Money with Alpha

This is a beautifully serene and informative episode with the lovely Angela from Bloom Within, where we get into the concept of self-love and how Angela's personal journey drove her to build Bloom Within. From the depths of her own experiences, Angela now works with parents, girl teens and girl tweens (ages 8 to 12) with her Empower Me Within coaching program.  Every young girl should experience t...

What an episode!  Chloe has done so many things, and this interview spans working in agriculture, studying and working in horticulture, starting a business as a freelancer and all the financial learnings that go with that.  Plus, we talk about gardening (including some great tips), Chloe's Sprout School for home gardeners and her own money journey. Fascinating! Here are the links we spoke about in...

Identifying and understanding your Core Values is so powerful.  The clarity and insight that you get from this knowledge will help you to stay focused , give you the discipline that you need when times are tough, plus allow you to be more decisive and confident in your financial decisions. This episode covers: - Why you need to know what your Values are - What Values even are - How you can use the...

Financial Literacy has never been so important as now!  There is so much uncertainty in the world, and so many things out of our control.  The only thing in our control is how we respond to our financial situation.  It is very difficult to do that however, without knowledge.  Knowledge is power, as the saying goes, and financial knowledge gives women the power to make better financial decisions, b...

Fi Qian is an inspiration.  She was made redundant from her nursing job just before the pandemic in 2020, and being passionate about fitness and active wear, decided to start her own line of active wear called Sunfox Active. Since then she has worked hard to build her brand and source beautiful fabrics (the look and feel), and designs that are comfortable and trendy.  Plus, they are affordable! In...

What an incredible discussion with Dr Laura Williams from Know Your Own Psychology.  As a Clinical Psychologist who specialised in trauma, and then experienced her own horribly traumatic experience, she has a wealth of personal and professional knowledge to share. The link between money and trauma (which isn't always what you think it is) is strong, and Dr Laura talks about how that plays out in t...

Having the ability to choose how you live your life is powerful.  Feeling empowered allows you to be hopeful, make plans, make changes, take charge.  It also means you aren't reliant on anyone for your money, and that really impacts your self-worth. Financial literacy and confidence is important, and especially for women who have taken a break to look after children or family members. This episode...

Having your photo taken is often something people avoid.  Mind you, in the times we live in now, where we carry photos and mini-computers in our pockets, having your photo taken is something that happens a lot.  That doesn't mean you like what you see.  If anything it probably adds to the cringe factor you feel when you see the photo. Fiona Lindberg has been photographing people for over 20 years...

Being able to multi-task is something often associated with women.  It's usually what we do out of necessity - trying to fit so many things into a single day!  However, it is not optimal for our brain functioning, nor for how well we actually perform at each individual task.  Not to mention it's exhausting to multi-task! However, when it comes to money, multi-tasking is completely OK.  In fact it'...

What you believe to be true isn't necessarily the actual truth, nor is it something that will help you get to where you want to go. In this episode, Alpha takes you through what a limiting belief is, and how it can impact both your money and your life.  AND, why it is very important to be aware of these beliefs, as we turn them into stories that become part of who we think we are. You can replace...

Feeling a bit flat and wanting to regain a sense of passion for life is something that often comes after years of taking care of others - be they children, parents, or other people. Identifying and understanding your Core Values, developing your Lifestyle Vision, and then setting up your Money to match is a way to get things back on track. This episode talks about these important areas, as well as...

A great episode for those who are either wanting to get back into the workforce, change careers or are dissatisfied with the job they are in. Helen Thomas is a Career Design Coach and helps you by using the same practical strategies Helen has used to help herself and many other mid-career professionals.  Helen will help you to think differently about what's possible and get clear about what you wa...

While not the nicest money topic to think about, planning for your future so your loved ones are taken care of in the way you want, is important.  Thankfully, it's not something that you need to do on a regular basis.  For the most part, you go through this all once and after that you only need to make changes when it's necessary. This podcast takes you through what you need to do, why you need to...

Making more money is something we all want, and Donna Hann helps women do just that - by either helping them during the start up phase, or to grow an existing business.    Donna is a Coach, Business Strategist, online course creator (her "Ready to Rise" program), and Mum. She has grown and sold 3 successful business (the last being an award winning dance studio).   As a business coach, Donna helps...

In this episode, Alpha speaks with Annette Dickson, founder of Cashflow Mastery about money, investing, mindset and life. Annette is an experienced property investor, and she helps others get started with clarity and a strategy behind them.  It's important to know what you're doing when it comes to property investing - there is a lot of money involved! Annette also talks about mindset and how impo...

In today's episode, Alpha speaks with Sharon from Sharon Joy Coaching about Money, Business and Life. Sharon shares her Money Journey and how it has influenced the decisions she has made.  There was also a personal sadness that triggered her and her husband to make some fundamental changes in their life, which has lead them to where they are today - entrepreneurs, and part owners in a brewery! Sha...

Children are so honest.  My 6 year old daughter is no exception.  She hears and sees a lot of talk about money in our household, and I was curious to see what her take on money would be. This is a candid look at how a 6 year old sees what money is and why it's useful!

Increasing interest rates is not something we have been used to over the last decade or so.  There has been a certain amount of fear surrounding interest rates going up.  The bigger concern though is inflation in general. In this episode I go through what the impacts are of interest rates and inflation, and some things you can do to combat this and be prepared for more financial change.

With life comes a LOT of experience.  So, who better to interview than someone who has lived a varied and full life - my mother!  I ask my mother questions about what it was like starting life at the end of World War 2 in Austria, and how her early childhood experiences and journey to Australia shaped her view of money.  Lots of ups and downs and some confronting insights are shared.

There are things you can do to make things like tax returns and organising your money and finances at the end of the Financial Year much easier.  Tips for organising and saving money! I go through things I do, and also some tips that you might not know in relation to your superannuation. Note: as mentioned in this episode, here is a link to the ATO form - click here

In this episode I speak with Em Gee, a Business & Mindset Coach from Be Think Do Coaching. In less than five years as a solo-preneur Em Gee has become a best selling author and international business and mindset coach to women all over the world. Her unwavering belief in all women to shine as leaders in their own fields, has led her to teach 'unstoppability' as a quality already there to be unleas...

What does comfortable mean, and why is it so disastrous when it comes to needing or wanting to make financial changes in your life?  After all, it's "fine" OK?  Unless something dramatic happens in life, we tend to cruise along and time passes.  When it comes to money, time = compounding, so you can't afford to waste a moment!  Figure out how to break out of feeling comfortable and make the change...

There needs to be a balance between your mental, physical and financial selves. Neglecting one for too long can cause you to feel unbalanced and stressed. Doing ONE SMALL THING can help. Listen in to find out how.

There are so many things that underpin our relationship with money.  The way to move from money overwhelm to peace of mind is to act with deliberate intention, rather than random decisions that may or may not benefit you.  Knowing your Core Values is a fundamental way to make this transformation happen.

Are you part of the Sandwich Generation? For those who haven't heard of this, it is people who are taking care of ageing parents (and possibly even grandparents) as well as their own young children. In Australia, the typical demographic for this are women in their mid to late 40s who are also employed. Nearly 50% of adults in this generation will find themselves caring for ageing parents and their...