Exchanges with Evan Lucas

Evan Lucas

Welcome to Exchanges the podcast where trends, economics, markets and financial behaviour meets everyday life. Each week, I sit down with leading thinkers, business leaders, and policymakers to unpack the ideas, data, and decisions shaping our future from inflation to housing, leadership to innovation, trends to technology through the lens of human behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 23 HRS AGO

    Exchanges with Jessica Brady: Breaking System Barriers and Growing

    What does it actually take to get ahead financially in Australia right now? This week, Exchanges sits down with Jessica Brady financial adviser, advocate, and author of Get Growing for an honest conversation about money, inequality, and what's really holding people back. From the reality of wealth inequality in Australia, the systemic barriers shaping financial outcomes, and what meaningful reform could look like. Jess brings practical, grounded habits anyone can start building today to grow their financial confidence and stability. To find out more about Jessica go here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessbrady_financialadvice/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-brady-21165812/ Website: https://jessicabrady.com.au/ Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Get-Growing-No-Nonsense-Cultivating-Freedom/dp/1394352662 To follow Evan go here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlucas_/ Website: https://evanlucas.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by moorr.com.au The lifestyle by design app for all property investors. Visit www.moorr.com.au to find out "moorr" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to 'Get Growing' and Personal Journey 03:09 Roots and Dirt: Understanding Financial Backgrounds 05:59 Wealth Inequality and Systemic Barriers 08:55 The Role of Taxation in Wealth Distribution 12:06 Mindset: Overcoming Shame and Perfectionism 14:51 Dopamine and Spending Habits 18:02 Social Media's Impact on Financial Decisions 21:09 Automating Finances for Better Cash Flow 24:12 Superannuation: Challenges and Opportunities 27:01 Financial Planning for Uncertain Times 29:55 Vision for Change: A Day in Charge 33:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  2. 1 APR

    Exchanges with Shahana McKenzie: A Bio Future

    On Exchanges this week, Shahana McKenzie, CEO of Bioenergy Australia, joins Evan to dissect the barriers blocking one of Australia's most underutilised clean energy levers: biofuels. From policy uncertainty to infrastructure shortfalls, she explains what it would actually take to get the sector moving and why government-enforced mandates and the political will to act are the missing piece to unlocking a biofuel-secure future To learn more about Shahana and Bioenergy Australia click here: Website: https://www.bioenergyaustralia.org.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bioenergy-australia-ltd-/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahana-mckenzie-b0ab3617/ To follow Evan go here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlucas_/ Website: https://evanlucas.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by moorr.com.au The lifestyle by design app for all property investors. Visit www.moorr.com.au to find out "moorr" --------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 The Current State of Biofuels 05:06 Barriers to Biofuel Adoption 10:28 Government Mandates and Market Dynamics 17:28 Future of Biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel 23:13 Biogas and Renewable Energy Transition 26:50 Long-term Vision for Australia's Fuel System Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  3. 25 MAR

    Exchanges with Kate Littlejohn: Crunching Credit

    This week, Kate Littlejohn, credit expert, joins us to unpack the evolving landscape of credit, taxation, and business growth. We explore the changing dynamics of credit and lending, the challenges within Australia’s current tax system, and why a more holistic approach to tax reform is needed to drive productivity and long-term economic stability. To find out more about Kate: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate_k.financeco/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelittlejohn1/ Website: https://www.kfinanceco.com.au/ Podcast: @workwives.on.top To find out more about Evan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlucas_/ Website: https://evanlucas.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by moorr.com.au The lifestyle by design app for all property investor. Visit www.moorr.com.au to find out "more" --------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Money Crew 06:29 The Future of Credit Access 15:30 Impacts of Tax Reform on Property Investment 24:35 Navigating Tax Debt Challenges 33:39 Vision for Holistic Tax Reform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  4. 18 MAR

    Exchanges with Sally MacKinnon: Styled Power

    The week on Exchanges the one and only style impactor Sally MacKinnon. Personal style is not about fashion it is about power, perception and how the world reads you before you say a word. In this episode Evan sits down with renowned stylist Sally McKinnon, whose two decades of transforming lives through fashion have made her one of Australia's most sought after voices on personal brand and style. Sally unpacks the deeper forces at play from how iconic figures like Steve Jobs and Donald Trump have used style deliberately to project power and authenticity, to why most people are still dressing for a life they no longer live. She challenges the idea that style is superficial, revealing just how profoundly style choices shape confidence, influence and the way others perceive us. To find out more about Sally: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/styledbysally/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallymackinnon/ Website: https://www.styledbysally.com.au/ Book 'Styled': https://www.penguin.com.au/books/styled-9781761349201?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnAqPvWs4lBw9yk7pzvTCwKfn9lh1HRoL7ZzafY13O1XYIsBthStHV7GkyXn4_aem_FS43MVmJdyweX00bGvWHmg To find out more about Evan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlucas_/ Website: https://evanlucas.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by moorr.com.au The lifestyle by design app for all property investor. Visit www.moorr.com.au to find out "more" --------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 The Power of Personal Style 03:01 Fashion vs. Style: Understanding the Difference 05:57 The Impact of Social Media on Personal Branding 08:50 Sustainable Fashion: Making Conscious Choices 11:57 Transformations Through Style: Real-Life Examples 14:59 The Psychology of Fashion and Consumer Behavior 17:48 Building a Personal Brand: Lessons from Experience 20:59 Navigating Challenges in the Fashion Industry 24:00 Future Opportunities in Personal Styling 26:58 The Role of Style in Mental Wellbeing 29:47 A Vision for a Better World Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  5. 16 MAR

