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Self Funded In 15 Years
by Jessica Giles
Your blueprint to financial independence, fasterHosted by Jessica Giles, CPA and founder of SF-15™, this podcast is your go-to resource for building lasting wealth, creating multiple income streams, and achieving self-funded freedom in 15 years or less.Each episode delivers clear strategies, real-world insights, and actionable steps to help you replace active income with asset-powered income, so you can live entirely by design, not default.
Episodes
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The Most Underused Asset in Your Wealth Plan
Most of us are focused on the next asset to buy, the next property, the next investment, the next opportunity. But what if the most underused asset in your wealth plan is one you already own? In this episode, Jessica shares why this asset so often gets overlooked, what millions of Australians did...
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6 Money Rules I Stopped Following to Build Wealth
Some of the biggest shifts I made financially had nothing to do with earning more money. They came from taking an honest look at what I was already doing with the resources I had and making intentional changes to the way I managed, allocated and used them to build my future. For years, I believed...
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The Capacity for Wealth: Why Making Money Isn’t Enough
Wealth isn't built on energy, magnetism and vibes alone. It requires structure, systems and strategy. Because making money and building wealth are two very different things. In this episode, I explore the three capacities required for significant wealth: Create it. Build your ability to generate...
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The Most Important Financial Question You're Not Asking
Everyone wants to know the next hot stock, the best ETF or where they should invest their money. But after two decades in the finance industry, I've learned that the people who build wealth fastest aren't focused on investment products, they're asking better financial questions. In this episode…
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From Financial Survival to Financial Strategy: How to Stop Reacting and Start Building Wealth
Many people believe the answer to financial security is earning more. But in my experience, the greatest transformation doesn't come from increasing your income alone—it comes from building a strategy. In this episode, we explore the difference between living in financial survival mode and...
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The Future of Money with Moni Jowsey
I am thrilled to introduce you to Moni Jowsey - a private wealth & cryptocurrency mentor. If the complex areas of blockchain, cryptocurrency and decentralised finance overwhelm you, Moni's approach to these areas and the broader concept of money and wealth will be a breath of fresh air! Key…
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The Wealth Gap - Why your business income isn't building your personal fortune
There is a conversation most business owners are not having and it is costing them more than they realise. Not in revenue. Not in clients. Not in effort. In wealth. You are working harder than you ever have. The business is generating real income. And yet your personal financial position has…
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Let's Talk Financial Anxiety...
Financial anxiety affects people in all income brackets, and is aa symptom of something deeper that is completely unrelated to money. In this episode we're getting honest about what financial anxiety is (and isn't), how to recognise it in your daily life and most importantly, how to permanently...
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You're Earning Well. So Why Aren't You Wealthy?
Most Australians are great at earning, but building wealth is a completely different skill. In this episode, we break down why so many high-income earners still find themselves financially stuck, and what it actually takes to move from trading time for money to having assets that work for you. We...
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Being the 'Freedom Queen' with Bridget James Ling
In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by the iconic Bridget James Ling, founder of the Freedom Queen® movement, a global leader known for helping women step into bold leadership, premium positioning, and unapologetic expansion. Bridget powerfully shares: ✨ What it really takes to build…
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Press the Financial Reset Button: How to Start Again Strategically
Press Reset. Rebuild. Reposition. If your finances feel overwhelming, disorganised, or reactive… this episode is your turning point. In this episode, we cover: Why most people need a financial reset How to reset your financial mindset The structural steps to reposition your finances How to define...
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10 Financial Truths For Uncertain Economic Times
The principles that build financial independence are timeless, in all stages of the economic cycle. In this episode, I share 10 financial truths that matter most when conditions tighten and uncertainty rises. These are the quiet realities that shape long-term outcomes. Changing conditions don’t...
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Write Your Way to Wealth: My 3 Favourite Money Prompts
In this episode, I’m sharing three of my favourite money journaling prompts, the ones I return to personally and the same prompts I see create powerful breakthroughs for women moving from income-focused living to intentional wealth building. In this episode we explore: • Why journaling is one of...
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Why Financial Anxiety Isn’t About Money
Why do so many people feel financial anxiety even when they earn good money? In this episode, Jessica explores the real cause of financial stress and why the problem often isn’t money itself. She breaks down the hidden drivers behind financial anxiety and explains the simple shift that moves…
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The Shift From Earned Success to Owned Wealth
Income creates lifestyle. Net wealth creates freedom. In this episode, we explore why financial independence isn’t about age or income, it’s about assets. You’ll learn the difference between earned success and owned wealth, the three metrics that actually determine financial security, and why…
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Meet Your Self-Funded Future
This episode is an invitation to experience the version of you who is already self-funded and free. Inside this guided, immersive episode, you’ll be led to connect with your future self, the version of you whose life is no longer dependent on work, urgency, or constant income generation. The...
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Why Smart Women Still Avoid Their Numbers
Avoiding your numbers doesn’t mean you’re bad with money. It means you’re human. In this episode, we explore why intelligent, capable, high-achieving women often avoid their financial numbers — and why that avoidance has nothing to do with competence or discipline. You’ll learn: The emotional...
