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Melissa Browne: Ex-accountant
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Australian Finance Podcast
How Melissa Browne rebuilt wealth and confidence after financial setbacks
In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask sits down with Melissa Browne – entrepreneur, author, educator, and the powerhouse behind the ‘Her Wealth Her Way’ movement. Mel shares her personal story of rebuilding after divorce, what she wishes more women knew about money, and how thousands have used her financial literacy programs to create lasting change. Melissa opens up about: – Giving away her divorce settlement – Rebuilding her finances from the ground up – Why your money personality matters – The importance of financial agency and understanding your risk profile – How she's helped...
2025-06-23
33 min
Australian Investors Podcast
How Melissa Browne rebuilt wealth and confidence after financial setbacks
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Owen Rask sits down with Melissa Browne – entrepreneur, author, educator, and the powerhouse behind the ‘Her Wealth Her Way’ movement. Mel shares her personal story of rebuilding after divorce, what she wishes more women knew about money, and how thousands have used her financial literacy programs to create lasting change. This episode was originally featured on the Australian Finance Podcast. Melissa opens up about: – Giving away her divorce settlement – Rebuilding her finances from the ground up – Why your money personality matters – The importance of financial a...
2025-06-23
32 min
The Curve
The Cost of Being a ‘Good Girl', with Melissa Browne.
What’s the real cost of unpaid labour, emotional load, and being the ‘nice girl’ in a relationship? In this fiercely eye-opening episode, author Melissa Browne blows the lid off the money myths holding women back. From the dangerous mindset of “it’s not worth her going back to work” to why 7 out of 10 men manage long-term investments for control, this conversation is packed with jaw-dropping stats, empowering reframes, and financial red flags every woman needs to know. Melissa shares practical advice on retirement savings splitting, negotiating unpaid labour, protecting yourself before and during relationships, and the truth about why investin...
2025-06-11
54 min
Flying Solo
From passion to profit: Building a successful business with Melissa Browne
Melissa Browne, an award-winning former accountant and financial advisor who has built three seven-figure businesses in different industries. In this episode of Flying Solo Melissa shares her journey from an accidental business owner to a strategic entrepreneur, She discusses why now is the perfect time to start a business and offers practical insights for soloists and small business owners on managing finances, pricing strategies, and creating successful business structures. Whether you're dreaming of a side hustle or aiming to scale your enterprise, Melissa's advice will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the challenges of modern entrepreneurship. Tune in...
2025-03-06
32 min
Divorce and Separation
Decluttering Your Finances with Melissa Browne
I am welcoming back Melissa Browne onto the podcast to help you "Declutter Your Finances". We are sharing with you how to unravel the mystery of financial clutter and offer practical strategies to simplify, prioritise, and take control of your finances — no spreadsheets required. Whether you're adjusting to a new financial reality or just looking to feel more in charge, this episode is packed with actionable advice. What You’ll Learn: Face the Numbers, Face the Truth: Understand why knowing exactly what you earn, owe, and spend is the foundation of financial freedom—and why most p...
2024-12-02
31 min
Uncensored Money
The Unsexy Path to Financial Freedom
After coming back from less than nothing in her thirties, Mel Browne took charge of her finances, so much so, that within a decade she had the choice to work or not. In this episode of Uncensored Money, Mel talks about the journey that got her there. Not so you can replicate it piece by piece hoping it'll take you exactly where it took her, but so you can understand the process that she went through, becoming financially free. Listen in as Mel breaks down the 8 steps she recommends if you're thinking, "Well, what should I be d...
2024-04-28
24 min
Breaking The Chain
Leading in a VUCA World: Thriving Amidst Uncertainty with Melissa Davis and Lea Esteban
Welcome to the second season of "Breaking the Chain: Leading in a VUCA World"! In this episode, join Terentia Browne and special guests Melissa Davis, QA Compliance Manager for AGC Biologics A/S, and Lea Esteban, Senior HR at Airbus OneWeb Satellites, as they dive into practical strategies for navigating uncertainty in VUCA world. Melissa and Lea share invaluable insights drawn from their experiences as leaders in the biopharmaceutical and aerospace industries. Discover personal strategies for handling change, empowering team members, and embracing uncertainty with curiosity and openness. Follow Impel TalentLinkedIn: Impel T...
2024-03-24
27 min
Brave Feminine Leadership
#117 Mel Browne - Financial Literacy is a feminist issue.
In the “Western world, less than 48% of women are financially illiterate, meaning that they can't answer five simple questions about finance.” Yet A Warwick Business school longitudinal study showed that both men and women outperformed the index when it came to investing in shares and women outperformed men. And this is where Mel Browne steps in. Mel Browne is an ex-accountant, ex-financial advisor and ex-working till she drops. Nowadays she’s a best-selling author, financial educator and serial entrepreneur who is passionate about helping women live a life by design not default. This is an eye-opening conversation full of tips a...
2023-08-31
48 min
I've Got Your Back
Supercharge your Financial wellbeing – with Melissa Browne
Hey pal, welcome to season three of I've Got Your Back the podcast. I am so excited to introduce Melissa Browne on today’s episode, because I have learned so much from this woman over the years! Financial wellbeing is such a critical part of your overall wellbeing, but it's one of those subjects that I was never taught in school.Melissa shares her inspiring journey with us today from having less than zero in the bank to owning multi-million-dollar businesses and being financially independent. Her passion is to help women to become financially empowered and financially li...
2023-08-23
43 min
Uncensored Money
Ask Mel Anything - Student Debts & Funding Big Purchases
In the ‘Ask Mel Anything’ series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial literacy and confidence. In this episode of Ask Mel Anything, Mel answers two timely and topical questions: 'I wanted to see what your thoughts are about paying off HECS debt now that inflation is so high. I feel like it used to be thought of as an easy/good deal debt, but now with inflation rising I am wondering whether I should look into paying it off vs using the same mone...
2023-04-27
16 min
Uncensored Money
Are You Being Too Boring and Safe?
