Today's Money Diarist is the definition of tenacity! She came to Australia from the Philippines on a student visa almost 13 years ago, struggling to make ends meet working odd jobs and enduring some scary experiences. Fast forward to today, she's an Australian citizen earning $180 - $200k per year as travel nurse flying all over the country. She's …

Double your fun this Friday as Jess and Bec are joined by not one, but Two Broke Chicks! The dynamic pod duo, Sal and Al stop by with their two cents on some broke tips and money wins and losses. PLUS the gals share their wisdom on this week's Money Dilemma which is all about keeping your clothes budget for a big schedule of events by purchasing fa…

Do you need to be a multi-millionaire to get financial advice? Absolutely not! And to tell you why, Victoria is joined by friend of the show, financial advisor and Chief Operating Officer from Everest Wealth, Daisy Magor. On today's episode they share practical tips on what financial advice actually looks like, how it's structured, what you can exp…

This Money Diarist knows the meaning of hard work. She finished school by 16, had her degree by 20, and an investment property by 22. She wants to share how negotiating rental assistance in her remote work placement, plus working incredibly hard has allowed her to buy her first home and get ahead financially so early in life. Friends! If you loved …

Join Jess and Bec for another fabulous Friday as they catch up with the incredible Hannah Ferguson - the founder and CEO of Cheek Media Co! The gals share your money wins and losses, plus a broke tip or two. AND this week a few spicy ones for your day; Firstly a Money Dilemma about being stuck in a workplace that promotes men over women. Plus you D…

Have you got the travel bug but feel anxious about parting with the money? Do you balk at setting a budget? Well never fear because today we'll not only explore how to set your budget before setting sail, but also discuss the often-overlooked aspect of budgeting for your return home, plus many more tips and tricks for your trip! Some other helpful …

This Money Diarist has been on a huge emotional journey, and crossed the world to do it! After meeting her love she followed him to Australia, leaving behind her dream job, and life in Canada. 5 years in, she realised the relationship was toxic and had to end things. Fortunately she is now reclaiming her self-worth and is not just back on track, bu…

It is a very good Friday this week with yet another elite guest, Jess and Bec are joined by the wonderful Emma Edwards of The Broke Generation! Emma shares her valuable insights on this week's Money Dilemma about getting back on track with your savings goals after ending and engagement. And this week you slid into our DMs about feeling guilt for sp…

Social media plays a big part in most of our lives, and even more so for the brands and businesses around us. Today on the show Jessica Ricci joins Victoria Devine to discuss how to maximise social media for your business. From optimising its ability to generate customers, to the importance of consistency and so much more! Acknowledgement of Countr…

This savvy community member grew up in a single parent household with an amazing mum who always prioritised her education. Now at the tender age of 18, she's studying, has a side hustle, has already saved $20,000 and has investments! Wait till you meet this absolute young gun! Friends! If you loved this episode, then we know you are going to love V…

Prepare for takeoff, cause this episode is so uplifting! One of our FAVE friends of the show, the effervescent April Hélène-Horton aka The Bodzilla joins us today. April is a writer, public speaker, actor and model and joins Jess and Bec to talk climate care, body positivity, and generally spark joy for your Friday! As ever they also share your mon…

It can certainly be a shock if you find yourself being made redundant, however it is all too common and nothing to be ashamed of! Often redundancy can provide you with some flexibility and put you in the position to level up in your career. Today we talk you through the ins and outs of redundancy, how packages can work, what to discuss with your bo…

This stunning story is one to learn from. This community member was widowed at 34 after her husband died suddenly and unexpectedly. They had just built their dream home, were planning a family and overnight she was widowed, in a financial crisis, relying on Centrelink, and three weeks pregnant. With the help of good financial preparation, a solid e…

The creator of Female Founder World, Jasmine Garnsworthy delights us with her company on today's show, joining Jessica Ricci and Bec Syed to celebrate your money wins and share some broke tips. Plus we unpack a money dilemma about investing in your side hustle, and you slid into our DMs to question receiving vet bills long after you've given your p…

We’re still in the first quarter of 2024, and if this was your year to start investing and you haven’t gotten around to thinking about it yet, then that’s ok! Mindset truly is the cornerstone when it comes to creating an investment strategy, and it's often the biggest hurdle many of us face. So today we give you the 6 steps you need to take to crea…

This Money Diarist has had a fascinating journey, from growing up in a in a very low socioeconomic, single parent home, she learned to be very independent in life and with her finances. Now at 29, she has a degree, works as a singer-songwriter and freelancer in social media, PR, journalism, marketing and has backpacked to 44+ countries, spending on…

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY! We are SO excited to be sharing it with you and one of our absolute favourites, Maria Thattil. The author, speaker, former Miss Universe Australia (and so much more) joins Jess and Bec to celebrate your money wins, talk broke tips, and this week they chat about a Money Dilemma over a rainbow washing workplace. Plus,…

What an incredibly special episode we have for you today in celebration of International Women's Week. Victoria is joined by the incredible Moana Hope, athlete, broadcaster and absolute legend! Get fired up as they talk about overcoming economic adversity, the power of a side hustle, the prevalence of homelessness in older women, the gender pay gap…

This gorgeous community member from New Zealand lost her mum suddenly last year. While navigating her own grief, she's had to help her dad understand and manage his household finances,while planning her wedding and a six month OS honeymoon. The loss has highlighted how important it is to communicate openly about joint accounts, bill payments and cr…

Welcome to a not so average Friday. While our beloved Victoria Devine is on maternity leave, Jessica Ricci and Bec Syed will be joined each Friday by a whole heap of friends of the show! First up is the incredible Michelle Battersby, tech start up queen, founder of Sunroom and SO much more. On the show today the gals share your money wins, talk bro…

Ah the mysteries of pricing! But pricing your services is not just about numbers; it's about knowing the value you bring to the table. Confidence in your pricing is directly linked to confidence in your worth. If you don't believe in yourself and your value, how can you expect others to? On today's episode, Victoria and Jess discuss how to set your…

She was a broke,18 year old mum living on Centrelink, all until she discovered the beauty industry. Now she owns an investment property with a flexible career a full schedule nail technician and her family is thriving! Hear about her journey on today's episode. Acknowledgement of Country By Natarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice s…

It's not just any ordinary Friday, but the last one that Victoria will be with us for a while before she welcomes Mini into the world - CONGRATULATIONS Victoria and Steve! So help us celebrate your money wins, chat some broke tips, and we help with a Money Dilemma about what to do about bad neighbours when you own your property. Plus, have you ever…

We are most definitely in the age of the influencer, but have you noticed the ‘deinfluencing’ trend? Join us on the show today as we unpack what deinfluencing is, why it has skyrocketed over the past few years, if deinfluencers can be trusted and SO much more. Acknowledgement of Country By Natarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice sh…

This Money Diarist grew up in government housing, moving 20+ times before the age of 15. But now, she owns her own home, business and has a beautiful bubba! You're sure to be inspired by her story of breaking the cycle of financial instability she grew up with to build a more stable future! Acknowledgement of Country By Natarsha Bamblett aka Queen …