with new hire Adrian Benjamin and Sam Oakes 27:30

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Send us a text And another top hire for Hoxton Capital Managment in the UK! Join us on this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast as we sit down with Adrian Benjamin, who recently joined Hoxton Capital Management as a protection consultant. this is Adrians second spin on the Financial Planner Life Podcast! Adrian delves into his motivations…

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“We’re Not Trying to Make a Better Tomb” - Lydia Pelot-Hobbs’ Prison Capital: Mass Incarceration and Struggles for Abolition Democracy in Louisiana 2:15:13

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In this episode we speak with Lydia Pelot-Hobbs, about her book Prison Capital: Mass Incarceration and Struggles for Abolition Democracy in Louisiana. Lydia Pelot-Hobbs is an assistant professor of Geography and African American & Africana Studies at the University of Kentucky. In addition to Prison Capital, she is the co-editor of The Jail Is Ever…

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Financial Planning Talent Attraction and Management with Helena Bogdanovski of Foster Denovo 30:02

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Send us a text Want to know the secrets to successful recruitment in the financial planning profession? Our special guest, Helena Bogdanovski from Foster Denovo today shares her expertise in talent attraction. Learn how she navigates the intricate process of hiring self-employed financial advisers, focusing on relationship-building and understandin…

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13 There's Never Been a Better Time to Talk About Death | Caren Martineau & Jade Adgate 1:29:50

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You and everyone you love will die. There's no way around it. Yet we rarely talk or think about the topic until we have to. For the first time in human history, we are "living longer and dying slower." That's good news, but it also creates a cultural disassociation with the reality of death. But there's a growing movement - online and IRL - around …

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Why I didn't take recruiter advice, and how I secured my first job in Financial Planning as a Financial Planner! Tom Brookes 56:44

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling career in financial planning with Tom Brookes from Mosaac Financial Planning. Tom's journey is nothing short of inspirational, from his early ventures in the property market to his transformative "quarter life crisis" that led him to the world of financial advising. His story is a testament to the p…

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Unlocking Success in Global Financial Advice: Insights from Dubai with Jacob Hall of Hoxton 57:50

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to succeeding in the global financial advice with insights from Jacob Hall, the Global Head of Advisory for Hoxton Capital Management. Jacob takes us through his transformative journey from self-employment to leading a dynamic team of 40 professionals. You'll gain a deep understanding of the evolving industry lands…

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12 The Skibidi Cinematic Universe: Why Michael Bay Is Cashing In on Toilet Heads 1:38:25

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The surreal machinima "Skibidi Toilet" has been viewed 65 BILLION times across platforms, attracting the attention of Hollywood explosion enthusiast Michael Bay. The mega producer (Transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean) has licensed the bizarre web series to make a feature length film or TV series. The Gen Alpha meme generator is more than just a …

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Emotional Intelligence in Financial Planning with James Woodfall & Sam Oakes 1:27:34

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of emotional intelligence in financial planning with James Woodfall, our special guest and ex-financial planner turned EQ expert. Discover how emotional intelligence stacks up against traditional IQ in shaping successful careers in financial planning. Learn why EQ is a game-changer in recruitment, training, and its…

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24: Chef Daniel Boulud on Legacy, 'The Bear' and Being an American 25:43

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Straight from the cover of Wine Spectator and the season 3 premiere of hit TV series The Bear, legendary chef Daniel Boulud invites us into the Daniel dining room for an exclusive interview about what it means to be a chef today, his legacy of mentorship and why his next restaurant will reflect a shift in allegiance since becoming a U.S. citizen in…

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Mainstreaming Queer Politics and the Black Family, State, and Capital With Roderick Ferguson 1:30:17

2M ago1:30:17

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In this episode, we speak with Roderick Ferguson about two of Josh's all-time favorite books, One-Dimensional Queer and Aberrations in Black: Toward a Queer of Color Critique. The former which problematizes single-issue politics that came to dominate, disrupt, capture, and destroy the gay liberation movement—and has continued to plague queer (anti-…

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From Luxury Cars to £63m in AUM, a Financial Planning Career Pivot With Nathan Ind of St James's Place 49:06

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Send us a text Ever wondered how selling luxury cars could lead to managing 63 million in assets? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Nathan Ind, a partner at St James's Place, as he shares his remarkable career journey from the motor trade to financial planning via the St James's Place Academy. Nathan's story isn't just about changing ca…

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11 Why Professional Content Moderators Can't Afford to Lose Faith in Humanity | Alice Hunsberger 1:30:31