In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss why many people are being too boring and safe, why that’s dangerous and how to step out of your comfort zone and create a remarkable life. Resources mentioned in this episode: Financial Self Care Challenge If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings and Monday Money Moments (yep, we lo...
2023-04-25
48 min
Uncensored Money
Ask Mel Anything – Young People & Money
In the ‘Ask Mel Anything’ series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial literacy and confidence. In this episode of ‘Ask Mel Anything’ Mel answers questions about tips to put young women on the path to financial stability and how to invest for your children. Resources mentioned in this episode: How to Find $10k in 12 Months What The Finance? Mamamia Podcast If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financia...
2023-04-20
25 min
Uncensored Money
Are You Following the Care Instructions?
Recent surgery left Mel with a long list of post-op aftercare instructions. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie reflect on the fact that your assets come with aftercare instructions too and discuss steps you can take to make sure that your finances achieve your long-term goals. Resources mentioned in this episode: Investing in Shares Masterclass 9 Popular Investing Apps Uncensored Money Podcast: Best Year Yet If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over...
2023-04-18
38 min
Uncensored Money
Ask Mel Anything – Buying Your First Property & Putting Extra $$ into Super or Savings
Welcome to the ‘Ask Mel Anything edition’ of Uncensored Money. In the ‘Ask Mel Anything’ series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial literacy and confidence. In the first episode of ‘Ask Mel Anything’ Mel answers questions; about buying your first property and whether you should put extra money into savings or superannuation. Resources mentioned in this episode: How to Find $10k in 12 Months The Cost of Your Unpaid Super Worksheet & How to Catch it Back Up
2023-04-13
19 min
Uncensored Money
Money, Chocolate & Credit
With Easter only a few days away, in this solo episode Mel talks about her love of chocolate and how she has mindfully created a system and rules around her chocolate consumption and how you can do the same with your finances. Plus she shares 3 parallels between the way we act with our finances and other aspects of our lives, like chocolate, exercise, relationships or even work. Resources mentioned in this episode: Money Type Quiz If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the
2023-04-04
20 min
Uncensored Money
How Much Does That Prada Bag (Or Overseas Holiday) Really Cost?
It ‘IT bag’ or overseas holiday is to the 2020s what the car was to the 1980s; a status symbol. But many aren’t aware of the real cost of that status symbol and how it might be keeping you further away from your goals. In this solo episode, Mel shares 4 hidden traps you should be aware of before you book your holiday or splurge on a new pricey purchase. Resources mentioned in this episode: My Financial Focus (goal setting course) 50+ Ways to Find $10k in 12 Months 9 Most Popular Investing Apps If you know you need mor...
2023-03-28
18 min
Uncensored Money
It’s Time to Play a Grown Up Game of Business
In this solo episode, Mel shares 5 strategies that will help you grow up as a business owner (regardless of how long you’ve been running a business or the size of the business you’ve built). Resources mentioned in this episode: Double My Business Masterclass If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings and Monday Money Moment
2023-03-21
24 min
Uncensored Money
I didn’t plan for that!
In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss times in their life when things didn’t go to plan and share practical steps you can take when life happens. Resources mentioned in this episode: 50+ Ways to Find $10k in 12 Months If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at
2023-03-14
39 min
Uncensored Money
This IWD I want you to believe you’re enough
In this solo episode for International Women’s Day, Mel shares why it’s important for women to take back our power when it comes to money and how to stop scarcity and comparison from derailing your finances and your life. If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings and Monday Money Moments (
2023-03-07
15 min
Uncensored Money
Consciously Uncoupling
This month, Mel and Lawsie are talking about all things money and relationships. In this episode, they share tips how to consciously uncouple without compromising your financial security or your future. Resources mentioned in this episode: Uncensored Money Podcast - MAFS, Love and Money What The Finance episode - The STD That's More Common Than You Think Women’s Community Shelters The Haven – Nepean Women’s Shelter If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come pla...
2023-02-28
33 min
Uncensored Money
Friendships & Money
This month, Mel and Lawsie are talking about all things money and relationships. In this episode, they talk about friendships and the impact that everything from meals out to destination weddings can have on your finances. Plus they share tactics and ways you can raise and discuss the issue with your friends. Resources mentioned in this episode: MAFS, Love and Money – Uncensored Money Podcast 50+ Ways to Find $10k in 12 Months If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the
2023-02-15
40 min
Uncensored Money
MAFS, Love and Money
Research shows that money is the number one issue that couples fight about. So after watching a recent episode of Married At First Sight, Mel and Lawsie reflect on the importance of being able to discuss money and finances in your relationships and share some practice ways you can ease into and start having money conversations in your relationship. Resources mentioned in this episode: 10 Ways to Love Your Finances Best Year Yet - Uncensored Money podcast Power, Control, Relationships and Money – Uncensored Money Podcast If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join...
2023-02-08
40 min
Uncensored Money
Five Ways Your Finances Are in Trouble
In this solo episode, Mel shares five ways your finances might be in trouble as well as what you can do to leave those bad financial habits behind. Resources mentioned in this episode: 50+ Ways to Find $10k in 12 Months If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you check out the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings and Monday Money Moments (yep, we love us some alliteration) for m...
2023-01-17
20 min
Uncensored Money
Predictions for 2023
It’s the start of a new year. So in this solo episode, Mel shares her 5 predictions for 2023 and what that might mean for your finances. If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings and Monday Money Moments (yep, we love us some alliteration) for more tips, tricks and ideas on how to best work with your money....
2023-01-10
23 min
The Jasper Blueprint
19. Breaking Up With Money: Whether It’s A Healthy Or Toxic Relationship | feat. Melissa Browne
In this episode of Both/And, Bessi Graham interviews money expert Melissa Browne about the need to “Break Up With Money: Whether It’s A Health Or Toxic Relationship” Melissa share's her lessons learned from building three 7-figure businesses, selling one, and getting to a place where she is living a life by design. Melissa also discusses reasons why she thinks you should break up with money! Whether it's loving, lustful, or longing, Melissa wants to teach you to end your relationship with money and instead learn to see it as a tool to get you where you wa...
