The empowering conversation that can give your aging parents more independence, dignity, and joy in their later years.

Australia’s population is aging. It’s projected that in the next 30 years the proportion of people over 65 will reach 22 per cent. What this means is more and more middle-aged Australians (those typically 45 - 64 years old) will find themselves thrust into the role of managing the care for parents or elderly relatives.

But there’s a problem. Many of us shy away from the conversation about what those elderly years are going to look like – and the options for maintaining a quality way of life – until we’re forced to when a crisis hits.

That’s where our very special guest, Nick McDonald from Prestige Inhome Care, can help. Nick is one of Australia’s leading voices in removing the stigma and confusion around navigating the complex world of elder care, in particular advocating for living independently with dignity at home.

In this in-depth discussion with Ryan and Steph, Nick answers in simple terms the most frequently asked questions around aged care, from the government schemes available and costs involved, through to the steps for accessing support and how to get the conversation going within the family. Nick also shares his very personal story of managing the care for his mother with dementia and how that shaped his own view towards caring for our aged.

What you'll learn:

• How to start the conversation about aging care with resistant parents
• Why home care is increasingly becoming the preferred alternative to nursing homes
• Understanding government funding options that make in-home care affordable
• Red flags to watch for when choosing care providers
• Simple first steps to introduce care services that elderly parents will accept
• How staying at home improves quality of life and family relationships
• The importance of estate planning and documenting wishes early

Here’s to your Good Life (and your elderly loved ones). And thanks for listening.

You can find us at https://www.tribecafinancial.com.au/

Our guest:
Mick McDonald, CEO and Founder, Prestige Inhome Care
Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-mcdonald-36777426/
Visit Nick’s website: https://www.prestigeinhomecare.com.au/ 

Our hosts:
Ryan Watson, CEO, Tribeca Financial 
Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-watson/

Stephanie Coombes, podcast expert and media strategist
Follow Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-coombes-62903825/

Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd, ABN 54 604 005 209 trading as Tribeca Financial has been appointed as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1008603) of My Dedicated Advisory. My Good Life ® is a registered trademark of Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd. 

Advice given in this podcast is general in nature and is not intended to influence decisions about investing or financial products. Our listeners should always seek their own professional advice that considers their own personal circumstances before making any financial decisions.

Tribeca Financial acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. 

Are you feeling undervalued at work? Wondering if there's a higher-paying job or a more fulfilling career path out there for you?

In this episode of Money & a Good Life, hosts Ryan and Steph are joined by career change expert Leah Lambart from Relaunch Me to explore high-paying jobs in Australia, the skills in demand, and how you can successfully transition into a more lucrative role.

With years of experience helping professionals negotiate better salaries, pivot industries, and redefine success, Leah unpacks:

• How to research if you're being paid what you're truly worth
• High-demand skill combinations commanding top salaries in 2025
• Lesser-known career paths with unexpectedly lucrative compensation
• International opportunities for Australian professionals seeking higher earnings
• Finding the right balance between high income and job satisfaction
• Which high-paying careers don't require extensive education
• Building flexible "portfolio careers" for multiple income streams

Whether you're actively job hunting, feeling stuck in your current role, or simply curious about the most lucrative career options in Australia, this episode will help you take charge of your career and earning potential.

Related topics

• Career development
• Salary negotiation
• Job market trends
• High-income skills
• Career transition strategies
• Financial planning
• Professional development
• Compensation packages

Here’s to your Good Life. And thanks for listening. 

You can find us at https://www.tribecafinancial.com.au/ 

Our guest: 

Leah Lambart, Career and Interview Coach, Director of Relaunch Me  

Visit Leah’s website: Relaunch Me  

Connect with Leah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahlambartcareercoach/ 

Our hosts: 

Ryan Watson, CEO, Tribeca Financial  

Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-watson/ 

Stephanie Coombes, podcast expert and media strategist 

Follow Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-coombes-62903825/ 

Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd, ABN 54 604 005 209 trading as Tribeca Financial has been appointed as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1008603) of My Dedicated Advisory. My Good Life ® is a registered trademark of Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd.  

Advice given in this podcast is general in nature and is not intended to influence decisions about investing or financial products. Our listeners should always seek their own professional advice that considers their own personal circumstances before making any financial decisions. 

Tribeca Financial acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.  

Are you thinking about making that big move overseas to work, or are you already settling into expat life? How good would it be to get a firsthand account of what to expect and prepare for, as well as the bonus of finding out what financial considerations you need to factor in?  Well this next 20 minutes is all for you! 

