Financial Secrets Revealed

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 hostess to living in Europe, raising a family in Australia, and rebuilding her financial life after a major change in her circumstances.

Ann-Marie shares her personal money story, including the realities of a jet-set lifestyle, marriage, wealth, financial dependence and what happened when her financial situation changed dramatically. After returning to Australia and later finding herself with limited savings, Ann-Marie had to learn how to live differently and manage her money on a much tighter budget.

This episode is an honest conversation about financial independence, budgeting, financial awareness and the importance of staying involved in your own financial decisions.

Ann-Marie's biggest message is simple: no matter how much you trust your partner, don't hand over complete control of your financial life. Understand your money, stay informed and know what is happening with your finances.

Whether you're managing money as a couple, rebuilding after a financial setback or simply looking for a reminder to stay involved in your financial future, Ann-Marie's story offers valuable lessons from lived experience.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Ann-Marie's remarkable journey from Australia to Europe and back again
• The financial realities behind a luxurious lifestyle
• What it can mean to become financially dependent on a partner
• Rebuilding your finances after major life changes
• Living on a tight budget and managing essential monthly expenses
• Why everyone should stay informed and involved in their financial decisions
• The importance of financial independence and financial awareness

About Ann-Marie von Douglas

Ann-Marie von Douglas has worked across a diverse range of roles, including as a DJ, vocal coach, private air hostess and marriage celebrant. In this episode, she shares her personal financial journey and the lessons she learned about independence, resilience and staying connected to your own financial life.

Connect with Ann-Marie:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annmariejpmarriagecelebrant
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/annmarie.vondouglas

About Amanda Cassar

Amanda Cassar is the host of Financial Secrets Revealed, a podcast based on her book of the same name. The podcast explores the money journeys of people from all walks of life, from financial professionals and business leaders to everyday people navigating very different financial circumstances.

Amanda is the Founder and Director of Wealth Planning Partners and has worked in financial services for more than three decades.

🌐 Amanda Cassar: https://amandacassar.com.au/
🌐 Wealth Planning Partners: https://www.wealthplanningpartners.com.au/
🌐 Trusted Aged Care Services: https://trustedagedcare.com.au/

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Financial Secrets Revealed brings together stories, experiences and financial lessons from business leaders, financial experts and everyday people with very different money journeys.

To learn more about the book and where to purchase it, visit:
https://amandacassar.com.au/my-book/

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and general information purposes only. It does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Please consider your personal circumstances and seek professional advice before making financial decisions.

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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 engaging conversation about money, financial planning, and the experiences that shaped her career. 

Peita shares how her passion for numbers led her into the financial advice profession and reflects on the lessons that have influenced both her personal relationship with money and the guidance she provides to clients. Amanda and Peita discuss the importance of financial literacy, developing healthy money habits, and making informed financial decisions that support long-term financial wellbeing. 

With practical insights and relatable stories, this episode highlights how financial advice can empower individuals and families to build confidence, achieve their goals, and create a more secure financial future. 

In this episode, you'll learn: 
 - How a career in financial planning can make a meaningful difference. 
 - Why money mindset influences financial decision-making. 
 - Practical financial planning lessons from an experienced adviser. 
 - The importance of financial literacy and lifelong learning. 
 - Strategies for building financial confidence and long-term wellbeing. 

About the guest 

Peita Diamantidis is a financial adviser with a passion for helping people better understand their finances and make informed decisions. Known for her enthusiasm and practical approach, she works with clients to build confidence and create personalised financial strategies that support their goals. 

About Financial Secrets Revealed 

Hosted by Amanda Cassar, Financial Secrets Revealed explores the personal stories behind money. Through conversations with financial professionals, business leaders, authors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, the podcast examines financial literacy, money mindset, wealth building, and the life experiences that shape our financial decisions. 

Whether you're interested in improving your financial knowledge, exploring a career in financial advice, or developing healthier financial habits, this episode offers practical insights to help you on your journey. 

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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 personal side of money.

Lea shares insights into why our relationship with money is about more than numbers. From the beliefs and experiences that shape our financial habits to the role emotions can play in spending and decision-making, this conversation explores what it means to build a healthier and more mindful relationship with money.

Amanda and Lea also discuss Lea's own financial journey, the path that led her from financial advice into behavioural money coaching, and her passion for improving financial wellbeing. Along the way, they talk about life as a triplet, travel, and why understanding ourselves can be just as important as understanding our finances.

Whether you're interested in money mindset, mindful spending, financial wellness, financial behaviour, or simply want to better understand your own relationship with money, this episode offers a thoughtful conversation about the stories and beliefs behind the way we manage our finances.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How our personal experiences can shape our relationship with money
• The emotional and behavioural side of financial decision-making
• Why financial wellbeing is about more than budgets and numbers
• Building greater awareness around spending and money habits
• Lea's journey from financial adviser to behavioural money coach
• How mindful financial choices can support your values and future goals

About Lea Clothier

Lea Clothier is a behavioural money coach and former financial adviser. Through her work, she helps people explore the beliefs, patterns and emotions that influence their relationship with money and supports a more intentional approach to financial wellbeing.

