Property Investing for Women is hosted by Reshmi Kumar, self-made property millionaire and founder of Investor Women who is passionate about helping women gain financial independence. This podcast empowers women to build wealth and confidence through real estate. With real-world strategies, inspiring stories, and practical advice, Reshmi helps women take control of their financial future—one property at a time.
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Why 78% of Aussie Investors Never Build a Real Property Portfolio
Most Australians who buy an investment property never buy asecond one. Not because they lack the income. Not because they picked the wrongsuburb. And not because they got the timing wrong. The real reason is quieter,more uncomfortable, and something almost nobody talks about at the barbecue.
In this episode of the Investor Women Masterclass, ReshmiKumar sits down with Victor Kumar to unpack the gap between people who buy oneproperty and people who actually build a portfolio. It is a conversation shapedby 20 years of their own wins, mistakes, and quiet lessons at the kitchentable.
What you will walk away with:
A clearer sense of why so many first time investors freezeat property two.
The framework banks actually use when they decide who getsto keep buying
The mindset shift that changes how you plan your nextpurchase
The single biggest warning sign that your strategy will notscale
A simple first move for anyone who feels overwhelmed by thewhole thing
If you are sitting on one or two properties and wonderingwhy the next one feels impossible, this episode was made for you.
Chapters
0:00 The 78 percent problem nobody talks about
0:37 Meet Reshmi and Victor Kumar
1:34 Why most investors stop at one property
2:44 Is it really about income or timing
3:27 What affordable actually means in property
4:36 The 3 Cs banks use before saying yes
6:21 The mistakes people make right after their first buy
7:30 Why chasing listings is the wrong first move
8:15 What successful investors do differently
9:42 How a clear end goal changes everything
10:52 The role of finance structure in scaling
12:01 The one sign your strategy will never scale
12:35 The hardest lessons from 20 years of investing
14:03 The first move if you feel overwhelmed
14:43 Where Rashmi and Victor are in their own journey rightnow
Ready to map out your own portfolio? Book a free strategycall at investorwomen.com.au
Stay tuned for next episode
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21 Jul 2026
No One Builds Wealth Alone
No One Builds Wealth Alone | With Carla Filipakis
Building wealth isn't just about property or money. It's about the people you surround yourself with.
In this episode, Reshmi Kumar sits down with Carla Filipakis, founder of Business Mum Society, to discuss why strong networks, supportive communities, and meaningful relationships can change the trajectory of your life, business, and financial future.
Together they explore:
Why community is a powerful wealth-building tool
The challenges women face balancing business, family and personal growth
How asking for help can accelerate success
The importance of surrounding yourself with people who inspire and challenge you
Practical lessons for women wanting to create more opportunities for themselves
Whether you're starting your investment journey, growing a business, or simply looking for your tribe, this conversation is a reminder that success is rarely achieved alone.
✨ Because when women support women, incredible things happen.
If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with another woman who needs to hear this conversation.
26 Feb 2026
We Arrived With $4,500 — Here’s What We Built
In 1997, Reshmi and Victor arrived in Australia with just $4,500.
No property.
No network.
No financial safety net.
Today, they have a successful, strategically designed property portfolio and help others creating theirs.
In this powerful first episode of the year, Reshmi Kumar and Victor Kumar share what happened in between — and why waiting for confidence is often the most expensive financial mistake women make.
They explore:
• Why security is built, not found
• The hidden cost of waiting
• Why women are not risk-averse — they’re responsibility-aware
• The real risks most people ignore
• How to design your decade instead of drifting into it
If you’ve ever said, “I’ll invest when things feel more secure,” this episode is for you.
This is about structure.
Clarity.
Long-term freedom.
And starting before you feel ready.
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21 Nov 2025
Setting The Scene: Your Journey to Financial Success Starts Here
In this episode, Reshmi sets the scene for the year ahead and takes you into the foundational stage of building a successful property portfolio. Before the strategies, before the suburbs, before the numbers — there is the inner work every woman must do to shape her financial future.
Reshmi shares why clarity, habits, mindset and purpose matter just as much as borrowing capacity. She talks openly about her own 25-year journey, why strong foundations prevent costly mistakes, and how understanding your “why” becomes the anchor that carries you through the next 15 years of investing.
Whether you’re starting out, rebuilding, or ready to take your next step, this episode helps you reflect, reset, and map out the life and legacy you want to create.
Download the Goal Setting Worksheet at investorwomen.com.au/goalsetting and begin designing your investing life.
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15 Oct 2025
Property, Passion and Purpose - a Woman's Journey to Financial Success
In this special episode of Property Investing for Women, host Reshmi Kumar steps into the guest chair to share her own journey — from arriving in Australia in 1997 with just $4,500, to building a multi-million-dollar property portfolio and founding Investor Women.
Reshmi opens up about the challenges, turning points, and mindset shifts that shaped her path. She talks candidly about resilience, rejection, and the power of believing in yourself — even when no one else does.
This is the story behind the woman inspiring thousands to take control of their financial future.
✨ Real. Vulnerable. Empowering.
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15 Sept 2025
Mindset, Finance and Building Wealth
In this episode of Property Investing for Women, Reshmi sits down with Cathy Brown from Activate Finance to share her inspiring journey of dreaming big and making it happen.
From growing up in a close-knit Italian family to carving out a successful career in finance, Cathy talks about the mindset, resilience, and support networks that helped her thrive in a male-dominated industry. She also opens up about how property and finance became her pathway to building wealth and creating opportunities.
Whether you’re just starting your investing journey or looking to grow your portfolio, Cathy’s story will inspire you to back yourself, embrace creativity, and pursue financial independence through property investing.
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15 Aug 2025
Bethany Lever’s Journey: From Property Stylist to Investor | Property Investing for Women
In this episode, we chat with Bethany Lever, a property stylist who, alongside her husband, has built a thriving property portfolio over 10 years. Bethany’s journey from renovating homes to running a property styling business while raising a family is a true testament to perseverance, patience, and smart investing.
Key highlights include:
How she balanced motherhood, business, and property investing.
The lessons she learned along the way, including the importance of patience and finding the right support.
Her investment strategies and how she turned properties into profitable assets.
Bethany’s insights are perfect for anyone looking to get started in property investing or to scale their current portfolio. Listen now and get inspired to take your property journey to the next level!
15 Aug 2025
Bethany Lever’s Journey: From Property Stylist to Investor
In this episode, we chat with Bethany Lever, a property stylist who, alongside her husband, has built a thriving property portfolio over 10 years. Bethany’s journey from renovating homes to running a property styling business while raising a family is a true testament to perseverance, patience, and smart investing.
Key highlights include:
How she balanced motherhood, business, and property investing.
The lessons she learned along the way, including the importance of patience and finding the right support.
Her investment strategies and how she turned properties into profitable assets.
Bethany’s insights are perfect for anyone looking to get started in property investing or to scale their current portfolio. Listen now and get inspired to take your property journey to the next level!
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15 Jul 2025
Using investments to buy your home
In this episode our guest shares how she built up a substantial amount of deposit by implementing some property investment strategies so that she could buy her own home.
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15 Jun 2025
Breaking Barriers
Entrepreneur Antoinette Stonham shares with host Reshmi Kumar her journey of starting a business at 50 and building a property portfolio while raising a family, highlighting courage and redefining success in this interview.
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