#53. Find Your True North - Kane Hansen

Kane Hansen, the Founder and Managing Director of True North Lifestyle & Academy, has been someone who hasn't let his past dictate his future. He grew up in a low-income household with a single mother and multiple siblings, with his early years marked by significant challenges, including his parents’ divorce and his mother's cancer diagnosis. Despite the challenges and obstacles, Kane moved through tough situations and a rollercoaster journey, which included being educated at the Original Boys’ Town (now Dunlea Centre) in Sydney, a secondary school for disadvantaged youths. At Boys’ Town, he learned essential life skills, practiced discipline and routine and formed his core values. Kane's journey into the financial world was unconventional. After a series of unfulfilling jobs, he left Sydney to work in a mine in the Northern Territory. During this time, he immersed himself in financial books, upskilling and boosting his knowledge as well as moonlighting as a stock trader, gaining hands-on experience and self-education in financial management. In 2010, seeking to formalize his knowledge, he completed a Diploma of Financial Planning. This led him to leave his high-paying job to pursue a career as a financial adviser. He quickly gained employment with a successful financial practice, where his innovative approach and client-focused strategies set him apart from the rest. After a desire to continue his progression and really help as many people as he could, he started and founded his own practice, True North Lifestyle in 2015. Through True North Lifestyle, Kane helps people from all walks of life take control of their finances and build their dream lives. His focus on smart money management and creating financial freedom resonates with many clients. His passion to make financial strategies and knowledge as accessible to as many people as possible, in 2023, he founded True North Academy, an education platform aimed at teaching everything from basic budgeting to advanced financial strategies. His goal is to improve financial literacy and empower individuals to win at the money game. Kane has a deep gratitude for where he's come from and where he is now so as soon as he was able to, he involved himself with giving back, firstly with his old school, the Dunlea Centre (nee Boys Town) as a Foundational Board Member and also with PCYC and Project Youth. Kane’s vision and ultimate goal is to build a retreat for disadvantaged youths, offering them a safe place to set clear goals, develop strong values and learn practical life skills. As a loving fiancé and now Dad, Kane has a deep appreciation for life and continues to learn and grow. He has just authored his own book, "Find Your True North" and shares within this episode many of his reflections on life, his passion for helping youth and his knowledge and experience in finance. Connect With Kane: Personally Instagram - @kane_hansen_the_finance_guy Website - kanehansen.com.au/ BUY HIS BOOK "Find Your True North" - CLICK HERE Professionally Website - truenorthlifestyle.com.au/about-us LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/kanehansen/ Disclaimer: This podcast episode covers sensitive topics such as mental health. While we approach these subjects with care, they may be triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know needs help, please seek professional assistance. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests. Listener discretion is advised. The information provided in Share Podcast is for general informational purposes only. We are not experts in the discussed subjects, and our opinions are personal. While we aim for accuracy, we don't guarantee the completeness or reliability of the information. This podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult qualified experts for specific advice. We are not liable for any decisions made based on the podcast content. The opinions expressed are those of individuals and not represen