The Joyful Frugalista

Can you earn a solid income from freelance writing, including about personal finance?  You can, and that is the reality for Laura Gariepy, who began taking freelance writing seriously when she took a four-month sabbatical from work that ended up becoming permanent.  Laura is the founder and owner of Every Day by the Lake. In addition to being a freelance writer, she is also a writing coach.  This...

When a couple separates, they will often speak to a lawyer. But they are less likely to speak to a financial planner, despite the uncoupling having a profound effect on women and men. In this podcast, financial adviser Helen Baker talks about issues women must consider when building their wealth - and ensuring they rebuild after separation. Helen is a qualified, practising and licensed financial a...

Inflation, inflation, inflation.  It's hurting many people, but it's hurting some more than others. In this podcast, Serina chats with Hannah Andrevski about the charity she founded, Roundabout Canberra, and how it is helping families who are doing it tough. Hannah Andrevski is the founder and CEO of Roundabout Canberra. In 2018 Hannah was on maternity leave with a newborn and a toddler, and after...

Ever thought about investing in real estate but think you may have left your run too late?  In this podcast, Serina chats with property investor and buyer's agent Lloyd Edge, who shares tips about getting started, forecasts for the market (and interest rates) and the importance of research. Lloyd started his professional life as a struggling muso.  Through investing in property, he went from being...

Often, we associate money with needing to be serious or sensible - and often feeling stressed.  But it doesn't have to be that way. In this podcast, Serina chats with author and Plutus award-winning freelance writer Emily Guy Birken.  Emily has worn lots of hats throughout her career: temporary tattoo artist, bookseller, Americorps volunteer and teacher. And she’s also a huge money nerd, who manag...

Imagine what it would be like to graduate from high school knowing that you never needed to find a job? That was the reality for sustainability entrepreneur Ilea Buffier, who graduated from high school with a property portfolio that made her financially independent.  But that's only the beginning of her story: Ilea has gone on to become a successful business owner and entrepreneur, working to prom...

Jessica Irvine is a senior economics writer with The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. For the past few years, she has been on a one-woman mission to budget, save and invest. In this podcast, she chats with Serina about her new book, Money with Jess:  Your Ultimate Guide to Household Budgeting.  If you think you need a budget, but worry that budgeting is hard (or boring), this is a podcast for yo...

One of the key risks to our financial health is our mental and physical health - and that of our spouse, parents or other family members.  And something that many families face is a diagnosis of dementia. In this podcast, Serina chats with Dr Kailas Roberts, a psychiatrist with a particular interest in brain health and dementia. Kai is author of Mind Your Brain, The Essential Australian Guide to D...

Luke Harris from The Property Mentors has invested in property for over twenty years. Luke is author of Let's Get Real and Property Fit, and in this podcast he shares insights for how to break into the property market - the right way.

Walli Miller is a financial coach who helps high-achieving, young professionals become work-optional by taking control of their finances without sacrificing their lattes and brunches.  Walli teaches people how to trim the FATT - Food, Accommodation, Travel and Taxes - to gain financial freedom.

Is all debt bad?  Can some debt be used for building wealth?  Julian Fayad is founder of several fintech businesses, including LoanOptions. AI.  In this podcast he talks about debt, the saving, and why it's good to start a side-hustle.

Leilani Bin-Juda PSM served as CEO of the Torres Strait Regional Authority until January 2022. She was the first Indigenous woman to have served in this role.  She is a proud Torres Strait Islander, with ties to Hammond, Darnley and Murray Islands.  Leilani has had a long diplomatic career, that has included postings to Papua New Guinea, Shanghai in China, the Solomon Islands and the Treaty Liaiso...

Hello frugalistas, and welcome! In this podcast The Joyful Frugalista (aka Serina) is interviewed by her cheeky husband, Neil. Hear from Serina about what she and her family have planned for 2022!

Nothing is impossible when it comes to building wealth.  Myra Oliver is a Kentucky girl who, at age 22, decided she wanted freedom from debt and consumerism.  She went from being a hairstylist to becoming a self-made millionaire in her thirties.  Passionate about real estate investment and frugal living, Myra shares in this podcast how true wealth isn't the car you drive or what you wear.

James Whittaker is the best-selling author of three books (The Beginner'$ Guide to Wealth, Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy and Andrew Carnegie's Mental Dynamite), host of the Win the Day Podcast, public speaker, business coach and co-executive producer of the film Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy.  In this podcast, he talks with Serina about the power of desire and commitment to achieving your goal...

What does abundance mean to you? Is it money in the bank? Increasingly - and especially during recent crises - people are realising that abundance is much deeper. In the podcast, Serina chats with Chief Economist PwC Australia, Jeremy Thorpe, about the value of the Help Economy - a project launched by NRMA Insurance to track and value acts of everyday help in Australia.

Fashion and disability don't usually go togehter, but Gina Kingston is on a mission to change that.  Ahead of the International Day of Disabled Persons on 3 December, Gina shares how her experiences with her mother shaped her interest in ensuring that fashion is more inclusive. Gina is a scientist, outdoor enthusiast and a personal stylist who specialises in people with health issues. Her mum had...

Noel Whittaker chats about his new book - Retirement Made Simple. Noel is one of Australia’s most successful authors, with 23 bestselling books having achieved worldwide sales of more than two million copies.  Making Money Made Simple set Australian sales records and was named in the 100 Most Influential Books of the Twentieth Century. Today we are going to talk about his new book Retirement Made...

When we buy an item of clothes in the shops, what is its true impact?  Even when clothing claims to be environmentally friendly, how do you know that it really is?   Lalita Lowe is author of It’s Time to Rethink your Fashion. She is a personal fashion curator who works with women to help them make conscious fashion choices. Trained as a fashion designer in Melbourne and Paris, Lalita has worked in...

Ever wonder what recruiters are looking for in job applicants? It might not be what you think.  Despite all the negative news about the economy, the outlook for those seeking employment is good.  In this podcast, Roxanne Calder, author of Employable: 7 Attributes to Ensure Your Working Future, shares some tips for maximising your employment potential.

On this podcast, Serina welcomes back @latestarterfire to talk about why late starters to financial independence often have more of an advantage than they think.  

The media often likes to run scare campaigns about the cost of children. Can you be a frugalista and be a parent?  Yes, you can. I had a great chat with Mel from money savvy mamma about frugal living, family and investing.

Are you feeling a bit anxious in this pandemic? I know I am - and I've got the perfect guest to discuss how to get to feeling better  In this podcast, I chat with Dr Jodie Lowinger, who is a world-leading expert in anxiety, mindset and resilience.  She is an award-winning clinical psychologist, high-performance and mindset coach to CEOs, and has worked and trained at Harvard Medical School.  She i...

Founder of Home Sanctuary, Sally Flower, is Australia's first KonMarie Method trained organiser.  She previously worked in corporate finance - including in New York - before making a change to embrace sustainable fashion, sustainability and minimalism.  On this podcast, Sally chats with Serina about investing, the sharing economy and the link between FIRE and minimalism.

Ever thought about investing in the US, especially in those big tech giants, but wondered how?  In this podcast, Serina chats with share trading guru Danielle Ecuyer about her new book Shareplicity 2:  a guide to investing in US stock markets.