Who Gets the Goldfish Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chris Broome
Welcome to Who Gets the Goldfish, the financial wellbeing podcast for family justice professionals.
Hosted by Steve Hennessy, Chartered Financial Planner and Resolution Accredited Specialist at a multi-award winning firm called Longhurst.
It’s a privilege to work in family justice, but the job comes with a lot of responsibility and power.
Each episode we have a light-hearted and honest chat with a leading family justice practitioner. You’ll hear invaluable insight about the work they do, fascinating career stories, the ups and downs of the job, and their top tips for thriving and flourishing as a modern professional.
What helps them to be the best they can be for themselves and the clients they serve? Walking, cycling, running, gardening, reading, writing, painting, volunteering, body combat, cosplay or punk music. It’s all in there.
So, fix your favourite brew, put your feet up, and join Steve and his guests on Who Gets the Goldfish.
In episode #5 your host, Steve Hennessy interviews Patrick Mulcare, Head of Family Law at Spratt Endicott solicitors.
Listen in as Patrick shares the insight he gained as a late starter in family law, and how this shapes his approach to clients. We learn about the importance of his trusted network of professionals, and his tips for decision-making in difficult circumstances.
Patrick also shares some insight into the music genius that was Adam and the Ants.
Interesting points
03:00 The mature trainee
07:30 Bringing a little bit of yourself to the table
13:30 It starts with relationships, not law
21:00 Being a parent
24:00 Your trusted network
26:30 Adam and the Ants
31:00 Decision making in difficult circumstances
35:00 When to introduce a financial adviser to a client
Useful links
Spratt Endicott
About Steve Hennessy
With over 20 years’ experience Steve holds the prestigious Chartered Financial Planner accreditation, and is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society – the highest academic honour bestowed by the Chartered Institute.
He is a Resolution Specialist Accredited Financial Adviser (Family Law); and an Affiliate Member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Outside of work Steve is devoted to his young family, and spends most weekends ferrying his two children around.
An avid reader, he is somewhat obsessed with history and the works of Shakespeare. He also writes fiction, and has recently won a prize for some of his work, an adaption of Othello.
About Longhurst
Longhurst is a multi-award-winning financial planning practice which combines inspirational lifestyle planning with expert independent financial advice and wealth management.
Together, we will collaborate on a deeply personal life narrative that excites and inspires you.
We will help you to focus on leading a happier life, not just a wealthier one.
Where needed, we will help to install and build financial confidence, which in turn will empower you to live life to its fullest – a life lived without regret.
We advise clients from all walks of life, located across the whole of the United Kingdom. We have offices in Silverstone (Northamptonshire) and Farringdon (London). We also deliver our services virtually via secure video conference.
In 2021 we were voted the UK’s #1 Firm for ‘Best Client Engagement’ and won ‘SME National Website of Year’.
In episode #4 your host, Steve Hennessy interviews Simon Fisher, who combines being a Partner at law firm Gardner Leader with dreaming of being the next Tiger Woods.
Listen as Simon talks us through how he fell into family law, the fallacy many fall into of long hours and productivity, job perks that aren't financial; as well as discussing all things sports, golf and family!
Interesting points
01:30 Being a sports nut and falling into family law
05:30 The fallacy of long hours and productivity
09:00 People pleasing versus being an advisor
12:00 Dreaming of being the next Tiger Woods
21:00 Sharing great sport with your family
28:00 Financial planning for young professionals
34:30 What the job gives me that is non-financial
Useful links
Gardner Leader
Tiger Woods
About Steve Hennessy
With over 20 years’ experience Steve holds the prestigious Chartered Financial Planner accreditation, and is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society – the highest academic honour bestowed by the Chartered Institute.
He is a Resolution Specialist Accredited Financial Adviser (Family Law); and an Affiliate Member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Outside of work Steve is devoted to his young family, and spends most weekends ferrying his two children around.
An avid reader, he is somewhat obsessed with history and the works of Shakespeare. He also writes fiction, and has recently won a prize for some of his work, an adaption of Othello.
About Longhurst
Longhurst is a multi-award-winning financial planning practice which combines inspirational lifestyle planning with expert independent financial advice and wealth management.
Together, we will collaborate on a deeply personal life narrative that excites and inspires you.
We will help you to focus on leading a happier life, not just a wealthier one.
Where needed, we will help to install and build financial confidence, which in turn will empower you to live life to its fullest – a life lived without regret.
We advise clients from all walks of life, located across the whole of the United Kingdom. We have offices in Silverstone (Northamptonshire) and Farringdon (London). We also deliver our services virtually via secure video conference.
In 2021 we were voted the UK’s #1 Firm for ‘Best Client Engagement’ and won ‘SME National Website of Year’.
In episode #3 your host, Steve Hennessy interviews the inspirational Sandeep Sandhu, Leeds United super-fan, and Family Law Associate at Consilia Legal. Listen as Sandeep talks us through her career in family law, how her own experience of marrying and divorcing at a young age sparked her passion for helping people, and how she found positivity in blogging about her personal experiences.
Interesting points
01:45 Sandeep's experience of marrying and divorcing at a young age sparking her passion for helping people, and how her Dad was so supportive
03:40 proving a point to herself, and the value of life experience over qualifications to you and your clients
10:00 the tragic and sudden death of her husband at the start of the pandemic
12:30 the smallest issues can become the biggest hurdles PLUS having to run a chippy in a crisis
14:30 the powerful positivity of blogging personal experiences, realising you are not alone
16:40 Consilia Legal and 48 hours that changed everything
18:00 the power of a modern, dynamic law firm. Spinning the wheel and winning the toilet roll
23:00 guilty pleasures, and indulging in reality TV
26:30 its all about people, not money
31:00 think about your digital assets
33:30 Leeds United!
