Financial Secrets Revealed
by Amanda Cassar
The podcast is based on Amanda Cassar's book: Financial Secrets Revealed and asks people from all walks of life about their money journey. Whether surviving on Government pensions; or thriving with multi-million dollar enterprises or running global charities; Amanda wanted to go behind the scenes and unveil the financial secrets behind the people. These interviews do a deep dive into people's money stories, the lessons they've learned, how they've overcome setbacks and asks about the legacies they'd like to leave behind. Amanda is a writer, dreamer, author, blogger, regular traveler, business owner, friend, mother, wife and philanthropist. She loves good food, great wine, the company of her friends and family and a fabulous pair of heels. She totally believes that life is meant to be lived and has trekked the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas, has gone scuba diving from Lake Malawi to the Cook Islands and has her motorbike li
Episodes
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Enduring Value: Lessons from the Allan Gray and Orbis Partnership
In this final episode of our collaboration with Allan Gray Funds, Amanda sits down with LJ Collyer to reflect on a deep dive into investment philosophy and market resilience. As market cycles come and go, LJ explains why the core of successful investing isn't just about numbers—it's about…
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Steady by Design: Inside the Allan Gray Australia Stable Fund
In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda welcomes back Simon Mawhinney from Allan Gray to explore the intricacies of the Allan Gray Stable Fund. Often perceived as a "boring" or cash-heavy option, Simon reveals the sophisticated, contrarian strategy behind the fund that prioritizes...
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The Contrarian Edge: Dr. Suhas Nayak on Price and Patience
Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast, continuing our collaborative series with Allan Gray Australia! In this episode, Amanda sits down with Dr. Suhas Nayak, a seasoned Portfolio Manager at Allan Gray Australia. Dr. Nayak, who manages approximately 35% of the Allan Grey Australia…
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The Art of Balance: Managing Risk and Reward Through Market Cycles
Welcome back to the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast! In this special collaborative episode with Allan Gray Funds, Amanda speaks with Simon Mawhinney, the Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Allan Gray Australia. Simon, who is responsible for overseeing the firm's investment...
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The Allan Gray Story: From South Africa to the World of Value Investing
Join Amanda Cassar and LJ Collyer as they explore Allan Gray’s remarkable journey — from its founding in South Africa in 1973 to its expansion into Australia and global partnership with Orbis. Discover the enduring investment philosophy that underpins their funds: long-term thinking, contrarian...
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Liquid Gold: Navigating The World of Whiskey Cask Investing with Stephen Bailey
Curious about investing in whisky casks and whether Scotch whisky could play a role in an alternative investment portfolio? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar sits down with Stephen Bailey, Scottish whisky investment specialist and former financial adviser, to explore…
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Legacy by Design: Mastering Asset Protection and Generational Wealth with Scherrie Prince
What happens if you don't have a will or estate plan? In this episode of the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast, host Amanda Cassar speaks with Scherrie Prince, attorney, asset protection coach, and business strategist, about why estate planning is one of the most important steps in protecting…
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The Wealth of Generosity: From Cancer Survivor to Financial Expert with Bob DePasquale
Can generosity become a competitive advantage in business? In this episode of the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast, host Amanda Cassar is joined by Bob DePasquale, speaker, author, and business strategist known as The Generosity Guy, to explore how generosity, authentic relationships, and a...
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From Side Hustle to CEO with Dr. Renée Baker
How do you turn a side hustle you love into a successful full-time business? In this Meet the Experts episode of Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3, Amanda Cassar speaks with Dr. Renée Baker, entrepreneur, business leader, educator and Founder and CEO of The RBI Group. With nearly three decades…
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Digital Gold & The AI Revolution: Navigating the Future of Finance with Afsha Butt & Uzair Ahmed
How are artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and cryptocurrency changing the future of investing and financial services? In this episode of the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast, host Amanda Cassar is joined by Afsha Butt, Founder and CEO of WealthVerse Inc., and Uzair Ahmed, business...
