Uncensored Money
Episodes
Recessions, Misinformation & Clickbait Headlines
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As 2022 draws to a close, we're seeing more and more misinformation and clickbait headlines about recessions. So in this solo episode, Mel discusses w...
Goal Setting & Relationships
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mel and her husband, Tony Larven (aka #baldsexyman) have a conversation about setting financial goals in their relationship. They cov...
Power, Control, Relationships and Money
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss power imbalances that can exist inside relationships related to money, the unexpected ways they can arise and ...
Mel Responds to a 'Helpful' Comment
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mel and Lawsie respond to a comment left on a social media post by a woman who suggested that "you just need to spend less than you e...
Is Wellness Sending You Broke?
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss why financial wellness is just as important as physical or emotional wellness and why it's important to includ...
Recession Proofing Your Finances
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mel and Lawsie explain what a recession is and then share their top tips on how to be financially resilient so you can weather the cu...
Travel Tips to Save You Cash
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world has opened up post-Covid and Aussie's are planning to travel, and spend more on travel, than in previous years. In this episode, Mel and Law...
Finding More Income
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Studies show that women have been conditioned by media to reduce their spending rather than find more income. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie share...
Your Inflation, Interest Rate & Cost of Living Questions Answered
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about inflation rates, lifestyle creep, interest rates and the cost of living. So over the next few ...
The Link Between Interest Rates & Inflation Rates
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about inflation rates, lifestyle creep, interest rates and the cost of living. So over the next few ...
8 Popular Apps to Save You Money
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about inflation rates, lifestyle creep, interest rates and the cost of living. So over the next few ...
Lifestyle Creep: What Is It and How to Avoid It
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about inflation rates, lifestyle creep, interest rates and the cost of living. So over the next few ...
Plan, Pivot, Plan – My Latest Launch Debrief
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mel discusses comparison culture by opening the curtains to share what was going on behind the scenes of the recent launch of the My ...
5 Financial Tips No Matter Your Age or Stage
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa recorded this podcast at the request of someone who messaged her on Instagram asking if there's hope if you're starting again in your late thi...
Property and Interest Rates
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Reserve Bank of Australia put its rates up for the first time since November, 2010. It's the rate rise that everyone saw coming but that...
Finfluencers, Money Mindset Coaches, Educators, Advisors & More
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Mel discusses the differences between people who play in the finance space; finfluencers, money mindset coaches, financial educa...
Is your language or bias keeping you small?
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mel and Lawsie discuss the impact of language and bias on our finances and our lives. They begin by discussing the response to a r...
Catching Up on Superannuation
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth episode of Season 3, Mel and Lawsie continue the discussion from last week's episode about the impact of having a break, for whatever re...
Superannuation – The Forgotten Cost of a Career Break
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of Season 3, on International Women's Day Mel talks about an important yet often overlooked cost of a career break; the impact on...
Do Your Finances Need a Detox?
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of Season Three, Mel talks about an important financial habit she adopted over a decade ago called the 30 Day Financial Detox a...
We Compare 9 Popular Investing Apps
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new season of Uncensored Money, Mel is having chats with Lawsie, with her husband Tony and well, with you! In this episode, Lawsie and I talk ...
Money and our relationship
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Valentines Day edition of Uncensored Money, Mel is joined by her husband, Tony Larven (also known as #the baldsexyman). In this twenty...
Your finances in times of uncertainty
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our twentieth episode of Season Two ...
Your Best Year Yet
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our nineteenth episode of Season Two...
Finishing the Year Well
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our eighteenth episode of Season Two...
Cost Less Christmas
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our seventeenth episode of Season Tw...
Diving into Cryptocurrency
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our sixteenth episode of Season Two ...
Navigating End of Year Sales, Payment Options and Credit Card & Loyalty Points
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our fifteenth episode of Season Two ...
How to be Prepared for Pending Interest Rate Rises
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our fourteenth episode of Season Two...
Active, Passive & Direct Share Investing
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our thirteenth episode of Season Two...
Sex, Money & Relationships
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our twelfth episode of Season Two w...
Your Finance Questions Answered
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our eleventh episode of Season Two w...
Getting Pricing Right in your Business
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our tenth episode of Season Two we d...
Why Saving Alone Isn't Enough
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our ninth episode of Season Two we d...
Financial Success Stories
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our eighth episode of Season Two we ...
Spending v. Paying off Debt v. Saving v. Investing
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our seventh episode of Season Two we...
Types of Debt
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our sixth episode of Season Two we t...
Money in Lockdown
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our fifth episode of Season Two with...
The best and worst financial decisions we have made
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our fourth episode of Season Two we ...
The pink tax and gender parity - does it exist, what is it and how can we fight it
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our third episode of Season Two we'r...
Business vs. hobby vs. side hustle vs. employee
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our second episode of Season Two we'...
When it comes to money, who should YOU be listening to?
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new season of Uncensored Money Mel is joined by Lawsie, a Gen Y ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant. In our first episode of Season Two we'r...
Uncensored Money: Season Two Trailer
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Season Two of Uncensored Money is finally here! (It's only been two years in between drinks, but we've been busy and you know, there's been a global p...
Uncensored Money: With Karen James
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Uncensored Money I chat all things money with Karen James – a purpose driven, author, single mum, corporate change maker, humanit...
Uncensored Money: With Olivia Engel
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Uncensored Money I chat all things money with Olivia Engel - the Senior Managing Director or State Street Global Advisors and CIO (...
Uncensored Money: Melissa Browne
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Uncensored Money, the microphone is handed across to Lauren, my co-founder at the Money Barre to interview me about my finances, my...
Uncensored Money: With Jacqui Lewis
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Uncensored Money I chat all things money with Jacqui Lewis - a global Master Vedic Meditation teacher, multiple-business owner, aut...
Uncensored Money: With Fleur McDonald
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Uncensored Money I chat all things money with Fleur McDonald - a farmer, former jillaroo, best-selling rural literature author, mot...
Uncensored Money: With Julie Ockerby
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Uncensored Money I chat all things money with Julie Ockerby - a previously registered nurse, interior designer, award-winning busin...
Uncensored Money: With Emma Isaacs
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Uncensored Money I chat all things money with Emma Isaacs - a global CEO, multi-business owner, mother of five, author, philanthrop...
Uncensored Money: With Jess Fox
16 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Uncensored Money I chat all things money with Jess Fox - a dual Olympic-medallist-kayaker, School Dux, Psychology student, bi-ling...
Uncensored Money: With Cathie Reid
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Uncensored Money I chat all things money with Cathie Reid - a dior-wearing, future-astronaut, billionaire business owner, mother o...