Working Women's Wealth

What could you do with an extra R10,000 or a $1,000 a month? Having a side hustle has become more relevant and frequent in recent years than ever before!

It always amazes me how many of my clients, past colleagues and close associates all have a side hustle that I would never have known about if I didn't know them outside of the corporate world.

The challenge is, it is mostly men who venture beyond their day jobs for extra income. It seems like us women suffer from the "good girl" syndrome - being loyal to a company or a job at all costs. Here, we explore three reasons why you should start a side hustle.

Have you ever taken a career break? There are many reasons why we may need to step back from our careers. But we often find it difficult and daunting to re-enter the workplace and get our careers back on track.

We speak with Lisa Unwin, founder and author of "She's Back" who offers practical advice and tools to navigate your career in the age of economic, social and technological disruption.

Should I invest, or should I pay off my debt first? Good question! I love exploring this topic with my clients. I may not know your personal circumstances to sensibly advise you, but I do know that the first step to building wealth is to truly understand your HABITS. Wealth is 90% behaviour and only 10% investment knowledge. My podcast provides some fundamental things for you to consider.

Building the ultimate brand is no small feat particularly when businesses of all sizes are competing on the same playing fields.

We chat with Paula Sartini, CEO of BrandQuantum and an award-winning global brand expert. We explore the world of delivering a consistent brand experience, the value of authenticity, using the right technology, and the impact it has on the bottom line.

"I want to live NOW… But I also want to have enough money for my future!" This is the most common response I get when I ask someone what their biggest worry is when it comes to money. Sound familiar?

We live in a society that promotes instant gratification and too many ways to satisfy the unhealthy urges and splurges. So what if I told you that we are robbing from our futures for momentary instant gratification today?

How do 'mom-preneurs' balance building their passion business and still raise healthy, happy kids? Or, on the flip side, have you ever hoped to instill an entrepreneurial spirit in your kids?

We chat with Meg Brunson, podcast host of the FamilyPreneur and a super mom to four girls. Meg talks with us about her journey, how this changed her family, and the lessons she and her family learned along the way.

Ever wondered why so many kids are still at home way after university? Our main task as parents when it comes to money is to transition our children from primary school where we pay for everything, to their first job where they are able to pay for what they need. The challenge is that for many of us, we over-correct on our own experiences. We try and take away the struggle we experienced by giving our kids everything we never had - but in doing so, remove the valuable lessons they need to survive.

Resilience is the ability to overcome life's challenges that seem impossible by making an active decision to fight back. Financial resilience helps us to stick to our long-term goals, like saving for your children's future and your retirement, despite unfortunate setbacks like losing your income or getting through a divorce.

We talk to Gloria Mitchell who has walked an extraordinary path from being homeless to attaining an MBA at Stanford University. Gloria's passion is to help people overcome the mental and emotional roadblocks holding them back from living fulfilling lives.

It's a question I get asked often - how do I teach my children about money?

This is a topic I am passionate about because I have three little people whom all have very different outlooks and habits when dealing with money. Raising kids who are grounded, generous and smart about money is no small feat but it is incredibly rewarding both financially and emotionally for you and your child.

I highlight some great tools to put in place at different learning stages.

Helping aging parents is indiscriminant in the toll it takes - the reversal of roles is tough, not to mention the physical and emotional burden it places on adult children.

Sheryl Smith, a registered nurse, certified health coach and host of the engAGING Conversations podcast talks to us about what it takes to manage aging parents.