Money with Alpha

Health is the most important thing in your life.  Without health, everything else becomes harder and we can't enjoy life.  Having money gives us greater choices when it comes to how we live and manage our health, so these two topics really go hand in hand. Which is why this episode is so good.  Filipa Bellete from Chris and Filly Functional Medicine, and I speak about their approach to health and...

What does wealth mean for you?  Understanding what it is, and gaining clarity on what you want  (and why and when) is an important first step. Then, it's about doing things in parallel, finally.  In this episode I go through what that is, and how you can do it! Here are links to the services I mention: Money Essentials for Business Owners - Learn Money Management Live (money-madesimple.com.au) Mon...

As women enter our 40s, something changes.  We start to want to know who we really are, and how we got to where we did.  Plus, what do we really want in life? Frances Scadden's journey has lead her to help other women in their 40s, 50s and beyond with this question.  To help the feel empowered and confident in their life and what they think they are capable of doing. A great conversation! Here is...

Why is it that we avoid things (like looking at our finances)? Our brains are a complex "computer", and understanding how they work makes it easier to program them in a way that actually works FOR us, rather than against us. In this episode I talk about 3 key concepts to understand our brains, specific to money: Survival - our brains are wired to make sure we survive (it isn't interested in thrivi...

Parenting (like money) is not something we are taught, yet we have to navigate somehow. Where you are also parenting a child who is neurodiverse, there is potentially more complexity. Leanne Tran is a psychology who specialises in helping parents understand their neurodiverse child, and how to help the children understand themselves better. A fascinating conversation, with lots of great informatio...

Lately I've been drawn to books and podcasts that talk about how we are not here in this life to gather "stuff".  We are here to connect, grow, evolve, share, help, and even make an impact (on whatever scale). This has resonated with me quite a lot, so wanted to share this with you as well. I started gradually decluttering "stuff" out of my home, and letting go of things I wouldn't use or wear any...

Maree Kirkpatrick is passionate about helping business owners learn how to sell without it feeling uncomfortable and something to actively avoid. Her approach is simple, straight forward, and very human-centric. In this conversation we delve into money, selling, business and psychology. As a successful business owner and mum, she is also well aware of the juggle that is life. She has a wealth of k...

Mother's Day is a good opportunity to be reminded to take a pause and appreciate life, inspite of all its challenges. Here are 3 areas I focus on in this episode: Gratitude - being consciously grateful for what we have in our life.  Even where there are challenges, look for the things that you appreciate within everything else. Giving - this isn't just about giving money, it's about caring for oth...

There is nothing that beats the smell and taste of bread fresh out of the oven.  When I was a kid my mum had a breadmaker and we used it pretty regularly. Nowadays, with sourdough being a bit kinder on some tummies (including mine), I prefer this, as well as using spelt flour. Sourdough can be a little difficult to work with though, and I've found that with spelt flour there are added complexities...

Are you experiencing the problem where you are making money, but your bank account doesn't reflect this?  Worse still, your tax return says your business is turning a profit (which you're paying tax on), and you aren't seeing this the cash you have? This episode will help you to understand these issues, which plague many small business owners.

How much of our lives are we living truly based on our own design (and not someone else's, or society's)? Our lives are influenced by our Beliefs, Stories and Behaviours, around money, and other areas.  Being inspired by others is one thing.  Comparing ourselves to them is a recipe for depression and anxiety.   In the episode I talk about some strategies I use on myself and my clients to help mana...

Procrastination and avoidance is something we do when we don't like it.  Money tends to be one of those somethings.  And it doesn't need to be like that.  Especially as money is extremely important. In this episode I take you through 3 steps to help you find more fun in sorting out your finances.

Travel is something I've loved since I was a very little girl.  When I started working at the age of 14, my primary goal was to save up to travel.  Apart from a few years when my daughter was first born, I've gone away somewhere every year.  I even worked at an airline for a few years, and did a lot of travelling in that time - taking advantage of the standby deals! So, I've cultivated my travel b...

Budgeting is something that many of us avoid, but know we really should do.  It's a bit like exercise, only exercising you can make somewhat fun (think Zumba!)... Being aware of what is coming in and what is going out each month is part of it.  Forecasting is important also.  Many accounting systems will try and help you with this, however, the budgeting side doesn't connect in with your personal...

Money is something we are not taught about - neither personal finances nor business finances.  And yet, we feel so much shame and guilt around our ability to manage money. This episode is me delving into the "why" of this, and also to give you some strategies to help yourself move beyond it and head towards confidence and financial empowerment.

Manifestation and Money Strategy might seem like a odd combination, but in order to make anything real (which is what manifestation essentially is), you first need to be super clear. Strategy gives you direction and is a way to condense your "wish list" into a structure that you can make plans and then tasks lists on. Alignment between your strategy, plans and tasks are important.  Think about mak...

What better way to reach retirement faster than to pay off your debts and invest more! Debt is not a fun topic, so the best thing to do is talk about how to get rid of it as quickly as possible!  Especially debt that has a high interest rate. In this episode I go through how to pay down debt faster, including your mortgage, and why it's important to invest while you're doing this. Also important t...

Habits have the power to help us and hold us back.  Are you happy with your money habits and how they are influencing your finances? These habits apply to both your business finances and your personal finances. Here are the 5 Money Habits I go through in this episode: Get Clear on Your Vision/Purpose Watch your Money Monthly Streamline Your Spending Use Savings Instead of Credit Invest on a Monthl...

Think of the different areas of your life, and what happens if you don't pay them enough attention: Relationship with your partner - this doesn't get better with less communication (especially if you avoid talking about money) Relationship with your kids - they want to be seen and heard, and that means paying them  focused attention Your garden - it won't be beautiful or healthy if you complete ig...

Money brings up all sorts of emotions in us -  overwhelm, fear, shame, guilt, anger, confusion . Wouldn't it be great if instead of these emotions, it make us feel -  joy, excitement, determined, clear, confident . How then, do you shift from one end of the scale to the other? In this episode I go through: Challenging Your Beliefs around Money Get Clear on What You Want Money For Look at or Prepar...

This week,  Emma Gilmour  from Hope Rising talks about her experiences with alcohol and how quitting back in 2020 has changed her life for the better.  She now works with other women to help them develop a better sense of self, without alcohol. Here are the FREE Awareness Worksheets mentioned  - Preparing for a break from booze or just wanting to get intentional with your drinking  https://www.hop...

In this week's podcast episode I go through the 5 financial game changers that have influenced where I am today. It's been a 10 year long journey, so hopefully some of this might help you shorten your journey! You can now also watch this episode on YouTube -  https://youtu.be/cbwlCbVaDN4  

It's a New Year - yay!  So much excitement goes into thinking about and planning for another year.  What happens if something happens and this all falls flat? That's what happened to me, and I go through my experience and what I'm learning from it (it's still an active process).  Some of this may help you too.

As we approach the end of the year, here are some ideas for you to ponder over as you wind down.   Take some time for yourself over the next few weeks.  Do some planning, and map out what you want the coming year to bring. Here are some resources to help you: Free download of a simple 3 page annual plan - Annual Plan Template FREE Download (money-madesimple.com.au) Mini program to get your energy...

Emma Lovell leads a life that many of us would love - combining her passion for travel with her business.  She recently came back from a retreat she held in India and her approach is to help clients achieve more prosperity and results with greater ease and taking time to rest.  This is something Emma has learned the hard way and she now builds rest and ease into her business and helps others to do...