Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast

Dr. Anita Manfreda: Turning Short-Term Rental Into a Luxury Experience | Wealth Pathways #32

As the demand for high-end vacation rentals grows, understanding what sets a luxury stay apart is essential for anyone looking to succeed in the short-term rental market. So, this week on Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by tourism and hospitality lecturer Dr. Anita Manfreda. Based at Torrens University Australia, Dr. Anita Manfreda has over 16 years of experience in tourism and hospitality education and management across Italy, Switzerland and Australia. Her research focuses on customer experiences and luxury consumption, especially the intersection of authenticity, luxury, and sustainability. Dr. Anita Manfreda also delves into organizational behavior and psychology, exploring competencies and well-being within the tourism and hospitality workforce.  In this episode, Dr. Anita Manfreda sheds light on the most common mistakes landlords make when renting out their property to short-term renters. Additionally, she reveals some effective ways to turn a short-term rental into a luxury experience without overspending on advertising or design improvements. Together, Marie and Dr. Anita Manfreda discuss various practices that may prove useful in elevating a short-term guest’s stay. So, whether you’re an investor, property manager, or host, tune in to this episode for actionable insights to create a luxury rental experience that stands out in an oversaturated market. Follow Dr. Anita Manfreda’s work: https://research.torrens.edu.au/en/persons/anita-manfreda [https://research.torrens.edu.au/en/persons/anita-manfreda] Connect with Dr. Anita Manfreda via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-manfreda/ Produced by the Affluence Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ [https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/] and visit https://affluence.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ [https://affluence.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/] for additional information about Affluence Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AffluenceScienceLabs [https://www.youtube.com/@AffluenceScienceLabs]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/affluence.science.labs/ [https://www.facebook.com/affluence.science.labs/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affluence.science.labs/ [https://www.instagram.com/affluence.science.labs/]  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/affluence-science-labs [http://linkedin.com/showcase/affluence-science-labs]   Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFScienceLabs [https://twitter.com/AFScienceLabs]  TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@affluence.science.labs [http://www.tiktok.com/@affluence.science.labs]  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/id1776049410/ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/id1776049410/] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjHkrJioQi1EPqifOtOCB/ [https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjHkrJioQi1EPqifOtOCB/] Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b42ff29e-5f29-444d-8d81-dbdf2b8ac287/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b42ff29e-5f29-444d-8d81-dbdf2b8ac287/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/] iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-wealth-pathways-the-afflu-231093343/ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-wealth-pathways-the-afflu-231093343/] Podbean: https://affluencescienceinsights.podbean.com/ [https://affluencescienceinsights.podbean.com/] PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ [https://player.fm/series/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/] Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-5871405/ [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-5871405/]

Dr. Kristen Marshall: Is Influencer Marketing Necessary for a Successful Business? | Wealth Pathways #31

As the influencer marketing industry matures into a multi-billion dollar powerhouse, more brands than ever are investing in creator partnerships. But, is it really essential for every business model? In this episode of Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews digital marketing lecturer Dr. Kristen Marshall to find out more. Based at Heriot Watt University, Dr. Kristen Marshall is an assistant professor and digital marketing lecturer, with experience teaching across various marketing subjects, from global strategy and marketing communications to marketing ethics and innovation. Her research interests include how digital platforms and mediums are used by consumers to explore identity and make purchase decisions. In this episode, Dr. Kristen Marshall sheds light on the explosive growth and transformation of influencer marketing, and reveals the importance of understanding a brand’s audience for marketing success. Additionally, Kristen shares tips on what to consider when determining if influencer marketing is right for your business. Together, Marie and Dr. Kristen Marshall exchange fascinating influencer marketing case studies, from the infamous Kendall Jenner Pepsi advertisement, to more unconventional examples like Brittney Saunders’s Fayt The Label. So, whether you’re a business leader, marketer, or entrepreneur, this episode will help you decide if it’s a critical pillar for your brand’s future, and if so, how to go about it —  don’t wait, tune in today! Follow Dr. Kristen Marshall’s work: https://www.hw.ac.uk/ebs/people/faculty/kristen-marshall.htm [https://www.hw.ac.uk/ebs/people/faculty/kristen-marshall.htm] Produced by the Affluence Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ [https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/] and visit https://affluence.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ [https://affluence.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/] for additional information about Affluence Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AffluenceScienceLabs [https://www.youtube.com/@AffluenceScienceLabs]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/affluence.science.labs/ [https://www.facebook.com/affluence.science.labs/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affluence.science.labs/ [https://www.instagram.com/affluence.science.labs/]  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/affluence-science-labs [http://linkedin.com/showcase/affluence-science-labs]   Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFScienceLabs [https://twitter.com/AFScienceLabs]  TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@affluence.science.labs [http://www.tiktok.com/@affluence.science.labs]  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/id1776049410/ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/id1776049410/] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjHkrJioQi1EPqifOtOCB/ [https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjHkrJioQi1EPqifOtOCB/] Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b42ff29e-5f29-444d-8d81-dbdf2b8ac287/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b42ff29e-5f29-444d-8d81-dbdf2b8ac287/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/] iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-wealth-pathways-the-afflu-231093343/ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-wealth-pathways-the-afflu-231093343/] Podbean: https://affluencescienceinsights.podbean.com/ [https://affluencescienceinsights.podbean.com/] PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ [https://player.fm/series/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/] Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-5871405/ [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-5871405/]

