Working Women's Wealth

Are you consistently weighed down by guilty thoughts and 'shoulds' around money? You can budget yourself into a coma, OR you can follow this hassle-free system of money management that I've spent years simplifying for myself. Whilst there's a time and place to track every single cent that goes out, when it comes to managing your day-to-day money, it needn't be overcomplicated.  I've just finished...

What brings you joy? If life has knocked you sideways and joy feels JUST out of reach, these Five Signposts to Joy and Purpose may help you find the direction you need to travel. The biggest opportunity to feel joy is to live in congruence with your purpose and your values, and becoming clear on the things you need to include more of in your life going forward, (and what you actively need to do to...

Debating whether to invest offshore? There are pro's and con's of investing offshore so whether you choose to or not, make the decision consciously KNOWING both. More than 90% of the success of building wealth and investing is to do with managing emotions, so when it comes to investing it's important to put strategies and people in place to prevent us from making big mistakes and not sticking with...

Are you a creative who was sold the myth of the starving artist? I'm here to tell you that the creatives are the future. But you need to understand 'the rules' for building wealth. There is a reason the demand for creatives is rising massively, and you CAN make money from your craft! In today's episode I'll introduce you to the Four Income Streams that will enable you to work on your passion and b...

Has the chaos of the world around you driven you into survival mode? Here are some reflections from inside a riot zone that may come in handy… It's like Maslow says, when your survival (but more importantly the survival of your children) is under threat, everything else disappears. And it's true, amidst the sound of gunshots, the implementation of war time safety measures and worrying about how I...

Ready to start investing? But you're wondering 'Should I invest in property?' Here's the recipe that I'd advise my children to follow... I wish I'd listened to this interview in my 20's as my path would have been a lot clearer, and I probably would have a lot more money! You see, there is a way to convert those early years from being the survival times where you can't afford to pay rent AND invest...

Have you noticed that when unexpected expenses occur, they usually come in threes? That's only ONE of the reasons why everyone should have an emergency fund! A crucial element of financial freedom, an emergency fund can prevent you going into debt, and in this weeks episode I go into detail about WHY it's so important, and I tackle some of the questions that arise when the subject does. So start t...

What did you buy when you last blew your budget? If you're looking for the motivation to stick to it, then the F*ck It Fund is your secret weapon. In today's episode you'll find tools to help you build a budget, as well as stick to it, so that you can have the money that enables you to CHOOSE – IF you want to work, where you work, and when, so that you can follow your dreams.

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur planning to start your own business? Then a book detailing 12 critical lessons on entrepreneurship could be a great place to start! Mind Your Own Business , written by Nevi Letcher, is the ultimate business handbook. In today's episode I chat to Nevi about some of the lessons mentioned in the book, her biggest money learning, and the things the COVID has taught her...

In your quest to living your Best Life, are you struggling to build good habits? Then let me introduce you to your new best friend - Temptation Bundling! Using the brain science of habits to explain how (and WHY) it works, in today's episode I'll tell you all about the genius of temptation bundling. Whether in relation to your health, your relationships or your money, when you're needing to come u...

Is your company taking enough money for your retirement? If your head is buried in the sand and you aren't 100% sure of the numbers, then this is a modern fable you have GOT to listen to! Most people think of retirement as this wonderful, glowing phase of life… and it should be!  But it only will be if you plan in great detail what the journey of retirement looks like. And you need to know how you...

You're a driven, goal-oriented, go-getter taking giant strides towards your best life, but what do you do when things don't go according to plan? Finding myself in a similar situation, I've learnt some things that may be helpful to you... This weeks episode is a story of what happens when life goes pear-shaped, how trusting your gut is one of the most valuable signposts to your best life, and bein...

Is your current investment strategy designed to make your retirement as tax efficient as possible? Understanding how tax works when you're retired is only ONE of the factors to consider when structuring your investments in a marriage. Because we have NO idea what will happen when we're 90 – what money we will need, what the tax rates will be, which one of us will be alive, structuring your money f...

When it comes to marriage, there are a minefield of stories and beliefs that come to us as to the right and wrong way to run a marriage, and in particular, money in a marriage. An important topic that governs the future of your assets, it all comes down to the WAY you're married. None of us like to talk about death or divorce in the weeks before we get married, it brings out the worst in us. So to...

If you've been listening to the last few episodes, you now know a thing or two about investing. The next piece of the puzzle involves avoiding the biggest mistakes people make when investing. Today I'm going to tell you the three BIGGEST mistakes I've seen most people make when investing, whether they have a little invested, or a lot!

With so many options available, how do you choose your investments? There is a decision tree that all investors go through, some of them subconsciously, that helps them to choose which fund they need to invest in. Over the last few episodes we've looked at how you invest, and in today's episode (taking into account the foundations of investing) we're going to bring it all together in a step-by-ste...

Ready to invest, but confused by industry jargon? Translated into HumanSpeak you will be able to understand the different types of investments or assets. This week I'm going to teach you the type of assets you can invest in when you invest in funds, as well as give you some generalised guidelines for the average person as to how much money you should have in each type of investment. As always, I w...

Prioritising money for your future life is imperative, but how do you ensure that you have enough? You invest.   Simply put, there is no way you can SAVE your way to retirement, and so, in order to invest, you need to know the basic foundations of investing. In this weeks episode I want to teach you how to understand the landscape of investing so you can make the best choices available.  The most...

What happens when you've maximised the limit of your Tax Free Investments… Where should you invest? When it comes to investing in the stock market, there are two broad ways to invest - you can buy a single share, or a group of them, called a fund. But which one is right for you? Whilst WHERE you invest your money is entirely dependent on you, there are four elements of a good investment. In today'...

In the story of your life, are you the victim or the heroine? There is power in the stories you choose, just as there is in choosing financial freedom. Defined by the choices you make from moment to moment, YOU get to decide whether you choose financial freedom or money stress. Choose wisely…

Are you looking to get inspired as you take courage and work to get your business off the ground? Look no further. In a male-dominated industry, two suburban moms are disrupting the status quo. Fighting against huge odds, Dr. Leslie Apgar and Gina Dubbé entered the medical cannabis industry, facilitating an unmet need in the market. With the dream to change (and heal) the lives of human beings, th...

You've ticked all the boxes, and done everything right, so why isn't success in business coming quicker? I recently had a light-bulb moment that could go a long way in easing your rush to the 'finish' line. My path to do what I was born to do - to teach a million women about money - has not been plain sailing, and so this concept of success's timing has been on my mind for a while now. In today's...

Would you like to scale your income without using more of your time? (There are after all only 24 hours in a day…) Nicolene Elhadad did just that, by taking her idea for a coffee shop, and growing it into a franchise of 20 stores (and counting). In today's episode, Nicolene talks about how she did it, the importance of teaching people to do what you do (so that your business can run without you),...

Do you dream of having the freedom to choose IF you want to work, or if you don't? Or in fact to simply CHOOSE the work you DO want to do? In order to do this, the first question you need to ask yourself is, 'How much money do I need to stop working?'  The answer to this number really does depend on many things... In this week's episode are three steps that will point you in the right direction.

Are you interested in investing, but have no idea where to start? The first place I always encourage people to invest is in their Tax Free Investment Accounts... This is the next instalment in a series designed to help  each and every one of you to live a financially free life, today we're going to talk about where to invest for your long term future. From getting out of debt, to making a budget,...