Joining Ryan and Steph on the Money & a Good Life couch today is Daniel Nel, who worked remotely with Tribeca from South Africa before taking the plunge in 2023 to move down under and join the team in Melbourne. For this podcast, Dan’s perspective is particularly insightful as it comes from someone not just relocating for work and all that brings, but also from experiencing it as a financial adviser making him expertly equipped to help others. 

There’s lots to unpack (pardon the pun) in this episode, from the culture shock of settling into a new way of life and the emotional impact that can have on individuals and families; the challenge of living in ‘two worlds’ as you build an expat career while staying connected to your home country; to the practicalities of dealing with new banking and lending systems, managing investments and money between countries, setting up healthcare and insurances, and learning new financial systems and terminology. 

What you'll learn about moving overseas: 

• Immigration costs: The hidden expenses of visa applications, permanent residency processes, and unexpected fees 
• Currency exchange challenges: Managing the impact of exchange rates  
• Banking across borders: Setting up financial systems in your new country  
• International tax implications: Understanding how taxation works between countries  
• Budgeting for visits home: Practical tips for maintaining family connections without breaking the bank 
• Career transitions: Realistic expectations about qualifications, career trajectory, and income adjustments when starting over 

With Dan’s wealth of experience and knowledge as both an immigrant and financial adviser, it’s not surprising he’s a sort after specialist on this topic – and now a welcome addition to our podcast. 

Here’s to your Good Life. And thanks for listening. 

You can find us at https://www.tribecafinancial.com.au/ 

Our guest: 

Daniel Nel, financial adviser, Tribeca 

Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielnel/ 

Our hosts: 

Ryan Watson, CEO, Tribeca Financial  

Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-watson/ 

Stephanie Coombes, podcast expert and media strategist 

Follow Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-coombes-62903825/ 

Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd, ABN 54 604 005 209 trading as Tribeca Financial has been appointed as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1008603) of My Dedicated Advisory. My Good Life ® is a registered trademark of Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd.  

Advice given in this podcast is general in nature and is not intended to influence decisions about investing or financial products. Our listeners should always seek their own professional advice that considers their own personal circumstances before making any financial decisions. 

Tribeca Financial acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.  

A few years ago Sacha French was going to her job as a radio producer thinking it was going to be just like any other day. Everyone was acting normally. Well, as normally as can be expected when you’re working with radio stalwarts Hughesy and Kate. But this was NOT going to be a normal day for Sacha. 

At one point in the show, Hughesy and Kate called her into the studio, gave her a birthday card, and got her to read it out loud live on air. What was written inside would change the course of her life dramatically. Just like that her crippling $80,000 student debts were gone. 
 
But that’s not where the story ends, as our hosts Ryan and Steph uncover in this uplifting chat with Sacha. Armed with this incredible gift of financial freedom, Sacha starts on a journey of self-discovery taking her from a single mum struggling with financial uncertainty to controlling her own destiny through investing in the stock market, buying her first home, and becoming a strong advocate for women’s financial literacy.
 
 If you’ve dreamed of a better life and looking for some inspiration to get there, make sure you give this episode a listen.

In this episode you’ll hear:

·       How Sacha’s $80,000 student debt was paid off live on air

·       The emotional impact of financial relief and what came next

·       Why Sacha’s so passionate about improving women’s financial literacy

·       How a group of friends helped Sacha gain confidence in investing

·       Practical advice for anyone looking to take control of their finances

If you or anyone you know is looking for support, you can contact: 

Financial Counselling Australia 

National Debt Helpline

Find a financial counsellor 

MoneySmart website 

Centrelink 

Head to Health - A Dept of Health website about understanding mental health and financial safety are strongly linked, with resources. 

Here’s to your Good Life. And thanks for listening.

You can find us at https://www.tribecafinancial.com.au/

Our guest:

Sacha French, Executive Producer 

Connect with Sacha: linkedin.com/in/sacha-french-416875

Our hosts:

Ryan Watson, CEO, Tribeca Financial 

Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-watson/

Stephanie Coombes, podcast expert and media strategist

Follow Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-coombes-62903825/

Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd, ABN 54 604 005 209 trading as Tribeca Financial has been appointed as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1008603) of My Dedicated Advisory. My Good Life ® is a registered trademark of Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd. 

