Episodes

17 minutes ago
17 minutes ago
Join Serina Bird as she welcomes back Roxanne Calder, Managing Director of EST10 and author of "Earning Power: Breaking Barriers and Building Wealth for Women." In this episode, they delve into the gender pay gap, the importance of self-advocacy, and practical steps women can take to boost their earnings. Roxanne shares insights from her new book, featuring stories from influential figures like Julia Ross and Philip Kearns.
Key Takeaways:
- The impact of the gender pay gap on women's lifetime earnings.
- Strategies for women to enhance their earning potential.
- The concept of the "glass cliff" and how to navigate it.
- The importance of networking for social capital and self-promotion.
Guest: Roxanne Calder - Managing Director of EST10 and author of "Earning Power."
#WomenEmpowerment #EarningPower #GenderPayGap #Podcast

3 days ago
3 days ago
Join Serina Bird as she welcomes back Roxanne Calder, Managing Director of EST10 and author of "Earning Power: Breaking Barriers and Building Wealth for Women." In this episode, they delve into the gender pay gap, the importance of self-advocacy, and practical steps women can take to boost their earnings. Roxanne shares insights from her new book, featuring stories from influential figures like Julia Ross and Philip Kearns.
Key Takeaways:
- The impact of the gender pay gap on women's lifetime earnings.
- Strategies for women to enhance their earning potential.
- The concept of the "glass cliff" and how to navigate it.
- The importance of networking for social capital and self-promotion.
Guest: Roxanne Calder - Managing Director of EST10 and author of "Earning Power."
#WomenEmpowerment #EarningPower #GenderPayGap #Podcast

Friday Jul 11, 2025
Episode 130: Aussie Firebug on giving up the F.I.R.E. obsession
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
This year marks 10 years of podcasting for Aussie Firebug, one of Australia’s original voices in the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement. From his early days tracking every cent to, working in the UK and (almost) reaching his FIRE goal, returning home to regional Victoria, and moving beyond retirement into new ventures, Aussie Firebug’s journey has evolved. Podcast host Serina Bird catches up with him in his hometown, explores his coworking space, and discovers why he’s no longer “obsessed” with the pursuit of financial independence—and what matters to him now.
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:10 The Journey of Aussie Firebug
06:56 Financial Independence and Life Changes
14:40 New Family Dynamics and Challenges
19:55 The Importance of Financial Security
24:52 Community and Family Support
30:07 Frugal Tips and Solar Energy Benefits

Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
This year, Aussie Firebug celebrates a decade of podcasting about his Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) journey. Podcast host Serina Bird visits Aussie Firebug at his hometown in regional Victoria, tours his coworking space and finds out why it is no longer 'obsessive' about his journey towards F.I.R.E..
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:10 The Journey of Aussie Firebug
06:56 Financial Independence and Life Changes
14:40 New Family Dynamics and Challenges
19:55 The Importance of Financial Security
24:52 Community and Family Support
30:07 Frugal Tips and Solar Energy Benefits

Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
129: VIDEO Todd Polke talks about developing a millionaire mindset
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Todd Polke is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and global wealth educator with over two decades of experience. He has guided thousands of investors in building high-performing portfolios and played a key role in facilitating more than $1.5 billion in investment opportunities worldwide. Todd is the founder of Portfolio Wealth, a regular commentator on Sky News and Your Money, and the author of Escape the Middle: Switch on Your Millionaire Mindset and Build Wealth that Outlives You. His mission is to empower people to think bigger, invest smarter, and create lasting financial freedom.

Saturday Jun 28, 2025
129: Todd Polke talks about developing a millionaire mindset
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Todd Polke is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and global wealth educator with over two decades of experience. He has guided thousands of investors in building high-performing portfolios and has played a key role in facilitating more than $1.5 billion in investment opportunities worldwide. Todd is the founder of Portfolio Wealth, a regular commentator on Sky News and Your Money, and the author of Escape the Middle: Switch on Your Millionaire Mindset and Build Wealth that Outlives You. His mission is to empower people to think bigger, invest smarter, and create lasting financial freedom.

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
How important is purpose and mindset to achieving abundance? And what is abundance anyway? Emma Lagerlow is a wealth and mindset coach and author of Worthy & Wealthy: Discovering Abundance and Fulfilment Beyond Money. She has some great insights on how to reorient one's life to live an intentional life, as well as a valuable frugalista tip that involves an iPhone.

Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
128: Helen Baker talks about how women can rebuild their lives
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Our lives don't always go as planned, and often we need to rebuild. How should people, especially women, do this? In this podcast, licensed financial adviser and author Helen Baker shares tips from her latest book, money for life: how to build financial security from firm foundations, including why owning a home is important for women.

Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
How important is purpose and mindset to achieving abundance? And what is abundance anyway? Emma Lagerlow is a wealth and mindset coach and author of Worthy & Wealthy: Discovering Abundance and Fulfilment Beyond Money. She has some great insights about how to reorient to live an intentional life, and a great frugalista tip that involves an iPhone.

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
126: Monash University Dr Ananya Bhattacharya discusses how to reduce food waste
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
If you are passionate about reducing food waste then this is a podcast for you. Dr Ananya Bhattacharya is a senior lecturer at Monash Business School and passionate researcher about food supply chain/food waste. She published multiple academic articles on food supply chain/food waste on causes and consequences of food waste and how food waste happens in different downstream stages or at the interfaces. In this podcast we talk about reducing food waste - especially in the food industry.