If you think being made redundant would completely derail your finances… this week’s Money Diary might change your mind.

Our diarist is a 32-year-old mum of two who’s worked hard since childhood, built a strong corporate career… and then had her world flipped upside down. A serious injury, two redundancies in one year, and some very big financial decisions, all happening at once.

But instead of playing it safe, she did something else.

She backed herself.

From launching a brand-new business (that’s already turning a profit), to buying a $400k property with 100 acres and a creek running through it, this is a story about resilience, strategy and redefining what financial success actually looks like.

We chat:

What it’s really like to be made redundant… twice
How she went from corporate marketing to launching her own business
The reality of starting a business with young kids (and a lot on the line)
Selling shares to fund big life goals
Building wealth outside of the “traditional” Sydney property dream
And the mindset shift from working hard… to working smart

This episode is equal parts practical and inspiring, and a reminder that sometimes the thing that feels like a setback… is actually the start of something much bigger.

If you’ve ever wondered “could I actually do something different?”… this one’s for you.

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