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When we report a spammer, a scammer, or online harassment, where does it go? Who decides what gets removed or banned? Bots can do some of the work, but when it comes to messy online emotions, we need human expertise for context and judgement. So who are these heroes? What do they see all day? And how does content moderation work on a global scale, …

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Building an International Financial Planning Business with $2bil AUM in 6 years! Chris Ball of Hoxton Capital Management 54:46

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Send us a text Curious about the international Financial planning space? Join us for an exclusive conversation with Chris Ball, CEO of Hoxton Capital Management, as he shares the impressive journey of evolving from a business set up at his kitchen table, to a client-centric financial planning powerhouse with over 250 staff in 6 countries, including…

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10 ADHD and Sex: How a Life-Changing Diagnosis Launched Her Viral TikTok Career | Catie Osborn 1:30:14

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When Catie Osborn ( @Catieosaurus ) had a medical emergency, she thought she was losing her mind — perhaps experiencing early onset dementia. But after further evaluation, she got a much different diagnosis: ADHD. Suddenly, her entire life snapped into focus: Intense fixation and extreme boredom, difficulty maintaining friendships, the crushing bur…

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Unlocking Career Growth: Sean Banks on Financial Planning, Mentorship, and Navigating Career Transitions 54:33

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Send us a text Ever wondered why some financial planners choose employment over entrepreneurship? Discover the compelling journey of Sean Banks, Senior Financial Planner at Pembrokeshire Financial Services, as he shares his career progression from administration and paraplanning to financial advice. You'll learn why Sean opted to remain employed, e…

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“Eating the Apple of the World” - Social Investigation and Class Analysis with Dani Manibat 2:06:59

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In this episode we welcome Dani Manibat to the podcast. Dani Manibat is an organizer in the National Democratic Movement in the Philippines and this article was written for the journal Material. Recently we hosted another conversation with J. Moufawad-Paul on Settler Ideology on our YouTube channel. A little bit about Material from their website: “…

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Jonathon Jay - Why I joined Hoxton Capital Managment as Managing Director of UK Financial Planning - With Your Host Sam Oakes 47:50

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Send us a text This week on the Financial Planner Life Podcast, we welcome back Jonathon Jay who first appeared on the podcast 3.5 years ago and lots has changed since then! This is a special episode for me because I get to announce Jonathon Jay joining Hoxton Capital Management as Director of UK Financial Planning. This is the first episode in the…

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“I Do Not Have to Apologize for Reality” - Joy James on Contextualizing Angela Davis: The Agency and Identity of an Icon 1:05:32

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This is part two of a two-part discussion on two of Joy James' recent books. This part of the discussion is focused on Contextualizing Angela Davis: The Agency and Identity of an Icon Part one of the conversation was on New Bones Abolition: Captive Maternal Agency and the (After)Life of Erica Garner (Common Notions). MAKC Host Josh Briond is joined…

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09 Stop Doom-Scrolling: His Daily Doses of Hope PROVE We Can Beat the Climate Crisis | @JacobSimonSays 1:34:03

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At the age of 7, Jacob Simon set out to become a world-class figure skater. He competed around the world and was training for the Olympics when a dislocated shoulder derailed his career. Devastated but not defeated, he made a conscious choice to focus on the positive. His other skills as a writer and artist came in handy when he started sharing sho…

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How I 6x My Turnover as a Financial Planner - Tom Schofield of Foster Denovo shares with Sam Oakes 50:48

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Send us a text What happens when an aspiring professional rugby player swaps the field for financial advising? Join us for a conversation with Tom Schofield, a partner at Foster Denovo, who shares his compelling journey from the highs and lows of sports to carving out a successful career in the financial sector. Discover how his father's influence …

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Sam Oakes Talks to Jack Dudley about his career change, from teaching to financial advice and how to get a job in financial planning. 1:03:54

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Send us a text What happens when you blend military precision with classroom teaching and then pivot to financial planning? Meet Jack Dudley, a former Royal Engineer and Secondary School educator, who shares his intriguing journey on this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast. Learn how Jack transitioned from the high-pressure world of teac…

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08 The "Ken Burns of Video Games" Nailed Longform YouTube Before It Was Cool | The Gaming Historian (Norman Caruso) 1:56:34

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I'm on vacation this week, but very happy to share this interview we did on another show, with Norman Caruso (The Gaming Historian) back in 2021. If you enjoy games as much as we do, check out "Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat," wherever you get podcasts: https://haveenteredthechat.com/ -- Original Show Notes from May 28, 2021 -- Norman Caruso,…

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