Ep190 2025 Reflections: Life & Money

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

• Attracting aligned, entrepreneurial clients who value clarity and empowerment

• Beautiful stories of couples leaning into shared financial understanding

• How the Money Pie again proved its power — helping Alpha redirect an extra $12,000 toward her daughter's school plan without sacrificing lifestyle

• Wins in personal investing and steady long-term growth

💔 What Didn't Go as Planned

• Delays in launching her software and writing her book

• A challenging year caring for her father and processing his unexpected passing

• The shock of funeral expenses — and why emergency funds matter more than we realise

• The true cost of international travel and the sting of exchange rates

📚 What She Learned

• The absolute necessity of buffers and emergency funds

• The importance of transparent financial conversations with family

• How settling an estate reinforces why wills, enduring powers of attorney, and paperwork matter

• A deep dive into investment strategies, lump sum decisions, ETFs, super, tax implications, and the emotional side of investing

• The reminder that clarity comes from education, support, and time — not rushing big financial decisions

🌱 What She Wants More Of in 2026

• Calm, joy, and lightness

• Community, connection, and a safe space for women to talk about money

• Giving and receiving support (even when it feels uncomfortable)

🔻 What She Wants Less Of

• Heavy energy, drama, and emotional depletion

• Busyness that takes her away from creativity and presence

• Energetic disruptions that drain instead of empower.

📈 Financial Themes Emerging for 2026

• Volatile markets and political uncertainty

• Further increases in property prices and the pressure this puts on buyers

• The continued rise of ETFs and why they're changing the game

• Why long-term investing beats market-watching every single time

• 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.