Freedom Renegades

Why do some people work hard, have all the right skills and still struggle to build wealth, while others seem to achieve extraordinary financial success? And what if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances, but the beliefs you've carried about money your entire life?

In this episode of Freedom Renegades, Em sits down with international speaker, entrepreneur and wealth mindset trainer Sandra Bravo. Having shared stages with some of the world's leading names in business and personal development, including Robert Kiyosaki, Gary Vaynerchuk and T. Harv Eker, Sandra has spent years helping people challenge their limiting beliefs, build confidence and rethink their relationship with money.

Together, they explore the psychology behind financial success, why belief plays such a powerful role in creating wealth, and what separates people who take action from those who remain stuck despite having the knowledge and opportunities in front of them.

From breaking free of childhood money conditioning and overcoming self-doubt to building financial independence through investing, staying focused on one strategy and finding fulfilment beyond money, Sandra shares lessons from her own journey of leaving the corporate world, raising a family and creating a life of freedom on her own terms.

WE COVER:

• Why belief is one of the biggest differences between people who build wealth and those who struggle to get ahead, and how surrounding yourself with successful people can help you build confidence before you have results of your own.

• How childhood experiences shape your relationship with money, why limiting beliefs can hold you back financially, and what it takes to start rewriting your money blueprint.

• Why so many people attend seminars, invest in education and feel motivated to change their lives, only to end up exactly where they started, and how staying focused and following through can make the difference.

• Sandra's journey from a comfortable corporate career to becoming an international speaker and investor, and how motherhood motivated her to pursue financial independence and greater freedom.

• The realities of building wealth through investing and trading, including managing fear, navigating financial losses and developing the mental resilience to stay the course.

• Why financial freedom doesn't necessarily mean earning millions, and how creating enough income to cover your desired lifestyle can give you the freedom to spend your time doing what matters most.

• Why it's never too late to change your financial future, even if you're starting at 45 or 50, and how choosing a different path can open up opportunities you may have thought were out of reach.

• The simple, affordable daily habit Sandra credits with strengthening her mindset, reinforcing her beliefs and helping her continue growing personally and financially.

CONNECT WITH SANDRA BRAVO:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrabravotv/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandraBravoTv

LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/sandrabravotv

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sandrabravotv

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This episode of Freedom Renegades does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always seek your own independent financial advice.

Is the biggest risk in property investing the changing market, or the fear that's stopping you from taking action? And what if building wealth has less to do with predicting property prices and more to do with creating your own opportunities?

In this episode of Freedom Renegades, Em sits down with Australian housing futurist and founder of the Future Housing Taskforce, Kevin Doodney. With over four decades in the property industry, more than 20,000 transactions and $2 billion in property deals behind him, Kevin challenges the conventional thinking around Australia's housing market, wealth creation and the future of affordable housing.

Together, they explore why so many Australians are sitting on the sidelines waiting for the perfect market, why cash flow matters more than trying to predict capital growth, and how creative property strategies can open doors that traditional investing often overlooks.

From vendor finance and delayed settlements to smarter, smaller homes, shared subdivisions and multiple rental incomes under one roof, Kevin shares practical examples of how investors can rethink what's possible, solve real housing problems and create opportunities even in uncertain markets.

WE COVER:

1. Why fear, market uncertainty and negative headlines are keeping property investors from taking action, and what they could be missing while they wait.

2. Why Kevin believes cash flow is more important than predicting capital growth, and how changing your investment approach can create new opportunities.

3. How vendor finance, delayed settlements, seller joint ventures and creative negotiations can help investors structure property deals differently.

4. The concept behind Kevin's smarter, smaller homes, including how multiple independent rental spaces under one roof could offer a different approach to housing affordability and investment income.

5. Why pooling resources, sharing ownership and approaching developments collectively could make opportunities like subdivisions and property projects more accessible.

6. Kevin's perspective on Australia's housing crisis, the Five Pillars of infrastructure, and why he believes the future of housing needs a completely different approach.

7. What Kevin would do if he were 35 again with limited savings and no property portfolio, including the strategies he'd explore in today's market.

CONNECT WITH KEVIN DOODNEY:

LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/kevindoodney

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doodneykevin/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinDoodney

YouTube Future Housing Taskforce: https://www.futurehousingtaskforce.com.au/

CONNECT WITH FREEDOM RENEGADES:

Feel free to email us and connect anytime: [email protected]

This episode of Freedom Renegades does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always seek your own independent financial advice.

What does it actually take to turn renovating houses into a full-time living? And how much of your success in property flipping really comes down to the mindset you carry between your ears?

In this episode of Freedom Renegades, Em is flying solo and is joined by Gold Coast renovator and mother of three, Patty Glennon. Together, they explore what it takes to build a successful property flipping business, the harsh realities behind the beautiful photos, and why treating your flips like a business is far more important than just making a house look pretty.