Advice given in this podcast is general in nature and is not intended to influence decisions about investing or financial products. Our listeners should always seek their own professional advice that considers their own personal circumstances before making any financial decisions.

Tribeca Financial acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. 

We’re all about taking positive actions on this podcast when it comes to decisions around your money, career and future. But in this week’s episode, we thought we’d look at the other side of the coin. What is the cost of taking no action?

Helping us tackle this question from both a financial and life perspective is Chairman of Tribeca Brad Fox, who’s experiences as a professional AFL player (and current local senior coach), business mentor, and President of the Association of Financial Planners, makes him an expert on enabling decision making. 

Given one out of ten people seek advice from a financial adviser; Brad, Ryan and Steph unpack what holds people back from asking for help with their finances. The reasons are varied, from being unsure about the value of financial advice or lack of trust in the industry, to feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable to talk about their situation. In looking at the costs of this inaction (money, time, wellbeing), Brad shares some inspiring stories of where honest and candid conversations with a trusted adviser have stripped away these barriers, transforming lives and choices for the better. 

It comes back to taking that first step to reach out, which is often the hardest thing to do – but ultimately the most rewarding.

Here’s to your Good Life. And thanks for listening.


You can find us at https://www.tribecafinancial.com.au/

Our guest:
Brad Fox, Chairman Tribeca Financial, Managing Director Smart Brave Consult-ing
Connect with Brad: linkedin.com/in/bradfox1

Visit Brad’s website: smartbraveconsulting.com

Our hosts:
Ryan Watson, CEO, Tribeca Financial 
Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-watson/

Stephanie Coombes, podcast expert and media strategist
Follow Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-coombes-62903825/

Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd, ABN 54 604 005 209 trading as Tribeca Financial has been appointed as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1008603) of My Dedicated Advisory. My Good Life ® is a registered trademark of Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd. 

Advice given in this podcast is general in nature and is not intended to influence decisions about investing or financial products. Our listeners should always seek their own professional advice that considers their own personal circumstances before making any financial decisions.

Tribeca Financial acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. 

If retirement is on your mind, how does it make you feel? Excited. Nervous. Daunted. All of the above.

If you have mixed feelings about retirement, you’re not alone. That’s because many people are unsure of what their life after work will look like… and if they’ll be ready. Will I have enough money? What are the choices I really have? Will I find a new purpose? How do I make sure my retirement years are secure and fulfilling?

As Head of Advice and a Partner at Tribeca, Rob Devlin relishes answering these big questions – and most importantly – giving people the confidence of knowing they can really make their retirement years count. In sitting down with Steph and Ryan, Rob takes us through the common pitfalls people face and how to avoid them, why a “spend more” mentality can unlock you’re retirement potential, and how the right financial strategies can open up a world of choices and opportunities.

In this episode you’ll learn more about:

• Why people often underestimate their retirement potential and how mindset shifts can open up more options 
• The common concern of "how long will my money last?" and practical approaches to address this anxiety 
• How retiring rarely means a complete "hard stop" - many retirees find parttime work, volunteering, or new hobbies 
• Why financial advisors often encourage clients to spend more in retirement rather than less 
• How factors like no mortgage payments and reduced tax burden create more financial freedom 
• The importance of couples having open conversations about their retirement expectations and lifestyle goals 
• Practical examples of how retirees stay engaged and active - from working a Bunnings to driving courtesy buses

Whether you’re in retirement, it’s just around the corner, or you’re wanting to start putting future plans in place, this episode is definitely worth every minute.

Here’s to your Good Life. And thanks for listening.

You can find us at https://www.tribecafinancial.com.au/

Our guest:
Rob Devlin, Head of Advice, Partner, Tribeca 
Connect with Rob: linkedin.com/in/robert-devlin-799b4a58

Our hosts:
Ryan Watson, CEO, Tribeca Financial 
Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-watson/

Stephanie Coombes, podcast expert and media strategist
Follow Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-coombes-62903825/

Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd, ABN 54 604 005 209 trading as Tribeca Financial has been appointed as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1008603) of My Dedicated Advisory. My Good Life ® is a registered trademark of Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd. 

Advice given in this podcast is general in nature and is not intended to influence decisions about investing or financial products. Our listeners should always seek their own professional advice that considers their own personal circumstances before making any financial decisions.

Tribeca Financial acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. 

So you’re doing OK financially. You’ve been streaming our podcasts and you’re ready to start talking to a financial planner to help manage and maximise your money. Well get cosy and listen up.

