Money Made Simple Blog

Breaking Financial Patterns: How to Reclaim Your Power with Money Sep 11, 2025

For many women, money has always been more than numbers on a bank statement—it’s deeply tied to family history, cultural expectations, and even unspoken loyalties we don’t consciously realize we carry. If you’ve ever felt like no matter how hard you work, you still can’t get ahead financially, you’r...

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From Survival to Self-Empowerment: Prosper’s Journey and the Lessons for Women in Business Sep 04, 2025

When it comes to money and empowerment, our stories shape the way we see possibilities. In my recent conversation with Prosper Taruvinga, an entrepreneur who grew up in Zimbabwe before moving to Australia, I was reminded of just how powerful perspective can be when it comes to our financial lives. H...

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My Monthly Money Routine for Financial Freedom Aug 28, 2025

One of the most common questions I get is: “How do you actually stick to your budget?” The truth is, managing my money has become simpler and quicker over the years—not because I ignore it, but because I’ve refined my process. My monthly routine keeps both my business and personal finances on track,...

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The Power of the Money Pie Framework: Your Path to Financial Self‑Empowerment Aug 21, 2025

Money can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling a business, personal commitments, and life’s unexpected twists. But what if managing your finances could be simple, clear, and flexible? That’s exactly what the Money Pie Framework offers – a practical, empowering way to take control of yo...

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What We All Think but Don’t Say: The Hidden Reasons We Procrastinate with Money Aug 14, 2025

Let’s be honest: we’ve all avoided dealing with money at some point. We’ve pushed aside bills, dodged financial conversations, or convinced ourselves we’re just “not good with money.” But here’s the thing—behind this procrastination are deeply human emotions that most women sil

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Why We Need to Start Talking About Money (and Why I Love It) Aug 07, 2025

For many of us growing up, money was the one topic that was never discussed openly. It was whispered about behind closed doors or avoided altogether at family gatherings. Talking about money felt taboo, even shameful. But here’s the thing: money touches every part of our lives. The sooner we bring i...

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Your Time is Now: The Five Cs to Financial and Personal Empowerment Jul 31, 2025

Life has a way of nudging us to pause and reflect. Often, it takes a major event or loss to remind us that time is fleeting and precious. As women business owners, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind, pushing our own dreams and desires aside. But what if you gave yourself permission to liv...

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The Power of Choice: Building a Business That Works for You Jul 24, 2025

As women business owners, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea that growth means bigger teams, more clients, and a never-ending hustle. But what if growth could look different? What if growth meant a business that truly aligns with your life and values?

This was a key takeaway from a recent conve...

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Setting Clear Expectations with Your Accountant (and Why It Matters for Your Financial Confidence) Jul 10, 2025

When it comes to money, one of the biggest traps many women fall into—especially business owners—is assuming that their accountant or bookkeeper will take care of everything. But here’s the truth: they often don’t. And not because they don’t care, but because they’re operating in a completely differ...

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Why Separating Your Business and Personal Finances Is the Most Empowering Move You Can Make Jul 03, 2025

If you’re a woman running your own business, chances are you’ve juggled your personal and business finances in one big, messy bucket. It might feel efficient—or even necessary when you're just starting out—but here's the truth: keeping your business and personal money tangled together is costing you...

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Calm Body, Calm Wallet: How Nutrition and Money Confidence Go Hand in Hand Jun 26, 2025

What do your food choices and your finances have in common? More than you might think.

In a recent episode of Money with Alpha, nutritionist and speaker Sammy Barnett shared her inspiring journey from a childhood filled with panic attacks to building a successful, joy-filled business helping others...

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Funding Your Fun: Why You Need a “Fun Fund” and How to Make It Happen Jun 19, 2025

Let’s be honest—fun is often the first thing to fall off the priority list when life gets busy. Between work, family responsibilities, ageing parents, and the endless cycle of bills and obligations, many women find themselves stuck in the sandwich generation—constantly giving but rarely receiving. T...

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