From navigating market shifts and layering creative exit strategies to the importance of mindset, daily routines, and working to your strengths alongside your partner, this conversation is packed with actionable advice for aspiring and seasoned renovators alike.

WE COVER:

03:18 - Patty shares the biggest misconceptions about making a living flipping property and what keeps her going through the hard, unglamorous days.

06:43 - How volunteering at an orphanage during a trip to Mexico completely shifted Patty's perspective on life, money, and true freedom.

18:49 - Why you must treat renovating as a business, and the real dangers of over-renovating to keep up with social media trends.

29:55 - Em and Patty discuss navigating shifting markets and why having layered exit strategies—like short-term rentals or vendor finance—is crucial to protecting your profits.

39:28 - The hardest conversations Patty had to have with her husband, Ben, to define their specific project roles and stop stepping on each other's toes.

45:18 - Overcoming the fear of claiming the "flipper" identity and giving yourself permission to go after the life you actually want.

01:04:01 - The under-$100 investment that changed Patty's life, and a deep dive into the power of the Secrets of the Millionaire Mind.

CONNECT:

Patty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renowithpatty/ Feel free to

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This episode of Freedom Renegades does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always seek your own independent financial advice.

What does it really mean to be successful? And what if the life you're working so hard to build isn't actually the life you want?In this episode of Freedom Renegades, Az is joined by three entrepreneurs: Zak Britton from ZB Constructions, property developer and coach Carson Bolt, and Phil Henseler from Follow Your Passion Media. Together, they explore what freedom and success mean to them, and why there's no one-size-fits-all formula for creating a fulfilling life.From the importance of taking risks and resisting instant gratification to finding the right mentors and surrounding yourself with people who inspire you, the conversation is packed with lessons on personal growth, entrepreneurship and chasing your goals.WE COVER:01:30 - Zak, Carson and Phil share what freedom means to them and how they define it in their own lives.18:30 - What success truly means and why everyone's definition of it should be different.32:00 - Carson's advice on who to take advice from, and why surrounding yourself with people you admire can fast-track your growth and success.34:00 - Carson reveals who he turns to for mentorship and guidance as he continues to scale his business.41:00 - Phil shares his insights on the fastest ways to grow, learn and achieve your goals.56:00 - Zak shares a personal story about why you shouldn't let other people's opinions hold you back from chasing your dreams.01:05:00 - Carson shares the entrepreneurial mindset he's working to instill in his children.01:14:00 - Zak, Carson and Phil share the advice they would give their 21-year-old selves, drawing on the lessons they've learnt along the way.CONNECT: Carson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsontbolt/Carson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carson.bolt.5/Zak on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeofzak/Zak on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life_of_zak_britton/Follow Your Passion Media on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/followyourpassionmedia/ Fast Flip Formula on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fastflipformula/ Feel free to email us and connect anytime - [email protected] LINKS: Fast Flip Formula - https://propertyflippers.com.au/ This episode of Freedom Renegades does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always seek your own independent financial advice.

What does it take to build wealth and success in a world where the rules of business are changing faster than ever?

For Kerry Fitzgibbon, the answer isn’t simply working harder or chasing the next big opportunity. It’s about understanding what actually drives you, staying authentic and building a business and life that you remain excited to be part of.

In this episode of Freedom Renegades, Kerry shares her perspective on the changing landscape of wealth creation, the opportunities she sees for entrepreneurs today and why she believes authenticity has become one of our most valuable currencies.

The conversation also dives into the changing priorities of modern business owners, Kerry’s straight-talking advice for creating both health and wealth, and where she believes AI can genuinely add value to a business.

Ultimately, it’s a conversation about creating success on your own terms and making sure the business you build supports the life you actually want.

We cover:

• 01:30 – Kerry’s perspective on today’s wealth landscape and where she sees opportunities for creating wealth.

• 13:30 – Why Kerry believes authenticity has become one of the most valuable currencies for success.

• 22:00 – What matters most to modern business owners and how their priorities are changing.

• 23:30 – Kerry’s brutally simple advice for anyone who wants to achieve both health and wealth.

• 27:00 – Why entrepreneurs can become addicted to dopamine hits and how that can influence the way they operate.

• 42:00 – Where Kerry believes AI tools can add the most value to a business.

• 59:00 – Kerry reveals one thing that costs less than $100 that can make a huge impact on your life.

CONNECT: 

• Kerry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerry.fitzgibbon/?hl=en

• Kerry on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialmediaplusone/

• Kerry on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/kerryfitzgibbon

• Fast Flip Formula on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fastflipformula/ 

• Fast Flip Formula on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefastflipformula/ 

• Feel free to email us and connect anytime - [email protected] 

LINKS: 

• Kerry’s digital agency - https://socialmediaplusone.com/  

• Fast Flip Formula - https://propertyflippers.com.au/ 

This episode of Freedom Renegades does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always seek your own independent financial advice.  

