Melissa Browne on starting over, building wealth, and owning your financial future

Discover how Melissa Browne overcame financial setbacks, built wealth from scratch, and created a movement to empower women with confidence and control over her money.

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About this episode

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask sits down with Melissa Browne – entrepreneur, author, educator, and the powerhouse behind the ‘Her Wealth Her Way’ movement. Mel shares her personal story of rebuilding after divorce, what she wishes more women knew about money, and how thousands have used her financial literacy programs to create lasting change.

Melissa opens up about:
– Giving away her divorce settlement
– Rebuilding her finances from the ground up
– Why your money personality matters
– The importance of financial agency and understanding your risk profile
– How she’s helped thousands through her Financial Adulting Plan

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Topics Covered
– Melissa’s financial origin story and early money mistakes
– Why even finance professionals get it wrong sometimes
– How Melissa started again after divorce
– The two types of people who join her financial programs
– Understanding your money story and type
– How couples can navigate financial differences
– Why age-based advice doesn’t work anymore
– Practical steps after a major life setback
– Financial agency: what it is and why it matters
– The silent challenge of money and ageism for women
– Preparing financially for health challenges
– What “her wealth her way” really means

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