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Why 15 Years Is the Ideal Timeline for Financial Independence
In this episode, we explore why the SF-15™ timeline is strategic, realistic, and powerful for high-achieving women who want financial independence without burnout, risk-taking, or unrealistic pressure. In this episode, we cover: Why short-term thinking leads to exhaustion, not freedom Why long,...
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What “Self-Funded Freedom” Actually Means (And Why Retirement Is the Wrong Word)
Most people don’t want to retire. They want relief. Relief from financial pressure. Relief from obligation. Relief from uncertainty. In this episode, we challenge the traditional idea of retirement and introduce a more relevant concept for modern life: self-funded freedom. Retirement was designed...
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The January Wealth Advantage - A Calm, Strategic Start to the Year
After years of working with women who feel behind financially, (and being there myself) I’ve learned this: January isn’t about motivation, it’s about structure In this episode we explore a simple (yet powerful and effective) 3 step framework to set yourself up for your wealthiest year yet! In...
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Becoming a Match for More in 2026
In this episode, I’m inviting you into a powerful conversation about what it really means to become a match for more. Most people don’t fail to reach their goals because they’re incapable. They stall because they’re trying to receive a future they haven’t yet grown into. Becoming a match for more...
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The Annual Money Reset
What This Year Taught Us About Money, Momentum & Freedom As the year comes to a close, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and reset your financial direction. In The Annual Money Reset, I walk you through the most important money lessons from the past year: what worked, what didn’t, and…
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The Secrets of a Successful Vision Board
In this episode I break down my successful 2026 vision board and share the 3 major items have manifested before the year has even begun! At the conclusion of this episode you will be clear, connected and magnetic to your desires, dreams and goals. This is truly the best Christmas gift you can…
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Redefining Your Relationship With Money for 2026
Allow this episode to meet you at this pivotal time of year as you upgrade your financial experience for 2026. As you leave behind all elements of stress, scarcity and striving toward goals that were never yours to begin with, you will be invigorated by a reimagining of the true power and meaning...
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Black Friday Survival Strategy: How to Stay in Control of Your Money (and Your Future)
Black Friday is now days away... Everyday from now, the discounts, countdowns, and 'must buy' messages will escalate. This is not an accident, it's engineered. Before the chaos peaks: Remember: every dollar has a direction. It is either 👉 Keeping you stuck in a cycle of consumption Or 👉 Funding...
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The Real Winners of the Gold Rush
In this episode, Jessica explores the powerful lessons hidden in one of history’s greatest wealth frenzies: the Gold Rush. While thousands rushed to strike it rich, only a handful built lasting fortunes. Uncover the parallels between the Gold Rush of the 1850s and today’s modern “get rich quick”...
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Later is Too Late: The New Path to Financial Independence
The traditional retirement model was never built for your freedom, it was built for your dependence. In this episode, Jessica Giles (CPA and creator of the SF-15™ Masterplan) exposes why waiting for “someday” is the most expensive financial mistake you can make, and reveals the new path to...
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Why Traditional Retirement Planning is Outdated — and What to Do Instead
The old retirement plan is broken. Working until 65, hoping your savings will last, is no longer realistic and robs you of decades of freedom you could be living now. In this episode, discover why traditional retirement is outdated, and the smarter way to design a future that funds itself. In…
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The SF-15 Financial Masterplan: Designing a Future That Funds Itself
Financial freedom isn’t accidental, it’s intentional. In this episode, I break down the SF-15™ Financial Masterplan, the five essential levers that, when aligned, create a system that funds your freedom in 15 years or less. You’ll discover: Why maximising income provides momentum. How strategic...
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The Three Silent Killers of Wealth Costing You Decades of Freedom
Wealth is rarely lost in one dramatic moment. More often, it slips away quietly through habits and decisions that feel normal, even smart, in the moment. In this episode of Self-Funded in 15 Years, Jessica Giles (CPA, wealth strategist, and founder of the SF-15™ movement) uncovers the three…
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The 7 Mindset Shifts for Maximum Self-Funded Success
Most people think wealth is built through numbers, strategies, and spreadsheets — but the truth is, your mindset is what determines whether those strategies work for you. In this episode, I’m sharing the 7 critical mindset shifts you need to make to achieve maximum success on the path to becoming...
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Welcome to SF-15 - Your 15-Year Blueprint to Self-Funded Freedom
In this very first episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on SF-15™—the wealth-building system designed to help you achieve complete financial independence in 15 years or less. I’ll share how this movement was born, why traditional retirement planning falls short for ambitious professionals, and…
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The Investor Identity: Making Every Dollar a Step Toward Freedom
Are you operating from a consumer mindset… or stepping into your identity as an investor? Building wealth isn’t just about tracking expenses or tweaking your budget—it’s about shifting the way you see yourself. Your investor identity is the foundation of a future-focused financial life. It’s the...
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How to Stop Feeling Behind With Money (and Start Building Momentum)
If you’ve ever felt like you’re “behind” when it comes to money—you’re not alone. Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, that sinking feeling of being late to the financial game can feel overwhelming and paralysing. But here’s the truth: it's never too late to shift your mindset, take strategic...