Useful links
Consilia Legal
About Steve Hennessy
With over 20 years’ experience Steve holds the prestigious Chartered Financial Planner accreditation, and is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society – the highest academic honour bestowed by the Chartered Institute.
He is a Resolution Specialist Accredited Financial Adviser (Family Law); and an Affiliate Member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Outside of work Steve is devoted to his young family, and spends most weekends ferrying his two children around.
An avid reader, he is somewhat obsessed with history and the works of Shakespeare. He also writes fiction, and has recently won a prize for some of his work, an adaption of Othello.
About Longhurst
Longhurst is a multi-award-winning financial planning practice which combines inspirational lifestyle planning with expert independent financial advice and wealth management.
Together, we will collaborate on a deeply personal life narrative that excites and inspires you.
We will help you to focus on leading a happier life, not just a wealthier one.
Where needed, we will help to install and build financial confidence, which in turn will empower you to live life to its fullest – a life lived without regret.
We advise clients from all walks of life, located across the whole of the United Kingdom. We have offices in Silverstone (Northamptonshire) and Farringdon (London). We also deliver our services virtually via secure video conference.
In 2021 we were voted the UK’s #1 Firm for ‘Best Client Engagement’ and won ‘SME National Website of Year’.
In episode #2 your host, Steve Hennessy interviews Grainne Fahy, partner and head of family law at BLM.
Listen as Grainne talks us through her career to date, and how despite coming from a family of lawyers, she actually found her path to a successful career through fashion and a passion for archaeology.
Interesting points
02:30 High net worth clients and the power of your network
09:00 Why we do what we do. Every client deserves the same service
22:00 Finding the correlation between fitness and mental health. A passion for resistance training, yoga, and nearly enjoying running
28:30 The life-changing magic of having a dog
31:00 Reading fiction to keep social media in check
36:30 The importance of financial education
Useful links
BLM - Grainne
Shuggie Bain book
About Steve Hennessy
With over 20 years’ experience Steve holds the prestigious Chartered Financial Planner accreditation, and is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society – the highest academic honour bestowed by the Chartered Institute.
He is a Resolution Specialist Accredited Financial Adviser (Family Law); and an Affiliate Member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Outside of work Steve is devoted to his young family, and spends most weekends ferrying his two children around.
An avid reader, he is somewhat obsessed with history and the works of Shakespeare. He also writes fiction, and has recently won a prize for some of his work, an adaption of Othello.
About Longhurst
Longhurst is a multi-award-winning financial planning practice which combines inspirational lifestyle planning with expert independent financial advice and wealth management.
Together, we will collaborate on a deeply personal life narrative that excites and inspires you.
We will help you to focus on leading a happier life, not just a wealthier one.
Where needed, we will help to install and build financial confidence, which in turn will empower you to live life to its fullest – a life lived without regret.
We advise clients from all walks of life, located across the whole of the United Kingdom. We have offices in Silverstone (Northamptonshire) and Farringdon (London). We also deliver our services virtually via secure video conference.
In 2021 we were voted the UK’s #1 Firm for ‘Best Client Engagement’ and won ‘SME National Website of Year’.
In episode #1 your host, Steve Hennessy interviews Annmarie Carvalho, superstar therapist and founder of the Carvalho Consultancy. Listen as Annmarie talks us through her unique journey from family law into therapy, why she’s no longer talking about wellbeing, but is talking about big pants!
Interesting points
01:30 Annmarie's unique journey to becoming a therapist and founder of the Carvalho Consultancy, providing training to lawyers who deal with clients in difficult circumstances, in-house counselling to law firms
06:00 Why she is no longer talking about wellbeing
09:00 what younger professionals want from a career in family justice
12:00 the power of authenticity
17:30 embracing imperfections and being congruent
22:30 cultural perceptions of therapy
32:00 the importance of professionals working together
35:00 diversity and inclusion within the profession
42:00 dealing with responsibility in difficult scenarios
Useful links
Carvalho Therapy website
Annmarie on Twitter
About Steve Hennessy
With over 20 years’ experience Steve holds the prestigious Chartered Financial Planner accreditation, and is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society – the highest academic honour bestowed by the Chartered Institute.
He is a Resolution Specialist Accredited Financial Adviser (Family Law); and an Affiliate Member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Outside of work Steve is devoted to his young family, and spends most weekends ferrying his two children around.
An avid reader, he is somewhat obsessed with history and the works of Shakespeare. He also writes fiction, and has recently won a prize for some of his work, an adaption of Othello.
About Longhurst
Longhurst is a multi-award-winning financial planning practice which combines inspirational lifestyle planning with expert independent financial advice and wealth management.
Together, we will collaborate on a deeply personal life narrative that excites and inspires you.
We will help you to focus on leading a happier life, not just a wealthier one.
Where needed, we will help to install and build financial confidence, which in turn will empower you to live life to its fullest – a life lived without regret.
We advise clients from all walks of life, located across the whole of the United Kingdom. We have offices in Silverstone (Northamptonshire) and Farringdon (London). We also deliver our services virtually via secure video conference.
In 2021 we were voted the UK’s #1 Firm for ‘Best Client Engagement’ and won ‘SME National Website of Year’.