The Barefoot Investor - Season 1 (Video‪)‬ CNBC

Rusty Young tells Scott about voluntarily doing time in a Bolivian prison and how his story is now being turned into a Hollywood movie. We hear how a backpacking holiday inspired young Australian Leigh Matthews to set up a charity in Cambodia. And Rory Hunter tells us how he realized his dream of developing an exclusive resort on a beautiful island in Southeast Asia.

Australian rower Darryn Purcell wants to win an Olympic gold medal, but he's facing some serious financial hurdles. Matthew Reilly describes how he overcame early rejection, to become one of Australia's best selling authors. Plus, Scott Pape helps one young Barefooter pay off her student loans and take her first step on the property ladder.

Scott Pape chats to the founder of The Happiness Institute to find out if money can make you happy. We help Sydney taxi driver Dev get started in teh stock market and fast-track his retirement. Plus, we sort out the finances of one young Barefooter who's just finished school so he can focus on following his dreams.

This week, the Barefoot Investor looks at how to make money out of art, comics, posters and all sorts of pop culture. Plus, we help one young barefooter get her finances in shape so she can buy her first home.

Scott Pape speaks with the founder of one of Sydney's most iconic tourist attractions about his ten year climb to success. We also meet Clare, who's struggling to pay off her mortgage without a job or assistance. Plus, Scott helps ambitious young filmmaker Sam fund his dream project.

Scott helps one aspiring performer step on the road to broadway. We tread the path with two young adventurers that kayaked from Australia to New Zealand. Plus, one Barefooter wants to start a new life in Oman.