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Through money mindset coaching, practical tools, and ongoing support, I help you move from stressed and stuck to confident and in control of your financial future | Founder of Money Maven https://linktr.ee/mel.forester

09/10/2026

Money isn’t just about budgets or spreadsheets. It’s about the way you feel when you think about it — the stress, the guilt, or maybe the silence you’ve learned to keep.

For so many of us, those feelings come from old stories we’ve carried for years.

Stories that taught us money was complicated, overwhelming, or even unsafe. But here’s the truth: you’re not “bad with money.” You just haven’t been shown how to create a relationship with it that feels steady and supportive.

That’s the work I do. I help people rebuild their money story with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Together, we shift the focus from shame and fear to awareness and empowerment. Because when you heal your mindset, you change your financial reality.

You deserve freedom.
You deserve resilience.
You deserve peace with your finances.

And I’m here to guide you through that transformation — one belief, one habit, one step at a time.

Follow me for insights that help you create a healthier relationship with money and begin your journey toward lasting financial confidence.

01/10/2026

Financial confidence doesn’t mean you always know exactly what to do with your money.

It means you can make financial decisions without constantly second-guessing yourself.

Three things can help:

✨ Know your goals.
Be clear about what you’re actually working towards. Whether it’s building savings, paying off debt, preparing for retirement, or creating more freedom in your life, your goals give your money direction.

✨ Trust your plan.
You don’t need to compare your financial journey to someone else’s. A plan that works for your situation may look completely different from the person next to you.

✨ Don’t rush your decisions.
Not every financial decision needs to be made immediately. Give yourself time to understand your options, think about what matters to you, and choose what feels right for your circumstances.

Financial wellbeing isn’t about getting everything perfect. It’s about feeling informed enough to make decisions with clarity rather than fear or pressure.

So, if you’re working on your financial confidence right now, remember: Know your goals. Trust your plan. Take your time.

🌿 You’ve got this.

What’s one financial decision you’re currently trying to feel more confident about?

29/09/2026

You've always trusted your partner to handle the money.

They pay the bills, manage the accounts, deal with the mortgage, make the investments and generally keep everything on track.

And you've thought:
"They're better at this than I am, so I'll let them handle it."

There’s nothing wrong with dividing financial responsibilities in a relationship. In fact, it can work really well.

But there is an important difference between not managing the money and not understanding the money.

As a Financial Wellbeing Coach, one of the things I want women to understand is that financial wellbeing isn't about becoming the person who manages every account, knows every investment or loves spreadsheets.

It's about having enough knowledge and confidence to understand your financial position and make informed decisions.

At a minimum, you should know:
💰 What accounts and assets your household has
🏠 What major debts and financial commitments you have
🛡️ What protection and insurance are in place
📄 Where important financial documents are
🎯 What financial goals you're working towards
🤝 How you and your partner make financial decisions together

Because life can change.
Your partner could become unavailable.
Your circumstances could change.
An unexpected expense could come up.
And in those moments, having to figure everything out from scratch can add even more stress.

Knowing your finances isn't about taking control away from your partner.
It's about making sure you have a seat at the table.
So let me ask you:

If you had to manage your household finances on your own tomorrow, would you know exactly what to do?

Tell me honestly in the comments: YES, SOMEWHAT, or NOT YET.
No judgement. ❤️

Follow me for practical financial wellbeing tips to help you feel more confident and informed about your money.

24/09/2026

One thing I learned from my mum about money had nothing to do with budgets, investments or spreadsheets.

It was this:

Money is connected to the life you want to live.

Growing up, I saw how easy it can be to focus on getting through the next bill, the next expense or the next month.

But as I got older, I realised that managing money isn't just about making sure everything gets paid.

It's also about asking:
What are we working towards?
What do we want our money to make possible?
Are our financial decisions actually supporting the life we want?
And this is something I see so often as a Financial Wellbeing Coach.
Someone might say:

"I know I should look at my finances, but I don't even know where to start."
Or:
"My partner handles all the money, so I don't really know what's going on."
Or even:
"I earn enough, so why do I still feel stressed about money?"