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Higher for Longer : Bond, Bubbles, and the 'Higher for Longer' Reality with Chris Joye
Fixed Income Investing Explained | Chris Joye on Bonds, Private Debt & Interest Rates What role should fixed income investments play in a diversified portfolio? How do interest rates affect bonds, private debt, and mortgage borrowers? In this episode of the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast…
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Investment Bonds, Estate Planning and Tax-Effective Investing with Grant Hackett OAM
What are investment bonds, and how can they fit into a broader financial and estate planning strategy? In this Meet the Experts episode of Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3, Amanda Cassar speaks with Grant Hackett OAM—Olympic champion, former CEO of Generation Life and now Group Chief Executive...
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Shred Your Debt and Reclaim Freedom with Adam Carroll
How can you take greater control of your cash flow, reduce debt and create more financial freedom? In this Meet the Experts episode of Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3, Amanda Cassar speaks with Adam Carroll, a financial literacy expert, author, professional speaker and founder of The Shred...
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The Wealthiest Generation? Decoding Gen Zs Financial Future with Mark Bolton
How is Generation Z approaching money differently from previous generations? What financial challenges are young adults facing today, and how can they build wealth in an increasingly uncertain economy? In this episode of the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast, host Amanda Cassar speaks with Mark...
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Against the Herd: Decoding the Logic and Discipline of Contrarian Investing with LJ Collyer
What is contrarian investing, and why do some of the world's most successful investors choose to go against the crowd? In this episode of the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast, host Amanda Cassar sits down with LJ Collyer, former Head of Adviser Distribution at Allan Gray Australia, to explore…
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Scaling for Success with Growth Architect Beate Chelette
How do you turn an idea into a scalable business and create the systems needed to grow without losing your way? In this Meet the Experts episode of Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3, Amanda Cassar speaks with Beate Chelette, business strategist, entrepreneur and founder of The Growth Architect....
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Demystifying ETFs: Diversification, Cost-Efficiency, and Strategic Investing with Cameron Gleeson
What are ETFs, and why have they become one of Australia's most popular investment options? In this episode of the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast, host Amanda Cassar speaks with Cameron Gleeson, Senior Investment Strategist at Betashares, about exchange-traded funds (ETFs), investing...
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Mastering Your Money Mindset with Aasha T. LaCount
How can emotional intelligence influence the way we think about money, make financial decisions and build wealth? In this Meet the Experts episode of Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3, Amanda Cassar speaks with Aasha T. LaCount, an executive coach who works with CEOs and leaders on emotional...
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Beyond the Balance Sheet: Mindfulness, Money Karma, and the Power of Enoughness with Spencer Sherman
Can changing your relationship with money improve your financial wellbeing? In this episode of the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast, host Amanda Cassar speaks with Spencer Sherman—financial adviser, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Abacus Wealth—about how mindfulness can transform the way…
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The Great Australian Dream: Navigating Property Cycles and Strategic Investing with Alex Minter
How do property market cycles work, and is hiring a buyer's agent worth it? In this episode of the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast, host Amanda Cassar is joined by Alex Minter, Founder and Managing Director of Astute Property Network, to discuss the Australian property market, how buyers can...
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Beyond the Label: Navigating ESG, Greenwashing, and Impact Investing with Josh Ziegelbaum
What is ESG investing, and how can investors distinguish genuine sustainability initiatives from greenwashing? In this episode of the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast, host Amanda Cassar speaks with Josh Zeigelbaum, Director of Investor Relations at Legacy Group (at the time of this interview),...
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Strategy Over Stocks: Navigating the Roadmap to Financial Freedom with Felicity Cooper
Is hiring a financial adviser worth it, or can you successfully manage your finances and investments yourself? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar is joined by award-winning Australian financial adviser Felicity Cooper from Cooper Wealth Management to explore one of the...
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Financial Secrets Revealed - Season 3 - Meet The Experts (Trailer)
Welcome to the trailer for Season 3 of Financial Secrets Revealed with your host, Amanda Cassar. In this upcoming season, we're delving into the world of finance by meeting the experts. We'll be joined by a diverse range of guests, from those involved in socially conscious investments to a former...
