The Broke Generation

Apr 11 2025 273 ep. 38 mins 89
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Feel good finance podcast, packed with frank and honest money conversations, and practical tips to help you be better with money.

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Style and spending miniseries: your identity

Apr 11 2025 27 mins  
Welcome to the final episode in our 3 part style & spending mini series! Today we're finishing off with the aspect of your style that comes entirely from your mindset. From breaking up with your fantasy self, to finding acceptance for who you are and changing the way you see yourself, we'll leave you inspired to silence that inner critic and start seeing style differently. Get

Style and spending mini series: your buying patterns

Apr 10 2025 22 mins  
Welcome back to the Master Your Style, Master Your Spending mini series, celebrating our upcoming Melbourne event this May, hosted by me, Emma Edwards, and my cohost and stylist, Maddy Forster. In this episode we're delving into your spending and buying patterns, including vulnerably sharing our own, in order to understand the cycles we might be stuck in, and how we can break them.

Style and spending mini series: your wardrobe

Apr 09 2025 28 mins  
Welcome to the Master Your Style, Master Your Spending mini series, celebrating our upcoming Melbourne event this May, hosted by me, Emma Edwards, and my cohost and stylist, Maddy Forster. In this episode we're starting off in your wardrobe, exploring what we can learn from the things we already have. From what to do with those items you don't wear but can't let go of, to what we c

FRIDAY FAVES: why do we never have anything to wear, with Maddy Forster

Apr 03 2025 45 mins  
Melbourne style and spending event tickets are on sale now!!! Early bird until 7 April https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1379832?embed  In this episode I chat to stylist, Maddy Forster from Mad About Fashion about the power of finding your personal style, for your happiness, your bank account, and your confidence.  This episode originally appeared as part of my 6

Explanations versus excuses

Apr 02 2025 24 mins  
In this episode, I dive into the critical difference between explanations and excuses when it comes to our financial situations. I explore how identifying this difference can transform our money mindset, help us take meaningful action, and prevent future regrets. By learning to shift from excuse-making to explanation-seeking, we can break through psychological barriers and create g

FRIDAY FAVES: mindless spending versus investing in yourself

Mar 27 2025 26 mins  
When are we buying to fix ourselves, and when are we "investing in ourselves"? In this solo episode I dive into the sometimes-dangerous advice I see on social media about "investing in yourself" (which is basically just fixing yourself and/or emotional spending in disguise), and unpack the differences between healthy investments in yourself and toxic pseudo investments in yourself.

How to like yourself more PART TWO

Mar 26 2025 34 mins  
In part two of this slap-a-dappin episode on self-image and financial health, I explore four additional powerful strategies to build self-acceptance and stop the cycle of emotional spending. Building on the foundation laid in part one, this episode dives deeper into identifying your "fantasy self," recognising spending triggers, working with what you already own, and developing a f

FRIDAY FAVES: is a lack of self love sabotaging your finances?

Mar 20 2025 32 mins  
Step into my time machine: for this week's Friday Fave we're going all the way back to 2023 to hear a fave ep about the link between a lack of self love and financial self sabotage, WOOF! Buckle up, it's a juicy one. When we exist in a society that conditions us (especially women and marginalised groups) to constantly pursue "better" versions of ourselves, our finances often suffer

How to like yourself more (and be better with money in the process) PART ONE

Mar 19 2025 35 mins  
In this episode I explore the profound connection between self-acceptance and financial wellness. Discover why the journey to liking yourself isn't a simple switch to flip, but rather a transformative process that can revolutionise your relationship with both your self-image and your spending habits. I had SO MUCH TO SAY it's ended up being a two parter, so tune in next Thursday fo

FRIDAY FAVES: 10 ways to upgrade your life and feel like a baddie (without spending a tonne of money)

Mar 13 2025 27 mins  
We all love a good actionable list, and this week I'm taking you through ten wallet-friendly ways to level up your life without burning a hole in your budget. From sprucing up your morning routine to splurging on fancy hand soaps, I explore practical strategies for enhancing your lifestyle without breaking the bank. With the current cost of living, it's never been more important to