Financially Empowered Women

About Financially Empowered Women

The Financially Empowered Women podcast, hosted by Dionne Payn, tackles the shocking reality that 400,000 women in Australia are at risk of homelessness. The podcast dives into the barriers that lead to financial insecurity, aiming to give women the knowledge and tools they need to build a strong financial foundation. Featuring world-class experts, each episode provides practical, women-specific tips on topics such as negotiating a better salary, demystifying superannuation, and navigating divorce and separation while ensuring assets are distributed fairly. This podcast is designed to help women build a strong financial foundation, take control of their financial future and create lasting social change.

Publisher

Dionne Payn

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jan 2025

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   S2: Ep. 25 Money Mindset for Women: How to Rewire Your Identity and Break Unhelpful Patterns

   Have you ever wondered why you consistently put everyone else’s needs before your own, even when it compromises your financial stability? What if the financial identities and behaviours keeping you stuck aren't actually your own, but rather inherited patterns absorbed from childhood and societal conditioning? For many, cultivating a strong money mindset for women is hampered by deep-rooted systemic barriers and self-limiting beliefs. Historically conditioned to be subservient or to shy away from claiming success - often falling victim to the "tall poppy syndrome" - women frequently struggle to value their own worth. Generic financial advice usually fails to create lasting change because it only looks at the numbers, ignoring the individual psychology, life stage, and deeply ingrained habits driving those financial decisions. In this episode, personal development coach Helen Frances discusses how to break free from these decades-old patterns. Following a 20-year career in government, Helen transitioned into coaching to help women build lives that genuinely fit who they are. She shares the profound impact of being raised by a financially independent mother who taught her the vital importance of protecting her own assets. We explore Helen's "four quadrants" framework for holistic change, why your identity is completely changeable, and how to effectively model the successful financial behaviours of others. 🎧 Press play now to start rewiring your internal narratives and take control of your financial identity. In this episode, you will: ✅ Understand why generic financial advice fails when it ignores your unique individual psychology and the societal ideals you have absorbed. ✅ Learn how to use the "four quadrants" method to holistically analyse your internal beliefs, external behaviours, and the systemic structures impacting your wealth. ✅ Discover actionable ways to break ingrained habits, including how to identify and adopt the specific leverage points of successful financial role models. About Helen Frances Helen Frances spent 20 years working across various government roles before transitioning into personal development. Through her business, Helen Frances Official, she combines her professional background, training in NLP, and her own lived experience to help women build lives and make decisions that truly align with who they are. She supports her clients through one-to-one coaching, small-group circles, and exclusive, intimate retreats in Bali. Resources & Link 🌐 Website: helenfrancesofficial.com 📅 Book a Free Call: [https://calendly.com/helenfrancescoaching/30-minute-coaching 📋 Free Coherence Check: helenfrancesofficial.com/coherence-check 📱 Instagram: @helenfrancesofficial 📘 Facebook: Helen Frances Official - https://www.facebook.com/helenfrancesofficial/ Financially Empowered Women Podcast The Financially Empowered Women Podcast is for women who want to take control of their financial future and make a lasting impact. Each week, we bring on expert guests to answer real listener questions, helping them break financial barriers, build wealth, and invest in social change. Whether you’re looking to master your money, grow your income, or use your wealth as a force for good, this podcast gives you the tools to make it happen. Next Steps Join the community for free resources to help you take control of your financial future at www.women4homes.com

2. 

