Money with Alpha

It's that time of year - December means Christmas.  Mind you, the Christmas decorations came out before Halloween this year! It's the time of year the money really becomes an amplified issue - lots of buying.  Presents (for family, friends, kids, teachers, colleagues, clients, etc.) and food (for Christmas Day, Boxing Day - if you're in Australia, for holidays and camping trips, and day trips).  ...

One way to spend less than you earn is to earn more!  One way to earn more money is to start a side hustle, which as become more easier in recent years. There is still work and planning involved, and this episode takes you through: How to figure out what to do for a side hustle (with a few ideas to help inspire you), and What to do once you figure out what side hustle you're going to do. Chock ful...

You may have heard me talk about how to have a good relationship with money.  There are very similar principles to how to have a good relationship with food.  It comes down to what we believe and the habits we have. In this interview, Susan Williams (a qualified and highly experienced Dietitian and Nutritionist) talks about how nutrition impacts our mental and physical lives.  She likes to breaks...

Helen Baker, founder of On Your Own Two Feet, is an experienced Financial Adviser of over 15 years, Speaker and Author who firmly believes in the benefits of having a strong team of professionals to underpin your financial foundations. This support enables you to build for the future and be the best you can be. Whether you are in a relationship, divorced, widowed, or are single and just want to ta...

In this episode I go through 5 of the most common money mistakes I see women make.  The 5 I go through are: Money stuff is too time consuming - I'll do it later.  The problem is, later never comes! I don't understand investing.  How can you understand something you've never been taught?  Time to be curious and learn! Here is my free guide " How to Invest with $1 " I don't have enough income to do...

Check out my new program " Financial Fulfillment in 7 Simple Steps ": www. FinancialFulfillmentprogram.com  - Available for a LIMITED TIME ONLY! Being in a relationship requires a connection of some sort.  Now, whether we like it or not, we are all connected to money in some way.  The health and quality of that connection is actually within our power to influence and change!  There is often a "tha...

  Kerry's story is a beautiful example of how life flows more calmly and easily when you connect with your Why, and align your life with this.   Having started her working life as a school teacher, Kerry travelling and taught and when she returned to Australia went to see a kinesiologist who helped her permanently shift energy that had been sending her into on and off depression.   Realising the p...

A relationship break down is one of the most difficult things to experience in life.  Unfortunately, the statistics for divorce aren't great - in 2022 between 44% and 50% of marriages are expected to end in divorce. There is a huge wave of emotions and experiences that go with this.  Becca Maxwell has been helping women navigate this awful time, to make sure they keep their sanity, integrity and i...

In this episode, Julie Crockett talks about her journey from school teacher to successful property investor and becoming a Buyer's Agent. So much valuable information, including the types of properties she looks for and where.  What kinds of properties you can still make money on, and better still, achieve postitive cashflow with!  Julie also talks through the costs of owning an investment propert...

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...