2023-01-05
44 min
Uncensored Money
Do Money Better in 2023
Happy New Year! As our attention turns to New Year’s resolutions, in this solo episode Mel shares three actions you can take today to start to do money better in 2023 Resources mentioned in this episode: 9 Popular Investing Apps How to Find $10k in 12 Months Investing in Shares Masterclass Investing in Property Masterclass If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to...
2023-01-02
07 min
Uncensored Money
Design Your Best Year Yet
The New Year is fast approaching and our attention can turn to New Year’s resolutions. Given that 80% of people abandon their resolutions by February, in this episode Mel and Lawsie discuss goal setting and Mel shares a process Mel uses called Your Best Year Yet that helps her intentionally design her year, and life. Resources mentioned in this episode: My Financial Focus Mini Course If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play ove...
2022-12-27
39 min
Uncensored Money
Understanding Diversification and Risk When Investing
When it comes to investing, diversification is critically important. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie explain what it means and the steps you can take to achieve it. Resources mentioned in this episode: Investing in Property Masterclass Investing in Shares Masterclass If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings and Monday Money Moments (yep, we l...
2022-12-20
27 min
Uncensored Money
Property and Interest Rates in 2023
The media is full of clickbait headlines about property values, inflation and interest rates for the coming year. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie sit down and share 8 practical tips that you can do to prepare financially for the year ahead. Resources mentioned in this episode: Investing in Property Masterclass 50+ Way to Find $10k in 12 Months If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make su...
2022-12-14
39 min
Brand Builders Lab with Suz Chadwick
248. Building Financial Abundance in your life with Melissa Browne
Today I'm chatting with Melissa Browne about building financial abundance in your life. Melissa is the founder of Melissa Browne, her job is to help people reduce their financial overwhelm, to understand why they behave the way they do with their finances and to help them design a life they’re excited about. Melissa's passion is to help women particularly move from where they are now to a place they didn’t even believe was possible. To become financially empowered and financially well in both their finances and in their businesses. To have courageous conversations – whether...
2022-12-13
49 min
Uncensored Money
Share Investing: It’s More than Downloading an App
It’s easier and cheaper than ever before to invest in shares. These days we have so many share investing platforms and apps to choose from. However it’s important to choose the right app for you. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie share 10 things to think about before you download an app and start investing. Resources mentioned in this episode: Investing in Shares Masterclass 9 Popular Investing Apps If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not alread...
2022-12-06
40 min
Get Started Investing
Money Matters Made Simple - Melissa Browne's Essential Advice
After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.In this clip, we chat to Melissa Browne - about understanding what makes you tick, and how that impacts your attitudes towards money (and helps you get better at looking after yourself!).Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | YoutubeLooking...
2022-12-01
03 min
Uncensored Money
Investing During Uncertain Times
With interest rates and the cost of living rising and volatility in the share market, it can be really easy to press ‘pause’ financially, especially when you’re fatigued at the end of the year. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie share 8 practical things you should be doing or focusing on during this time of uncertainty. Resources mentioned in this episode: My Financial Focus mini course (coming soon). If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already...
2022-11-29
40 min
Uncensored Money
Cost Less Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching. And with rising interest rates and the increasing cost of living, Christmas can be a source of a lot of expense and stress for people, and cause waste that hurts our environment. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie share some of their favourite strategies to help Christmas cost you less financially, emotionally and environmentally. Resources mentioned in this episode: Cost Less Christmas If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come...
2022-11-22
37 min
Uncensored Money
5 Financial Questions We Ask When Making Decisions
We often don’t get any insights into how other people make decisions, particularly financial ones. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie share some of the questions they ask themselves or things they think about when making decisions, particularly financial decisions. Resources mentioned in this episode: 50+ Ways to Find $10k in 12 Months If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to M...
2022-11-15
37 min
Uncensored Money
Child Free by Choice
In this solo episode, Mel discusses her decision not to have children and the importance of having the courage to make decisions based on what you want, not what society or your family expects of you. If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings and Monday Money Moments (yep, we love us some alliteration) for more tips, tricks and...
2022-11-08
28 min
Get Started Investing
Bitesize: How Your Money Story Shapes Your Financial Future with Melissa Browne
After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.In this clip, we chat to Melissa Browne - about understanding what makes you tick, and how that impacts your attitudes towards money (and helps you get better at looking after yourself!). Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | YoutubeOrder G...
2022-11-03
03 min
The Rebecca Saunders Show
Wealth creation and overcoming camera fears for business success! with finance expert Melissa Browne
My guest on today’s show is Melissa Browne - she is an ex-accountant, an ex-financial advisor and an ex-working till I drop businesswoman! She’s my kind of lady and had the privilege of talking to her about finance. I know - we all hate talking about money, but it’s so important! As creatives, putting our creative and business minds in unison to build something that’s thriving, profitable and sustainable not only builds wealth for our future selves but it creates opportunities to be even more creative. And if there’s...
2022-10-31
18 min
Uncensored Money
It's Halloween: Is Money Keeping You Awake at Night?
It’s Halloween and in this episode, Mel and Lawsie talk about some of the things that might be sending financial chills down your spine at the moment or keeping you awake at night. Plus they share 4 things that should be keeping you awake at night. Resources mentioned in this episode: 50+ Ways to Find $10k In 12 Months webinar Create a Plan for Debt (free download - coming soon) If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already...
2022-10-30
38 min
Uncensored Money
Recessions, Misinformation & Clickbait Headlines
As 2022 draws to a close, we’re seeing more and more misinformation and clickbait headlines about recessions. So in this solo episode, Mel discusses what a recession is and why the situation in Australia is likely to be different from what’s happening in the rest of the world. Plus she shares some quick tips about actions you can take to minimise the impact of the economic slowdown. Resources mentioned in this episode: Recession Proofing Your Finances - Uncensored Money Podcast 50+ Ways to Find $10k In 12 Months If you know you need more help with your fi...
