The Broke Generation

In this episode I speak to personal branding expert Yaren Iffet about what it actually means to have a personal brand, and how it can help you develop in your career and in your life. Highlights: personal branding isn't LinkedIn posts and starting a blog how to dig into what your personal brand could be the benefits of connecting through your personal brand Where to find Yaren: Instagram: @yareniffet.au Get her free personal branding guide: https://yareniffet.mykajabi.com/personal-branding-ebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I chat to Slow Fashion Stylist, Jenna Flood from @ironicminimalist, about clothing consumption and our mutual commitment to not buy any clothing in 2023. Together we talk about our own experiences with clothing consumption, including why we knew we wanted to do a wardrobe freeze. Highlights: Understanding the habits behind our consumption patterns Noticing our impulses Lessons from 3 months of no buy How it feels to walk away from stuff we'd have otherwise bought How we're finding joy outside of consumption Jenna's Australian sustainable brand recommendations:  Kowtow Arnsdorf Nobody Denim Hera Patagonia Denimsmith ABCH E Nolan Anna Cordell Caves Collect Post Sole Studio Etiko Resources to find more brands:Good On YouEthical Clothing AustraliaList of plus size brands -- https://www.instagram.com/p/CftJKcMP1_k/  Also mentioned: Annika. She is a colourful plus-size model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, I share 8 tips on managing the cost of living crisis and wage stagnation in a way that goes beyond just spending less (though I do address some ways of doing that!). Highlights: the importance of focusing on OUR situation, not the widespread panic widening the gap between your income and expenses changing payment dates where to get financial help if you're experiencing hardship Mentioned in this episode:  ASIC Financial Hardship: https://moneysmart.gov.au/managing-debt/financial-hardship Financial Rights Resource Centre: https://financialrights.org.au/ Podcast Episode 10 Ways to Make Extra Money Fast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/bonus-10-ways-to-make-extra-money-fast/id1573560175?i=1000575620777 Sign up to my weekly newsletter and get a free copy of my Financial Values workbook! www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this solo episode I take you through the concept of the financial comfort zone, what it is and how it informs our financial behaviour.  Much like comfort zones in our broader everyday lives, financial comfort zones can keep you stuck in certain sets of circumstances, and make it difficult to make changes even when it feels counterintuitive to stay where we are. Insights in this episode have been extracted from my graduate studies in Financial Psychology, so buckle up and get ready to get to know more about why you are the way you are with money. Where to find me: Instagram: @the.brokegeneration TikTok: @the.brokegeneration Blog: www.thebrokegeneration.com Disclaimer: Information contained in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice, nor used to make a financial or investment decision. Please seek professional advice for information tailored to your own circumstances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I'm joined by fashion psychologist (!) Shakaila Forbes Bell to discuss the complex relationship we have with our clothes, and how we can consume clothes in a more positive, mindful and conscious way.  Highlights: how clothes relate to our identity how our self esteem relates to the way we shop Shakaila's 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for mindful clothing consumption how we can embrace fashion psychology to foster greater enjoyment of our clothing a psychologists take on where we go from here in terms of our obsession with consumption Where to find Shakaila and her work: Book: Big Dress Energy, available at all good book stores Instagram: @shakailaelise and @fashionispsychology Website: www.fashionispsychology.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this solo episode I share ten questions that will get you thinking deeeeeply about your beliefs about money, and why you are the way you are with your finances. You know I believe that getting to know yourself is an act of financial empowerment, and this episode will give you a taste of why. Where to find me: Instagram: @the.brokegeneration Blog: www.thebrokegeneration.com Disclaimer: Information contained in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice, nor used to make a financial or investment decision. Please seek professional advice for information tailored to your own circumstances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I'm joined by Casey Benjamin to talk about knowing yourself, leading yourself, and understanding yourself on a deeper level. Highlights: What it means to lead yourself How consumption is screwing with our understanding of ourselves How our money habits and beliefs can tell us a lot about who we really are What it means to know yourself and how it can change your life Why knowing yourself is about more than aesthetic TikToks and becoming 'that girl' Where to find Casey: https://www.thecourageproject.com.au/ Instagram: @the.courage.projectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this solo episode I unpack how our love language can interact with the way we think and feel about money, where we see value in our money, and how we can use our money to better serve our needs. Highlights: How your love language can impact the way you spend money How to honour the needs of your love language with how you spend and manage your money How understanding your needs can improve the way you manage your money. Where to find me: Instagram: @the.brokegeneration TikTok: @the.brokegeneration Blog: www.thebrokegeneration.com Disclaimer: Information contained in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice, nor used to make a financial or investment decision. Please seek professional advice for information tailored to your own circumstances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this solo episode I share some common money mistakes I used to make and how I overcame them. Reflecting on financial progress beyond just huge savings numbers is so important to staying committed to your money journey. Tiny little changes to your habits, beliefs or attitudes to money are just as powerful, so make time to look back on how you’ve evolved, too. Highlights: Sharpening up the way I spend on groceries The impacts of money leaks Identifying areas of financial mindlessless  The power of compartmentalising your money The risks of being unrealistic with your financial potential - Sign up to my weekly feel good finance newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe, where you’ll also nab access to my free 7 daily tasks to set up a budget. Where to find me: Instagram: @the.brokegeneration Blog: www.thebrokegeneration.com Disclaimer: Information contained in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice, nor used to make a financial or investment decision. Please seek professional advice for information tailored to your own circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.