Summer Series 2026

Welcome to The Australian Finance Podcast Summer Series — your ultimate kick-start to the new year!

Across 10 bite-sized episodes, hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell help you reset your money mindset, build solid financial foundations, and make 2026 your best money year yet.

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We’ve created a free resource just for you: a simple recap guide designed to turn podcast insights into actionable steps that will change your life.

Download the free tracker and join Owen and Gemma as they put their money saving strategies to the test in the 10K Finders Keepers challenge.

Download the free tracker and join Owen and Gemma as they put their money saving strategies to the test in the 10K Finders Keepers challenge.

10 bite-sized episodes

If you want to build confidence with your money, simplify your finances, and get ahead before 2026, this series is for you.

Summer Series Part 10: Protecting yourself and your family

Summer Series Part 9: Tax

Summer Series Part 8: Shares and ETFs – Investing 101 with Owen

Summer Series Part 7: Savvy Superannuation

Summer Series Part 6: Property

Summer series part 5: Debt: Using it, managing it, and repaying it

Summer series part 4: Increasing your active & passive income

Summer Series Part 3: Spending, Saving and Budgeting

Summer Series Part 2: Money and Mindset

Summer Series Part 1: Happy new year. Let’s get Goal Setting!

Meet your hosts

Owen Rask is a husband and parent. When he is not doing that, he is the Founder of Rask and Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, Rask’s investment platform that specialises in building passive income for retirees (SMSFs and families) as well as growing wealth for business owners, younger families, couples & professionals.

Owen has 13 years of professional investment experience, teaches the Value Investor Program (Australia’s premier value investment training program), has enrolled 32,000+ Aussies & Kiwis into free online courses and is responsible for everything you see in front of you.

Owen hosts many podcasts, occasionally appears on television, has two Master’s level degrees in finance, a bachelor’s degree in technology, numerous other polytechnic qualifications, completed CFA Level 1, has passed ASIC’s Financial Adviser exam and is the ultimate holder of Australian Financial Services Licence #563907.

Gemma Mitchell is a mum, money coach and financial adviser. With over 20 years of experience in finance, Gemma has dedicated her career to helping people take control of their financial futures. Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and keynote speaking, she guides individuals and businesses to align their financial goals with their values, build resilience, and thrive through life’s inevitable plot twists.

As a mum and entrepreneur, Gemma has experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating major life changes like divorce, loss and career shifts. These experiences have shaped an empathetic, practical approach to wealth-building and financial independence. She is passionate about helping others rebuild, grow, and protect their wealth in a way that feels empowering and sustainable.

“My goal is simple: to inspire confidence, provide practical tools, and support you in creating a financial future that works for you. Whether it’s through coaching, advice, or consulting, I’m here to help you take the next step toward financial freedom.”

Gemma’s formal qualifications include a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning, Advanced Diploma of Finance Services (Financial Planning) and the ASIC Adviser Exam.

Finders Keepers Challenge

Join Owen and Gemma as they put their money-saving strategies to the test in the 10K Finders Keepers Challenge — each aiming to find, save, or earn $10,000 by the end of 2026. Follow along for live updates.

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