Raiz Your Game

As Raiz celebrates 10 years, Brendan Malone is joined by one of Australian’s most trusted money commentators, Effie Zahos. To reflect on how Australians’ relationship with money has changed. From pre-pandemic complacency to today’s need for clarity, Effie shares what she’s seeing and what actually helps people move forward.

From saving lives on the sand to managing stress in everyday life, Dean from Bondi Rescue opens up about mental health, mindfulness and how he's building confidence with money. Tune in for real talk on resilience, habits that help, and how he's using Raiz to invest toward his future, one step at a time.

Meet Owen “Rask” Raszkiewicz, the founder of Rask, one of Australia’s most respected voices in financial education and the driving force behind Raiz’s new learning platform, Raiz Academy.In this episode, Brendan sits down with Owen to explore the essential money skills everyone should know from getting started with investing, taking a good look at your financial situation, and the power of investing in yourself. Discover how small, consistent changes today can make a big impact on your financial future.

Some people may find the content of this podcast distressing. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this podcast you can call Lifeline at 13 11 14 or you can access their online chat service at lifeline.org.au.On this episode of Raiz Your Game, we sit down with Tracy Hall, a successful professional whose life was turned upside down after falling victim to a sophisticated romance scam, losing over $300,000.Tracy shares her powerful story of how trust was exploited, the red flags she missed, and the emotional toll of financial betrayal. But more importantly, she opens up about how she reclaimed control, rebuilt her financial life, and is now using her experience to raise awareness and empower others.Whether you think it could never happen to you, or fear it already might, this conversation is a must listen for anyone serious about protecting their financial future.Tune in to learn:- How even the smartest people can be vulnerable to scams- The psychological tactics scammers use- Steps you can take to safeguard your money and identity- Why financial literacy is your best defenceLink to “The Last Victim” on AmazonThis Podcast has been issued by Instreet Investment Limited (ACN 128 813 016 AFSL 434776) as Responsible Entity of the Raiz Invest Australia Fund (ARSN 607 533 022 )and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on such information, you should conduct your own review or consult a financial advisor before making a decision to invest. Please read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and any associated reference documents before making an investment decision. In accordance with the Design and Distributions Obligations, we maintain Target Market Determinations for our Funds. All documents can be found on the Raiz website www.raizinvest.com.au, or calling the Customer Support team on 1300 754 748.

In this second episode of Raiz Your Game, financial experts Brendan Malone and Molly Benjamin dive into what it really means to Own Your Wealth — building financial confidence through smart, intentional investing. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your strategy, this podcast helps you take control of your money, ditch the overwhelm, and make investment decisions you can trust. Because wealth isn’t just something you grow — it’s something you own.Investing via Raiz carries normal investment risks. Please read the PDS and TMD to understand these risks and determine if Raiz is suitable for you.