Join Frankie Smith, founder of Frankie's, a Financial Education Network dedicated to empowering you to be bold with the financial decisions you're making, as she speaks to investors and entrepreneurs about their financial journey, from seeking investment opportunities to pitching, fundraising and scaling their business, along with juggling their personal finances. Through their stories, we'll find out more about how you can make the right decisions along your journey.

Talking Frankly with Founders and Investors
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Join Frankie Smith, founder of Frankie's, a Financial Education Network dedicated to empowering you to be bold with the financial decisions you're making, as she speaks to investors and entrepreneurs about their financial journey, from seeking investment opportunities to pitching, fundraising and scaling their business, along with juggling their personal finances. Through their stories, we'll find out more about how you can make the right decisions along your journey.
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Recent Episodes

September 3, 2025
Jinesh Vohra, CEO & Founder at SpriveApp
<p>Frankie is joined by Jinesh Vora, Co-Founder & CEO of Sprive, to discuss his transition from Goldman Sachs to becoming a fintech founder. Jinesh reveals how his own mortgage experience led to building a platform that’s helping thousands of UK homeowners save millions in interest.</p> <p>They discuss the highs and lows of startup life, raising capital, building resilient teams, and why personal finance discipline is at the heart of entrepreneurial success—an inspiring episode for anyone interested in money, mortgages, or leaping into business.</p>

August 20, 2025
Joe Roberts-Walker, Founder of Mejuicer
<p>In this episode of Talking Frankly, Frankie speaks with Joe Roberts-Walker, founder of Mejuicer — the fresh, unpasteurised juice company shaking up the drinks industry. Joe shares how a second-hand juicer, lockdown restlessness, and a deep need to create something positive led him from his kitchen to supplying Amazon, Soho House, Ralph Lauren and more.</p> <p>This is a story of resilience, purpose, and building a business rooted in community, sustainability and joy — all while navigating the pressures of entrepreneurship and personal finance.</p> <p>Expect insights on:</p> <p>💡 Turning tragedy into purpose and resilience</p> <p>💡 Building a brand without big marketing budgets</p> <p>💡 The role of community and positivity in business</p> <p>💡 Balancing personal finance with startup life</p> <p>Listen now to hear how Joe created something bigger than juice.</p>

August 15, 2025
Talking Frankly season 2 trailer
<p>Six new episodes. Honest conversations with founders and investors who’ve built, pivoted, and kept going — even when things got tough. Narrated by Frankie Smith, with insights from some truly brilliant guests, this season is packed with bold thinking and practical advice. If you’re building something of your own or backing someone who is, you’ll want to listen in.</p>
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