Money & a Good Life

For a lot of people, retirement is a big financial unknown. 

Do I have enough super? Am I doing enough? Am I too late? What if I get there and hate it? 

In this episode of Money & a Good Life, Steph and Ryan sit down with James Wrigley, Melbourne based financial advisor, part-owner of First Financial, and author of Retire Life Ready, to talk about building wealth, shaping a retirement that actually feels good, and navigating the ...

When a relationship ends, dividing up the finances can be one of the most stressful and confusing parts of the process. 

Who owns what? What's been disclosed? What's being hidden? And what happens when something just doesn't feel right? 

In this episode of Money & a Good Life, Steph and Ryan sit down with Julie Garis, founder of Simple Split Financials and forensic accountant with many years of experience to talk a...

When you think about financial advice, what comes to mind? Numbers? Spreadsheets? Maybe superannuation or investments?

But the best financial advice goes way beyond the money.

In this episode of Money & a Good Life, Steph and Ryan sit down with Sean Birch - Financial Adviser & Director, former accountant, and someone who understands that financial planning is really about people, family, and legacy.

Sean (or Birchy, as he&apos...

Have you ever felt stuck in your career? Like you're meant for something more but unsure how to make the leap?

Or maybe you've tried to pivot before, only to end up right back where you started, frustrated and unfulfilled.

In this episode of Money & a Good Life, Steph and Ryan sit down with Natalie Tran, Business and Career Transition Coach and founder of Transition With Purpose to talk about navigating career change wi...

A lot of people start a business to create more freedom. More time, more flexibility, and more money.

But instead, they end up overworked, underpaid, and overwhelmed.

In this episode of Money & a Good Life, Steph and Ryan sit down with Betsy Westcott—financial wellness coach, keynote speaker, and media regular—to talk about how to actually become the boss of your business instead of feeling like it runs you.

Betsy shares her Money...

If your money situation is making you feel hopeless, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Money & a Good Life, Steph and Ryan sit down with Mel Browne—bestselling author, financial educator, and someone who knows exactly what it's like to hit financial rock bottom and come out the other side.

In her 30s, after a divorce, Mel had nothing. No rental bond. No money for wages. No business cashflow. She was living in a &qu...

In this episode of Money and a Good Life, hosts Stephanie Coombes and Ryan Watson sit down with author, educator, and advocate Tammy Casselson to talk about her lived experience of financial abuse. 

From the outside, Tammy’s relationship looked perfect. But behind closed doors, she endured years of coercive control, including financial abuse that left her and her children facing homelessness. 

Tammy shares her very personal story of ...

How often do you catch yourself saying, “I’ll do that one day”? 

One day you’ll travel. One day you’ll make time for yourself. One day you’ll chase the dream you’ve been putting off. 

But what if one day never comes? 

In this episode of Money and a Good Life, we’re joined by Kate Christie — time management specialist, bestselling author, and creator of The Life List. After losing her children’s father to cancer, Kate realised she coul...

Most of us don’t want to think about what happens if we lose a partner. It’s uncomfortable. It feels far away. But Lahra Carey’s story shows why it’s a conversation we can’t afford to avoid. 

In this episode of Money & a Good Life, Steph and Ryan sit down with Lahra - entrepreneur, media strategist, and crisis expert to talk about the sudden death of her husband, Ben, and the financial mess that followed. 

Ben was a lawyer. Smart...

Private school can offer great opportunities... but it also comes with a steep price tag. Do you ever wonder how families afford it?

In this episode, we investigate the real costs of private education and how to manage them. Whether you're already paying private school fees or just starting to think about your children's future education, this conversation will help you get your head around the planning, saving and investi...

The truth is, for a lot of couples, money is one of those conversations people try to avoid. But here's the thing - that's not a great idea. You should be talking about money, how you manage it, and yes, even what happens if you break up. 

In this episode of Money & a Good Life, Steph and Ryan sit down with Rob Devlin, Head of Advice and Partner at Tribeca Financial, to tackle one of the most crucial yet avoided topics...

Is the 5-day workweek outdated?

With burnout on the rise and workplaces scrambling to retain talent, the 4-day workweek is gaining serious momentum. But does it actually work? And how do we design workplaces where people feel fulfilled, not just productive?

In this episode of Money & a Good Life, Ryan and Steph dive deep into the future of work with Christian Miran - an expert in organisational transformation and the architect be...

When you hear the word vulnerability, what comes to mind? 

For a long time, vulnerability was seen as a weakness. Something to hide if you wanted to succeed in your career, in sport, or even in life. But what if being vulnerable is actually one of your greatest strengths? 

In this episode of Money & a Good Life, hosts Ryan Watson and Stephanie Coombes sit down with Brad Fox, former AFL player, business mentor, and Chairman of Tri...

If you’re a regular listener to our podcast, you know that we like to take a bigger picture when it comes to money; looking at the impact it has on our lives and the good (and sometimes) not so good that can come with it.  

Well today we’re going to talk about a subject that’s definitely on the good side of the money topic – investing! And who better for Steph to grill than her fellow co-host and Tribeca CEO Ryan. 

Having confessed t...

We all go into relationships hoping for the best. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, things don't work out as planned.

If you're facing a separation or divorce, you're already dealing with enough emotional upheaval. The last thing you need is financial chaos on top of it all.

In this episode of Money and a Good Life, hosts Ryan and Steph tackle this difficult but important topic with Angela Harbinson, founder of ...

What truly makes a life well lived? It’s a big question, but one worth unpacking. 

Speaker, author, and coach Anna Glynn joins us again to explore the big principles that underpin your Good Life, including how to discover your true purpose and what it really means to thrive. Anna specialises in sustainable high-performance, and her insights are backed by research that can help you live with more intention and fulfillment. ...

Have you ever found yourself in a money disagreement with your partner and wondered, “How did we even get here?”

In this episode of Money & a Good Life, Ryan and Steph sit down with returning guest Suzanne Alexander—Certified Financial Coach and founder of Mindful Finances—to unpack the real reasons couples clash over money. Spoiler: it’s not just about the numbers.

Suzanne explains how our earliest experiences shape our “money s...

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 elder...

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 profess...