Ep197 How I Invest
Money with Alpha
Investing can feel like a black hole: confusing, intimidating, and risky, especially when you’ve worked hard for every dollar you’ve earned. In this episode of Money with Alpha, I share my real, lived investing journey. Not from a financial markets background, but as someone who had to figure it out step by step. I walk you through: The difference between income returns and capital growth (and why this matters more than most people realise) How to understand your risk profile beyond generic questionnaires What diversification actually means (and what it definitely isn’t) How I...
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Ep196 Date Your Money
Money with Alpha
In this episode, Alpha invites you to rethink your relationship with money. Not as something to fear or avoid, but as something to get to know and to come at with curiosity rather than confusion. Using the metaphor of dating, Alpha walks through simple, practical steps to help you reconnect with your finances, gain clarity, and reduce money anxiety. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why avoidance makes money stress worse (not better) How your past money “mistakes” can become learning points The five key steps to building visibility and clarity with money Why knowing when bills hit...
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Ep194 Micro-Changes Instead of Resolutions
Money with Alpha
Big New Year’s resolutions often lead to big overwhelm, and very little follow-through. In this episode, Alpha explores why micro-changes are the real key to sustainable financial growth and confidence. Rather than focusing on drastic transformations, Alpha invites you to look at the small shifts in awareness, habits, language, and identity that quietly create powerful momentum over time. In This Episode, We Cover: Why New Year’s money resolutions often fail The role of identity in financial behaviour How beliefs, stories, and language shape your money habits The difference between...
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Ep193 Alpha's Money Story
Money with Alpha
In this solo episode, Alpha invites listeners behind the scenes of her personal money journey. From her multicultural upbringing in Australia, shaped by financial scarcity and cultural expectations, to discovering her passion for financial empowerment for women. Alpha dives into: Growing up as a daughter of migrants who had no money when they were growing up How money stories are inherited from generations before us — even when no one talks about money directly Why she became a “squirreler” with money, and the pivotal moment she realised she needed to learn how money really...
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Ep192 What Financial Advisors Do with Dylon Mackriel
Money with Alpha
In this episode of Money with Alpha, Alpha sits down with financial advisor Dylon Mackriel, founder of DreamWise Financial Services, to unpack what financial planning actually involves — beyond the jargon, beyond the misconceptions, and beyond the old-school commission-driven model many people still fear. Dylon shares his personal journey from South Africa to Australia, shifting from accounting into financial planning, and why the emotional side of money plays such a huge role in his work. You’ll hear: ✨ In this episode, we explore: ...
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Ep191 Human Design with Selena Hillier
Money with Alpha
In this enlightening episode of Money with Alpha, Alpha Schulte sits down with Selena Hillier, Human Design practitioner, life coach, and corporate leader turned soul-led entrepreneur. Together they explore how understanding your unique Human Design type can unlock self-acceptance, release shame, and create alignment in every area of life — including money. Selena shares her journey from corporate sales manager to Human Design guide, explaining how this blend of science and spirituality helps people reconnect with who they truly are. She and Alpha discuss practical ways to apply Human Design...
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Ep190 2025 Reflections: Life & Money
Money with Alpha
In this reflective episode, Alpha takes you behind the scenes of her 2025 wrap-up — the highs, the lows, the unexpected, and the profoundly transformative. Using her five-part reflection framework (What worked well? What didn’t? What did I learn? What do I want more of? What do I want less of?), she shares the real human side of a year filled with growth, disruption, loss, clarity, and powerful financial lessons. You’ll hear: ✨ What Worked Well Attracting aligned, entrepreneurial clients who value clarity and empowerment Beautiful stories of couples leaning into shared financial...
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Ep190 Dream BIG with Billie Sharp
Money with Alpha
In this inspiring episode of Money with Alpha, Alpha sits down with the dynamic Billie Sharp — entrepreneur, public speaker, and founder of multiple thriving businesses — to talk about what it really takes to dream big and create generational wealth. Billie shares her journey from working three jobs as a teenager to becoming the owner of six diverse businesses across industries like tech, e-commerce, and trades. She opens up about: The mindset shift from earning money to creating wealth Building businesses based on real-world gaps rather...
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Ep188 Working to Create Time with Raylz Wynyard
Money with Alpha
In this heartwarming and eye-opening conversation, Alpha sits down with Raylz Wynyard, co-founder of a family-run NDIS support service built on empathy, lived experience, and integrity. Raylz shares how her journey began when her son was diagnosed with autism, before the NDIS in its current form even existed, and how that personal experience led her to create a business that does things differently. With her husband and adult children now part of the company, Raylz has built more than a business: she’s built a legacy of care, community, and respect for people living with disabilities. They...
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Ep187 Feng Shui and Money with Suzanne Butler
Money with Alpha
In this episode, Alpha sits down with Feng Shui specialist Suzanne Butler to explore how the energy of your home and workspace influences your money flow, health, and overall wellbeing. Suzanne shares her fascinating journey from the Australian Defence Force to becoming a sought-after Feng Shui expert, helping clients transform chaos into clarity — both energetically and financially. They dive deep into how clutter, blocked spaces, and even the position of your desk can affect your sense of worthiness and ability to attract abundance. Suzanne’s story of financial turnaround — from toxic...
info_outlineIn this reflective episode, Alpha takes you behind the scenes of her 2025 wrap-up — the highs, the lows, the unexpected, and the profoundly transformative. Using her five-part reflection framework (What worked well? What didn’t? What did I learn? What do I want more of? What do I want less of?), she shares the real human side of a year filled with growth, disruption, loss, clarity, and powerful financial lessons.
You’ll hear:
✨ What Worked Well
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Attracting aligned, entrepreneurial clients who value clarity and empowerment
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Beautiful stories of couples leaning into shared financial understanding
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How the Money Pie again proved its power — helping Alpha redirect an extra $12,000 toward her daughter’s school plan without sacrificing lifestyle
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Wins in personal investing and steady long-term growth
💔 What Didn’t Go as Planned
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Delays in launching her software and writing her book
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A challenging year caring for her father and processing his unexpected passing
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The shock of funeral expenses — and why emergency funds matter more than we realise
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The true cost of international travel and the sting of exchange rates
📚 What She Learned
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The absolute necessity of buffers and emergency funds
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The importance of transparent financial conversations with family
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How settling an estate reinforces why wills, enduring powers of attorney, and paperwork matter
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A deep dive into investment strategies, lump sum decisions, ETFs, super, tax implications, and the emotional side of investing
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The reminder that clarity comes from education, support, and time — not rushing big financial decisions
🌱 What She Wants More Of in 2026
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Calm, joy, and lightness
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Community, connection, and a safe space for women to talk about money
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Giving and receiving support (even when it feels uncomfortable)
🔻 What She Wants Less Of
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Heavy energy, drama, and emotional depletion
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Busyness that takes her away from creativity and presence
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Energetic disruptions that drain instead of empower.
📈 Financial Themes Emerging for 2026
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Volatile markets and political uncertainty
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Further increases in property prices and the pressure this puts on buyers
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The continued rise of ETFs and why they’re changing the game
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Why long-term investing beats market-watching every single time
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The possibility of interest rate increases — and what that means for your budget.
Alpha also shares what's brewing for early 2026: a community-focused program designed to bring women together to grow, learn, and create empowered money momentum.
This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and think about your own year — financially, emotionally, and personally — so you can step into the new year with clarity and intention.