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My first ETF (IWLD), learning to invest & creative finance careers ft. Melissa Vincent

We're welcoming our newest Rask employee, Melissa Vincent, on the show today, who shares her first ETF (ASX: IWLD), learning to invest & finding creative finance careers.

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We’re welcoming our newest Rask employee, Melissa Vincent, on the show today, who is heading up events, partnerships and marketing for our team.

Kate & Owen talk to Mel about:

  • Whether her family spoke about money growing up
  • Her first ETF (ASX: IWLD)
  • Learning to save and invest
  • Her career in the financial services industry
  • Having money conversations with friends

Mel joins the Rask team as Marketing Manager and Head of Events. Previously having worked at an ETF provider and active fund manager, Mel has developed a keen interest in personal investing and portfolio construction, as well as how the fund’s management industry works.

In a previous life, Mel worked in marketing across the wellness industry in London as well as spending a decade as a professional actor. In her spare time, you can catch her teaching or doing pilates, walking Bondi to Bronte or having brunch.

Mel has a Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law and Marketing), Post Graduate Certificate in Finance and Post Graduate Diploma In Fine Arts (Professional Acting).

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