Ep190 2025 Reflections: Life & Money

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 understanding How the Money Pie again proved its power — helping Alpha redirect an extra $12,000 toward her daughter's school plan without sacrificing lifestyle Wins in personal investing and steady long-term growth 💔 What Didn't Go as Planned Delays in launching her software and writing her book A challenging year caring for her father and processing his unexpected passing The shock of funeral expenses — and why emergency funds matter more than we realise The true cost of international travel and the sting of exchange rates 📚 What She Learned The absolute necessity of buffers and emergency funds The importance of transparent financial conversations with family How settling an estate reinforces why wills, enduring powers of attorney, and paperwork matter A deep dive into investment strategies, lump sum decisions, ETFs, super, tax implications, and the emotional side of investing The reminder that clarity comes from education, support, and time — not rushing big financial decisions 🌱 What She Wants More Of in 2026 Calm, joy, and lightness Community, connection, and a safe space for women to talk about money Giving and receiving support (even when it feels uncomfortable) 🔻 What She Wants Less Of Heavy energy, drama, and emotional depletion Busyness that takes her away from creativity and presence Energetic disruptions that drain instead of empower. 📈 Financial Themes Emerging for 2026 Volatile markets and political uncertainty Further increases in property prices and the pressure this puts on buyers The continued rise of ETFs and why they're changing the game Why long-term investing beats market-watching every single time 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.