   28 Aug 2026

   S2: Ep. 24 Why the Over-50s Are Leaving Corporate to Start Businesses

   Have you ever hit a certain age and realised the corporate ladder is suddenly being pulled out of reach? What if stepping out of the traditional workforce and starting your own business is not a step backwards, but the ultimate pivot for your professional future? For many women over 50, the traditional job market presents harsh realities. Severe ageism means finding a new senior role can take up to 18 months and often comes with a significant salary cut. Rather than accepting these limitations, many are redefining what career progression for women looks like by launching their own enterprises. Surprisingly, 76% of female business owners are over the age of 45, yet they remain vastly underrepresented in the media and receive a shockingly low percentage of venture capital funding. In this episode, visibility coach and She's The Boss founder Jules Brooke sheds light on the realities of being a female founder later in life. Jules discusses why women over 50 are starting businesses driven by legacy and impact rather than just profit, and why many intend to keep working well into their seventies. We explore the hidden barriers to business growth, such as imposter syndrome and a lack of access to funding, and how the traditional path of career progression for women can be reimagined through strategic partnerships and global networking. 🎧 Press play now to discover how to navigate ageism and take charge of your professional trajectory. In this episode, you will: ✅ Learn the shocking statistics about female founders, including why women receive only 1% of venture capital funding and win only 13% of business awards. ✅ Understand how ageism in the corporate world is driving a massive wave of entrepreneurship for women over 50. ✅ Discover practical strategies to grow your business and increase your visibility using collaboration and global networking on platforms like LinkedIn. About Jules Brooke Jules Brooke is a speaker and coach specialising in visibility for female entrepreneurs. She is the founder of Handle Your Own PR, Australian Women Speakers, and She's The Boss, a community dedicated to women business owners over 45. Through online and offline events, a YouTube channel, and international retreats, Jules connects and empowers women to step into the spotlight and build legacy businesses. Resources & Link 🌐 Website: https://shesthebossgroup.com/ 📖 Directory: https://shesthebossdirectory.com/ 🎓 Mentoring: https://shesthebossgroup.com/mentoring/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shestheboss 📘 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shesthebossgroup 🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/julesbrooke Financially Empowered Women Podcast The Financially Empowered Women Podcast is for women who want to take control of their financial future and make a lasting impact. Each week, we bring on expert guests to answer real listener questions, helping them break financial barriers, build wealth, and invest in social change. Whether you’re looking to master your money, grow your income, or use your wealth as a force for good, this podcast gives you the tools to make it happen. Next Steps Join the community for free resources to help you take control of your financial future at www.women4homes.com

3. 

   7 Aug 2026

   S2: Ep. 23 Why a Good Salary Doesn't Protect You From Financial Stress

   Have you ever wondered why bringing home a six-figure salary can still leave you struggling to afford a home or feeling like you are just getting by? What if the secret to financial security has less to do with your income bracket and everything to do with understanding your own behavioural patterns? For many professionals, the modern financial landscape leaves a massive gap. The "working poor" are those who are employed and earn too much to qualify for government assistance, yet still face significant financial pressure to cover the basics. With the rise of AI chatbots and unregulated social media "Finfluencers" spreading financial misinformation, finding credible, independent guidance is increasingly difficult. Furthermore, women often face a severe "super gap" due to time taken out of the workforce, losing vital years of compounding interest during their peak earning years. In this episode, Amanda Di Medici, founder of Yenom, explains why achieving true financial wellbeing requires a robust money mindset for women. Drawing on her extensive background in law, finance, and adult education, Amanda explores Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, explaining why you cannot pursue your life's passions until your basic survival needs are financially secure. We discuss the importance of identifying your money archetype, how to establish a six-month emergency fund, and why co-parents must have proactive conversations about equal superannuation contributions. 🎧 Press play now to master your money mindset for women and learn how to secure the financial foundations you need to thrive. In this episode, you will: ✅ Learn how to identify your unique money personality and why "knowing thyself" is the ultimate key to changing your financial habits. ✅ Understand the severe risks of relying on AI chatbots and social media "Finfluencers" for financial education. ✅ Discover practical strategies to overcome the "super gap" and ensure equal retirement contributions when taking time out of the workforce. About Amanda Di Medici Amanda is a self-described "financial literacy nerd" with a comprehensive educational background in law, finance, and adult education. After witnessing the extreme financial vulnerability of everyday people in the finance broking sector, she founded Yenom (money backwards) to provide independent financial literacy education for the "working poor". Her mission is to alleviate financial stress by delivering education directly into workplaces and providing a gamified mobile app to build daily financial habits, all without selling products or user data. Resources & Link 🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/amanda-d-495991281 📱 AI-Powered Budgeting Buddy App (Coming Soon) https://yenommoney.com/ Financially Empowered Women Podcast The Financially Empowered Women Podcast is for women who want to take control of their financial future and make a lasting impact. Each week, we bring on expert guests to answer real listener questions, helping them break financial barriers, build wealth, and invest in social change. Whether you’re looking to master your money, grow your income, or use your wealth as a force for good, this podcast gives you the tools to make it happen. Next Steps Join the community for free resources to help you take control of your financial future at www.women4homes.com

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• Mel Browne
• Dr Renée Baker
• Pascale Helyar-Moray OAM
• Lina De Marco
• Sama Balson

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YouTube views

330

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

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66

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

32

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