Take me back to where your life was 12 – 14 years ago. 12 – 14yrs ago, I had not long graduated from Brunel University with a 1st class honours degree in Mechanical Engineering. I was in love or appeared to be in love whilst embarking on my first graduate scheme job in the chemical […]
Personal Development
5 Books To Empower You For International Women’s Day

This week Thursday marks International Women’s Day. To celebrate this, the Refined Currency team has collated a list of 5 game-changing and provocative books. This list includes books full of triumphs and struggles, written by women telling their own stories on their own terms. They speak on empowerment, equality and feminism. Whether young or old, […]
Why You Should Read ‘She Means Business’ by Carrie Green

Carrie Green is the founder of the Female Entrepreneur Association. She has launched a digital magazine called This Girl Means Business and she empowers women all over the world to follow their dreams and to reach their goals. Her content is on entrepreneurship, business start-up and she talks with various female entrepreneurs. I was so […]
My Best Career, Money & Life Advice To Those In Their 20s

While we have so much to learn about career, life and money matters, it’s always helpful when we can learn from those who have already had some of the experiences we are about to face. Below is an interview that is both inspiring and motivating to help you get to where you want to be […]
The Importance of Networking

There is a saying ‘it’s not how good you are it’s about who you know’. This statement couldn’t be more truthful and it is evident as many people have gotten to the heights of their careers due to being opportunists. An opportunist is someone who takes advantage opportunities regardless of any planning or principle. It is […]
What To Consider When Starting A Business

In the last decade, it has become desirable to pursue entrepreneurship as a career path. Social media is strewn with posts about young people finding riches out of anything and everything. I, myself, have been seduced by the idea of creating something of my own, on my terms. Starting a business can be overwhelming and […]
Why Your 20s Is The ‘Defining Decade’

As a fellow 20 something, I have come to realise how value the last 4 years have been. In particular, my personal growth and development. I would like to share with you, 4 reasons why I’ve personally found my 20s, a defining decade so far. RELATIONSHIPS This will continue to be a testing factor throughout […]
How To Challenge Your Fears And Accomplish Your Goals

Fear is an unpleasant emotion and a state of mind; that can keep you from achieving small to large goals. Challenging your fears within your career so you can achieve your short or long term goals can be scary, but it is possible. When you want to progress in your career, but find yourself being […]
Why Investing In Yourself Is Important

Don’t throw away your books just yet. During our early years, we are constantly engaged in learning. We start off with nursery, head off to primary and secondary school, then head off to either sixth form or college and then perhaps by choice go to University. When we are done with compulsory education, some of […]
7 Ways To Stay On Top Of Your Emails

Initially, when you created your email, it wasn’t as complicated and there may have been less clutter. Now, email has become part of our daily lives and is a key way to communicate. Too many emails can cause your workload to feel overbearing however with these efficient tips you should be able to work in […]