2022-10-25
33 min
Uncensored Money
Goal Setting & Relationships
In this episode, Mel and her husband, Tony Larven (aka #baldsexyman) have a conversation about setting financial goals in their relationship. They cover everything from how they set goals together (given they have different personal goals and goal-setting styles), the importance of communication and how they decide to contribute towards their goals and living expenses as their income levels have changed and more. If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at...
2022-10-18
1h 14
Uncensored Money
Power, Control, Relationships and Money
In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss power imbalances that can exist inside relationships related to money, the unexpected ways they can arise and what you can do to protect and educate yourself. If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings and Monday Money Moments (yep, we love us some alliteration) for more tips, tricks and ideas on...
2022-10-04
36 min
Uncensored Money
Mel Responds to a ‘Helpful’ Comment
In this episode, Mel and Lawsie respond to a comment left on a social media post by a woman who suggested that “you just need to spend less than you earn and pay off your mortgage and you'll be fine. You don't need to buy some overpriced course to figure out money”. Mentioned in this episode: 50+ Ways to Find $5k in 5 Months If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBro...
2022-09-07
37 min
Uncensored Money
Is Wellness Sending You Broke?
In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss why financial wellness is just as important as physical or emotional wellness and why it’s important to include financial wellness in your self-care routine. Mentioned in this episode is the Financial Self Care Challenge, which starts Monday, 5th September 2022 If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings and Monday...
2022-08-30
33 min
Uncensored Money
Recession Proofing Your Finances
In this episode, Mel and Lawsie explain what a recession is and then share their top tips on how to be financially resilient so you can weather the current financial storm. Resources mentioned in this episode: Uncensored Money Podcast – Finding More Income If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and make sure you are signed up to Mel's Money Musings and Monday Money Moments (yep, we love us...
2022-07-26
24 min
Uncensored Money
Travel Tips to Save You Cash
The world has opened up post-Covid and Aussie’s are planning to travel, and spend more on travel, than in previous years. In this episode, Mel and Lawsie share 18 travel tips that will save you cash so you can enjoy your holidays without a financial hangover. Resources mentioned in this episode: Uncensored Money Podcast – Finding More Income If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money and...
2022-07-19
39 min
Uncensored Money
Finding More Income
Studies show that women have been conditioned by media to reduce their spending rather than find more income. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie share 13 ways you can find more income. Resources mentioned in this episode: Masterclass on Understanding Your Numbers Masterclass on The Secret to Pricing Successfully in your Business Webinar on 50+ ways to find $5k in 5 months If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not already, come play over at insta at MelBrowne.Money a...
2022-07-14
26 min
Uncensored Money
Your Inflation, Interest Rate & Cost of Living Questions Answered
There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about inflation rates, lifestyle creep, interest rates and the cost of living. So over the next few episodes, Mel and Lawsie will unpack these topics and share practical tips you can implement straight away. In this episode, Mel and Lawsie answer your questions on all things related to interest rates, inflation rates and the increasing cost of living. During this episode, Mel and Lawsie mention a webinar on 50+ ways to save $5k in 5 months. You can find it here: https://www.melissabrowne.com.au/50wa...
2022-07-05
53 min
Uncensored Money
The Link Between Interest Rates & Inflation Rates
There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about inflation rates, lifestyle creep, interest rates and the cost of living. So over the next few episodes, Mel and Lawsie will unpack these topics and share practical tips you can implement straight away. In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss the link between interest rates and inflation rates and how they impact on the cost of living. If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan. If you're not...
2022-06-28
30 min
Uncensored Money
8 Popular Apps to Save You Money
There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about inflation rates, lifestyle creep, interest rates and the cost of living. So over the next few episodes, Mel and Lawsie will unpack these topics and share practical tips you can implement straight away. In this episode, Mel and Lawsie share their 8 favourite apps to help you save money, including on groceries, fuel, eating out, energy and shopping. During this episode, Mel also mentions a download listing the 8 apps which you can find here: https://www.melissabrowne.com.au/moneysavingapps If you kno...
2022-06-14
24 min
Uncensored Money
Lifestyle Creep: What Is It and How to Avoid It
There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about inflation rates, lifestyle creep, interest rates and the cost of living. So over the next few episodes Mel and Lawsie will unpack these topics and share practical tips you can implement straight away. In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss lifestyle creep, what it is and how it affects you. Then they share 5 practical ways to avoid lifestyle creep from sabotaging your finances. If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the waitlist for the My Financial Adulting Plan.
2022-06-07
30 min
Uncensored Money
Plan, Pivot, Plan – My Latest Launch Debrief
In this episode, Mel discusses comparison culture by opening the curtains to share what was going on behind the scenes of the recent launch of the My Financial Adulting Plan. Mel discusses the importance of forward planning and goal setting, focusing on what you can control and what action you can take as well as understanding what you’re prepared to suffer for. Plus she discusses the importance of having a buffer account and a plan for when stressors in your life occur so that you don’t sabotage your goals. If you know you need...
2022-05-31
33 min
Uncensored Money
5 Financial Tips No Matter Your Age or Stage
Melissa recorded this podcast at the request of someone who messaged her on Instagram asking if there’s hope if you’re starting again in your late thirties and what she should do. In it, Mel talks about her own story about coming back from less than nothing as well as 5 strategies to financially move yourself along, no matter your age. If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you join the My Financial Adulting Plan. Doors are open now, but hurry – they close on Tuesday, 24 May 2022! If you're not alread...
2022-05-23
22 min
Uncensored Money
Property and Interest Rates
This week the Reserve Bank of Australia put its rates up for the first time since November, 2010. It’s the rate rise that everyone saw coming but that doesn’t mean the clickbait headlines aren’t everywhere. That’s why Mel and Lawsie jumped on for a podcast full of practical tips for what this interest rate rise (and the interest rate rises to come) mean for you. A mortgage repayment calculator link is also here: https://moneysmart.gov.au/home-loans/mortgage-calculator If you want to know more, make sure you register for their FREE webinar...
