In this reflective episode, Alpha takes you behind the scenes of her 2025 wrap-up — the highs, the lows, the unexpected, and the profoundly transformative. Using her five-part reflection framework (What worked well? What didn't? What did I learn? What do I want more of? What do I want less of?), she shares the real human side of a year filled with growth, disruption, loss, clarity, and powerful financial lessons.
You'll hear:
✨ What Worked Well
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Attracting aligned, entrepreneurial clients who value clarity and empowerment
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Beautiful stories of couples leaning into shared financial understanding
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How the Money Pie again proved its power — helping Alpha redirect an extra $12,000 toward her daughter's school plan without sacrificing lifestyle
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Wins in personal investing and steady long-term growth
💔 What Didn't Go as Planned
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Delays in launching her software and writing her book
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A challenging year caring for her father and processing his unexpected passing
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The shock of funeral expenses — and why emergency funds matter more than we realise
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The true cost of international travel and the sting of exchange rates
📚 What She Learned
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The absolute necessity of buffers and emergency funds
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The importance of transparent financial conversations with family
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How settling an estate reinforces why wills, enduring powers of attorney, and paperwork matter
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A deep dive into investment strategies, lump sum decisions, ETFs, super, tax implications, and the emotional side of investing
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The reminder that clarity comes from education, support, and time — not rushing big financial decisions
🌱 What She Wants More Of in 2026
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Calm, joy, and lightness
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Community, connection, and a safe space for women to talk about money
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Giving and receiving support (even when it feels uncomfortable)
🔻 What She Wants Less Of
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Heavy energy, drama, and emotional depletion
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Busyness that takes her away from creativity and presence
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Energetic disruptions that drain instead of empower.
📈 Financial Themes Emerging for 2026
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Volatile markets and political uncertainty
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Further increases in property prices and the pressure this puts on buyers
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The continued rise of ETFs and why they're changing the game
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Why long-term investing beats market-watching every single time
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The possibility of interest rate increases — and what that means for your budget.
Alpha also shares what's brewing for early 2026: a community-focused program designed to bring women together to grow, learn, and create empowered money momentum.
This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and think about your own year — financially, emotionally, and personally — so you can step into the new year with clarity and intention.