The Joyful Frugalista

132: VIDEO Grant Dooley talks about being a diplomat during bomb season in Jakarta

In this episode, Serina is joined by her former boss, Grant Dooley, whose real-life memoir Bomb Season in Jakarta is more gripping than an action spy thriller. A former Australian diplomat with postings in Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Jakarta, Grant takes us inside the high-stakes world of mid-2000s Australia-Indonesian diplomacy – a turbulent era of bombings, political unrest, and personal resilience, all while navigating life on dual diplomatic postings with his wife and children.

132: Grant Dooley talks about being a diplomat during bomb season in Jakarta

In this episode, Serina is joined by her former boss, Grant Dooley, whose real-life memoir Bomb Season in Jakarta is more gripping than any spy thriller. A former Australian diplomat with postings in Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Jakarta, Grant takes us inside the high-stakes world of mid-2000s Australia-Indonesian diplomacy – a turbulent era of bombings, political unrest, and personal resilience, all while navigating life on dual diplomatic postings with his wife and children.

131: VIDEO Roxanne Calder talks about how to build wealth through earning power

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

131: Roxanne Calder talks about how to build wealth through earning power

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

130: Aussie Firebug on giving up the F.I.R.E. obsession

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

 

 

130: VIDEO - Aussie Firebug shares why he is no longer obsessive about F.I.R.E.

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

 

 

129: VIDEO Todd Polke talks about developing a millionaire mindset

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.

129: Todd Polke talks about developing a millionaire mindset

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.

127: VIDEO Emma Lagerlow shares how to find purpose and manifest abundance - and a new iPhone

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.

128: Helen Baker talks about how women can rebuild their lives

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.