2022-05-04
34 min
Uncensored Money
Finfluencers, Money Mindset Coaches, Educators, Advisors & More
In this solo episode, Mel discusses the differences between people who play in the finance space; finfluencers, money mindset coaches, financial educators, advisors and more. She also talks about the different roles they play and how they make their money so you can make an informed decision about who to listen to. During this episode, Mel mentions a download of 9 popular investing apps. You can find it here: https://www.melissabrowne.com.au/investingapps If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you sign up to the waitlist to be first to...
2022-04-12
27 min
Uncensored Money
Is your language or bias keeping you small?
In this episode Mel and Lawsie discuss the impact of language and bias on our finances and our lives. They begin by discussing the response to a recent post on social media by Mel and how women judging other women is not only hurting our finances but potentially limiting what we think we’re capable of. Mel also talks about the importance of self-awareness, that women are still being groomed to be ‘nice girls’ and why each of us need to question own biases and reactions and to understand what money stories we have. During t...
2022-04-05
29 min
Young Opportunist
Ep. 022: Stop Procrastinating & Start Investing w/ Melissa Browne
In todays episode we had the pleasure of talking with the author of Unf*ck Your Finances, Melissa Browne. Mel is a serial entrepreneur founding multiple companies, one of which was aquired by an ASX listed company. This was such a fun and energetic conversation with a lot of value to unpack! Mel is a passionate and driven individual on a mission to empower like-minded females to push past barriers in male-dominated industries like finance.In this ep. we covered:What is a money story and how it’s impacting your...
2022-04-03
46 min
Young Opportunist
Ep. 022: Stop Procrastinating & Start Investing w/ Melissa Browne
In todays episode we had the pleasure of talking with the author of Unf*ck Your Finances, Melissa Browne. Mel is a serial entrepreneur founding multiple companies, one of which was aquired by an ASX listed company. This was such a fun and energetic conversation with a lot of value to unpack! Mel is a passionate and driven individual on a mission to empower like-minded females to push past barriers in male-dominated industries like finance.In this ep. we covered:What is a money story and how it’s impacting your...
2022-04-03
46 min
Uncensored Money
Catching Up on Superannuation
In the fourth episode of Season 3, Mel and Lawsie continue the discussion from last week’s episode about the impact of having a break, for whatever reason, from contributing to your super. In this episode, they discuss language, bias, the importance of having choices and being aware of the financial impact of those choices and then get super practical sharing 5 strategies to catch up on your super (including additional contributions, superannuation rebates, co-contributions, using round-up apps). During this episode, Mel also mentions a calculator you can use to determine the cost of your career break on...
2022-03-22
31 min
Uncensored Money
Superannuation – The Forgotten Cost of a Career Break
In the third episode of Season 3, on International Women’s Day Mel talks about an important yet often overlooked cost of a career break; the impact on women’s superannuation. Whether it’s a career break while you have kids, start a business, travel, take a sabbatical or commit to further study, Mel runs the numbers on how much super you could be missing out on and shares strategies you can use to make sure the impact of your career break on your super is minimised. During this episode, Mel also mentions a calculator you can use t...
2022-03-15
16 min
Uncensored Money
Do Your Finances Need a Detox?
In this second episode of Season Three, Mel talks about an important financial habit she adopted over a decade ago called the 30 Day Financial Detox and how it will help you break up with money and become a conscious and mindful consumer again. Mel shares ideas on how to structure your detox, switch behaviours, set boundaries and create an action plan. During this episode, Mel mentions a download you can use to design your own financial detox: https://www.melissabrowne.com.au/30daydetox If you know you need more help with your finances make sure...
2022-03-08
19 min
Uncensored Money
We Compare 9 Popular Investing Apps
In this new season of Uncensored Money, Mel is having chats with Lawsie, with her husband Tony and well, with you! In this episode, Lawsie and I talk about 9 popular investing apps and compare what they are, what they invest in, features we like, features we're uncomfortable with, fees benefits and more. During our chat we mention a download you can play along with and the link to that is here: https://www.melissabrowne.com.au/investingapps If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you sign up to...
2022-03-01
38 min
Uncensored Money
Money and our relationship
In this special Valentines Day edition of Uncensored Money, Mel is joined by her husband, Tony Larven (also known as #the baldsexyman). In this twenty first episode of Season Two we have a conversation about money and our relationship. Covering everything from our Money Story, Money Type, how we do money day to day, goals & planning, communication and so much more. It's a sneak peek into how another couple does money and it's our gift to you. In the episode I mention a free download called 10 Ways to Love on Your Finances which is here...
2022-02-14
43 min
Uncensored Money
Your finances in times of uncertainty
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our twentieth episode of Season Two we have a conversation around what we think you need to make sure you are doing with your finances during times of uncertainty (hello covid). We discuss the importance of buffers, what to do with debt, how to invest even if the markets seem volatile, talk about ways to increase your income and perhaps most importantly, the need to protect what you have. Here are the upcoming FREE events we...
2022-01-18
35 min
Uncensored Money
Your Best Year Yet
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our nineteenth episode of Season Two we talk about designing your best year yet, a concept Mel was introduced to at an EO conference by a lesbian monk. And no, this doesn't mean the year will be smooth sailing but it will help you be more intentional about all areas of your life including relationships, finance, health, businesses etc. We also discuss strategies to help keep you on track so this doesn't become something you do now a...
2022-01-11
36 min
Uncensored Money
Finishing the Year Well
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our eighteenth episode of Season Two we talk about finishing the year well, but from the perspective of what Mel has done recently both in her personal life and her business. And we ask the big questions, what unfinished business do you have this year (both personally and in business if you run your own show)? And then peaking into 2022, what do you want more of, less of and how do you want your momentum, impact and e...
