What The Finance

This summer we’re curating your What The Finance playlist, filling it with unmissable episodes of BIZ the podcast that gets your work life sorted. Enjoy! Whether you're looking to earn extra cash or dream of quitting your day job, this conversation delivers the practical blueprint you've been searching for.We meet creative entrepreneur Georgia Norton Lodge who offers brutally honest advice about what it actually takes to build a sustainable side hustle. She shares the exact steps that helped her transform a $35 product into a $500 one, and how a single email to her database once made her $16,000.Plus you’ll learn:- the Venn diagram approach to identifying your perfect side hustle- six practical steps to get started (even with no time or budget)- realistic timelines and expectations- when to know if your side hustle is working (or when to let it go)Check out Georgia’s courses and workshops, and you can follow her on LinkedIn and Insta.Sign up to the BIZ newsletter hereFind more BIZ hereTHE END BITSSupport independent women's media.Follow the Biz Instagram, Michelle’s startup Sunroom and Soph’s career coaching business Workbaby.Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em VernemEXEC PRODUCER: Georgie PageAUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we’re curating your What The Finance playlist, filling it with unmissable episodes of BIZ the podcast that gets your work life sorted. Enjoy! Communication powerhouse Jefferson Fisher (whose strategies have revolutionised how millions communicate) shares his innovative approach to workplace conversations that gets results without the drama. Discover why trying to "win" arguments is actually sabotaging your professional relationships, and learn his game-changing "conversational framing" technique that career coaches are calling the fastest route to a promotion this year.Listening to this ep will teach you:- The exact phrases that make you sound instantly more confident (without being arrogant)- How to replace apologies with something that makes people respect you more - The perfect way to start any difficult conversation (that gets people on your side instantly)- A foolproof method for connecting with senior leaders that makes them want to help you- The simple mindset shift that turns confrontation into collaborationThis isn't just another episode about "speaking up more" – it's the communication blueprint that might completely transform how people perceive you at work.We are obsessed with Jefferson’s book ‘The Next Conversation’ which you need to buy here. You can also listen to the audiobook read by Jefferson on Audible or Spotify.Jefferson has over 1 billion Impressions across media platforms, follow him on insta or tiktok.Sign up to the BIZ newsletter hereFind more BIZ hereTHE END BITSSupport independent women's media.Follow the Biz Instagram, Michelle’s startup Sunroom and Soph’s career coaching business Workbaby.Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em VernemEXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page and Sophie Campbell.AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we’re curating your What The Finance playlist, filling it with unmissable episodes of BIZ the podcast that gets your work life sorted. Enjoy! Whether you're navigating a redundancy right now or just want to be prepared, we’re going to change your perspective of redundancy. Mia Freedman takes us behind the headlines of her very public redundancy that led her to founding Mamamia (you won’t believe the job they offered her instead…).You'll hear Mia in conversation with Michelle Battersby and then insight from our career coach Soph Hirst, and you'll get practical advice on how to create a narrative that positions you perfectly for your next role and how to rebuild your confidence and reputation after a career setback.If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here and follow the Biz Instagram here. Find more BIZ here THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaFollow Michelle's startup Sunroom and Soph’s career coaching business Workbaby.HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em VernemEXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly BraddishAUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we’re curating your What The Finance playlist, filling it with unmissable episodes of BIZ the podcast that gets your work life sorted. Enjoy! This episode will demolish everything you thought you knew about mentorship. Our career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst will let you in on a fresh approach to professional development, moving away from the traditional "one perfect mentor" model to a more flexible, inclusive strategy - think less marriage proposal, more dating. Plus you’ll hear the five-sentence email template that's going to help you land that dream mentor conversation. Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here Find more BIZ hereTHE END BITSSupport independent women's media.Follow the Biz Instagram, Michelle’s startup Sunroom and Soph’s career coaching business Workbaby.If you wanna see three of our favourite girl bosses in action, Mamamia Out Loud is going on tour! Jessie, Mia, Holly and BIZ’s own Em Vernem are heading to Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in May to celebrate 10 years of Australia’s #1 women’s podcast. Buy tickets to The Mamamia Out Loud LIVE ALL OR NOTHING TOUR here.HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em VernemEXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly BraddishAUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we’re curating your What The Finance playlist, filling it with unmissable episodes of BIZ the podcast that gets your work life sorted. Enjoy! Do you find most ‘productivity’ hacks too hard/too time-consuming to learn and too hard to remember? BIZ is here to save you. By the end of this episode you’re going to know the one prioritisation method that changed how we work and how to do it, and the single smartest way to push back when your manager keeps piling things on your plate.Host Em Vernem gets Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to share their best tip each - with Michelle changing the way your work day is structured and Soph sharing a killer script for saying no to your manager in a way that means they’re not gonna hate you.Learn more:- Learn about Tim Ferriss’s 4 hour work week - Find the awesome Productivity Planner - More on Subtracting from Professor Leidy Klotz- More from Wes Kao Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here Find more BIZ hereTHE END BITS Support independent women's media. Follow the Biz Instagram, Michelle’s startup Sunroom and Soph’s career coaching business Workbaby.Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em VernemEXEC PRODUCER: Georgie PageAUDIO PRODUCER: Leah PorgesMamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we’re curating your What The Finance playlist, filling it with unmissable episodes of BIZ the podcast that gets your work life sorted. Enjoy! Asking for a pay rise is about as comfortable as explaining to your boss why you've been late three times this week. But what if there was a way to do it that actually works? Host Em Vernem gets Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to share their proven framework for getting what you want at work (spoiler: don't mention your expensive oat latte habit).Plus, they bust the myths about asking every year, using other job offers as leverage, and what to do if you get a 'no'.Consider this your cheat sheet to having the money conversation - minus the awkward sweating.What you’ll learn:- The framework that does the hard work for you- What to ask for if they can't give you more money- The exact words to say to your boss (and what never to say) Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here Find more BIZ here THE END BITS Support independent women's media. Follow the Biz Instagram, Michelle’s startup Sunroom and Soph’s career coaching business Workbaby.Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em VernemEXEC PRODUCER: Georgie PageAUDIO PRODUCER: Leah PorgesMamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doing taxes probably isn’t in your top 10 fun things to do. But a little time spent now to look over your finances can go a long way in helping you save money and reap the benefits sooner. In this bonus episode Melissa Browne will answer all of your questions about tax - everything from what income tax is to how to maximise deductions especially when working from home. CREDITS Host: Melissa Browne Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Guest: Lauren Law - Financial Educator at Melissa Browne Courses LINKS Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/ GET IN TOUCH Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386. Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shares: how do you know what to buy, how can you make them grow...and what are they? Investing can seem out of reach if you don't understand the stock market, so Mel Browne and Pallavi Sharda speak to expert Sarah Conte, Senior Manager of Technical and Regulatory at BT, to break down how to choose and buy shares, diversifying your investments, and how much risk you should take. CREDITS Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson Guest: Sarah Conte - Senior Manager, Technical and Regulatory at BT LINKS ASX Sharemarket Game: https://game.asx.com.au/game/info/public/about-the-game ASIC Money Smart: https://moneysmart.gov.au/ Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A special thanks to our friends at Poly Studios on the Gold Coast! https://polystudios.com.au/ GET IN TOUCH Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386. Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. CREDITS Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson Guests: Nicolle Stuart and Samantha McDonald GET IN TOUCH Call us on the pod phone 02 8999 9386. Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buying your own home may be the great Australian dream, but like a good pair of jeans, home ownership is not one size fits all. From deciding whether you want to buy a house at all, to all the technical stuff, like mortgages, interest rates and stamp duty, Mel Browne and Pallavi Sharda take you through entire process, step by step. CREDITS Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson Guest: Kelly Dalton-Moon - State Manager for Home Lending Westpac NSW and ACT LINKS Westpac Mortgage Repayment Calendar: https://bit.ly/31PST3F Westpat First Home Buyers Loan: https://bit.ly/3un9c42 Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A special thanks to our friends at Poly Studios on the Gold Coast! https://polystudios.com.au/ GET IN TOUCH Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386. Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. CREDITS Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson Assistant Audio Producer: Leah Porges Guest: Kelly Dalton-Moon, State Manager for Home Lending for NSW and ACT GET IN TOUCH Call us on the pod phone 02 8999 9386. Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to What The Finance, Mamamia's new podcast all about getting good with money. Whether you work full-time, part-time, are a freelancer or own your own business, the working world can be a minefield to navigate. There's negotiating your salary, asking for a raise, setting your freelance rates, and all the ups and downs that come with owning your own business. This week, Mel Browne and Pallavi Sharda tackle the subject of the working world, a topic that can often make us want to bury our heads in the sand. We also hear from Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, co-founders of wellness program Keep It Cleaner on how they turned their side hustle into a hugely successful brand. CREDITS Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson Assistant Audio Producer: Leah Porges Guests: Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw - co-founders of Keep It Cleaner LINKS Westpac Business Banking: https://www.westpac.com.au/business-banking/ Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/ Keep It Cleaner: https://keepitcleaner.com.au/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A special thanks to our friends at Poly Studios on the Gold Coast! https://polystudios.com.au/ GET IN TOUCH Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386. Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to What The Finance, Mamamia's new podcast all about getting good with money. Hosted by financial expert and author Melissa Browne and actress and financial novice, Pallavi Sharda, each episode we'll break down all the myths and misconceptions when it comes to your personal finances, plus give you practical tips and speak to experts. This week we're starting with your spending habits and the values you place around money. How you spend your money says more about you than you think, and according to Mel, once you’ve worked out why you value your money, you’ll be in a much better position to make informed decisions about what you’re spending it on. So what is your relationship with money? And is it serving or sabotaging you? Let’s find out... CREDITS Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson Guests: Penni Towner & Jen Brown LINKS Westpac - Financial Literacy: https://bit.ly/3ewvZpm Davidson Institute: https://davidsoninstitute.education/ Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A special thanks to our friends at Poly Studios on the Gold Coast! https://polystudios.com.au/ GET IN TOUCH Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386. Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.