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You have the income. By society's measure, that's supposed to mean wealth and safety.So why does your stomach still knot...
02/09/2026

You have the income. By society's measure, that's supposed to mean wealth and safety.

So why does your stomach still knot up the second you open your banking app?

Your nervous system doesn't read bank statements. It reads history. And if money once meant conflict, unpredictability or loss of control, no amount of financial success rewrites that lesson on its own.

This is the piece almost nobody talks about: competence and safety are not the same thing. You can lead a team, run a household, hold enormous responsibility, and still feel completely unsafe with your own money.

Read more on my latest blog: When Safety Isn't in the Numbers.

Suzanne X

Dolly Parton lived her life on purpose. Every single day.And this quote is the one I keep coming back to."Find out who y...
29/08/2026

Dolly Parton lived her life on purpose. Every single day.

And this quote is the one I keep coming back to.

"Find out who you are. And do it on purpose."

That's what Financial Self-Leadership looks like when it's fully lived.

And it starts with Awareness - exploring your money blueprint, the underlying stories running the narrative and aligning your finances to your values.

Suzanne X

Sometimes the most powerful financial decision you can make isn't about numbers at all.It's being willing to let go of t...
06/08/2026

Sometimes the most powerful financial decision you can make isn't about numbers at all.

It's being willing to let go of the story you've been telling yourself about what's possible for you.

The story that says you're not the kind of person who gets to have financial security. Or that you've left it too late. Or that you'd manage money better if you just had more willpower.

Carolyn believed that story for a long time. Last week she told me her finances had all fallen into place and settlement on her first property is confirmed for next month.

The numbers followed the inner shift. They almost always do.

What story are you ready to surrender?

Suzanne X

✦ Certified Money Coach and creator of The Aligned Wealth Method™. Helping professional women and couples get to the root of their financial decisions and build aligned wealth.✦

Last week I received an email from a client, Carolyn, that I've been thinking about ever since.She wrote to inform me sh...
05/08/2026

Last week I received an email from a client, Carolyn, that I've been thinking about ever since.

She wrote to inform me she'd just had an offer accepted on an art deco apartment in Melbourne. 🎉

And then she wrote this:

"The offer has been accepted and yesterday my finances all fell into place. Settlement will be confirmed next month and I did this all on my own. I know I would not have gotten to this place without your support and care, with such good advice to reshape my relationship to money and build my confidence to be a person who could actually do this. Instead of feeling overwhelming, I feel empowered and capable. I am still getting used to this feeling."

I am still getting used to this feeling.

That line says everything about what this work actually is. It's not just about buying a property. It's about becoming someone who trusts herself to make the decision, hold the process, and come out the other side knowing she did it.

That starts with self-worth. Not the motivational poster version. The real thing, the quiet internal belief that you are someone who gets to have this.

I've written about the link between self-worth and financial success this week on the blog.

Link in bio and comments to read. 👆

Suzanne X

✦ Money Coach and creator of The Aligned Wealth Method™. Helping professional women and couples get to the root of their financial decisions and build aligned wealth.✦

There's a conversation that doesn't happen nearly enough in the money space.What does managing money actually look like ...
03/08/2026

There's a conversation that doesn't happen nearly enough in the money space.

What does managing money actually look like when your brain is wired differently? When the systems everyone recommends feel impossible to maintain, when impulsivity shows up at the checkout, when a late diagnosis in mid-life suddenly reframes decades of financial patterns you'd been secretly blaming yourself for?

This week on Money Talk Real Talk, Trish Gregory CFP® and I sat down with Katherine Spitzkowsky CFP, a neuro-affirming financial adviser, Founder of Yulania Financial, and someone who was diagnosed with both ADHD and autism to talk about the invisible reality of neurodivergence and money in mid-life.

If this is something you've lived, or watched someone you care about live, this one is for you.

This week's episode is live now. 🎙️

Suzanne X

✦ Money Coach and creator of The Aligned Wealth Method™.
Helping professional women and couples get to the root of their financial decisions and build aligned wealth.✦

24/06/2026

It's not dodgy, it's a legal tax strategy! Take advantage of what you can to keep more money in your pocket.

Check out the latest episode of Money Talk, Real Talk where Suzanne & Trish discuss simple tax strategies you might be missing

Enjoy.

Suzanne & Trish X

24/06/2026

If you're not a multinational tax corporation, we have some tax tips for you!

While we think some *cough* organisations could pay some *cough* more tax to support Australia, you the everyday Australian should be taking advantage of every opportunity to pay less and keep more of your hard earned money.

Check out the latest episode of Money Talk, Real Talk where Suzanne & Trish discuss simple tax strategies you might be missing.

Enjoy!

Suzanne & Trish X

💡 Over 20 years ago, I realized that a man wasn’t going to be my financial plan. I was single, newly back from 3 years o...
28/10/2024

💡 Over 20 years ago, I realized that a man wasn’t going to be my financial plan.

I was single, newly back from 3 years overseas, and over 💸 $20k in debt with no real assets to my name. At the time, I felt powerless with money, second-guessing every decision and overworking out of fear of not having enough.

But that moment shifted something big. I chose to step up for myself 💪, to learn 📚, to trust my decisions 🤲, and to create a future I could be proud of 🌅.

Today, that journey has led me to my abundant life and purpose: helping women gain clarity ✨ confidence 💖 and choice with their finances.

If you're feeling stuck, know that choosing you is the first step🌱

Start now.
Take action.
Live your abundant life 💫.

Suzanne X 👑

📸Power Pose by the amazing Wendy Stiles Photography

You might be familiar with Private Health Cover, but are you familiar with the different types of Personal Insurances av...
08/10/2024

You might be familiar with Private Health Cover, but are you familiar with the different types of Personal Insurances available to protect you?

Life cover - As it suggests, is insurance cover in the event of you passing away or being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Some policies may pay out early if you are given a life expectancy of less than 12-18 months. ❤

Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) - Insurance cover in the event you are unable to work in ANY job suited to your education training or experience OR OWN occupation which applies to the job you were working in prior to your disability.👩‍🦼

Income Protection (IP) - Insurance cover that pays a component of your income if you are unable to work due to a specified illness or injury. 😷

Trauma Cover - Insurance for if you suffer a specified critical illness or serious injury. ❤️‍🩹

Whilst all of these can be held outside of super, all except Trauma cover (excluding policies held before July 2014) can also be held inside of super (some restrictions may apply based on terms agreed to).

If you were unable to work or passed away, what support do you have in place to help navigate supporting yourself, your family and ongoing expenses?

Suzanne X
Live your abundant life ✨

The above is for educational purposes only and is not to be considered advice nor has it taken into consideration your personal situation.

03/10/2024

I'm looking for 3 women ready to step into their financial power & unlock abundance 💵✨
Comment or DM 👇POWER

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