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Beyond the Floor: Reclaiming Life After Financial Abuse with Michelle Shekhinah
What does financial abuse look like, and how can it trap someone in an abusive relationship? In this powerful episode of Financial Secrets Revealed Series 2, host Amanda Cassar speaks with Michelle Shekhinah, a survivor of domestic violence, financial abuse, and sex trafficking. Michelle shares…
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Beyond the Web: Dana Diaz on Surviving Financial Abuse and Reclaiming Her Life
Content Note: This episode discusses narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, coercive control, and domestic abuse. How does narcissistic abuse affect someone's financial independence and emotional wellbeing? What are the warning signs of financial control in a relationship? In this...
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Unmasking Financial Abuse: Kasey Rogers on Financial Abuse and Reclaiming Your Power
Content Note: This episode discusses financial abuse, emotional abuse, domestic abuse, bereavement, and financial hardship. How can financial abuse change when family roles shift? What happens when financial insecurity continues after the loss of a partner? In this episode of Financial Secrets...
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The Price of Trust: Maree Lallensack's $1.2 Million Financial Nightmare
Content Note: This episode discusses financial abuse, coercive control, narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse, and trauma. Can financial abuse happen to financially experienced professionals? What are the warning signs of coercive control and financial manipulation in a relationship? In this episode...
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From Rockette to Resilience: Debbie Freeman’s Journey
How do you rebuild your life after financial abuse, an abusive relationship and devastating financial loss? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed Series 2, Amanda Cassar speaks with Debbie Freeman, who shares her powerful personal journey of surviving financial abuse and violence,...
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The Asset Hunter: Robert Persichitte on Busting Scams and Reclaiming What's Yours
Financial fraud can happen to anyone. How do scammers gain trust, and what can you do to protect yourself, your family, and your finances? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar is joined by Robert Persichitte, CPA and founder of De-Lagifi Financial in Colorado. With…
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Breaking the Silence on Financial Abuse with Caroline Bartlett
What does financial abuse look like, and why can it be so difficult to recognise or speak about? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed Series 2, Amanda Cassar speaks with Caroline Bartlett, a financial services professional and survivor of an emotionally and financially abusive marriage....
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Empowering the Exit: Penny Fegan on 'Your Toolkit' and the Path to Financial Freedom
Content Note: This episode discusses domestic violence, financial abuse, coercive control, and the challenges faced by survivors. What are the warning signs of financial abuse, and where can someone find practical support to safely regain their independence? In this episode of Financial Secrets...
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Haters Be Damned: Overcoming Self-Financial Abuse with Darlene Morant
Can your relationship with money be transformed? How do financial habits, emotional spending, and financial trauma affect long-term financial wellbeing? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, host Amanda Cassar is joined by Darlene Morant, life empowerment coach and creator of the Haters…
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Overcoming Financial Abuse: Expert Insights from Women’s Legal Service Queensland (WLSQ)
What is financial abuse, and what financial and legal challenges can someone face when leaving an abusive relationship? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed Series 2, Amanda Cassar speaks with Daniela Henninger, Financial Counsellor, and Natasha McGrow, who share their insights into...
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Global Guardians: Louis Van de Merwe on Spotting Financial Abuse and the 'Dating' Analogy
How can financial advisers better support clients experiencing major life transitions such as divorce, bereavement, or financial abuse? What role does financial planning play in helping people rebuild confidence and financial security? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, host Amanda...
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Standards of Advocacy: Michelle Hoskin on the Million-Professional Mission to End Financial Abuse
How can financial professionals recognise financial abuse and better support clients experiencing coercive control or domestic violence? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar is joined by Michelle Hoskin, founder of Standards International, to discuss the importance of...
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Breaking the Cycle: Leah Ellis on Breaking the Cycle of Financial Abuse
Content Note: This episode discusses financial abuse, coercive control, narcissistic abuse, and the long-term impact of growing up in an abusive family environment. How do childhood experiences shape our relationship with money? Can financial habits and beliefs be changed after experiencing...
