S2: Ep. 23 Why a Good Salary Doesn't Protect You From Financial Stress

Have you ever wondered why bringing home a six-figure salary can still leave you struggling to afford a home or feeling like you are just getting by? What if the secret to financial security has less to do with your income bracket and everything to do with understanding your own behavioural patterns? For many professionals, the modern financial landscape leaves a massive gap. The "working poor" are those who are employed and earn too much to qualify for government assistance, yet still face significant financial pressure to cover the basics. With the rise of AI chatbots and unregulated social media "Finfluencers" spreading financial misinformation, finding credible, independent guidance is increasingly difficult. Furthermore, women often face a severe "super gap" due to time taken out of the workforce, losing vital years of compounding interest during their peak earning years. In this episode, Amanda Di Medici, founder of Yenom, explains why achieving true financial wellbeing requires a robust money mindset for women. Drawing on her extensive background in law, finance, and adult education, Amanda explores Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, explaining why you cannot pursue your life's passions until your basic survival needs are financially secure. We discuss the importance of identifying your money archetype, how to establish a six-month emergency fund, and why co-parents must have proactive conversations about equal superannuation contributions. 🎧 Press play now to master your money mindset for women and learn how to secure the financial foundations you need to thrive. In this episode, you will: ✅ Learn how to identify your unique money personality and why "knowing thyself" is the ultimate key to changing your financial habits. ✅ Understand the severe risks of relying on AI chatbots and social media "Finfluencers" for financial education. ✅ Discover practical strategies to overcome the "super gap" and ensure equal retirement contributions when taking time out of the workforce. About Amanda Di Medici Amanda is a self-described "financial literacy nerd" with a comprehensive educational background in law, finance, and adult education. After witnessing the extreme financial vulnerability of everyday people in the finance broking sector, she founded Yenom (money backwards) to provide independent financial literacy education for the "working poor". Her mission is to alleviate financial stress by delivering education directly into workplaces and providing a gamified mobile app to build daily financial habits, all without selling products or user data. Resources & Link 🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/amanda-d-495991281 📱 AI-Powered Budgeting Buddy App (Coming Soon) https://yenommoney.com/   Financially Empowered Women Podcast The Financially Empowered Women Podcast is for women who want to take control of their financial future and make a lasting impact. Each week, we bring on expert guests to answer real listener questions, helping them break financial barriers, build wealth, and invest in social change. Whether you’re looking to master your money, grow your income, or use your wealth as a force for good, this podcast gives you the tools to make it happen. Next Steps Join the community for free resources to help you take control of your financial future at www.women4homes.com