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29/10/2026

🎙️ WOMEN IN ADVICE, ADVICE FOR WOMEN

Two important conversations. One evolving profession.

Women are increasingly taking control of their financial futures. At the same time, we're seeing more women making their mark across the financial advice profession.

But there's still plenty of opportunity for progress.

Following the inspiring Financial Advice Association Australia - FAAA Melbourne Inspire Lunch, I caught up with five fantastic women from across financial services:

⭐ Amy Parsons – Futurity
⭐ Kirrily Stevens – Zurich
⭐ Laura Agnello – Count
⭐ Natallia Smith – TruWealth
⭐ Fiona Shedden – FMD

We explored everything from attracting more women into financial advice and the importance of mentorship, to building financial confidence and understanding what women really want from an adviser.

One message stood out: financial advice isn't just about money. It's about helping people feel confident, make informed decisions and achieve what matters most in their lives.

And when we make financial advice better for women, we have the opportunity to make it better for everyone.

🎧 Listen to the latest episode of The Grass is Greener.
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26/10/2026

It's not always about how much Age Pension you receive. It's about considering how all your resources work together.
Ideally, supporting your retirement with 2-3 income pillars is effective. Do you have a plan around your retirement income strategy?
If you're after clarity, let's talk, https://www.aspireplanning.com.au/contact

20/10/2026

As an investor there will always be world events that create market fluctuations and impact your situation negatively or positively. Sticking to your plan through good and bad times is often the best course of actions. https://www.aspireplanning.com.au/

17/10/2026

Building financial projections that allow you to test different life options - like working full time vs part-time or retiring vs working for longer - our clients feel more confident and empowered to live the life they want. https://www.aspireplanning.com.au/contact

11/10/2026

The people who get the best outcomes understand their future financial projections and design the life they want. This is where people see the value in their financial advice. Let us help you design your ideal future. https://www.aspireplanning.com.au/

06/10/2026

The emotion can be real but sometimes turning down the noise helps you think more clearly. Is this a long term or a short term problem for you? Is the decline in property causing you stress? https://www.aspireplanning.com.au/contact

04/10/2026

Having a sounding board to talk about your goals is something our clients tell us they value highly. Whether it's about retirement, budgeting, superannuation or just getting more organised. https://www.aspireplanning.com.au/

02/10/2026

TURN DOWN THE NOISE: ECONOMICS FOR THE REST OF US
🎙️ Do you actually need to understand economics?

Inflation. Interest rates. Productivity. GDP. Sharemarkets. The Australian dollar.

We hear these terms constantly — but how much does the average person really need to understand?

On the latest episode of The Grass is Greener, I sat down with AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver to talk about economics from the perspective of the everyday person.

We talk about why economics matters to our everyday lives, how to find information we can trust, why we shouldn't react to every headline, and how understanding a little more can help us make sense of what's happening around us.

One of Shane's messages really sums up the conversation:
🔉 Turn down the noise.
And perhaps just as importantly — put today's news into context.

🎧 Turn Down the Noise: Economics for the Rest of Us — with Shane Oliver
On Apple https://bit.ly/3hLNO82
On Spotify https://spoti.fi/3I2OPjX

16/09/2026

HELPING GRANDKIDS WITHOUT OVERSTEPPING
👵👴 Want to help the grandkids financially — without overstepping?
With the cost of education continuing to rise, many grandparents would love to give their children and grandchildren a helping hand.

But that doesn't necessarily mean handing over money today.
On the latest episode of The Grass Is Greener, I'm joined by Amy Parsons from Futurity Investment Group to explore how Education Bonds can allow grandparents to start planning for their family's future while retaining control of the investment.

🎓 Start investing for a grandchild's education
👶 Potentially start before the grandchild is even born
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Cater for multiple grandchildren
🤫 Build something discreetly and tell the family later
🔄 Retain flexibility if life doesn't go according to plan

We also discuss just how broad "education costs" can be — it's certainly not limited to private-school or university fees.

It's a fascinating way of thinking about intergenerational wealth: helping create opportunities for the next generation without getting in the way.

Have a listen to the latest episode of The Grass is Greener.
On Apple https://bit.ly/3hLNO82
On Spotify https://spoti.fi/3I2OPjX

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06/09/2026

To all the Dad's out there, hope you're having a great day!
🎧 Have a listen to the latest episode of The Grass is Greener. A really powerful conversation with Jack Davis, founder of It's Cool To Cry. Talking about being proactive to support our mental health and why these conversations can sometimes be difficult for men.
On Apple https://bit.ly/3hLNO82
On Spotify https://spoti.fi/3I2OPjX

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