Spending $1k+ on Bubble Tea and Being the Reluctant Household CFO Money Moments with Dora

In this Money Moments episode of It’s No Secret, we chat with Dora Yip, CMO at PocketSmith, about the real life of a “household CFO.” Dora, who grew up in Singapore and now lives in Dunedin, shares how culture, values, and human behaviour shape our money experiences. In this episode we dive into: The mental load of managing family finances and reframing budgeting as values-led decision-making. How a $1,200 bubble tea bill became a surprising lesson in intentional spending. Dora's toolkit for sanity: PocketSmith, Trello, Google Drive, and even AI for stress-testing financial ideas. Plus, hear her candid stories about becoming a reluctant landlord and bringing her teens into investing. About Dora: With 15+ years in diverse sectors, Dora translates complex finance into relatable stories. Outside work, she loves books, travel, and bubble tea. If you’re navigating family finances, this episode offers fresh perspectives on aligning money with values, reducing friction with your partner, and finding smarter ways to manage your household’s wealth. If you enjoyed today's show, we'd LOVE for you to rate & review it on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite episode with a friend.

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Spending $1k+ on Bubble Tea and Being the Reluctant Household CFO Money Moments with Dora is an episode from It's No Secret by Kernel.

This episode is 45:58 long.

This episode was published on Oct 7, 2025.

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