What happens when you achieve financial success, lose everything, and have to build it all over again?Todd Polke has spent more than 20 years building wealth and helping others do the same, but some of his biggest lessons came from getting it wrong.

In this episode of Freedom Renegades, Todd opens up about losing everything during the GFC and the difficult process of starting again from zero. He shares the investing lessons that experience taught him, how it changed his relationship with money and why his definition of success looks very different today.

Todd also gets practical about building wealth, from what he would do if he had $100,000 to start again today, to whether property remains a strong asset class and the habits he believes separate people who create success from those who don’t.

This is a conversation packed with lessons from someone who has made mistakes, learnt from them, rebuilt and reshaped his priorities to create a life with genuine freedom.

We cover:

03:30 – Todd’s “line in the sand” moment, when he realised he wanted to drastically change his life.

10:30 – What Todd would do today if he was given $100,000 to start building his wealth again from scratch.

21:01 – Todd’s view on success, and why he believes it comes down to a small series of good habits repeated consistently.

23:30 – Whether property is still a great asset class for building wealth.

57:00 – What people need to stop doing if they want to become financially free.

01:01:30 – Todd reveals the one thing that cost less than $100 that changed his life.

CONNECT:

Todd’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todd.polke/?hl=en

Todd’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todd.polke/

Todd’s LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/toddpolke

Fast Flip Formula on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fastflipformula/

Fast Flip Formula on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefastflipformula/

Feel free to email us and connect anytime - [email protected]

LINKS:

Todd’s website - https://www.toddpolke.com/

Fast Flip Formula - https://propertyflippers.com.au/

This episode of Freedom Renegades does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always seek your own independent financial advice.

Why do some people completely transform their lives, while others stay stuck in the same patterns?Calvin Coyles has spent nearly a decade trying to answer that question.As CEO of WILD Success, Calvin is a personal transformation expert, coach and bestselling author who has worked with more than 200,000 people across 80 countries. His work spans personal growth, leadership, NLP and breakthrough coaching, and has given him a front-row seat to the habits, beliefs and behaviours that separate those who create extraordinary results from those who don’t.In this episode of Freedom Renegades, Calvin joins Em to explore what really drives success and, perhaps more importantly, what gets in the way.

They unpack the belief systems and patterns that can keep us stuck, and what the top 1% do differently. Calvin also explains how he has learned to reframe mistakes, setbacks and worst-case scenarios, and shares his four rules for creating wealth.

We cover:

00:00 – Calvin explores his early years and the foundations they gave him for success.

05:00 – The risk Calvin took at 22 that kick-started his success.

13:00 – What separates people who get results from those who don’t, and the patterns that hold people back.

17:00 – What the top 1% do differently, and what Calvin has learned from working with hundreds of thousands of people.

21:00 – Why some people master success and change their lives, while others don’t.

28:00 – How Calvin reframes things when they don’t go to plan, from mistakes and setbacks to worst-case scenarios.

34:00 – Calvin’s four rules for wealth creation.

50:00 – Em shares the most powerful lesson she has learnt in life.

53:30 – Calvin reveals two things that cost less than $100 that have changed his life.

CONNECT:

Calvin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/calvincoyles/?hl=en

Calvin on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calvincoyles/

Calvin on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/calvincoyles

Calvin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvincoyles/

Fast Flip Formula on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fastflipformula/

Feel free to email us and connect anytime - [email protected]

LINKS:

Wild Success - http://www.wildsuccess.global/

Fast Flip Formula - https://propertyflippers.com.au/

This episode of Freedom Renegades does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always seek your own independent financial advice.

Kath and Chris have spent years proving that some of the best opportunities in property are the ones other people overlook.

With a shared passion for fixer-uppers, they’ve learned how to see potential where others see problems, add value without overspending and turn tired properties into profitable opportunities. But their story is about much more than renovating houses.

In this episode of Freedom Renegades, Kath and Chris share how they found their way into property flipping, the wins, challenges and lessons that have shaped their approach, and why getting ahead in property doesn’t necessarily mean buying the dream home first.

They also get practical about what makes a successful flip, from knowing where to spend your renovation budget and avoiding expensive trends, to staging a property for sale. Plus, they take us inside the two renovations they’re currently tackling and share the principles they now bring to every project.

And after 40 years of marriage, Kath and Chris reflect on building a life together, getting outside your comfort zone and continuing to back yourself through every new chapter.