The answer isn't always that you need to earn more.
Sometimes, you need to understand your money better.
Start with something simple this week:

💰 Look at where your money is going.
🎯 Identify one financial goal that actually matters to you.
🧠 Notice how you feel when you think about money.
📋 Choose ONE thing you've been avoiding and spend 10 minutes looking at it.

Financial wellbeing is about building the knowledge, habits and confidence to make money decisions that support your life.
And that's exactly why I've created something I've been working on behind the scenes...

Introducing the Money Maven Membership 💚

It's a self-paced membership designed to help you stop feeling overwhelmed by money and start feeling more in control.

You'll have practical strategies, tools and guidance to help you understand your finances, build better money habits and work towards your financial goals, without needing complicated spreadsheets or feeling like you have to become a financial expert.

And before I officially launch it, I'm looking for 2 people to try it out for me.

I'd love your honest feedback on the experience, what's helpful, what's missing and how it could be even better.

If you'd like to be one of my two testers:
DM me “MAVEN” and let's talk.

I'd love to have you inside and hear what you think. ❤️

21/09/2026

Have you ever thought, “I’m earning more than I used to, so why do I still feel broke?”

You’re not alone.

Sometimes, the problem isn’t simply how much money you earn. It can also be the beliefs you’ve carried about money for years.

If you grew up hearing things like:
“We can’t afford that.”
“Money doesn’t grow on trees.”
“We need to save that for later.”
“Be careful, we might not have enough.”

Those messages can become deeply rooted in the way you think about money. Over time, you may start to believe that there is never enough, even when your financial situation has changed.

This is what we often call a scarcity mindset.

And it can show up in different ways.

You might earn more but still feel anxious about spending.
You might have savings but constantly worry that something will happen and you’ll lose it all.
You might struggle to enjoy something you worked hard for because spending money brings guilt.
Or you might keep chasing the next income goal, believing that once you earn “just a little more,” you’ll finally feel financially secure.

But financial wellbeing isn't only about increasing your income.
It’s also about understanding your relationship with money.

What beliefs did you learn growing up?
Which ones are still serving you?
And which ones might be keeping you stuck in the feeling that there is never enough?
You don’t have to ignore your financial responsibilities or spend without thinking. It’s about learning to make financial decisions from a place of understanding and confidence rather than fear.

💭 A question to think about:
What is one money belief you grew up hearing that you still carry with you today?

Your answer might reveal more about your relationship with money than you realise.

Follow me for more conversations about money, mindset and financial wellbeing.

16/09/2026

You've always trusted your partner to handle the money.

They pay the bills, manage the accounts, deal with the mortgage, make the investments and generally keep everything on track.

And you've thought:
"They're better at this than I am, so I'll let them handle it."
There’s nothing wrong with dividing financial responsibilities in a relationship. In fact, it can work really well.

But there is an important difference between not managing the money and not understanding the money.

As a Financial Wellbeing Coach, one of the things I want women to understand is that financial wellbeing isn't about becoming the person who manages every account, knows every investment or loves spreadsheets.
It's about having enough knowledge and confidence to understand your financial position and make informed decisions.

At a minimum, you should know:
💰 What accounts and assets your household has
🏠 What major debts and financial commitments you have
🛡️ What protection and insurance are in place
📄 Where important financial documents are
🎯 What financial goals you're working towards
🤝 How you and your partner make financial decisions together
Because life can change.

Your partner could become unavailable. Your circumstances could change. An unexpected expense could come up. And in those moments, having to figure everything out from scratch can add even more stress.

Knowing your finances isn't about taking control away from your partner.
It's about making sure you have a seat at the table.

So let me ask you:
If you had to manage your household finances on your own tomorrow, would you know exactly what to do?

Tell me honestly in the comments: YES, SOMEWHAT, or NOT YET. No judgement. ❤️

Follow me for practical financial wellbeing tips to help you feel more confident and informed about your money.

11/09/2026

Financially stable and financially comfortable are not the same thing.

