The Pay Off with Sylvia Jeffreys

Is the fashion world really as cutthroat as The Devil Wears Prada? Kellie Hush would know. In this episode, the former Harper’s BAZAAR editor lifts the veil on the fashion world and shares how she flipped her industry insider know-how into The Volte, the designer rental platform turning wardrobes into income streams.  From style to side hustle, Kellie reveals how smart fashion investing can make you serious cash — and why looking good and getting paid don’t have to be mutually exclusive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re sold the dream of “having it all” — but for many women, the reality feels like an impossible trade-off. Kids or career? Push through or push pause? Well here’s a little reminder: A woman’s potential doesn’t shrink when she becomes a parent — and it’s time our workplaces reflected that.  Enter Georgie Dent, CEO of The Parenthood.  In this episode, Georgie joins Sylvia to unpack the real cost of having children, why many are choosing to wait or opt out altogether, and the truth about returning to work as a mum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were you doing at 10 years old? If you’re Chris Brycki, you were already diving into the stock market.  In this episode, Chris shares how his early start in investing led to the creation of Stockspot, a platform designed to make investing smarter and easier for everyone.  From taking big risks to building a business, he explains investing in stocks is one of the best ways to transform your financial future and why “boring is brilliant”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever look at your bank statement and wonder, “Where is my money going?” Molly Benjamin has been there — a self-proclaimed Hot Financial Mess and Money Magician whose dollars seemed to just disappear.  It all changed with pizza, prosecco, and a lightbulb moment in her living room. Now, she’s the founder of Ladies Finance Club, helping women take control of their cash.  In this episode, Sylvia and Molly talk about breaking money taboos, flipping the script on how powerful women are portrayed in the media, and the mindset shift that could change your financial future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cocktail in hand, lazing by the pool somewhere in the Tropics, whilst making bank is the life afforded by a side hustle, right? Wrong. Really wrong. Just take it from Anaita Sarkar, theCEO and Founder of Hero Packaging, author of How To Sell Anything Online.   In this episode, Anaita shares with Sylvia her top tips for anyone looking to start a side hustle, the risks she believes are worth taking and the moment her whole world changed right before the work Christmas party…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to retire early? I mean, it sounds pretty good in theory… But is it actually possible? Plenty of us are chasing financial freedom but without recognising just how important our financial habits are in our 20s, 30s and 40s. One man who knows just how crucial these are is Joel Gibson, a consumer finance expert and the author of Kill Bills and Easy Money.  In this episode, Joel chats to Sylvia about whether we really need to own our own homes, how much super is needed to retire comfortably and why starting early is your best bet at getting ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking at the state of the economy right now, it’s clear something’s got to change, and change quickly. For plenty of Gen Z and Millennials, they’re left wondering when their hard work is going to actually allow them to get ahead?  One woman advocating for young Aussies is Allegra Spender, the independent MP for Wentworth in Sydney and a leading advocate for economic reform. In today’s episode, Allegra talks candidly with Sylvia about the unfair narrative surround young Aussies and how they spend, how the leaders of this country simply aren't doing enough and the invaluable lessons she learnt from her late mum, Carla Zampatti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Success doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built. It’s not just about making ends meet—it’s about building a life of true financial independence. When it comes to success and financial independence, there’s one man whose name rises above the rest - Mark Bouris.  In this episode, Sylvia sits down with Mark to talk about his business ambitions as a 20-year-old, starting a company during the GFC, how the Packer family changed his life and a heartfelt moment with a flight attendant which highlighted his purpose…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people know how to command the attention of a room… Meggie Palmer is high on that list.  As the Founder and CEO of PepTalkHer, Meggie is the authority on all things women getting what they want (and deserve) in the world of business and finance.  What does it take to walk into a negotiation with confidence? How do you turn a ‘no’ into a ‘yes’ without backing down? Is compromise a sign of weakness or a strategic win? In this episode, Meggie Palmer joins Sylvia to uncover the art of negotiating—how to read the room, leverage your strengths, and keep your cool under pressure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At this year’s federal election, Gen Z and Millennials will for the first time in history outnumber baby boomers at the pooling booth. So your vote really matters. Should Prime Minister Anthony Albanese be re-elected? In this episode, Sylvia sits down with the Prime Minister to talk about housing affordability, HECS debt, inflation and whether or not he’s “lost his mojo”…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.