2021-12-14
35 min
Uncensored Money
Cost Less Christmas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our seventeenth episode of Season Two we pop on our Christmas hats and talk about the silly season madness and strategies to help Christmas cost you less financially, emotionally and environmentally. We also discuss our own experiences of Christmas, what we do and what works for us and then dive into our best tips to help Christmas cost you less in those three areas. If you haven't already, you can sign up for our Cost L...
2021-12-07
38 min
Uncensored Money
Diving into Cryptocurrency
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our sixteenth episode of Season Two we dive into the somewhat murky waters of investing in cryptocurrency. Mel discusses why she finally took the plunge, the guardrails she put in place to feel comfortable with taking the plunge and what her strategies are when it comes to investing in crypto. We then answer a whole lot of your questions that were posed to Mel on insta, after she shared that she had made her first crypto investments. ...
2021-11-30
42 min
Uncensored Money
Navigating End of Year Sales, Payment Options and Credit Card & Loyalty Points
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our fifteenth episode of Season Two we talk about all the end of year sales that have and will continue to bombard us in our inbox, phones, socials and more over the coming weeks and months. We discuss our strategies for being savvy when it comes to navigating the sales and ensure you don't spend more than you want to. As well as chat about the different payment options and techniques used by retailers to encourage you t...
2021-11-23
45 min
Uncensored Money
How to be Prepared for Pending Interest Rate Rises
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our fourteenth episode of Season Two we talk about the increased talk around interest rate rises including when they are expected to occur and why it may happen sooner than first predicted. We also dig into the super practical and give tips for those going for a loan or for those with a loan on how best to be prepared for when interest rates do rise, regardless of when this occurs. If you want to hea...
2021-11-17
29 min
Unstoppable Woman With Glin Bayley
45. How I consciously choose my life with Melissa Browne
PODCAST EPISODE 45 🎧 - How I consciously choose my life with Melissa Browne My guest today Melissa Browne is a best-selling author, financial educator, business strategist & mentor and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping women in particular to live a life by design not default by taking charge of their finances. She has written three books: the illustrated business book More Money for Shoes, the coffee table book of financial fairy tales, Fabulous but Broke and the global best-seller Unf*ck your finances. Her current book, Budgets Don’t Work (but this does) dives further into under...
2021-11-14
54 min
Uncensored Money
Active, Passive & Direct Share Investing
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our thirteenth episode of Season Two we talk about the three main ways you might invest in shares - active, passive and direct share investing and the pros and cons of each of these types of investing and where you might want to start. We also discuss the new ways of investing and share some infamous words from our boyfriend, Warren Buffet to get you thinking. If you want to learn more about share investing, be...
2021-11-09
34 min
Uncensored Money
Sex, Money & Relationships
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our twelfth episode of Season Two we talk all things sex, money and relationships... yup, things just got real awkward! But in reality, so many people are more confident and happy to talk all things sex, than they are finances. So we discuss this (as we'd so much rather talk finances than sex, in case our giggles don't give it away), and then provide our tops tips and ideas on how to get you more comfortable talking a...
2021-11-02
37 min
Uncensored Money
Your Finance Questions Answered
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our eleventh episode of Season Two we answer a dozen of your finance questions that were submitted to Mel on insta MelBrowne.Money. Some were easy, some more complicated but all absolutely questions we have been asked many times before. If you have a question you would like answered, be sure to let us know. If you know you need more help with your finances make sure you sign up to the waitlist to be...
2021-10-26
46 min
Work Life by Design
Living your Life by Financial Design with Mel Browne
Talking about Money is often a taboo subject, however if we want to be empowered to take control of our own financial literacy it’s a subject that we really need to get comfortable with. Today’s Guest Mel Browne an ex-accountant, ex-financial advisor & ex-working till she drops. These days she’s a best-selling author, financial educator, business strategist & mentor and entrepreneur who is particularly passionate about helping women live a life by design, and not by default. Something we both have in common. Mel is passionate about changing the conversation that women in partic...
2021-09-28
37 min
TRADE WINS with Tara Solberg
Figuring Out Your Finances with Melissa Browne
One of the biggest hurdles we all face when starting a new business, and something that can quite often be the deciding factor as to whether or not we actually pursue our ideas or not is finance. I know when Danny and I started our business back in 2009, we didn’t have a lot of money, or access to money (and we didn’t know a lot about that side of it either!), and our business was built from a contribution of the entirety of our savings, from selling assets and from borrowing from the good old bank of Mum...
2021-09-08
50 min
Divorce and Separation
Financial | Designing your Financial Life with Melissa Browne
Nikki Parkinson talks to Melissa Browne about money. Melissa is an ex-accountant, ex-financial advisor & ex-working till she drops. Nowadays she’s a best-selling author, financial educator, business strategist & mentor and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping women particularly also live a life by design not default. Money is another taboo topic that we should be having more conversations about. Nikki and Melissa dive into - Financial literacy. Getting control your finances. How can we help women reduce their financial angst. Understanding your financial money type and money story. Practical tips to work with your money type. Do...
2021-09-01
26 min
Good Bitch
Sexually Transmitted Debt with Melissa Browne
Jules and Jodes chat all things money with financial educator, business strategist and mentor, Melissa Browne. Melissa's definitely not your typical money or business chick! Focusing on sex, money and 'the ick', this conversation is a breath of fresh air and judgement free zone. Mel lays down the law on who should pay on the first date, avoiding sexually transmitted debt and what NOT to do financially after a huge break up or divorce (from someone who's lived it!). Follow Melissa Browne @moremoneyforshoes Follow us on IG @goodbitchpod Follow us...
2021-08-23
25 min
Knowledge Is Your Superpower
Money Myths, Habits & Stories with MELISSA BROWNE
Today I am interviewing Melissa Browne, who is an ex-accountant, ex financial advisor, ex-working till she drops, bestselling author, business strategist & mentor and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping women particularly live a life by design and not by default. We want to make sure we are out living our best life and money is just one area that can help make that happen. In this episode, we bust open those money myths, discuss money habits we should be employing to get us further ahead financially, we talk about sexually transmitted debt and what we can do...