WE COVER:

• 04:00 - What young people get wrong about getting into the property market, and why buying your dream home isn’t the only way to start

• 10:00 - The importance of getting out of your comfort zone and believing in yourself

• 18:00 - What property flipping can give you beyond the financial return

• 20:00 - How Kath and Chris fell into property flipping

• 35:00 – The two renovations they’re currently tackling, the challenges they’re facing and what they’re learning along the way

• 39:00 - The differences between flipping apartments and houses, where it’s worth spending money and how renovation trends can blow your budget

• 46:00 - Why great staging matters when it comes time to sell

• 56:00 - The key principles Kath and Chris follow on every property flip

• 01:04:00 - Kath and Chris share the secrets behind their successful 40-year marriage

CONNECT: 

• Kath & Chris on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twisted_lime/ 

• Fast Flip Formula on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fastflipformula/ 

• Feel free to email us and connect anytime - [email protected] 

LINKS: 

• Fast Flip Formula - https://propertyflippers.com.au/ 

This episode of Freedom Renegades does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always seek your own independent financial advice.  

What if the way you’re chasing success is actually the thing burning you out?

For many ambitious business owners, working harder has become the default response to pressure. But as costs rise, margins tighten and the demands of running a business increase, that approach can come at a serious cost to your health, relationships and ultimately, your sense of fulfilment.

In this episode of Freedom Renegades, Az and Em are joined by Tyler Erickson and James Balog from Ultimate Entrepreneur, business coaches who work with successful entrepreneurs to build businesses that deliver more than revenue.

Drawing on their own experiences with burnout, Tyler and James explore the psychology behind constantly wanting more, the danger of tying success to money, and why sometimes the most powerful growth strategy is actually to do less.

We cover:

• (05:30) Why exhaustion has become normalised in business, and what happens when working harder stops delivering the same rewards

• (12:00) James’ experience of burnout and the realisation that he was building a life based on someone else’s version of success

• (15:00) Why entrepreneurs can become trapped between hustling and deal-making, and the leadership skills needed to move beyond it

• (18:00) Tyler’s experience of personal burnout, and why trying to fit too much into your life can be just as exhausting as overworking

• (23:30) Learning to say no to opportunities, overcome FOMO and recognise that “more” isn’t always better

• (27:00) Why success without fulfilment can feel empty, even when you’re making great money and achieving impressive results

• (37:30) The danger of constantly moving the goalposts, and why celebrating your success along the way matters

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CONNECT: 

• Ultimate Entrepreneur on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uetraining_/

• James Balog on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamesbalogcoach/ 

• Tyler Erickson on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tylererickson__/  

• Fast Flip Formula on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fastflipformula/ 

• Fast Flip Formula on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefastflipformula/ 

• Feel free to email us and connect anytime - [email protected] 

LINKS: 

• Ultimate Entrepreneur - https://uetraining.com.au/ 

• Fast Flip Formula - https://propertyflippers.com.au/ 

This episode of Freedom Renegades does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always seek your own independent financial advice.

Former NRL player turned entrepreneur and property investor Matt Srama knows what it means to reinvent yourself when life doesn’t go to plan.

After achieving his childhood dream of playing professional rugby league with the Gold Coast Titans, Matt was forced to retire through injury at just 27. Losing the career he had built his identity around became the beginning of an entirely new chapter.

Today, Matt is the founder of one of the Gold Coast’s leading buyer’s agencies and has built a significant property portfolio, placing him among Australia’s top property investors.

In this episode of Freedom Renegades, Matt joins Az and Em to unpack the lessons he carried from professional sport into business, investing and life.

He shares why discipline will beat natural talent, what losing his identity as an athlete taught him about separating self-worth from success, and why some of the highest performers understand that rest is productive.

Matt also shares practical insights into spotting suburbs on the rise, overcoming borrowing limits, choosing a great real estate agent and negotiating property deals by focusing on something many buyers overlook: terms, not just price.

We cover:

• (01:30) Matt’s journey from achieving his childhood dream in the NRL to being forced into retirement and an unexpected second career.

• (03:30) Losing his identity after football and the lesson that what you do isn’t who you are.

• (06:00) Why discipline often matters more than natural talent, and the lessons Matt inherited from watching his father lead through action.

• (18:00) Meditation, self-awareness and why Matt believes rest is productive and should be scheduled just like any other important business commitment.

• (38:00) How Matt assesses property opportunities, from supply and demand and Gold Coast growth to spotting early signs of gentrification by getting off the computer and walking the streets.

• (57:00) Matt’s practical tips for negotiating on terms and choosing a great real estate agent.

CONNECT: 

• Matt on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matt_srama/?hl=en 

• Matt on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/matt.srama.39/ 

• Matt on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/matthew-srama-b8647b1ba 

• Fast Flip Formula on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fastflipformula/ 

• Feel free to email us and connect anytime - [email protected] 

LINKS: 

• Matt’s website - https://www.srama.com.au/team-matthew-srama 

• Fast Flip Formula - https://propertyflippers.com.au/ 

This episode of Freedom Renegades does not constitute financial advice or take into account individual circumstances. Always seek your own independent financial advice.