Where's My Money?

While we're taking a short break, we're revisiting some of our biggest episodes from the year.

This one's about love... and the thing couples might argue about more than almost anything else: surprise - it's money.

From who pays on the first date, to financial red flags, to the conversations that can make or break a relationship, this episode might save you a few expensive mistakes.

Last time Ashley Jones joined us, she shared one of the toughest stories we've ever heard. She opened up about surviving domestic and financial abuse, fighting a legal system that kept her trapped, and turning that experience into the campaign that became Ashley's Law. Now she's back, and this conversation couldn't feel more different.

Ashley joins Reagan to share an incredible full-circle moment after buying her very first home on her own. We talk about the emotions that came with homeownership, the grief of doing it alone, the financial lessons that made it possible, and why KiwiSaver played such a crucial role in getting her there.

Ashley also reflects on the real-world impact Ashley's Law is already having for survivors across New Zealand, and shares a message of hope for anyone who feels like they're stuck. It's an honest, emotional and inspiring conversation about resilience, rebuilding and creating the future you deserve.

If you or someone you know needs help, visit any of these links:

Women’s Refuge: https://womensrefuge.org.nz/

Abuse and Domestic Violence Helplines: https://findahelpline.com/countries/nz/topics/abuse-domestic-violence

Dress For Success: https://auckland.dressforsuccess.org/

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Pay Down Debt. Grow Wealth. Retire Well.

We've spent plenty of time talking about earning, saving and investing money. This week, we're talking about something just as important. Giving it away.

Sarah Page from Kindness Collective joins us for an honest conversation about generosity, poverty and what life really looks like for thousands of Kiwi families doing it tough.

From starting the charity with a few cans from her pantry during her own battle with postnatal depression, to now supporting more than 130,000 people every year, Sarah shares the stories that continue to drive her life's work.

We also unpack the changing face of poverty in New Zealand, why financial education still matters, and how even small acts of kindness can make a genuine difference, no matter what your own financial situation looks like.

To donate or find more information, visit the Kindness Collective website at https://www.kindness.org.nz/

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Money isn't just about dollars. It's about mindset, opportunity and the stories we tell ourselves.

This week, I sit down with Te Kahukura Boynton, founder of Māori Millionaire, to unpack her remarkable journey from struggling with addiction and poor mental health to becoming one of New Zealand's most influential voices in financial education.

Together we explore why financial literacy alone isn't enough, how trauma shapes our relationship with money, and why taking personal responsibility can exist alongside recognising the systemic barriers many people face.

We also dive into investing, building long-term wealth, avoiding financial scams, creating better money habits and the advice every young New Zealander should hear before they start earning.

Whether you're just beginning your financial journey or looking to reset your money mindset, this is a conversation packed with practical lessons and plenty of hope.

To join Te Kahukura's journey, you can follow her socials here:

https://www.instagram.com/maorimillionaire_/?hl=en

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What happens when your passion starts making more money than your profession?

This week we're joined by private chef and food creator Hercules Noble. From working brutal 14-hour kitchen shifts in London to becoming one of New Zealand's biggest food personalities, Hercules opens up about building a business that genuinely reflects who he is.

We talk about saying yes to every opportunity, the pressure that comes with brand deals, buying his first home, why structure has become the biggest lesson in his career, and what financial freedom really means.

It's an honest conversation about ambition, creativity and making sure success doesn't come at the cost of the life you're trying to build.

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