2021-08-11
1h 09
Unleashing Brilliance
Ep 115 – Design the life you want with Melissa Browne
Melissa Browne is an ex-accountant, ex-financial advisor & ex-working till she drops. Nowadays she’s a best-selling author, financial educator, business strategist & mentor and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping women particularly also live a life by design not default. In this episode we talk about: ✅ The risk that cultivating busyness has on achieving our potential ✅ How understanding and owning your story creates the freedom for growth ✅ The 4 x money types and how to create the right habit that works for you ✅ The result of Melissa asking herself – what would I do if fear wasn’t in the way? Mel is the author of...
2021-07-28
48 min
The Debra Shepherd Podcast
60: Financial Wellness, Money Types And Why Budgets Don’t Work With Melissa Browne
What is your Money Type? What is your Financial Phenotype? This week on the podcast, Debra talks to Melissa Browne about financial wellness, money types and her latest book Why Budgets Don't Work (But This Does). EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS How money stories can directly impact your business, finances and every part of your life. How to uncover your unique Financial Phenotype. Learn about the four different Money Types. Why you can be more than one money type and what this means for you. How your environment impacts your financial characteristics. Creating a money en...
2021-04-15
43 min
Get Started Investing
How to Unf*ck Your Finances: Mastering Your Money Mindset with Melissa Browne
Melissa Browne is not only an accountant, ex-financial advisor and entrepreneur, but also a financial wellness advocate, financial coach and occasional therapist, alongside finding work as an educator, speaker, advisor and an owner of multiple businesses.She's been a multi-award winning serial entrepreneur: as co-founder of The Money Barre, a financial planning firm for Gen X and Y; the co-founder & Director of Business at Thinkers.inq, an innovative long day Preschool based on creative and critical thinking; and until 2019 (when Melissa sold the business to an ASX listed accounting firm), she was CEO of A&TA, an a...
2021-04-12
41 min
One Question
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MONEY with Melissa Browne
If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “We need to talk more about money! If people understood their Money Story and their Money Type, they would likely make better financial decisions in life.” _____ Melissa Browne is an ex-accountant, ex-financial advisor & ex-working till she drops. Nowadays she’s a best-selling author, financial educator, business strategist & mentor and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping women particularly also live a life by design not default. You may be familiar with her global best-selling book, Unf’ck Your Finances...
2021-03-30
31 min
Lady Leadership - Careers and Business For Women
What is your Money story? What is your Money Type with Melissa Browne.
This week on the Lady Leadership podcast I caught up with Melissa Browne who is a money expert! Melissa is a speaker, an author, and an entrepreneur and has just written her fourth book which is called - Budgets Don’t work - But this does. Melissa helps people unlearn and relearn, to swap behavior, to be aware of our money triggers and our money identity, and to discover how to apply personal leadership to our finances. It’s time to understand that money isn’t good or evil but is simply a tool we can use to h...
2021-01-23
37 min
Her Empire Builder Show with Tina Tower
Ep109 Traditional business to online courses with Melissa Browne
Melissa Browne is my guest in this weeks episode talking about how you can increase your financial awareness to look after future you. We also go into Mel's business journey and how she went from a multi-million dollar traditional business into the wonderful world of online courses. Her course Financial Adulting Plan is open now! Show notes: tinatower.com/109 Find Mel: melissabrowne.courses Insta: @moremoneyforshoes Melissa Browne is an ex-accountant, ex-financial advisor & ex-working till she drops. Nowadays she's a best-selling author, financial educator, business strategist & mentor and entrepreneur who i...
2021-01-19
42 min
Sparta Chicks Radio: Mindset | Confidence | Sport | Women
5th Most Popular Episode of 2020 - Melissa Browne
[CN/TW: sexual assault and rape] Melissa Browne is an author, financial advisor, speaker and financial wellness advocate who first joined me on the podcast way back in episode 18 in early 2017. And now she’s back with a vulnerable new book and for a very personal and brave conversation. Mel has just published a new book - her fourth book - called “Budgets Don’t Work (But This Does)”. It’s the culmination of her career first as an accountant and now a financial advisor. Her philosophy; just like diets and one-size-fi...
2020-12-26
1h 24
Low Tox Life
206: Budgets don’t work - Low Tox Money with Melissa Browne
What do finances and low tox living have to do with each other? A lot as we explored the first time the brilliant Melissa Browne was on the show (show #90). Think about one of the biggest stress drivers in a person's life or relationship? Money. Think about what chronic stress does to a person? Bingo. So, with a new book out that strives to unlock some truths about ourselves so that we can move forward more effectively and less stressed when it comes to our money stories and financial situations, enter this extremely useful chat about budgeting and why...
2020-10-04
1h 04
Phone Calls With Clever People
Melissa Browne on why budgets don't work and why that matters for leaders
We're Talking budgets. But it’s probably not the type of conversation you’re imagining. My guest is bestselling author Melissa Browne and she believes Budgets don’t work. In fact she wrote a book and made it the title. She believes that when it comes to saving and spending money we’re not all the same and yet for a long time financial advice likes to treat us as though we are. So if budgeting isn’t the solution to our finances. What is? And why does it matter in leadership...
2020-09-02
35 min
BRILLIANT BRAINS & BEAUTIFUL MINDS by Melanie Burnicle
Ep7 Brilliant brains & beautiful minds featuring Melissa Browne
This Candid chat with Melissa Browne opens the so-called faux par conversation around money. What your learned money beliefs bring to the table when it comes to your personal finances and how you can understand your money type and use it ro become successful with money. Sex was a conversation not spoken of in public til Sex and the city made it the norm. Melissa would love that to be the case with money as the more conversations we have, the more we understand and can help one another. With books such as “unf..k your finances, Fabulous but br...
