Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast

Dreaming of leaving the 9-to-5 behind to build something of your own? This week on Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults entrepreneurship lecturer Geremy Farr-Wharton on what it really takes to move from clocking in for someone else, to calling the shots for yourself.

Also serving as director of engagement at the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University, Geremy Farr-Wharton ...

Ever wondered what truly drives modern investing success? This week on Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews finance lecturer Dr. Gertjan Verdickt about what lies at the heart of modern investing.

Dr. Gertjan Verdickt is an assistant professor and lecturer of finance at the University of Auckland, where he explores the intersection of finance and history through both research and teac...

Have you ever splurged on clothes you only wore once? Fast fashion is designed to tempt us, but it comes at a cost—to both our wallets and the environment. In this episode, host Sarah Stancombe chats with Dr. Patsy Perry, an expert in sustainable fashion, about how to make smarter, more mindful style choices.

Dr. Patsy Perry is a Reader in Fashion Marketing at the Manchester Fashion Institute, with a PhD focused on corporate social...

Misinformation can lead to costly mistakes, missed opportunities, or unnecessary fear. With the hype, confusion, and persistent myths surrounding cryptocurrency, it’s a great challenge to separate fact from fiction. So, this week on Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by postdoctoral researcher Maximilian Brichta to cut through the noise to reveal what smart investors need to know be...

Decision-making is at the heart of success, whether in business, investing, or everyday life. And one of the best teachers of high-stakes decision-making is found at the poker table. In this episode of Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults management and organizational behavior professor Marvin Karlins about the psychology of gambling and the important life lessons that come with playin...

Planning luxury travel can be exhilarating. But without the right planning tactics, it’s easy to lose precious time and overspend. So, this week on Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews tourism and travel management expert Ms. Sumiran Maheswari for advice on optimizing luxury travel, particularly for travel bloggers.

Based at Central University of Jammu, India, Ms. Sumiran Maheswari i...

In this episode of Wealth Pathways, expert Robert Heath, Sr. guides host Sarah Stancombe through his journey to becoming a leader, and his present work in coaching leaders to be better and more empowered people.

Robert Heath, Sr. is an author, engaging communicator, and leading expert in Empowering Leadership. His work is centered on helping leaders get the best out of themselves and those that work for them. Robert Heath, Sr. rece...

When searching for a place to call home, most tend to focus on monthly rent or mortgage payment. But what about all the other expenses and trade-offs that come with moving, settling in, and maintaining your new space? In this episode of Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults economics professor Yogi Vidyattama on the true cost of a home.

Currently based at the University of Canberra, Yog...

In this episode of Wealth Pathways, expert Art Durnev guides host Sarah Stancombe through the challenges of investing in stocks, and gives advice on how we can be best prepared to invest.

In this episode, Art Durnev reveals how investing is far easier than it used to be thanks to the development of apps that anybody can keep in their pocket to track markets and use to invest. He advises staying disciplined by reading the news, but ...

In this episode of Wealth Pathways, expert Dr. Elaine Ritch takes host Sarah Stancombe through how the fast fashion industry is impacting our decision making when it comes to shopping for clothes. 

Dr. Elaine Ritch is a Reader in Fashion, Marketing and Sustainability at Glasgow Caledonian University. She has made significant contributions to the sustainable fashion literature over the last decade and has adopted novel methodologies...

This week on Wealth Pathways: Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia is joined by Sean Godoy, founder of Divercity Property Solutions and cofounder of the Proptech Africa Association, to explore the dynamic relationship between real estate investment and urban affluence.

Sean Godoy is a leading African proptech researcher, advisor, and lecturer in property and technology at the University of Cape Town. With expe...

This week on Wealth Pathways: Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia is joined by Asmiati Malik, Assistant Professor of International Political Economy at Universitas Bakrie, to explore how innovation and creative entrepreneurship can serve as powerful engines of modern affluence.

Asmiati Malik is an accomplished scholar and policy advisor with a deep background in public policy, international political economy,...

In this episode of Wealth Pathways, expert Saul Eslake takes host Sarah Stancombe through the role of gold in the economy and financial markets, throughout history and today. 

In 2016, Saul Eslake was appointed as the University of Tasmania's inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow. Saul Eslake is also an independent consulting economist and has worked as an economist in the Australian financial markets for 25 years, including 14 years ...

This week on Wealth Pathways: Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia is joined by Jamal Abarashi, Lecturer in International Business, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship, to discuss the evolving role of social media in building personal brands and generating income in the digital age.

Jamal Abarashi holds a PhD from the University of Otago, New Zealand, and an MBA in Management and Marketing from Multimedia Universit...

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of real estate investing, through the lens of behavioral science, economics, and emerging technologies. Gone are the days of location alone being the golden rule of property investment. Today’s savvy investors are employing a range of insights and tools to stay ahead of the game and we’re here to learn more.

Guiding us through this is property and real estate lecturer Yang Shi, wh...

Many of us have dreamed of starting a blog, or a social media presence, and making a living through content creation. So, this week on Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Sarah Stancombe consults travel blogger Sydney Bonner on what it takes to get your travel content seen.

A nomadic copywriter and consultant of over nine years, Sydney Bonner has been exploring the world and writing remotely for Fortune 50...

Many people consider cryptocurrencies to be a scary word, and it can be true; with so much discourse around such a complicated topic, it’s hard to know what to believe. So, this week on Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Sarah Stancombe consults FinTech professor Assoc. Prof. Dimitrios Salmpasis to learn more about cryptocurrency.

Currently teaching emerging technologies and FinTech at the Swinburne Unive...

This week on Wealth Pathways: Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia is joined by Alexandros Tziamalis, Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance, to break down one of the biggest financial decisions many of us face—whether to rent or buy a home.

Alexandros Tziamalis brings years of expertise in macroeconomics, behavioral economics, and housing market trends, with research featured in The Observer, Business I...

Turning a love for travel into a thriving business takes more than just wanderlust—it requires strategy, resilience, and a deep understanding of the industry. This week on Wealth Pathways: Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia is joined by R. Torry Jatiprakoso, founder of It’s A Good Trip, to explore how tour guiding can evolve from a passion project into a profitable venture.

It’s A Good Trip is a Jakarta-base...