Money with Alpha

Alpha Schulte
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Welcome to Money with Alpha, where I share simple tips for how to make, save and invest money, while also connecting your values with your lifestyle, so you can achieve the life you really want. You will also hear interviews from real people as they share the ups and downs of their money journey. After all, we are all on a journey and what better way to learn about money, then to hear what hasn't and has worked!

  1. Ep201 Why Wealth is Available to You

    2 HRS AGO

    Ep201 Why Wealth is Available to You

    Wealth. It's a word that can trigger excitement… or a full-body freeze. In this episode of Money with Alpha, I'm unpacking why wealth is absolutely available to you, even if: No one in your family has ever been wealthy You think you're "bad with money" You believe you don't earn enough to invest You feel like managing money is complex, time-consuming, or overwhelming I'm breaking this down into seven key areas that shift you from doubt and avoidance into clarity, confidence and momentum. In This Episode We Cover: Identity & Beliefs The stories you've absorbed about who you are, "I'm not good with money," "I make bad decisions," "We're not wealthy people", and how those beliefs quietly shape your financial results. Habits & Stories How beliefs create habits (late payments, minimum repayments, avoiding investing) and how those habits reinforce the same old story. Defining Wealth Wealth doesn't have to mean private jets and millions in the bank. For many women, wealth is about choice. What does it mean for you? Purpose Why building wealth just for "more money" rarely works, and how aligning it to your values changes everything. Confidence Confidence isn't something you wait for. It's built through small, consistent action. Calm (Hint: Automation) How systems and automation remove the mental load and create physiological calm around money. Momentum Why momentum, not perfection, is what accelerates wealth. This episode is your invitation to stop outsourcing your financial power and start building wealth in a way that feels aligned, calm and possible. You can do this. Now it's time to believe that you can.

    23 min
  2. You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    3 HRS AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing LUKE COMBS: The Man Behind The Success (Marriage, Fatherhood & Life With OCD) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty You can achieve everything you set out to and still feel empty. So what actually makes a truly successful life? Jay sits down with global country superstar Luke Combs for an honest conversation about life beyond the sold-out stadiums and awards. Luke shares what it’s really been like navigating success while still trying to stay grounded and feel like himself. He shares what it was like growing up with OCD, the intrusive thoughts that once controlled his days, and the quiet battles he faced long before fame. Luke also reflects on love, marriage, and fatherhood and how those roles mean more to him than any chart position ever could. He talks candidly about missing the birth of his son while on tour, the guilt that followed, and the ongoing effort to show up as the best husband and dad he can be. Jay and Luke explore the tension so many of us feel between chasing ambition and protecting what matters most, asking the question: What does success really mean if you’re not present for the people you love? Luke speaks about money, fame, and gratitude with humility, admitting that while financial success makes life easier, it can’t buy the feeling of a perfect day with your family or the peace of knowing you’re living in alignment with your values. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Stay Grounded When Success Changes Your Life How to Manage Intrusive Thoughts Without Letting Them Control You How to Be Present for Your Family While Chasing Big Dreams How to Strengthen Your Marriage Through Growth and Challenge How to Support Your Mental Health Without Shame How to Give Back When You’ve Been Given More How to Stay True to Who You Are as Your World Expands We all wrestle with doubt, guilt, fear, and the quiet pressure to be more than we think we are. But growth doesn’t come from pretending those struggles aren’t there, it comes from facing them with honesty and compassion. Luke Combs’ The Way I Am is an honest reflection on identity, love, and personal growth, a grounded collection of songs that explore what it means to show up as your true self. Get your copy here: https://twia.lukecombs.com 📷 Courtesy of David Bergman With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe   Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:05 Staying Grounded in the Face of Fame 03:34 The Life He Never Imagined 06:28 Finding the Calling That Changed Everything 07:45 Growing Up with Undiagnosed OCD 10:23 Inside the Battle with Intrusive Thoughts 17:26 When You Don’t Know Who You Are Yet 20:37 The Work Ethic That Shaped Him 24:27 The Hustle Before the Breakthrough 30:19 Making Music That Truly Connects 32:21 The Quiet Fears of Fatherhood 40:15 What Does It Mean to Be Truly Rich? 46:28 Why Giving Back Matters 51:48 Showing Up for Fans on Your Hardest Days 58:48 The Unexpected Way He Met His Wife 01:03:04 Was It Love at First Sight? 01:07:12 When You Stop Needing All the Answers 01:12:08 The Power of Being Deeply Understood 01:17:16 Why Avoidance Makes It Worse 01:18:02 Stepping Back and Coming Back Stronger 01:25:55 The "Everyday Guy" Test 01:32:10 Finish This Sentence... 01:38:41 Luke on Final Five  Episode Resources: Website | https://www.lukecombs.com/home/  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSIXyYdT93OzpRnAuWaKjQ  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/LukeCombs/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lukecombs  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@lukecombs  X | https://www.tiktok.com/@lukecombs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. Ep200 Navigating Steep Learning Curves