In this week’s value-packed episode, Ryan and Steph are joined by the super impressive Matt Hale (a regular in Australia’s Top 50 influential advisers) to identify what you need to look for (and avoid) in a financial planner. 

They leave no stone unturned as they dive into:

• What actually makes a good financial advisor (and what makes one not so good)
• The specific qualifications a legitimate advisor needs to have (and how to verify them)
• Green flags that tell you you've found a winner
• Essential questions to ask early in your journey together
• Whether personality matching matters (spoiler: it does!)
• Red flags of a financial advisor
• When it's time to reassess if your current advisor relationship is still working for you.

At the end of the day it all comes down to trust. And we trust this episode will help you find the right financial planner for you.

Here’s to your Good Life. And thanks for listening.

You can find us at https://www.tribecafinancial.com.au/


Our guest:
Matt Hale, Financial advice & mortgage broking, Managing Director of Rising Tide
Connect with Matt: linkedin.com/in/matthalert
Visit Matt’s website: risingtidefinancial.com.au

Our hosts:
Ryan Watson, CEO, Tribeca Financial 
Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-watson/

Stephanie Coombes, podcast expert and media strategist
Follow Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-coombes-62903825/

Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd, ABN 54 604 005 209 trading as Tribeca Financial has been appointed as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1008603) of My Dedicated Advisory. My Good Life ® is a registered trademark of Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd. 

Advice given in this podcast is general in nature and is not intended to influence deci-sions about investing or financial products. Our listeners should always seek their own professional advice that considers their own personal circumstances before making any financial decisions.

Tribeca Financial acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Austral-ia, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. 

What’s your earliest memory with money? Was it when the tooth fairy paid you a visit?  Or when you were given your first lot of pocket money. Maybe it was when you heard your parents utter that priceless phrase: ‘money doesn’t grow on trees you know!’ 

Why’s all this important? Our views and reactions to money are formed from the ripe young age of just seven. So all these experiences and memories – what we call our money stories – can have a long-lasting impact on how we approach our finances. Both positively and negatively.  

To help Ryan and Steph uncover the full story about money stories, we’ve enlisted the expert help of money coach and mindset mentor Suzanne Alexander. In this engrossing chat we identify some of the most common negative attitudes to money, why it’s good to be aware of your own story, how to work out which money persona you fit into (avoidance, worship, status, vigilance), and what you can do to turn your negative money story into a positive one. 

The 8 money types by Deborah price  

1. The Innocent – Avoids financial responsibility and relies on others for money decisions, often overwhelmed by financial matters. 
2. The Victim – Blames financial struggles on past experiences or external factors, often feeling powerless and seeking rescue. 
3. The Warrior – Strategic, goal-oriented, and decisive with money, focused on financial success and control. 
4. The Martyr – Prioritises others' financial needs over their own, often feeling unappreciated and emotionally attached to their sacrifices. 
5. The Fool – Takes financial risks impulsively, seeking quick wins but often lacking discipline and long-term strategy. 
6. The Creator/Artist – Struggles with a love/hate relationship with money, often seeing it as a barrier to authenticity or creativity. 
7. The Tyrant – Uses money as a tool for power and control, often driven by fear and a deep sense of scarcity. 
8. The Magician – Master of financial transformation, blending knowledge, strategy, and intuition to create abundance. 

Redefining failure 

Spnax CEO Sara Blakely https://youtu.be/OZEPbyIA8XI?si=JODsIqICw4wzaPnw 

Here's to your Good Life. And thanks for listening.

You can find us at https://www.tribecafinancial.com.au/ 

Our guest: 

Suzanne Alexander, Money coach and mindset mentor  

Connect with Suzanne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-alexander-42a6788/ 

Visit Suzanne’s website: https://mindfulfinances.com.au/ 

Our hosts: 

Ryan Watson, CEO, Tribeca Financial  

Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-watson/ 

Stephanie Coombes, podcast expert and media strategist 

Follow Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-coombes-62903825/ 

Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd, ABN 54 604 005 209 trading as Tribeca Financial has been appointed as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1008603) of My Dedicated Advisory. My Good Life ® is a registered trademark of Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd.  

Advice given in this podcast is general in nature and is not intended to influence decisions about investing or financial products. Our listeners should always seek their own professional advice that considers their own personal circumstances before making any financial decisions. 

Tribeca Financial acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.  

Mistakes. It’s one of the best ways to learn, right? But that doesn’t mean it’s any fun when you’re the one making the blunder. 

