The Smart Girls Club

Welcome to Season Two of The Smart Girls Club! We start off this season talking about insurance that affects almost all of us. If you own a home you have house insurance, and if you own anything else, you should probably have contents insurance! But premiums seem to be skyrocketing and I'm here to explain why.
Let's have a chat about what drives Home and Contents insurance premiums and what you can do about it.

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Clare Michelsen of 'Healthy by Clare' joins us to discuss the minefield that is perimenopause and menopause and how we can manage symptoms like weight gain, foggy brain, body aches and hormone fluctuations through what we eat.
Clare is fascinating and this is such a good listen - whether you're a woman in your 40s, 50s and may be able to relate or even in your 20s, as knowledge is gold.   Or if you have a woman in your ...

As an Insurance Adviser for almost 20 years I have helped many of my clients make claims on their personal insurances, such as trauma insurance, medical insurance, mortgage and income protection and even life insurance.  You might be wondering if these insurances are really necessary and whether insurance companies actually pay out when a claim is lodged and I can tell you they do and I have the stories to prove it!

Professional photographer Denise Baynham, of Denise Baynham Photography joins me to discuss her "Operation Grapple - We Were There" exhibition, traveling around New Zealand since 2020.

19 New Zealand men feature in a photographic exhibition that delves into Operation Grapple, a nuclear testing program conducted in the Pacific from 1957-58.  This exhibition tells the story of Operation Grapple through portraits of th...

In Episode 17, I discuss my process for helping my clients decide how much life insurance they actually need.
The old school practice of 'everyone just needs $1 million!' is not good enough today. I want to know that my clients have a meaningful amount of life insurance; they know exactly why they have that figure and the purpose of every cent, and then we can review annually together if this is still the right amount....

Episode 16 is super exciting as Denise Baynham, of Denise Baynham Photography joins us.  Denise is Auckland's leading lifestyle and commercial photographer, and photography educator through her AHA! Photography Workshops. 

Whether it's creative portraits, headshots, personal branding, or product shots, Denise's work across all mediums results in incredible shots.

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Episode 15 of The Smart Girls Club podcast is all the info you need about Income Protection insurance.
- What is Income Protection?
- What is Mortgage Repayment Insurance?
- Do I need either?
- And when do they start to pay a claim?
- How does ACC fit in?

All the info is here and easy to understand - whether you're employed, or self-employed - I cover it all regarding these valuable solutions. What ha...

In Episode 14 we have the pleasure of hearing from Dr Heather Anderson of ALLOR Cosmetic Medicine.  Heather is a qualified and Urgent Care/Emergency Doctor who decided to retrain in the fascinating field of cosmetic medicine and has opened her own clinic in Whenuapai, Auckland. If you have ever had questions about Botox, fillers, microneedling, cosmetic peels and other skin treatments - then it's all here in one Podcast!  ...

Lucky Episode 13 delves into Medical Insurance, also known as Health Insurance. We know it's a type of insurance that's probably pretty helpful; it keeps you off public hospital waiting lists and gets surgery in a fancy hospital - right? Well maybe - but you need to listen to my latest episode for why medical insurance is not only important, but important for your children too, and my strategies for making it actually affo...

Join Maggie Hanna and I in Episode 12 where we discuss the fascinating world of bras! Maggie has had an Intimo bra, lingerie and leisure wear business for more than 26 years and is THE absolute expert in that one piece of clothing most ladies wear every day of their lives. At least 80% of the female population is predicted to be wearing the wrong size bra - and your 'ladies' deserve better treatment than that!

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Join me as I explain why, in my professional opinion, Trauma insurance is the most important type of insurance we should all hold, especially for women. After 18 years as an Insurance Adviser and helping my clients through countless types of claims - trauma insurance is the one type of cover everyone should have, and I'll explain why.

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Join Rachael Thompson and I in Episode 10 to discuss why she is 'The Smarter Mortgage Lady' - and what she can do to help you get the best mortgage possible for you and your family.   We know the Banks can be a nightmare to deal with, so use an expert like Rachael to ensure your purchase or refinance is as easy as possible.  Everything you need to know is right here.

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Join me in Episode 9 of The Smart Girls Club where we talk about 'Who Owns Your Life Insurance?" This may sound like a strange question - it's my insurance, so I own it! Don't I??  But the answer is more complex than you may think, and it's only when someone passes do we sometimes realise that the policy ownership is wrong, and this can have major consequences for those left behind. Let me explain...

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Join us as we sit down with Sumita Paul of Athena Wealth and learn about the benefits of seeking the valuable advice of an actual Financial Planner.  Sumita's service is not just for the rich and famous, but anyone who wants to speak to an impartial expert about making the most of their financial lives moving forward.  A MUST listen for every woman, no matter your age or stage.

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Join me as we discuss the role of an Insurance Adviser and the huge benefits of using one when looking at insurance for yourself and your family.  Insurance Advisers are the EXPERTS - so why not use that expertise to get the best insurance possible, at the best terms, on the best products, at the best price but most importantly from companies that provide the best service when you need to make a claim.  And do you know WHO...

In this AITA (Am I the asshole) episode, we hear from a young Kiwi who is deciding whether to forget about additional insurance to protect herself and her home or blow it off and go party in Sydney. We explore all the pros and cons while making the right decision which will benefit her in the long run.

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