A lot of us focus on getting to the point where we can pay the bills, keep up with expenses, and avoid financial stress. And that’s an important foundation.
But what happens after that?

Financial stability might look like:
✔️ Your bills are paid on time
✔️ You can manage your regular expenses
✔️ You’re not relying on your credit card to get through the month
✔️ You have some savings set aside for unexpected costs

Now imagine you have built a little more breathing room.

Financial comfort might look like:
💰 Having a buffer in your savings
✈️ Being able to take a holiday without putting it on a credit card
🍽️ Enjoying a meal out without worrying about whether you should have spent the money
🏡 Having more flexibility when an unexpected expense comes up
🌱 Having the freedom to make choices based on what matters to you, rather than what you can barely afford

The important thing is that financial comfort doesn't mean being rich.
It means having enough margin in your finances that you can enjoy your life, handle surprises, and make choices with less financial pressure.

And everyone's version of “comfortable” will look different.

For one person, it might mean having $10,000 in an emergency fund.
For someone else, it might mean being debt-free.
For another, it might simply mean being able to book a holiday without feeling anxious about the cost.

The goal isn't to compare your number to someone else's.
The goal is to understand what financial comfort means for you and start building towards it.

So where do you see yourself?
❤️ if you’re financially stable, but you’re working towards having more breathing room.
🙌 if you’re already financially comfortable and have built that buffer.
💪 if you’re currently working on getting your finances stable first.

And remember, there’s no shame in where you are today. The important thing is knowing where you are and knowing what you want to work towards next.

07/09/2026

What a wonderful conversation! 💙

A huge thank you to everyone who joined my speaking session and, more importantly, took the time to reflect on your relationship with money.

I loved hearing your takeaways, from being more intentional with spending, making saving a habit, tracking your expenses, to recognising that there is no “perfect time” to start taking control of your finances.

One message that really stood out to me:
“You can't make a good decision about your money if you don't know what your money is doing.”

That is exactly why I love these conversations.

Financial wellbeing isn't about being perfect with money. It's about understanding where you are, making informed choices, and building a life that matters to you.

Thank you for having me and for making the session so engaging. I genuinely enjoyed sharing, answering questions, and hearing your experiences. 💙

If your organisation, team, community, or event is looking for a speaker on financial wellbeing, money mindset, budgeting, or building financial confidence, I’d love to be part of the conversation.

📩 Get in touch to invite me to speak at your next event.

26/08/2026

CAN YOU GUESS WHAT I’VE BEEN WORKING ON?

I’ve been creating something new behind the scenes, and I’m so excited to share it with you over the next few weeks. 🤫✨

But I’m not giving everything away just yet…

Here’s your CLUE:
It’s something you might need when you want to feel more organised, more prepared, and a little more confident about what’s ahead.
It’s something you can keep, use, and come back to when you need a little guidance.

I’m making this a guessing game!
Can you work out what I’ve been creating?

Drop your guess in the comments below. 👇
I won’t confirm the answer just yet, but one person who guesses correctly will win FREE PASSES! 🎟️

So, what’s your guess?

Think carefully… I might have given you more of a clue than you realise. 😉
Keep an eye out over the next few weeks because the big reveal is coming soon!

24/08/2026

Superannuation is one part of your finances that is easy to put off thinking about, but it can have a big impact on your future financial wellbeing.

For women, the superannuation gap can grow for several reasons, including taking time away from work to care for family, working part-time, or earning less over the course of a career.

That’s why I encourage women to be proactive about their super early on.
Here are a few things worth checking:

💡 Know where your super is invested. Understand the investment options available and whether they align with your long-term goals.
💡 Check whether you have multiple super accounts. Consolidating accounts may help reduce the fees you are paying.
💡 Consider making extra contributions. Even small additional payments over time can make a difference.
💡 Know what support is available. Check whether you may be eligible for government co-contributions.

Financial wellbeing isn't just about managing the money you have today. It is also about making informed decisions that support the future you want.

The earlier you understand your super, the more opportunities you have to make it work for you.

When was the last time you checked your superannuation?

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