Financially Fierce

In this episode of Financially Fierce, Jessica Brady sits down with author and financial behaviour specialist Emma Edwards to unpack her new book The Wardrobe Project — the story of how a one-year challenge to stop buying clothes transformed her confidence, body image, relationship with consumption and sense of self.Check out the book here:Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia’s property market has just hit a record-breaking $12 trillion, but what does that mean for you? In this episode, Jess Brady breaks down the latest housing data, why prices keep climbing and how first-home buyers, investors and frustrated Aussies can still find a way in.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Financially Fierce, Jess Brady dives deep into the psychology of spending, the dopamine-driven tactics marketers use to make us buy, and how to turn the sales frenzy into something that actually supports your financial goals.Check out Jess' socials for her list of Aussie Businesses and Women run Businesses. @jessbrady_financialadviceFinancially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.To get help click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode recorded at SXSW Sydney, Jess Brady chats with Patrycja Slawuta (Behavioural Scientist and Founder of UnLab) to explore the psychology, power, and emotions that shape our relationship with money — from shame and ego to family dynamics and self-worth.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Financially Fierce, recorded live at South by Southwest, Jess Brady sits down with neuroscientist, Brian Oakley from 'Up' to explore how our brains shape the way we spend, save, and emotionally connect to money and the gamification of money.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final episode of our insurance mini-series, Jess Brady unpacks Trauma Insurance — what it covers, how it’s different from other types of insurance and why it can be one of the most emotionally charged (yet important) types of cover to understand.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second episode of Jess Brady's conversation with Kat Halliday they explore the complexities of Ultra Fast Fashion, looking at its history, the rise of consumerism and how our wardrobes reflect our values.Check out Behind The Barcode Podcast series here: https://bwaa.co/mmm-podcastView the Ethical Fashion Guide: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/resources/ethical-fashion-guide/And to use the Speak out to your MP tool, follow this link: https://bwaa.co/mmm-speak-outFinancially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this third episode of our personal insurance series, Jess Brady unpacks Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance and dives into everything you need to know — including what it is, how it works, how much cover you might need and the real-life costs of living with a disability.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jess Brady sits down with Kat Halliday from Baptist World Aid to unpack the truth about ultra fast fashion as they explore the rise of ultra-fast fashion brands, the emotional and financial cost of our buying habits and how small changes can make a big impact.Check out Behind The Barcode Podcast series here: https://bwaa.co/mmm-podcastView the Ethical Fashion Guide: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/resources/ethical-fashion-guide/And to use the Speak out to your MP tool, follow this link: https://bwaa.co/mmm-speak-outFinancially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second episode of the insurance series, Jess Brady unpacks Income Protection Insurance and dives into everything you need to know including what each type of policy does, common exclusions, waiting periods, cost considerations and more. And if you've never thought about Income Insurance, make sure you check this one out.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess Brady kicks off a four-part Insurance series with a deep dive into Life Insurance, explaining the differences between default cover through superannuation and retail insurance, when and why people need it, how it works and more.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jess Brady and Rachelle Kroon as dive into the latest changes to the First Home Guarantee Scheme, should you use an offset or redraw, interest rate drops and what they mean for buyers, sellers and investors.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jess Brady and John Pidgeon as they unpack the 2025 housing market, first-home buyer challenges and smart strategies for making confident property decisions.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jessica Brady as she explores how to shift your money mindset, build stronger spending habits and take bold steps toward achieving financial freedom.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jess Brady as she unpacks the emotional rollercoaster of investing during market highs, exploring the Fear and Greed Index and how you can build a resilient long-term investment strategy.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Jessica Brady is an authorised representative of Paragem Pty Ltd. Authorised Representative No. 1259972 | AFSL | 297276 ABN | 16 108 571 875 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jessica Brady as she talks about "little treat culture" and whether you are really sabotaging your financial future, or is it a powerful response to a broken economic system?Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Jessica Brady is an authorised representative of Paragem Pty Ltd. Authorised Representative No. 1259972 | AFSL | 297276 ABN | 16 108 571 875 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At just 25, Caitlin has self-funded her uni degree, bought her first home in Wollongong with her fiancé using government support schemes, and is now planning a wedding. In this episode, she joins Jess to share how she got into the property market, how she and her partner manage money as a team and the steps she’s taking to balance short term priorities with long term financial goals.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Jessica Brady is an authorised representative of Paragem Pty Ltd. Authorised Representative No. 1259972 | AFSL | 297276 ABN | 16 108 571 875 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Jess and Glen James talk through a pile of spicy, unfiltered questions: Should CEOs be allowed to earn so much more than employees? Public vs private schooling? Will the middle class exist in the future? Would you lend money to your best friend? Buckle up for Jess and Glen's hot takes on these and more.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to the money money money newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No one wants to deal with "sadmin", the financial admin after someone dies but it’s a reality we all face. In this episode, Jess walks you through exactly what to do from both sides: how to prepare your own affairs to make life easier for your loved ones and what steps to take if you're the one left behind managing the mess. Check out the ATO's 'What to do when someone dies' checklist: https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/deceased-estates/checklist-what-to-do-when-someone-diesFinancially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to the money money money newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.To get help click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.Jessica Brady is an authorised representative of Paragem Pty Ltd. Authorised Representative No. 1259972 | AFSL | 297276 ABN | 16 108 571 875 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever set a budget and blown it a week later, this one’s for you. Jess dives into the mindset shifts and practical tweaks that make all the difference, like naming your goals, setting guardrails, and giving yourself permission to scratch the spending itch without spiralling. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about building a system that works in real life.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to the money money money newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.To get help click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.Jessica Brady is an authorised representative of Paragem Pty Ltd. Authorised Representative No. 1259972 | AFSL | 297276 ABN | 16 108 571 875 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.