That’s why we thought we’d give you a helping hand by putting a spotlight on some common money errors, so you can learn from someone else’s mistakes and avoid falling into the same traps. 

Joining Ryan and Steph to shine a light on these money misfortunes is Tribeca’s Andrew White, who bravely shares his own experiences along with examples that he’s heard and seen from his years in financial advice. From getting ripped off online, falling for a scam, to taking a backseat on finances in a relationship, there’s a wealth of learnings to take away from this episode. 

Here are some of the most common money mistakes that Andrew shares: 

1. Taking a backseat on finances (independently or in a relationship) 
2. Loyalty doesn’t always pay 
3. Ignoring superannuation 
4. Golden handcuffs: Staying in a job for the paycheck 
5. Neglecting financial wellbeing 
6. Avoiding money conversations 
7. Not planning for the unexpected 

Here’s to your Good Life. And thanks for listening. 


You can find us at https://www.tribecafinancial.com.au/ 


Our guest: 
Andrew White, Advisor  
Connect with Andrew: linkedin.com/in/andrew-white-72783588 


Our hosts: 
Ryan Watson, CEO, Tribeca Financial  
Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-watson/ 
Stephanie Coombes, podcast expert and media strategist 
Follow Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-coombes-62903825/ 


Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd, ABN 54 604 005 209 trading as Tribeca Financial has been appointed as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1008603) of My Dedicated Advisory. My Good Life ® is a registered trademark of Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd.  


Advice given in this podcast is general in nature and is not intended to influence decisions about investing or financial products. Our listeners should always seek their own professional advice that considers their own personal circumstances before making any financial decisions. 

Tribeca Financial acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. 

How do you feel about your finances? Be honest. Do you feel in control and heading in the right direction? Or are you just getting by week by week? Maybe you just prefer not to think about it. Whatever financial headspace you’re in at the moment, you’re sure to get your money’s worth from the next 28 minutes.

That’s because this week’s episode is all about Financial Wellbeing, where Ryan and Steph sit down with Positive Psychology expert Anna Glynn to dig deep into this most talked about but often misunderstood financial buzzword of our times. 

They unpack questions like: Does money really buy happiness, or can happiness actually create more money for you? What is financial wellbeing in simple terms and how can you rate your own and improve it? And why is talking about and understanding our relationship with money so important to achieving our goals and living with a strong sense of financial freedom and security.

What is financial wellbeing?

Financial wellbeing is defined as a state of being wherein you; have control over your finances, have the capacity to absorb a financial shock, have the freedom to make choices to enjoy life and are on track to meet your goals.   

When these four factors are in alignment, you then arrive at two very strong emotional responses; a sense of security and feeling of freedom. 

The hedonic treadmill concept

The hedonic treadmill is the concept that while positive or negative life events may temporarily influence an individual’s happiness, their overall level of happiness tends to move back to where it was prior to these experiences. 

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs outlines a model suggesting that human motivation arises from five key levels: physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualisation. According to this theory, individuals achieve greater fulfillment and drive as they progress through these stages.

What are money scripts 

Money stories are the personal narratives that we hold about money and are shaped by experiences, upbringing, and cultural influences. These stories influence how we perceive, manage and relate to money and can impact our financial decisions and behaviours. 

Rating your financial wellbeing

If there’s one thing you should do after listening to this episode, it’s to rate your financial wellbeing. Grab a pen and paper and mark yourself out of 10 on the following questions.

1. Do you feel like you have control over your finances
2. Do you have the financial freedom to make choices to enjoy life
3. Do you have the capacity to absorb a financial shock
4. Are you on track to meet your financial goals

Here’s to your Good Life. And thanks for listening.

You can find us at https://www.tribecafinancial.com.au/

Our guest:

Anna Glynn, Speaker, Author & Coach 

Connect with Anna: linkedin.com/in/anna-glynn-mapp-0797b639 

Visit Anna’s website: https://annaglynn.com.au/

Our hosts:

Ryan Watson, CEO, Tribeca Financial 

Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-watson/

Stephanie Coombes, podcast expert and media strategist

Follow Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-coombes-62903825/

Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd, ABN 54 604 005 209 trading as Tribeca Financial has been appointed as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1008603) of My Dedicated Advisory. My Good Life ® is a registered trademark of Tribeca Collective Pty Ltd. 

Advice given in this podcast is general in nature and is not intended to influence decisions about investing or financia