Geremy Farr-Wharton: How to Go from Employee to Entrepreneur | Wealth Pathways #30

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 has gathered working experiences in various government and private sector positions, such as CSIRO, Queensland Health, and Griffith University. Previously, Geremy Farr-Wharton’s PhD focus was on environmental sustainability, as well as factors that influence behavior, ubiquitous computer, and human-computer interaction. In this episode, Geremy Farr-Wharton sheds light on the psychological traits and skills that are crucial for successful entrepreneurship, and reveals the most common challenges that employee-turned-entrepreneurs should prepare to face. Together, Marie and Geremy Farr-Wharton answer questions from curious netizens about the transition from employee to entrepreneurship. So, whether just starting to dream, or are ready to take action, tune in to this episode for practical tips and real-world advice to make your transition to entrepreneurship smart, strategic, and successful! Follow Geremy Farr-Wharton’s work: https://www.urbaninformatics.net/about/team/geremy/ [https://www.urbaninformatics.net/about/team/geremy/] Connect with Geremy Farr-Wharton via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geremyfarrwharton/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/geremyfarrwharton/] Produced by the Affluence Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ [https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/] and visit https://affluence.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ [https://affluence.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/] for additional information about Affluence Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AffluenceScienceLabs [https://www.youtube.com/@AffluenceScienceLabs]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/affluence.science.labs/ [https://www.facebook.com/affluence.science.labs/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affluence.science.labs/ [https://www.instagram.com/affluence.science.labs/]  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/affluence-science-labs [http://linkedin.com/showcase/affluence-science-labs]   Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFScienceLabs [https://twitter.com/AFScienceLabs]  TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@affluence.science.labs [http://www.tiktok.com/@affluence.science.labs]  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/id1776049410/ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/id1776049410/] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjHkrJioQi1EPqifOtOCB/ [https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjHkrJioQi1EPqifOtOCB/] Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b42ff29e-5f29-444d-8d81-dbdf2b8ac287/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b42ff29e-5f29-444d-8d81-dbdf2b8ac287/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/] iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-wealth-pathways-the-afflu-231093343/ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-wealth-pathways-the-afflu-231093343/] Podbean: https://affluencescienceinsights.podbean.com/ [https://affluencescienceinsights.podbean.com/] PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ [https://player.fm/series/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/] Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-5871405/ [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-5871405/]

Dr. Gertjan Verdickt: Understanding the Modern Stock Investing | Wealth Pathways #29

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 teaching. Having earned his Ph.D. in financial economics from the University of Antwerp in 2019, Dr. Gertjan Verdickt’s research is driven by a deep passion for economic history, complemented by behavioral finance, asset pricing, and wine economics interests. As an assistant editor at the Financial History Review, Dr. Gertjan Verdickt also shapes scholarly discourse in the field. In this episode, Dr. Gertjan Verdickt addresses some of the biggest misconceptions he’s heard about investing and offers his simplest explanation for what it means to purchase a stock. Additionally, Dr. Gertjan Verdickt reveals the core principles of modern investing, and sheds light on the most common mistakes novice investors make. Together, Marie and Dr. Gertjan Verdickt discuss potential financial trends to expect in the next decade, as well as useful habits to practice when investing in stocks. So, whether you’re a beginner or seasoned investor, tune in to this episode to learn more about the core principles of modern investing! Follow Dr. Gertjan Verdickt’s work:  Dr. Gertjan Verdickt: https://sites.google.com/view/gertjan-verdickt/ [https://sites.google.com/view/gertjan-verdickt/] The Passion Portfolio: https://sites.google.com/view/gertjan-verdickt/book?authuser=0 [https://sites.google.com/view/gertjan-verdickt/book?authuser=0] Produced by the Affluence Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ [https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/] and visit https://affluence.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ [https://affluence.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/] for additional information about Affluence Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AffluenceScienceLabs [https://www.youtube.com/@AffluenceScienceLabs]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/affluence.science.labs/ [https://www.facebook.com/affluence.science.labs/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affluence.science.labs/ [https://www.instagram.com/affluence.science.labs/]  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/affluence-science-labs [http://linkedin.com/showcase/affluence-science-labs]   Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFScienceLabs [https://twitter.com/AFScienceLabs]  TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@affluence.science.labs [http://www.tiktok.com/@affluence.science.labs]  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/id1776049410/ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/id1776049410/] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjHkrJioQi1EPqifOtOCB/ [https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjHkrJioQi1EPqifOtOCB/] Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b42ff29e-5f29-444d-8d81-dbdf2b8ac287/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b42ff29e-5f29-444d-8d81-dbdf2b8ac287/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/] iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-wealth-pathways-the-afflu-231093343/ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-wealth-pathways-the-afflu-231093343/] Podbean: https://affluencescienceinsights.podbean.com/ [https://affluencescienceinsights.podbean.com/] PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ [https://player.fm/series/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/] Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-5871405/ [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-5871405/]

