Working Women's Wealth Podcast

Despite your best efforts, does your debt feel insurmountable and ever-present? Much like with weeds in a garden, if you don’t get the roots out, you will end up in debt again. Following on from my last episode on getting out of debt - ‘The Road to Poor’ - this week I tackle the three roots of debt, and how you can go about getting rid of them! Because truth be told, financially free people have NO debt. And you too can be financially free...

Has your debt dug you a hole deeper than you’d planned? Dig yourself free! And make getting out of debt a priority this year. But first, it’s important to understand why being in debt truly IS the Road to Poor, and then you can learn how to minimise the cost of your debt. In this episode, I discuss ways to do just that. As Albert Einstein said – “Compound Interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it… he who doesn’t, pays it”. And whether negative or positive, It all adds up.

Do the stories that you were told about the potential for women in business hold you back from living the life you really want? It’s time for new myths. Women all over the world are doing the things that you think you can’t. Listen to their stories so that you can reframe, rethink and re-imagine the possibilities. In today’s episode, corporate anthropologist Andi Simon talks about smashing the myths of women in business.

Are you a rising leader who longs to achieve their greatest potential? Discover YOUR leadership style and learn to lead under any kind of pressure. Jenn Donahue - Navy veteran, civil engineer and business founder - believes that the key to developing your leadership style is to first know yourself, then to know your team, and then to take the time to build trust.

Do you want to get rich quick? Statistics say that only 1 in 4000 people will. Though the reality of that is dampening, don’t let it hold you back! Getting rich the old fashioned way is much more likely (and safer in the long run). Here are a few clues on how to invest whilst avoiding financial investments that may lead to loss.

Do you dream of designing a life where you can work wherever you wish? For a true laptop lifestyle, investing offshore in physical property and business could be a viable route there. International lawyer, realtor, and cross border expert Lauren Cohen, believes that you have to begin with the end in mind and have a solid strategy in order to achieve your goals domestically and internationally, and to avoid any pitfalls. In today’s episode she talks about aspects of navigating business and investment decisions across borders so that you are able to invest, live, work and play anywhere.

Let's be honest, there aren't many of us who have saved 20% of our income from the day we started working.   So what do we do?  Do we still have a chance of being financially free in our retirement?   The answer is it's absolutely possible - and I give you the formula for retiring in 5, 10, 15 and 20 years time... and the secret number you need to know that will help you understand how to make those changes.

Would you ever drive your car without insurance? So why wouldn’t you insure your ability to generate income? It’s the most important asset you’ll ever have! Statistics say that you are six times more likely to have an injury or illness happen to you than to have your car stolen or high-jacked… And whilst you may never need it, if you do, you could find yourself in a difficult situation. In this episode, Leza Wells gives us some insight into life insurance, the importance of a good financial advisor and protecting your monthly income.

Have you ever survived the holiday season financially intact? As we approach the (potentially) most expensive time of the year, you can prevent holiday debt with these tips to keep you on track. Whether 2020 has left you in a tough place financially, or whether you’re prioritising saving for your future, don’t add to the strain of 2021 by starting the year in a ton of holiday debt. It takes so much effort and sacrifice to get rid of debt that it just isn’t worth it. If you don’t have it, don’t spend it.

How much do you know about what happens to your money when you die? Whilst nobody really likes to think about dying itself, the decisions that you make now will have a major impact on the people you leave behind… Death is an expensive and cumbersome process, made even more so if you don’t have an estate plan in place. Today, Coreen van der Merwe talks about estate planning and the role of trusts, and throughout the discussion of this fairly complex (but hugely important) topic, I translate the more technical concepts in a way that everyone can understand. 

Feeling a bit reluctant to get out of your comfort zone in your quest for financial freedom? Using this secret to wealth, you may not have to dangle much more than a foot over the edge of your couch. I believe your financial freedom depends on the way you think about money, and how that thinking determines your actions or behaviour. In today’s episode, I’ll show you how to use your brain’s penchant for safety and familiarity to your advantage. This little secret to wealth has BIG consequences.