Connect with Lea:
🌐 Mindful WEALTH: https://leaclothier.com/home
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaschodel/

About Amanda Cassar

Amanda Cassar is the host of Financial Secrets Revealed, a podcast exploring the money journeys, experiences and lessons of people from all walks of life. She is also the Director of Wealth Planning Partners and is passionate about improving financial literacy and helping people make informed financial decisions.

🌐 Amanda Cassar: https://amandacassar.com.au/
🌐 Wealth Planning Partners: https://www.wealthplanningpartners.com.au/
🌐 Trusted Aged Care Services: https://trustedagedcare.com.au/

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Learn more about Amanda Cassar's book, Financial Secrets Revealed, featuring stories and insights from business leaders, financial experts and everyday people.

Find out more at: https://amandacassar.com.au/

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and general information purposes only. It does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Please consider your personal circumstances and seek professional advice before making financial decisions.

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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 the very real possibility of bankruptcy. He shares the pivotal lessons that helped him turn his life around and eventually sell his business for a "small fortune" 

Are you ready to stop surviving and start thriving? Tune in to the full episode to hear Doug’s remarkable story of resilience and learn how to fill your own "bucket" for the future.  

Don’t forget to follow the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode of collective wisdom from the world's leading financial minds! 

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“Each pay packet is really to provide for 2 people.” – Doug Bennett 

Links:
Personal Financial Planning | DB Wealth Planning and Preservation (dbwpp.co.uk)
Doug Bennett – Financial Advisor and Speaker
Doug Bennett | LinkedIn
Podcast – Doug Bennett (Goals Do Come True Podcast)

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https://trustedagedcare.com.au/ Or you can find Doug Bennett on Twitter at @financialdoug

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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 Pragmatic Thinking, Ali Hill. Together, they explore the critical intersection of human behavior and financial resilience, uncovering how our mindset dictates our financial success. From her roots in a stable government career to leading a company recognized three years in a row on the AFR Fast 100 list, Ali shares the raw and practical lessons learned on her journey to the top. 

Are you ready to move from financial survival to true resilience? Tune into the full episode to hear Ali’s complete "Treasure Map" for success and learn how a simple monthly "financial catch-up" can transform your relationship with money. 

Don’t forget to follow the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode of collective wisdom! 

Connect with Ali Hill 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fromalihill/

Website: https://www.alisonhill.com.au/


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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 journey—from launching a business with a £9,000 inheritance to working late-night shifts packing Valentine's cards just to provide for his family. This episode dives deep into the resilience and discipline required to build lasting financial independence. 

Are you ready to stop surviving and start building a legacy? This episode is packed with the collective wisdom of a man who has seen both the struggle and the triumph of wealth creation. Tune in to the full conversation to learn how to apply the "Attenborough Scale" to your own portfolio. 

Don’t forget to follow the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode of collective wisdom! 

“Live on 70% of whatever income you earn.  That’s all you get for now.” – David Batchelor.

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To connect with David, try Twitter @DSBatchelor, or find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-batchelor-6ab48117/

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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 period where she was mentally, emotionally, and financially broken—to rebuilding her life with a foundation of disciplined budgeting and hard work. Drawing inspiration from the Trümmerfrauen (rubble women) of post-war Germany, she offers a masterclass in reclaiming one's identity and financial independence. 

Are you ready to stop giving money unnecessary power over your life? This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of family business or seeking the strength to rebuild their financial future. Listen to the full episode now to hear Susanne’s complete journey, and be sure to follow the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast for more weekly wisdom from global experts. 

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“We spend a lot of time thinking about money and give it power that it doesn’t need to have in our lives.” – Susanne Bransgrove. 

Links
The Women in Family Business Network  (Company Website)
Resources — The Women in Family Business Network (Relativity Podcast Episodes)
Susanne Bransgrove | LinkedIn (LinkedIn profile)
Women In Family Business - Australia & New Zealand | Facebook (Facebook Page)

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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. 

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“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

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Or you can find Peter Baines and the Hands Group on Twitter at @peter_baines and @HATWAustralia

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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 from her background as the daughter of Moroccan immigrants, Babette explores how an early "saving conscious" upbringing and her father’s strict aversion to debt laid the foundation for her professional success and financial discipline. This episode delves into the powerful intersection of leadership mindset and strategic wealth management. 

Are you ready to stop letting money control you and start building a strategic legacy? Listen to the full episode now to gain the "collective wisdom" needed to transform your financial future.  

“We educated ourselves be attending various workshops and seminars to improve our own knowledge.” – Babette Bensoussan. 

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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, David discusses his core philosophy: "You control your money; it shouldn't control you". This conversation serves as a roadmap for anyone looking to achieve emotional and financial well-being by facing their finances head-on 

Are you ready to take the driver's seat in your financial life? This episode offers a rare blend of professional expertise and raw personal experience that you won't want to miss. Tune in to the full episode to hear David’s complete story. 

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To connect with David, try Twitter @citrusdavid, or find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-braithwaite-9091774/

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