Growing up, home never really felt permanent. Her mum battled addiction, money was always tight, and by the time she was a teenager she'd already experienced more instability than most people do in a lifetime. When her mum passed away unexpectedly, there was no inheritance waiting for her. Just grief, unanswered questions and a decision to create a different future for herself.

Today, she's 32, works as a nurse, owns two properties, has just $40,000 left on the mortgage for her home, and is already planning the next investment. But what I loved most about this conversation wasn't the numbers.

It was the mindset.

We chat about growing up between two completely different worlds, learning that your childhood doesn't have to define your future, the power of financial independence, and why she's determined to build the kind of security she never had growing up.

This episode is a reminder that your starting point doesn't have to be your finish line. Sometimes breaking the cycle starts with one decision, one conversation, and believing that your future can look completely different to your past.

Growing up, home never really felt permanent. Her mum battled addiction, money was always tight, and by the time she was a teenager she'd already experienced more instability than most people do in a lifetime. When her mum passed away unexpectedly, there was no inheritance waiting for her. Just grief, unanswered questions and a decision to create a different future for herself.
Today, she's 32, works as a nurse, owns two properties, has just $40,000 left on the mortgage for her home, and is already planning the next investment. But what I loved most about this conversation wasn't the numbers.
It was the mindset.
We chat about growing up between two completely different worlds, learning that your childhood doesn't have to define your future, the power of financial independence, and why she's determined to build the kind of security she never had growing up.
This episode is a reminder that your starting point doesn't have to be your finish line. Sometimes breaking the cycle starts with one decision, one conversation, and believing that your future can look completely different to your past.

Australia’s #1 finance podcast. Ready to take control of your money without the stress (or boring lectures)? This is the show for you. Hosted by award-winning financial expert and your ultimate money hype girl, Victoria Devine, SOTM makes personal finance relatable, empowering, and yes actually fun. Join a community of 400,000+ smashing their financial goals, from buying their first property to learning to invest, levelling up their careers, or tackling budgeting, saving and debt all without giving up their morning latte. From Deep Dives into the topics you care about, to pervy looks at real life Money Diaries or cheeky Friday Drinks money talk with the girls, Victoria and her team make finance feel like your group chat, just way better for your bank balance. 

It's honest, relatable and non-judgmental talk about personal finance, investing, real estate, career and business... with a big dose of fun.  

Australia&rsquo;s #1 finance podcast. Ready to take control of your money without the stress (or boring lectures)? This is the show for you. Hosted by award-winning financial expert and your ultimate money hype girl, Victoria Devine, SOTM makes personal finance relatable, empowering, and yes actually fun. Join a community of 400,000+ smashing their financial goals, from buying their first property to learning to invest, levelling up their careers, or tackling budgeting, saving and debt all without giving up their morning latte. From Deep Dives into the topics you care about, to pervy looks at real life Money Diaries or cheeky Friday Drinks money talk with the girls, Victoria and her team make finance feel like your group chat, just way better for your bank balance.&nbsp;
It's honest, relatable and non-judgmental talk about personal finance, investing, real estate, career and business... with a big dose of fun.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Empowering you to take control of your finances, one relatable, brunch-worthy chat at a time.

She's On The Money

Australia’s #1 finance podcast. Ready to take control of your money without the stress (or boring lectures)? This is the show for you. Hosted by award-winning financial expert and your ultimate money hype girl, Victoria Devine, SOTM makes personal finance relatable, empowering, and yes actually fun. Join a community of 400,000+ smashing their financial goals, from buying their first property to learning to invest, levelling up their careers, or tackling budgeting, saving and debt all without giving up their morning latte. From Deep Dives into the topics you care about, to pervy looks at real-life Money Diaries or cheeky Friday Drinks money talk with the girls, Victoria and her team make finance feel like your group chat, just way better for your bank balance. 

It's honest, relatable and non-judgmental talk about personal finance, investing, real estate, career and business... with a big dose of fun.

Australia&rsquo;s #1 finance podcast. Ready to take control of your money without the stress (or boring lectures)? This is the show for you. Hosted by award-winning financial expert and your ultimate money hype girl, Victoria Devine, SOTM makes personal finance relatable, empowering, and yes actually fun. Join a community of 400,000+ smashing their financial goals, from buying their first property to learning to invest, levelling up their careers, or tackling budgeting, saving and debt all without giving up their morning latte. From Deep Dives into the topics you care about, to pervy looks at real-life Money Diaries or cheeky Friday Drinks money talk with the girls, Victoria and her team make finance feel like your group chat, just way better for your bank balance.&nbsp;
It's honest, relatable and non-judgmental talk about personal finance, investing, real estate, career and business... with a big dose of fun.

She Grew Up in Government Housing. Now She's Building a Property Portfolio.

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