    Around the Exchange: Monetary Sledge Hammers

    In this episode of Around the Exchanges, We need to confront the harder truth: that there is no perfect lever, no easy answer, and that the real question facing this country is whether fiscal policy can finally pick up the pieces. From Iran's shockwaves on global fuel supply to the reform budget this country hasn't seen since the GST, Evan unpacks the deeper forces driving inflation, household budgets and the cost of living. If you have a question, idea, concept, or issue you want Evan to debate for Around teh Exchange email: exchanges@evanlucas.com.au And remember to subscribe wherever you get this podcast. To follow Evan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlucas_/ Website: https://evanlucas.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  6. 11 MAR

    Exchanges with Eliza Owen: Property in a teacup

    The current groupthink is Australia just needs to build more homes to solve the housing crisis, that is only part of the story. In this episode of Exchanges, Evan is joined by Eliza Owen, one of Australia's biggest thinkers in property. Eliza answers the deeper forces at play from tax settings that favour property investors, to decades of underinvestment in public housing, to the political dynamics that make meaningful reform so difficult. It is sure to be an Exchange that creates a debate this country needs. To Follow Eliza click here: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eliza-owen-2554ab65 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliza.owen.au/ To Follow Evan click here: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlucas_/ Website: www.evanlucas.com.au Chapters: 00:34 Current Policy Environment and Risks 01:15 Political Will for Housing Reform 03:22 Indexation and Fairness in Tax Policy 05:10 Long-term Investment and Short-term Speculation 06:09 Speculation and Housing Quality 07:27 Rent Vesting and Market Behavior 08:25 Developer Feasibility and Housing Quality 10:07 Public vs Private Investment in Housing 12:23 Wealth Distribution and Housing Policy 14:40 Household Wealth and Housing Market Dynamics 16:03 Negative Gearing Limitations and Market Impact 19:06 Stamp Duty and Housing Mobility 22:18 Housing Prices and Market Trends 2026-2027 23:37 Interest Rates and Regional Market Differences 25:02 Market Resilience and Price Declines 26:48 Wealth and Supply Constraints in Housing 27:52 Addressing Rent Pressures and Supply 28:50 Public Housing as Infrastructure Investment 29:45 Housing Supply and Market Outcomes 30:06 Materials, Construction, and Feasibility 31:20 Zoning, Density, and Building Costs 32:49 Building Quality and Housing Preferences 33:49 Regulatory Barriers and Housing Development 34:43 Interim Policy Measures for Market Rotation 35:38 Demand and Supply Side Policy Strategies 36:15 Eliza Owen's Vision for Housing Policy 37:43 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  7. 18/12/2025

    Exchanges with Liz Ritchie: The Tree and Sea Change

    This week, Liz Ritchie, CEO of the Regional Australia Institute, joins Exchanges to make the case for why regional Australia is central to the nation’s future. We explore the urgent need for strategic planning across housing, jobs, and infrastructure as Australia’s population grows, and unpack the pressures building in regional housing and rental markets. Liz explains why connectivity, livability, and productivity are critical to attracting and retaining people outside the major cities. The conversation also tackles the need for regulatory reform, greater local decision-making power, and how regional communities must be at the centre of renewable energy development. To follow Liz click here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-ritchie-a3b7a012/ Website: https://www.regionalaustralia.org.au/ To follow Evan click here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlucas_/ Website: https://evanlucas.com.au/ Chapters 00:00 The Future of Regional Australia 03:15 Housing Challenges in the Regions 09:01 Rental Market Dynamics 11:22 Infrastructure Needs for Growth 14:55 Livability and Connectivity 19:35 Retention of Residents in Regional Areas 22:53 Regulatory Changes for Productivity 26:10 Embracing Renewable Energy in Regions 31:47 A Vision for National Policy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    Exchanges with Madeline Miller: The Z-Gen

    This week, Madeline Miller Gen Z Leadership Architect joins Exchanges to unpack how Gen Z is reshaping the meaning of work and identity. Madeline explains why this generation is increasingly skeptical of traditional career paths and promotions, and how they’re redefining success on their own terms. We explore Gen Z’s desire for work-life balance, their push for authenticity in the workplace, and their willingness to change jobs to find alignment with their values. Madeline also highlights how the failures of previous work models have shaped this generation’s expectations, from their demand for better culture to their insistence on flexibility and meaningful work. Follow Madeline Here LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millermadeline/ Website: https://coachingwithmadeline.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelinemillercoaching/ Follow Evan Here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlucas_/ Website: https://evanlucas.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
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Welcome to Exchanges the podcast where trends, economics, markets and financial behaviour meets everyday life. Each week, I sit down with leading thinkers, business leaders, and policymakers to unpack the ideas, data, and decisions shaping our future from inflation to housing, leadership to innovation, trends to technology through the lens of human behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Evan Lucas
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Evan Lucas
  • Show Website
    Exchanges with Evan Lucas

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