Beyond the Crime Scene: Building a $30 Million Legacy of Hope

In this profoundly moving episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar sits down with Peter Baines, a former forensic investigator whose career spanned Sydney’s crime scenes and international disaster zones like Bali and Thailand. Peter shares the life-altering moment he met 32 children living in a single tent following the 2004 tsunami—an encounter that compelled him to found the charity Hands Across the Water. Despite his professional success, Peter opens up about his own "lowest point," including personal financial ruin and living out of his car, and how he navigated that darkness to raise over $30 million for children in need. Are you waiting for the "perfect time" to start your legacy? This episode is a masterclass in resilience, showing how one man turned personal disaster into a global movement of hope. Tune in to the full episode to hear Peter’s incredible journey and be sure to follow the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast to stay connected with more life-changing stories. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Work hard, invest, take advice but, above all of that, make the time and space to enjoy what you’re creating around your wealth.” – Peter Baines. Catch up with Amanda Cassar, host of Financial Secrets Revealed on Twitter and Instagram @financechicks or on LinkedIn at Amanda Cassar | LinkedIn Websites: https://amandacassar.com.au/ https://www.wealthplanningpartners.com.au/ (company website)https://trustedagedcare.com.au/ (company website) Or you can find Peter Baines and the Hands Group on Twitter at @peter_baines and @HATWAustralia Support the show