Sustainable investing is more than a trend — but what does it really mean?

In this episode of The Scientiam Show, we take a dive deep into the growing world of sustainable investing, from ESG screening to greenwashing scandals.

Nigel breaks down how to align your investments with your values, the challenges super funds face in ethical investing, and how evidence-based firms like Dimensional and Vanguard approach sustainability with integrity and rigour.

We’ll also explore:

• Why investor confidence has been shaken — and how to rebuild it

• How to avoid "greenwashed" funds

• Real-world ESG examples, metrics & carbon footprint insights

• The difference between exclusions vs reduced weightings in portfolios

  
  

  👉 Want to learn more? Visit the Scientiam website or reach out to Nigel directly at nigel@scientiam.com.au.

In this episode of The Scientiam Show, Nigel Baker sits down with Nick, a creative entrepreneur and founder of Journey Maker, a tech platform reshaping the travel experience through AI and authentic storytelling.

From designing record covers for global stars in London to launching startups in India and Silicon Valley, Nick shares his unconventional journey from advertising to founding a growing ecosystem of businesses across film, branding, and AI-powered travel tech.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• How AI is revolutionising personalised travel experiences

• The power of relentless creativity in entrepreneurship

• Why mass tourism is outdated—and how hyper-personalisation creates better travel

• Tips for validating and testing business ideas quickly with AI

• How AI isn’t replacing jobs—it’s elevating the quality of human work

🚀 Whether you’re a business owner, creative, or tech-curious traveller, this episode is full of insights on navigating change, building smarter, and embracing innovation.

🔗 Stay tuned as we explore how to use AI not just to scale — but to tell better stories, solve real-world problems, and make meaningful connections.

• Scientiam
• Journey Maker | AI Travel Planning That Feels Personal

HOST - Nigel Baker

PRODUCER - Andrew O'Brien

In this episode, host Nigel Baker is joined by psychologist and industry expert Dr Katherine Hunt to unpack the mindset barriers holding advisers back — and what it really takes to build the advice practices of the future.

They explore the difference between advisers stuck solving yesterday’s problems and those with a bold vision to help thousands. From aligning your goals with your values tochallenging the industry’s "100-client" mindset, this episode is a powerful call to think bigger.

🔍 Topics covered:

• Why mindset matters more than tech
• Aligning your business model with your values
• Scaling advice without losing the human touch
• How tech like Scientiam helps expand your reach
• Shifting from lifestyle practice to impact-driven firm

Whether you're an adviser, business owner, or just someone thinking about the future of financial advice — this one's for you.