Māori Millionaire Podcast

Have you ever been triggered by someone online — especially around money, success, or confidence — and couldn’t quite explain why?
In this episode, I unpack what triggers actually are (from a psychology and nervous-system perspective) and why they show up so strongly around money and identity.
I share a personal story about being triggered by a Pākehā creator online, and how sitting with that discomfort helped me uncover a deeper belief I’d been carrying — that being Māori might mean success isn’t meant for people like me.
We talk about:
what triggers really signal (and why they’re not a personal failing)
how identity and inherited beliefs shape our money behaviours
why logic and budgeting alone don’t fix self-sabotage
how triggers can quietly influence earning, risk-taking, and confidence
practical, evidence-based ways to work with triggers instead of avoiding them
This episode isn’t about blaming yourself or “thinking positive.” It’s about understanding the deeper stories that shape how safe we feel with money — and gently rewriting the ones that no longer serve us.
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Disclaimer: This episode is not financial advice and it’s not therapy. I’m sharing my lived experience and the tools that have worked for me. For your own situation, always seek personalised financial or mental health support.
If you’ve ever felt conflicted about money, success, or visibility — especially within a Māori context — this kōrero is for you.

We’re often told that more money will fix our stress, our habits, and our lives.
But what if money doesn’t change who you are — it exposes what was already there?
In this episode, I unpack why pay rises, bonuses, Lotto wins, and sudden wealth so often fail to create stability — and why money tends to amplify existing habits, values, and systems instead of fixing them.
We talk about:
Why earning more doesn’t automatically create financial peace
How money removes friction and reveals behaviour
Why some people feel calmer with less, while others feel stressed with more
The difference between income, wealth, and real stability
And why systems and self-awareness matter more before the money comes
This isn’t a mindset episode and it’s not about blame. It’s a grounded look at how money interacts with psychology, power, and identity.
If you’ve ever thought “once I earn more, things will settle” — this episode will help you understand what actually needs to change first.
🎧 Listen if you want money to support your life, not expose your weakest points.
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Disclaimer: I am not a qualified financial advisor. The information contained on this website and in my training is for general information purposes only. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. It is not intended to constitute legal or financial advice and does not take your individual circumstances and financial situation into account. As always, please seek assistance from a trusted financial adviser, legal or other professional advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.

Further, nothing on this site or in my training is, or should be taken as, an offer, invitation or recommendation to buy or sell any investment or product represented without first obtaining professional advice regarding its appropriateness to your personal circumstances.

Every financial decision has a cost — even the ones that don’t feel expensive.
In this episode, we unpack opportunity cost — not as a boring economics concept, but as one of the most powerful forces shaping your money, time, energy, and future options.
We talk about:
Why every “yes” quietly comes with a “no”
How small, repeated choices cost more than big one-off decisions
Why opportunity cost hits harder when you have less margin
The hidden trade-offs behind looking successful or “keeping up”
And how opportunity cost affects not just money, but health, time, and wellbeing
This isn’t about guilt or restriction. It’s about clarity — seeing the full picture of what your choices are really buying, and what they quietly take away.
If money feels tight, life feels busy, or you’re wondering why progress feels slow even though you’re trying — this episode will help you see why.
🎧 Listen if you want to make decisions that buy you options later, not just relief right now.
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Disclaimer: I am not a qualified financial advisor. The information contained on this website and in my training is for general information purposes only. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. It is not intended to constitute legal or financial advice and does not take your individual circumstances and financial situation into account. As always, please seek assistance from a trusted financial adviser, legal or other professional advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.

Further, nothing on this site or in my training is, or should be taken as, an offer, invitation or recommendation to buy or sell any investment or product represented without first obtaining professional advice regarding its appropriateness to your personal circumstances.

We’re taught to think wealth looks like luxury cars, big houses, and designer everything.
But research shows that many genuinely wealthy people don’t look rich at all.
In this episode, I break down why real wealth is often invisible, drawing on insights from The Millionaire Next Door and decades of research into how everyday millionaires actually live.
We talk about:
Why many wealthy people drive modest cars and avoid flashy spending
The difference between income, lifestyle, and real net worth
Why net worth is often higher in areas with fewer “status houses”
How conspicuous consumption quietly destroys long-term wealth
And why looking rich and being rich are often opposite goals
This episode isn’t about deprivation or “being cheap.” It’s about understanding how wealth is really built — slowly, quietly, and often without anyone noticing.
If you’ve ever wondered why people who seem successful still feel financially stressed — or why some wealthy people fly completely under the radar — this episode will change how you see money, status, and success.
🎧 Listen if you want to build wealth without needing to look impressive while doing it.
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So many people feel behind because they’re “not investing yet.”
But what if the problem isn’t what you’re investing in — it’s whether you’re actually ready to invest at all?
In this episode, I break down what really matters before you invest, without stock tips, hype, or pretending to be a market expert.
We talk about:
Why investing doesn’t fix instability — it magnifies it
The difference between starting wealth and extending it
Why risk feels very different depending on your life context
What stability actually looks like before investing makes sense
And why KiwiSaver is the most realistic form of investing for most people in Aotearoa
This episode isn’t about picking the “right” investment. It’s about sequencing, safety, and building a money system that won’t collapse under pressure.
If investing feels stressful, confusing, or out of reach — this episode will help you understand why, and what to focus on instead.
🎧 Listen before you put your money somewhere you can’t easily get it back.
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