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Dominique Bergel-Grant on Financial Abuse, Divorce and Rebuilding Financial Independence
What is financial abuse, and how can someone recognise the warning signs when financial control becomes part of an abusive relationship? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed Series 2, Amanda Cassar speaks with Dominique Bergel-Grant, a financial adviser and specialist in supporting…
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Financial Secrets Revealed - Season 2 - Lifting The Lid on Financial Abuse (Trailer)
Financial abuse is one of the most overlooked forms of domestic and family violence. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, income, education, or background, and often occurs alongside coercive control and other forms of abuse. In Season 2 of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar explores…
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Financial Secrets Revealed - Season 1 Wrap Up
Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed final podcast episode for 2021 where Amanda Cassar wraps up Season 1, based on the contributors to the book of the same name. Amanda recaps the lessons learns and fun she’s had recording the series. Also, she announces the theme of Season 2 – dropping in...
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Financial Literacy for the Real World with Erin Truscott
Why is financial literacy so important, and how can learning from your own money experiences help you make better financial decisions? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar speaks with Erin Truscott, a financial adviser based in Brisbane, Australia, about her personal...
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From Jet-Set Luxury to Financial Resilience with Ann-Marie Von Douglas
What happens when you leave your financial decisions in someone else's hands and suddenly have to rebuild your life? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar speaks with Ann-Marie von Douglas, whose extraordinary life journey has taken her from working as a DJ and private air...
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The Actuary’s Blueprint for Cash Flow and Resilience with Peita Diamantidis
How do you build a successful career in financial planning? What money lessons can help you make more confident financial decisions? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar is joined by Peita Diamantidis, financial adviser and self-confessed numbers enthusiast, for an…
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Master Your Money Mindset with Lea Schodel
How does your relationship with money shape the way you spend, save and make financial decisions? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar speaks with Lea Clothier, a behavioural money coach and former financial adviser whose work explores the emotional, behavioural and…
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The Bucket Strategy: From the Brink of Bankruptcy to Financial Freedom
In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar sits down with UK financial advisor Doug Bennett to discuss his incredible "rags to riches" journey. Doug opens about the "bumpy ride" of his career, specifically how the 2008 financial crisis left him maxing out credit cards and facing...
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The Treasure Map to Success: Psychology, Business Growth, and Bouncing Back with Ali Hill
Welcome to Season 1 of Financial Secrets Revealed, where Amanda Cassar uncovers the personal stories and professional insights that shape our relationship with money. In this compelling episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar sits down with psychologist, "head mechanic," and CEO of...
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Rhythms of Resilience: West End Drummer David Batchelor on Building a Lasting Legacy
In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar welcomes David Batchelor, a financial expert with a unique backstory that takes him from the percussion pits of London’s West End to the helm of a successful financial firm. David shares the raw reality of his early entrepreneurial...
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From Rubble to Resilience: Susanne Bransgrove on Family Business and Rebuilding Wealth
In this powerful episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, host Amanda Cassar is joined by Susanne "Suzu" Bransgrove, a third-generation family business owner whose heritage is rooted in a 376-year-old German shipping company. Susanne shares her vulnerable transition from hitting "rock bottom"—a...
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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...
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Strategic Wealth: Leadership, Legacy, and the "Babylon" Strategy with Babette Bensoussan
Welcome to Season 1 of Financial Secrets Revealed, where Amanda uncovers the personal stories and professional insights that shape our relationship with money. In this insightful episode, Amanda is joined by Babette Bensoussan, a renowned professional coach and former strategy consultant. Drawing...
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Control Your Money: Financial Secrets and Life Lessons with David Braithwaite
In this insightful episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar sits down with UK financial adviser and director of Citrus Financial, David Braithwaite, to explore the powerful intersection of mindset and money. Drawing from the personal stories and professional wisdom found in his book,...
About this show
The podcast is based on Amanda Cassar's book: Financial Secrets Revealed and asks people from all walks of life about their money journey. Whether surviving on Government pensions; or thriving with multi-million dollar enterprises or running global charities; Amanda wanted to go behind the scenes and unveil the financial secrets behind the people. These interviews do a deep dive into people's money stories, the lessons they've learned, how they've overcome setbacks and asks about the legacies they'd like to leave behind.
Amanda is a writer, dreamer, author, blogger, regular traveler, business owner, friend, mother, wife and philanthropist. She loves good food, great wine, the company of her friends and family and a fabulous pair of heels. She totally believes that life is meant to be lived and has trekked the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas, has gone scuba diving from Lake Malawi to the Cook Islands and has her motorbike li
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