    23 FEB

    Ep200 Navigating Steep Learning Curves

    In this 200th episode of Money with Alpha, I take you behind the scenes of building my new financial app, and the unexpectedly powerful parallels it revealed about women and money. I am not a tech person. In fact, I've been on one of the steepest learning curves of my life, navigating tech stacks, hosting regions, API keys, compliance requirements, and software integrations. There were days when my head felt like it might explode. And then it hit me: This is exactly how many women feel about money. Not incapable. Not unintelligent. Just unfamiliar with the language, systems, and tools. In this episode, I unpack the five biggest hurdles I've encountered while building the app, and how they mirror the common blocks women face when managing money: Language – Jargon creates overwhelm. Knowledge gaps – Not knowing where to start. Cost (visible and invisible) – The price of action vs. the price of inaction. The Build – Creating visibility and systems. The Tech/Tools – Finding the right tool changes everything. You'll hear why: You don't need to be a "numbers person" to build wealth. Investing doesn't have to be complicated (hello ETFs and micro-investing). The real cost is often doing nothing. The right tool can fast-track your confidence and clarity. You are not behind, you're simply on a learning curve. This episode is about empowerment. If I can build a tech app from scratch with zero background, you can absolutely learn to manage and grow your money. You might not be there yet, but you are getting there. 🎧 Listen now 📌 Join the waitlist for the upcoming app at www.money-madesimple.com.au

    24 min
  4. Ep199 - How to Reach Your Number

    16 FEB

    Ep199 - How to Reach Your Number

    So much of the anxiety we feel around money doesn't come from a lack of income, it comes from a lack of clarity. In this practical and grounding episode of Money with Alpha, Alpha walks you through a simple but powerful exercise to help you identify your retirement number. Not to overwhelm you, but to give you something solid to aim for. If the future feels like a big black hole… If you're doing "all the right things" but still feel unsure… If money feels like one more thing you don't have the mental space to deal with… This episode is for you. Alpha breaks down: Why uncertainty fuels money anxiety How having a number changes your present-day decisions A simple, step-by-step way to calculate your retirement target How to assess your current net worth (without judgment) What to do once you see the gap, and why it's not as scary as it sounds The small, realistic money levers that actually move the needle Why momentum matters more than perfection This isn't about scrimping, sacrificing, or living a joyless life now for a future that may never come. It's about clarity, intention, and balance, so you can enjoy your life now and later. 🎧 You may want a pen and paper for this one or listen once, then come back to it. 🔗 Join the waitlist for Alpha's upcoming app (designed to make all of this easier): 👉 www.money-madesimple.com.au

