SugarMamma’s Fireplay

🎧 START HERE: Helping Adult Children Into Property Without Sacrificing Your Own Financial Future Helping adult children enter the property market is one of the most emotionally charged money decisions parents face today. In this Start Here episode, Canna responds to a thoughtful listener question from parents in their early 50s who are financially disciplined, investing for their own future &mdas...

In this episode, we discuss the jobs that are paying serious 6 figure salaries and you will be surprised as to how easy it is to get on this bandwagon!  💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Reach out to me anytime on Instagram  @SugarMammaTV  so we can keep this important conversation alive. 📚 My Books If you’re read...

Start Here: My Pep Talk If You’re Starting From Nothing If you feel like you’re starting again with money — or starting for the very first time — this episode is for you. Maybe you have: no savings some debt no investments very little super or a quiet feeling that you should be further ahead by now In this Start Here episode, I want to give you a calm, practical reset &mdas...

In this episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay, Canna Campbell takes you behind the scenes of her personal goal-setting system — the same framework she’s used to build financial security, resilience, and balance across all areas of her life. Inspired by key insights from Diary of a CEO, this episode isn’t about unrealistic hustle or perfection. It’s about setting inten...

Receiving an inheritance can be life-changing — but without a clear plan, it can also create confusion, pressure, and unintended consequences. In this episode, Canna walks through a calm, structured framework to help you protect yourself, build long-term security, and avoid becoming one of the many women who retire financially vulnerable. This episode is educational and empowering, designed...

In this episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay, Canna Campbell breaks down the most powerful goal-setting insights from a 2.5-hour episode of Diary of a CEO with Chris Williamson — and translates them into practical, real-world lessons you can apply to your money, energy, and life direction. This isn’t a summary. It’s a curated, filtered, financial re-interpretation of the ideas...

Frugal February: The 28-Day Money Reset That Gives You Back Control Feeling stretched by the cost of living? Frugal February is a gentle but powerful 28-day financial reset designed to help you regain control, clarity, and confidence with money. In this episode, Canna Campbell explains: What Frugal February really is (and what it’s not) Why this challenge has worked for 10 years running How...

In this powerful and practical episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay , Financial Planner and Author Canna Campbell shares her proven Hit List Strategy — a mindful, motivational approach to paying off credit card debt for good. Forget quick fixes and 0% transfers that only delay the problem. Canna’s method taps into motivation and progress psychology, helping you face your debts head-o...

More and more grandparents are choosing  investment gifts over toys , and for good reason. In this Start Here episode, Canna walks through how grandparents can give their grandchildren a meaningful financial head start — not just with money, but with confidence, education, and long-term opportunity. This episode is inspired by: A growing trend highlighted on Channel 9 The Today Show Rec...

💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Reach out to me anytime on Instagram  @SugarMammaTV  so we can keep this important conversation alive. 📚 My Books If you’re ready to deepen your financial knowledge, check out my books: Best Seller: The $1000 Project **Mindful Money]( https://amzn.to/3RV0poc ) Motivated Money by Peter...

In this Start Here episode, Canna shares exactly how she sets her own financial goals — not with rigid rules or pressure, but with intention, clarity, and sustainability. This episode goes beyond traditional goal-setting frameworks and dives into a seasonal, emotionally intelligent approach to money , designed to build wealth without burnout. If you’ve ever felt motivated… then...

Many Australians are pushing back their retirement age — not because they want to, but because they feel they have to. In this empowering episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay , Financial Planner and author Canna Campbell reveals the seven powerful steps that can help you retire earlier, live better, and finally enjoy the freedom you’ve been working toward. Forget luck or risky crypto...

So many people tell me, “I’ve tried budgeting — it just doesn’t work for me.” But here’s the truth: it’s not you — it’s the budget. In this Start Here episode, I break down why most budgets fail and share seven practical foundations to help you finally take control of your money — without guilt, shame, or unrealistic expectations. This ep...

Investing doesn’t require wealth... it creates it . In this episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay , Canna Campbell breaks down a simple, no-overwhelm, five-step roadmap to help you start investing with confidence — even if you’re starting small or feel behind. Inspired by a powerful long-term Vanguard example, Canna explains how consistent investing beats timing the market , why...

Start Here: Which Property Goal Should We Do First? In this Start Here episode, Canna answers a powerful question from a couple in their late forties who are almost mortgage-free and dreaming of three exciting goals: 1️⃣ Building a granny flat to rent out 2️⃣ Buying a small apartment overseas 3️⃣ Purchasing a two-bedroom investment unit in Australia With $30,000 remaining on their mortgage, full-t...

Money can buy many things — but not the ones that matter most. In this heartfelt episode, Financial Planner and author Canna Campbell shares the five non-financial investments that brought her the most joy, growth, and meaning in 2025. From healing through the Jamie Ryder Phoenix Program , to finding strength with budget-friendly home gym gear , to the love of Prince Pablo the Labrador , pra...

In this Start Here episode, Canna answers one of the most common investing questions:  “How many ETFs or LICs should I own?” We unpack how to avoid over-diversification, what research from Vanguard and Morningstar suggests, how to build a simple and powerful Core–Satellite portfolio, and how to decide whether to add new investments — or simply build what you already ha...

In this honest and inspiring episode, Financial Planner Canna Campbell shares her 2025 financial goals update - the wins, the misses, and the surprising lessons that came with both. From investing through debt recycling to cancelling a family holiday, from book writing to work-life boundaries, this episode is a candid look at what really happens when life and money collide. 🎧 Expect vulnerability...

In today’s Start Here episode, Canna answers a deeply personal question many people quietly struggle with: “What do you do when your parents want to gift you money to help you buy a home… but you’re still in credit card debt and feel ashamed to accept it?” This episode is all about navigating the overlap between family, money, guilt, love, responsibility, and boundar...

Are you a credit card user or a BNPL consumer? Which one is "safer" to use? In this episode I break down the important things that you need to know about BNPL, so that you are aware, educated and using these financial tools to your advantage with zero regrets. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Reach out to me anytime on Instagram ...

This week, Canna answers a heartfelt message from a listener in her 40s who feels like she’s playing financial catch-up — balancing student debt, a mortgage, young kids, and a smaller super balance after years of maternity leave. In this empowering episode, Canna shares practical steps to help anyone in their 40s get back on track — rebuilding super, paying off debt strategically...

In this urgent episode of SugarMamma’s Fireplay , I sit down with senior mortgage broker John Micalizzi from Blue Lantern Home Loans to unpack APRA’s new Debt-to-Income (DTI) rules – what they mean, who’s most at risk, and why you cannot afford to ignore your numbers. John can assist you with any concerns regarding your DTI.  John' contact details: john@bluelantern.com...

In this Start Here episode, Canna answers Pamela’s question: “I’ve only got $77,000 in super and plan to retire in three years at 65. My home is worth $3 million, but most of my money is tied up in it. I’m considering downsizing — what do I need to know to make this money last?” Canna explains: How the Downsizer Contribution rules work and who qualifies. What to...

Your favourite Mortgage Broker is back, Adam McCabe from Blue Lantern. One of the best Mortgage Broking firms in Australia and the most experienced. Today we get to ask Adam about upgrading the family home...when is the right time to make the big move and what is the best and safest way to make this happen as smoothly as possible.  In this episode we learn so much about the process but also t...

In this heartfelt Start Here episode, Canna answers a listener’s question about how to talk to ageing parents about money — especially when you’re worried they might make risky decisions around super or retirement. Canna explores how to start these sensitive conversations with empathy, respect, and confidence. She shares practical tools and scripts for opening the dialogue withou...