From hitting rock bottom with bankruptcy to reaching the amazing milestone of six-figure success. We’re opening up our financial diary to show you every up and down along the way.

In this episode, we get real about the tough talks on money problems with children, why being honest beats hiding the truth, and the life lessons learned from facing financial challenges head-on.

We’ll take you through what it’s like dealing with bankruptcy in Australia – the hard choices you have to make and how it all leads to personal growth and finding your financial footing again.

But it’s not all about money. We're getting personal too, talking about battling mental health issues and how, even in the darkest times, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. This episode is packed with stories of unexpected friendships, the strength found in community, and the amazing support that comes when people come together.

Tune in to hear all about not just making money, but making the most out of life – through all its challenges and joys, and the incredible bonds that keep us going.

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When the weight of financial hardship collides with the raw challenges of family life, stories like Jo's emerge as beacons of shared struggle and resilience. This episode of Raising Rich Podcast peels back the curtain on the reality of transforming a modest $2 shop into a thriving gift store, only to be met with the crushing blow of Jo's sister's cancer diagnosis. Amid the delicate dance of pride and embarrassment, the shop's journey — from budget knick-knacks to sought-after Yu-Gi-Oh cards — becomes a backdrop to the unraveling of her marriage, illustrating how money troubles can magnify heartache.

We recount the loss of not just a marriage, but the stability of a rental property and the merciless visit from debt collectors. Jo opens up about the personal despair of a failing business, the legal battles, and the challenge of being thrust into single parenthood. Yet, within these trials lies a silver lining — the opportunity for community, where single mum can come together to share and learn from our collective experiences. It's a call to all who listen to find solace and empowerment in our stories, and to join us in raising children who are not only financially astute but equipped with the wisdom of our journey.

So, pour a glass of wine, and let's navigate these complex waters together.

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In our latest episode, Jo unpacks the lessons learned from her short stint as the owner of the Big Bite cafe, where dreams of financial freedom and being a present parent collided with the harsh realities of rent hikes and the bottom line. And if you think managing a bank branch had Jo prepared for this adventure, think again.

This candid talk is a mix of humor, hindsight, and hard truths about the entrepreneurial appetite—sometimes, it bites back.

But wait, there's more! A cautionary tale that reads like a thriller novel, only it's painfully true. We peel back the layers of our tumultuous journey with a Two Dollar Shop, where due diligence turned into detective work. It was Mr. W's convincing façade that ensnared Jo & her husband in a deal brimming with deceit, leaving her to grapple with doctored books, financial ruin, and even threats.

Our experience serves as a stark reminder that in the world of business, trust can be as fragile as a shop's glass display, and sometimes, the price tag on learning is more than dollars and cents. Join us, as we share the insights and scars from our adventures in business ownership on the Raising Rich Podcast.

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