    20 min
  5. Ep198 Your Nervous System & Wealth

    9 FEB

    Ep198 Your Nervous System & Wealth

    There is a lot of focus and information on "money mindset", and while that is important, it misses how your body responds to money.  This applies to what you currently have or don't have, and where you want to be (which is often an arbitrary "I want more money").   Before you can have more, your body needs to recognise and feel that it's safe to have more, and that's where your nervous system comes into it. In this episode of Money with Alpha, Alpha explores the powerful (and often overlooked) relationship between your nervous system and your financial capacity. Drawing on her own journey, including personal growth, and years of working with women around money, Alpha unpacks why sudden financial growth can feel unsafe, why incremental change matters, and why success can feel more threatening than failure. This episode is for you if you: Feel like you want more money, but struggle to hold onto it Notice self-sabotage when things start going well Feel conflicted between wanting more and judging yourself for it Know you need both practical money systems and emotional safety In this episode, we explore: Why success (not failure) often disregulates the nervous system The difference between safety and security with money Why lottery winners often lose everything Money as energy: inflow, outflow, and intentional circulation How confidence is built through small, consistent actions Why self-judgment is more damaging than external judgment How clarity, visibility, and flexibility support financial growth Alpha invites you to reflect on where you are right now: safety, security, energy, confidence, or judgment, and how you might begin expanding your capacity to hold more, without overwhelming your system. 🎧 Listen now and discover how to grow your wealth without overloading your nervous system.

    18 min
  6. Ep197 How I Invest

    2 FEB

    Ep197 How I Invest

    Investing can feel like a black hole: confusing, intimidating, and risky, especially when you've worked hard for every dollar you've earned. In this episode of Money with Alpha, I share my real, lived investing journey. Not from a financial markets background, but as someone who had to figure it out step by step. I walk you through: The difference between income returns and capital growth (and why this matters more than most people realise) How to understand your risk profile beyond generic questionnaires What diversification actually means (and what it definitely isn't) How I structure my own portfolio, including defensive vs growth assets Why I invest in ETFs and micro-investing Why "time in the market" always outperforms "timing the market" How consistent, boring investing quietly builds wealth over time. This episode is about taking the fear out of investing, simplifying your decisions, and helping you feel more confident taking action, even if you're starting small. 🎧 Listen now and discover why investing doesn't have to feel like gambling.

    34 min
  7. Ep196 Date Your Money

    26 JAN

    Ep196 Date Your Money

    In this episode, Alpha invites you to rethink your relationship with money. Not as something to fear or avoid, but as something to get to know and to come at with curiosity rather than confusion. Using the metaphor of dating, Alpha walks through simple, practical steps to help you reconnect with your finances, gain clarity, and reduce money anxiety. In this episode, you'll learn: Why avoidance makes money stress worse (not better) How your past money "mistakes" can become learning points The five key steps to building visibility and clarity with money Why knowing when bills hit matters as much as how much they are How to create a money date that actually feels supportive Takeaway: Money doesn't need perfection, it needs attention. A little curiosity can transform your entire financial relationship.

    11 min
  8. Ep194 Micro-Changes Instead of Resolutions

    12 JAN

    Ep194 Micro-Changes Instead of Resolutions

    Big New Year's resolutions often lead to big overwhelm, and very little follow-through. In this episode, Alpha explores why micro-changes are the real key to sustainable financial growth and confidence. Rather than focusing on drastic transformations, Alpha invites you to look at the small shifts in awareness, habits, language, and identity that quietly create powerful momentum over time. In This Episode, We Cover: Why New Year's money resolutions often fail The role of identity in financial behaviour How beliefs, stories, and language shape your money habits The difference between intentional money management and avoidance Why micro-investing and small automations are so powerful How to create CEO-level clarity without micromanaging your finances Simple micro-actions you can implement immediately This episode is perfect for anyone who feels overwhelmed by money, short on time, or stuck in cycles of avoidance, and is ready for a gentler, smarter way forward. 🎧 Tune in and start building momentum through micro-changes.

    16 min
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Welcome to Money with Alpha, where I share simple tips for how to make, save and invest money, while also connecting your values with your lifestyle, so you can achieve the life you really want. You will also hear interviews from real people as they share the ups and downs of their money journey. After all, we are all on a journey and what better way to learn about money, then to hear what hasn't and has worked!

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  • Creator
    Alpha Schulte
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Money with Alpha