How much do you know about the state of your finances? You’re spending most of the hours of most of your days working to earn it, so it’s worth getting to know it. You CAN get control over your money. Laurie Bodisch has a passion for teaching people about money, and in today’s episode she takes us through the eight steps necessary for financial confidence. Your relationship with your money is here to stay, and what you put in is what you get out… So, it’s important that you take the time to invest in your financial literacy. Begin right here!

Is having a will drawn up just another item on your list of thing’s you’ll get to… at some point? Whilst we all know that we NEED a will, most of us either don’t have one or the one that we do have is seriously outdated. Part of a new series on managing your money for wealth, today I’m talking about what you need to know about wills - from the purposes of having one, to the consequences of not. I’ll also take you through how your marriage affects your death, as well as the elements of a good will. One of the most important pieces of paper that you just HAVE to have, a will is a necessity. Get it in place today – especially if you have young children. Protect what you have worked so hard to achieve.

Drowning in emails? Your inbox just another to-do list that you’re not getting around to tackling? Recognising that many people felt the same way, teacher turned businesswoman, Claire Giovino founded InboxDone, a company of Remote Inbox Managers who do it all for you. If you are looking for a way to commercialise what YOU know, listen in on my conversation with Claire about her journey to six figures in 11 months. There’s no reason that you can’t do it too!

Would you like to leave a legacy of a body of work in a subject you know A LOT about? First prize if you could also monetise it right? It turns out that there are ways to make money with what you know… You have a lifetime of experience doing what you do best, and whilst that may come naturally to you, it actually doesn’t come easily to everyone. That’s where the Magic of YOU comes in! Okay, so you know which topic you’d like to monetise, you just have no idea what and how you’d even start doing that. In today’s episode I’ll take you through the process I’d recommend.

Armed with YOUR lifetime of experience, are you tempted to make a business from your knowledge? There is no better time than now, and once you know how to protect your intellectual property you won’t have to worry about people stealing your ideas! In today’s episode, intellectual property lawyer Kelley Keller talks about how to take what you know and monetise it, at which point you should legally protect your intellectual property, how to do it yourself, and when to seek expert assistance.

With the seemingly ever-increasing cost of living, are you struggling to cut your cloth accordingly? If the answer lies in earning more money, you need to find a great product that sells! This week heralds the start of a new series on managing your money, and so today we’ll kick off with a four-stage process to finding your product that sells. In the age of the side hustle, let’s take you one step closer to figuring out what’s next.

When you look at the poster perfect images of people on social media, do you ever wonder whether their lives are REALLY as perfect as they seem? In her new book, The Real Interior, Nthabi Taukobong tells it like it is. In today’s episode, I talk to Nthabi about the road she’s travelled to get to where she is today. From the dusty streets of Soweto in Apartheid South Africa, to becoming one of the first well-known black female interior designers; from dream jobs to disastrous ego-led business decisions. Let this honest journey of self-discovery inspire you to live your best life!

Were your plans for 2020 derailed by the year that’s been? Mine too, twenty PLENTY of them! And with only a third of the year left, it’s time to get back on track. So, dust the cobwebs from your dreams, and turn your Netflix-shaped eyes towards the action steps required to reach your goals. But reaching your goals is going to require that you get your mind around a change in perspective or thinking, that then will need to be supported by some actions of change. I explain it all in this week’s episode. Here’s a challenge for you as we race towards 2020’s finishing line - if there’s something you want to change, get your thinking right and change it. But just choose ONE thing. And… GO!

Despite all your hard work and good intentions, do you find that your business is not growing at the rate you think it should? You can more than likely blame your subconscious mind, but in the meantime, troubleshoot it with intentionality! My guest today, Melanie Scott, explains how to use intentionality to create an aligned product, and ultimately a sustainable business. She also talks about the importance of trusting your gut, and ways that you can activate your intuition.