2020-08-21
00 min
EQ MINDS: Recharge Your Mental Health
Why budgets don’t work, but this does with Melissa Browne
Melissa Browne is a best-selling author, financial educator, accountant, and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping women live a life by design not default. She is the author of More Money For Shoe's, Fabulous But Broke, the global bestseller Unf*ck Your Finances, and her latest book Budgets Don’t Work (but this does) which I've read and is fabulous! Melissa is CEO of the financial education business Gen X and Gen Y who want to financially grow up, The Money Barre, Director of Business at the long day Early Learning Communities, Thinkers.inq and up until 2019 wa...
2020-08-15
20 min
Radical Self Belief - The Mojo Maker© Podcast
TMM 124 Why budgets don’t work with Melissa Browne
Why budgets don’t work with Melissa Browne In this episode I get the pleasure of interviewing one of my dear friends and guru of ‘all things finance’, Melissa Browne – to talk about her new book ‘Budgets Don’t Work, But This One Does’. If your current budgets or thinking hasn’t been working, this gives you…Read the full blog post TMM 124 Why budgets don’t work with Melissa Browne
2020-07-28
37 min
Sparta Chicks Radio: Mindset | Confidence | Sport | Women
#142: Melissa Browne on Budgets, Bravery & Owning Your Story
Melissa Browne first joined me on the podcast way back in early 2017 and then spoke at our conference, Sparta Chicks Unleashed, in 2018. And now she’s back with a vulnerable new book and for a very personal and brave conversation. Mel has just published a new book - her fourth book - called “Budgets Don’t Work (But This Does)”. It’s the culmination of her career first as an accountant and now a financial advisor. Her philosophy; just like diets and one-size-fits-all eating plans or training programs don’t work, budgets don’t work either...
2020-07-05
1h 24
Ensombl Advice Australia
Plan, Produce, Profit Series #12 – Melissa Browne
Did you hear? The XY social network specifically for financial advice has landed! Available on the AppStore, Google Play and Desktop - search XY Adviser. On today’s episode, Ben chats with Melissa Browne – author and entrepreneur extraordinaire. Listen on as she talks about finding and attracting your target audience and creating meaningful content for them, creating services that offer autonomy for your clients, and determining which are ego-feeding projects and which ones are worthwhile. Episode Resources: Melissa Browne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-browne-5262b020/ Melissa Browne website: https://www.melissabrowne.com...
2019-09-26
46 min
Uncensored Money
Uncensored Money: Melissa Browne
In this episode of Uncensored Money, the microphone is handed across to Lauren, my co-founder at the Money Barre to interview me about my finances, my money story, my business mistakes, my financial fears and regrets and so much more. Why? Well, I believe you can't say you want to share money stories and better conversations about money and then hide behind the microphone so it was my turn to be vulnerable and share my money history and my financial plans. Who am I for anyone new? I own three businesses - A&TA, an award winning...
2018-12-20
56 min
Australian Investors Podcast | Rask Group
#15 - Melissa Browne - Advice
Melissa Browne is a three-time author, a financial adviser at The Money Barre, serial entrepreneur and shoe-loving accountant. She’s also a regular on TV and writer for Fairfax. She’s also been featured in Vogue, Cosmo and named by the AFR and Westpac in the top 100 Women of Influence. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.raskfinance.com/melissa-browne-australian-investors-podcast/ In this episode, we talk about Mel’s early days, the journey from law to accounting, building businesses, writing books, financial advice and more. Mel is a speed reader, having read thousands of books before writing her own, so I ask her for he...
2018-12-17
57 min
Low Tox Life
Show #90: A low tox money conversation with author Melissa Browne
For a while now I've been trying to put into words exactly why I feel that money, and a healthy and smart relationship with it is part of leading a low tox life. Today on the show, this happens. The 4 principal aspects that define a Low Tox Life are food, body, home and mind. Stress is a part of the mind and if we're stressed for prolonged periods of time, it negatively impacts our body and mind. A huge contributor to many people's stress? Money. And so, there's the link and why I wanted to bring my accountant, and...
2018-06-03
1h 06
The Politics of Everything
48: The Politics of Money - Melissa Browne
If there ever was a topic that could equally excite, distress, motivate and polarize it would this one – MONEY. My guest is Melissa Browne is a woman who has devoted her entire career to the financial world – namely as an accountant, then expanding to invest in other enterprises like a new preschool and her latest venture The Money Barre. She is a well-known author for several memorably titled books such as ‘Fabulous but Broke’ and her latest which (close your ears kids) is called ‘Unf*ck your finances’. As a seasoned speaker and media columnist, Melissa calls it like she s...
2018-04-03
27 min
Sparta Chicks Radio: Mindset | Confidence | Sport | Women
#018: Melissa Browne on the Rocky Road from Resilience to Wellness
Melissa Browne’s website describes her as an introverted, socially awkward, shoe-loving accountant. All of those things might or are true. But there is so much more to Mel and her story. The CEO or co-founder of 3 business, Mel is also an author, speaker, expert on money and finance who regularly appears on TV and is on a mission to empower women and girls to find their voice and become both business and financially savvy. However Mel is also someone who has (to use her words) overcome a lot of $hit along the way and ha...
2017-06-25
53 min
The Thinkergirls Pod Channel
OLDIE EP 155: Melissa Browne joins Thinkergirl: the Podcast
The Thinkergirls are Stacey June and Kristie Mercer and they talk all the things chicks are thinking but not saying weekly on Thinkergirl: The Podcast! Joined this week by Melissa Browne, the girls chat about money and how we can talk about sex but won't talk about money. Although fights can be seen as a negative thing, Kristie believes it can be super positive. Stace is freeing something on her face which she hated as a kid. Listen to all this and more on Omny More from The Thinkergirls: Em...
2016-11-23
00 min
Ben and Liam
We we talked Money Talk with Melissa Browne
Money mistakes / Rae Johnstone / Melissa Browne
2016-10-18
1h 02