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Money, Menopause & Retirement: Planning for the Woman You’re Becoming
In today’s episode, we’re talking about three things that still feel far too taboo—money, menopause, and the real meaning of retirement. Whether you’re in your 20s or your 60s, this conversation will challenge what you’ve assumed about energy, ambition, and your long-term financial wellbeing. I...
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3 Biggest Financial Mistakes Australian Business Owners Make—And How to Avoid Them
In this episode, we’re diving into the three most common financial mistakes Australian business owners are making when it comes to building personal wealth and planning for retirement. If you’re running a successful business but feel behind, unsure, or disconnected from your own financial future,...
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Future Proofing Your Finances
In this empowering episode of Retirement Ready Radio, we’re talking all about how to future-proof your finances—so that no matter what life throws your way, your wealth plan stays strong. You’ll learn: What it really means to future-proof your money The 3 pillars of a financially resilient life...
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How to Plan for Early Retirement—Even If You're Starting Late
Think it’s too late to retire early? Think again. In this episode, we’re dismantling the myth of “starting too late” and showing you exactly how to move forward—no matter where you’re beginning from. You’ll learn how to define your Freedom Number, restructure your cashflow, and accelerate your...
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Are You a Consumer or an Investor? Why It Matters More Than You Think
The way you think about money is either creating your future—or consuming it. In this powerful episode, we explore the Consumer vs. Investor Mindset—and why this single shift can transform your financial trajectory. You’ll learn to recognise the hidden habits, beliefs, and behaviours that keep…
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The One Number Every Woman Needs to Know
What if the gap between where you are and where you want to be came down to one number? Your Freedom Number is more than a figure on a spreadsheet—it’s the monthly income that makes work optional and opens the door to financial independence on your terms. This isn't about stopping working, it's...
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What Should I Be Doing With My Money in My 30s, 40s, or 50s?
At a recent event, I was asked a question that every woman should be asking herself: “In balancing the enjoyment of life now with saving for the future, what should I be doing in my 30s, 40s, or 50s to prepare?” In this episode, I share my full response—and the framework I use to help women align...
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10 Financial Focuses That Change Your Financial Trajectory
Moving into the second quarter of 2025 is a fabulous time to reconnect and track toward your financial vision and goals for the year. I shared my 10 financial focuses for the year on Instagram and they were very popular, I decided to expand upon these in today's podcast episode. Broadly, these...
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The Next Big Wealth Shift: Will You Be Ready?
🚨 A major financial correction is coming—and it could be bigger than the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). 📉 While most people panic, the wealthy see downturns as a golden opportunity to build generational wealth. The question is: Will you be one of them? In today’s episode, I break down: ✅ Why...
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The Data No One Is Talking About
Most women don’t realize the financial cliff they’re heading toward until it’s too late. The data is clear—Australians are retiring at 65 with an average superannuation balance of just $250,000. And for women, it’s often even less. That might sound like a decent sum, but stretched over 20–30…
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Ep2 - Money Myths That Keep You Broke
In this episode, we tackle prevalent money myths that often hinder financial growth and keep individuals from achieving true wealth. By debunking these misconceptions, we aim to empower you with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions and pave the way toward financial freedom. Myth #1:...
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Ep1 - From Behind to Ahead - Accelerating Your Retirement Savings
Welcome to Episode 1 of Retirement Ready Radio! 🎉👏🏻 Over 90% of people feel behind in their retirement savings. If this is you, get ready to turn this around! In this first episode of Retirement Ready Radio we are covering: - Why women retire with 35% less superannuation than men - My stark...
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Clearing Wealth Limiting Mindset Blocks
💭 Are Wealth-Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back? 💰 Your mindset shapes your financial future. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling like there’s never enough money, fear of making the wrong decisions, or doubting your own abilities—you’re not alone. But it doesn’t have to stay this way! 🙌 In…
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25 Habits for Financial Success in 2025
🚀 Start 2025 on the Right Financial Foot! 💰 What if 2025 could be the year you master your money, position yourself to retire rich and achieve true financial freedom? It all starts with consistent habits and intentional actions. In our latest podcast episode, we share 25 Money Success Habits…
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Redefining Retirement
Retirement isn’t the end—it’s the beginning. Are you ready to redefine retirement? Gone are the days of sitting idle in a retirement village. Today’s retirement is about freedom, purpose, and choice! In our latest podcast episode, we break down: ✅ How to shift from the old-school retirement...
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Your 2025 Financial Success Starts Today
Are you ready to take control of your financial future? In this episode, we explore five powerful steps to help you achieve financial success in 2025. Here’s what we’ll cover: 1. Embrace Your 2024 Financial Journey: Release guilt and shame around money and focus on growth. Peace with your past is...
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Your blueprint to financial independence, fasterHosted by Jessica Giles, CPA and founder of SF-15™, this podcast is your go-to resource for building lasting wealth, creating multiple income streams, and achieving self-funded freedom in 15 years or less.Each episode delivers clear strategies, real-world insights, and actionable steps to help you replace active income with asset-powered income, so you can live entirely by design, not default.
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