

Financially Fierce
Jess Brady
It's time to become financially fierce! Hosted by Jess Brady, this podcast will empower you to be more in control of your money and build the financial future you want. Shape your money mindset, learn how to invest, curb your bad spending habits and become financially fierce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 2, 2025 • 35min
234 the gamification of banking and money (with Brian Oakley)
In this episode of Financially Fierce, recorded live at South by Southwest, Jess Brady sits down with neuroscientist, Brian Oakley from 'Up' to explore how our brains shape the way we spend, save, and emotionally connect to money and the gamification of money.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Jessica Brady is a money educator, former financial adviser and an authorised representative (No. 1259972) of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd – AFSL 451289 | ABN 32 164 927 708 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2025 • 44min
233 trauma insurance: cover explained, claim stats, cover amounts + more (personal insurance part 4/4)
In this final episode of our insurance mini-series, Jess Brady unpacks Trauma Insurance — what it covers, how it’s different from other types of insurance and why it can be one of the most emotionally charged (yet important) types of cover to understand.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Jessica Brady is a money educator, former financial adviser and an authorised representative (No. 1259972) of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd – AFSL 451289 | ABN 32 164 927 708 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2025 • 52min
232 ultra fast fashion: consumerism, the story your clothes tell + more (w/ Kat Halliday from BWA) part 2
In this second episode of Jess Brady's conversation with Kat Halliday they explore the complexities of Ultra Fast Fashion, looking at its history, the rise of consumerism and how our wardrobes reflect our values.Check out Behind The Barcode Podcast series here: https://bwaa.co/mmm-podcastView the Ethical Fashion Guide: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/resources/ethical-fashion-guide/And to use the Speak out to your MP tool, follow this link: https://bwaa.co/mmm-speak-outFinancially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Jessica Brady is a money educator, former financial adviser and an authorised representative (No. 1259972) of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd – AFSL 451289 | ABN 32 164 927 708 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2025 • 53min
231 TPD: what it is, real life costs + why most people are under-insured (personal insurance pt 3/4)
In this third episode of our personal insurance series, Jess Brady unpacks Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance and dives into everything you need to know — including what it is, how it works, how much cover you might need and the real-life costs of living with a disability.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Jessica Brady is a money educator, former financial adviser and an authorised representative (No. 1259972) of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd – AFSL 451289 | ABN 32 164 927 708 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2025 • 56min
230 ultra fast fashion: money, ethics & how to be fashion conscious (with Kat Halliday from BWA) part 1/2
In this episode, Jess Brady sits down with Kat Halliday from Baptist World Aid to unpack the truth about ultra fast fashion as they explore the rise of ultra-fast fashion brands, the emotional and financial cost of our buying habits and how small changes can make a big impact.Check out Behind The Barcode Podcast series here: https://bwaa.co/mmm-podcastView the Ethical Fashion Guide: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/resources/ethical-fashion-guide/And to use the Speak out to your MP tool, follow this link: https://bwaa.co/mmm-speak-outFinancially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Jessica Brady is a money educator, former financial adviser and an authorised representative (No. 1259972) of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd – AFSL 451289 | ABN 32 164 927 708 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2025 • 53min
229 income protection: what it is, benefit periods, claiming, occupation risk + more (personal insurance part 2/4)
In this second episode of the insurance series, Jess Brady unpacks Income Protection Insurance and dives into everything you need to know including what each type of policy does, common exclusions, waiting periods, cost considerations and more. And if you've never thought about Income Insurance, make sure you check this one out.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Jessica Brady is a money educator, former financial adviser and an authorised representative (No. 1259972) of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd – AFSL 451289 | ABN 32 164 927 708 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 2025 • 52min
228 life insurance: what it is, when you need it, how to get it (personal insurance part 1/4)
Jess Brady kicks off a four-part Insurance series with a deep dive into Life Insurance, explaining the differences between default cover through superannuation and retail insurance, when and why people need it, how it works and more.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Jessica Brady is a money educator, former financial adviser and an authorised representative (No. 1259972) of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd – AFSL 451289 | ABN 32 164 927 708 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 2025 • 55min
227 first home guarantee changes, offset vs redraw, debt recycling + more (with Rachelle Kroon)
Join Jess Brady and Rachelle Kroon as dive into the latest changes to the First Home Guarantee Scheme, should you use an offset or redraw, interest rate drops and what they mean for buyers, sellers and investors.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Jessica Brady is a money educator, former financial adviser and an authorised representative (No. 1259972) of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd – AFSL 451289 | ABN 32 164 927 708 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 2025 • 49min
226 property market update - where to buy, what to do and looking to the future (with John Pidgeon)
Join Jess Brady and John Pidgeon as they unpack the 2025 housing market, first-home buyer challenges and smart strategies for making confident property decisions.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Jessica Brady is a money educator, former financial adviser and an authorised representative (No. 1259972) of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd – AFSL 451289 | ABN 32 164 927 708 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2025 • 48min
225 bold money moves to build stronger spending habits and achieve financial freedom
Join Jessica Brady as she explores how to shift your money mindset, build stronger spending habits and take bold steps toward achieving financial freedom.Financially Fierce is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auTo organise a clarity call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Find Jess on socials! @jessbrady_financialadviceTo get help click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Jessica Brady is a money educator, former financial adviser and an authorised representative (No. 1259972) of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd – AFSL 451289 | ABN 32 164 927 708 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


