Why did trying become uncool?

There's a creeping cultural narrative that ambition is cringe, having goals is naïve, and if you're still trying to get ahead financially or professionally, you've somehow missed the memo that everything is pointless. And I get it. The disillusionment is real and it's earned. The system has genuine…

The power of financial self awareness

Money is one of the last areas where we resist turning inward — and it's costing us. In this episode, I'm digging into why financial self-awareness is the missing piece for so many of us who feel stuck with money. We talk about pop psychology, the shame avoidance cycle, and why our brains are wired…

A deep dive into the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme and Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme

The Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme and the Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme are two different pathways to homeownership for Australians – but do you know the difference between the two? If you're buying a home in the near future, these schemes may be relevant to you, and may suppor…

The Monthly Wrap April

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions around pregnancy and fertility. Back again with another Monthly Wrap sharing what's been going in my finances, and a look at what's going down in life, money and business. Plus, I share some personal news that I've been keeping under wraps for a w…

Why shifting from an "I can't because..." mindset to an "I can because..." mindset will change your finances immediately

A rainbow literally appeared while I was speaking to you in this episode and if that's not a sign to open your mind up to all the ways you maybe CAN do the thing your brain is telling you you can't, I don't know what is.  In this episode I take you through a simple mindset shift that'll take you f…

10 MORE ways to upgrade your life and feel like a baddie (without spending a fortune)

One of your MOST LOVED eps from last year was all about upgrading your life without spending a fortune, so I'm back with more ways to do exactly that. From what you drink your morning coffee out of, to how you unwind when you're stressed, these 10 little upgrades are absolutely overflowing in lifes…

How to create money rules to simplify your financial mental load

Ever feel like your brain is constantly running a background tab called "am I spending this right?" This episode is all about quieting that noise. Money rules can help you simplify your financial decisions and allow money to be a resource in your life. Instead of relying on willpower in the moment…

The Monthly Wrap: March

Welcome back once again to The Monthly Wrap: what's been cracking in life, money and business over here at Broke HQ. Thanks as always to PocketSmith for sponsoring this episode. Each month I'll take you through: The monthly mood: what was the vibe of my finances last month? An overview of the mont…

Don't doom spend right now – do this instead

In this episode I'm diving into the doom spending narrative that's spreading online, including why we're tempted to do it, why it's unhelpful, and what to do instead. ORDER THE WARDROBE PROJECT! Australia/NZ: https://amzn.to/3Jatx9x  UK: https://shorturl.at/fKH5O  Non-Amazon UK: Bookshop.org  US: …

How to manage your money and life like a business: build your financial EQ

In this episode I'm talking about a piece of advice that has come up over and over again in conversations about money in recent months, which is this: manage your money and your life like its a business and you're in charge. Developing emotional intelligence around your money is a critical part of…