Dr. Patsy Perry: Style and Sustainability — A Smarter Way to Spend on Fashion | Wealth Pathways #28

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 responsibility in fashion supply chains. She has published extensively, served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, and shared her expertise across global media and academic conferences. In this conversation, Dr. Patsy Perry explains how small changes—like buying fewer but higher-quality pieces, repairing old clothes, or shopping second-hand—can make a big difference. Together, she and Sarah explore practical ways to reduce textile waste, embrace clothing swaps, and reconnect with repair traditions that keep garments in use longer. They also dive into the psychology behind fast fashion—how marketing, trends, and social media fuel our urge to buy more, and how awareness can help us break the cycle. By shifting focus from quantity to quality, we can find more joy and creativity in how we dress, while spending less in the long run. Dr. Patsy Perry’s passion and insight make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to balance style, savings, and sustainability in a fast-fashion world. Follow Dr. Patsy Perry’s work: Manchester Fashion Institute Staff Profile: https://fashioninstitute.mmu.ac.uk/our-staff/dr-patsy-perry/ [https://fashioninstitute.mmu.ac.uk/our-staff/dr-patsy-perry/]  Connect with Dr. Patsy Perry on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-patsy-perry-18358614 [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-patsy-perry-18358614]  Resources mentioned by Dr. Patsy Perry in the episode: Website for Sophie Benson’s book “Sustainable Wardrobe”: https://sophiebenson.com/book/ [https://sophiebenson.com/book/] Documentary: The True Cost: https://truecostmovie.com/ [https://truecostmovie.com/] Dr. Patsy Perry’s short form articles: The Conversation - The Environmental Costs of Fast Fashion: https://theconversation.com/read-this-before-you-go-sales-shopping-the-environmental-costs-of-fast-fashion-88373and [https://theconversation.com/read-this-before-you-go-sales-shopping-the-environmental-costs-of-fast-fashion-88373and]  The Conversation - Online Returns May End Up in Landfill: https://theconversation.com/fast-fashion-why-your-online-returns-may-end-up-in-landfill-and-what-can-be-done-about-it-188090 [https://theconversation.com/fast-fashion-why-your-online-returns-may-end-up-in-landfill-and-what-can-be-done-about-it-188090] Produced by the Affluence Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ [https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/] and visit https://affluence.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ [https://affluence.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/] for additional information about Affluence Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AffluenceScienceLabs [https://www.youtube.com/@AffluenceScienceLabs]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/affluence.science.labs/ [https://www.facebook.com/affluence.science.labs/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affluence.science.labs/ [https://www.instagram.com/affluence.science.labs/]  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/affluence-science-labs [http://linkedin.com/showcase/affluence-science-labs]   Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFScienceLabs [https://twitter.com/AFScienceLabs]  TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@affluence.science.labs [http://www.tiktok.com/@affluence.science.labs]  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/id1776049410/ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/id1776049410/] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjHkrJioQi1EPqifOtOCB/ [https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjHkrJioQi1EPqifOtOCB/] Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b42ff29e-5f29-444d-8d81-dbdf2b8ac287/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b42ff29e-5f29-444d-8d81-dbdf2b8ac287/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/] iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-wealth-pathways-the-afflu-231093343/ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-wealth-pathways-the-afflu-231093343/] Podbean: https://affluencescienceinsights.podbean.com/ [https://affluencescienceinsights.podbean.com/] PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ [https://player.fm/series/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/] Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-5871405/ [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-5871405/]