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Should your gender determine your pay packet? Despite it being 2025, that’s still the reality in countries like Australia, where, on average, women earn 78 cents for every dollar a man earns. Feminist Money aims to help this reality of economic inequity fade into history. If you don’t believe your gender should determine the money in your pocket, you’re in the right place.

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June 14, 202623 min

Save Rent by Living with Nuns, Missing Pension Funds and the Trillionaire Question

In this episode, we unpack:Living with nuns to save on rent: As housing costs continue to climb, some renters are finding an unexpected solution: living in convents. We explore how intergenerational community living with nuns highlights different affordable housing options while offering safety and a sense of community.State pension payments: Thousands of women may be owed state pension back payments after taking time out of the workforce to care for family members, and we explain how to check if you're affected, thanks to the advocacy of Martin Lewis.World’s first trillionaire: We examine the rise of the world's first trillionaire and what growing billionaire wealth means for women and money.Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

June 7, 202623 min

AI Gives Financial Advice, the History of Women's Economic Independence and the Belle Burden Backlash

In this episode, we unpack:AI Financial Advice: As artificial intelligence becomes a go-to source for money guidance and is recommended by pop culture figures like Mel Robbins, we explore whether AI can really be trusted to help make financial decisions that could shape your future.The History of Women's Economic Independence: How a new Smithsonian exhibition reveals the untold stories of how women fought for financial freedom and transformed their economic futures across generations.The Belle Burden Backlash: We unpack the fierce debate surrounding Belle Burden's memoir Strangers and why a memoir about divorce in a world of wealth, privilege, and inherited money has struck such a nerve with readers.Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

May 10, 202622 min

Housing in Crisis: Women, Older Adults, and Celebrities Experiences

In this episode, we unpack:Housing Affordability and Women: We explore how Australia’s housing crisis disproportionately affects women, including challenges in home ownership.Housing Support for Older Women: As older women are the cohort most at risk of homelessness, we discuss the housing challenges they face and the role of community programs in securing safe, stable homes.Homelessness and Celebrity Stories: The celebrity experiences of homelessness, highlighting the human side of housing insecurity and raising awareness of its prevalence.Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

May 3, 202628 min

Devil Wears Prada 2 Career Chat, Redundancies & AI Banking Bias

In this episode, we unpack:Redundancy payouts are impacting women everywhere, including our favourite breakdancer, Ray Gun, who spoke about her own voluntary redundancy.AI gender bias in banking algorithms is impacting women’s access to financial services, with systems using data that reinforces gender bias and heightening it due to the efficiency patterns of AI.Devil Wears Prada 2 highlights the press tour career converations and reflections the movie's stars Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway and the legendary Meryl Streep, discussing the economic power of doing work you love.Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

April 26, 202622 min

The Worst Prenup, Gold Diggers & Motherhood After 40: What No One Tells You

In this episode, we unpack:The Worst Prenup (And Financial Blind Spots): Inspired by reporting in The Wall Street Journal, we unpack how prenups and hidden financial structures can leave one partner exposed. From reading Belle Burden’s Memoir, Strangers, we look at finances in marriages where assets are controlled by one side and explore what happens when love and money combine.Gender-Neutral Gold Diggers: A new study challenges the stereotype and shows that men and women both engage in financially motivated relationships. We break down the psychology behind it and what this means for dating today.The Cost of Motherhood After 40: Drawing on insights from The Independent and reflections from celebrities including, Sienna Miller and Camila Morrone, we explore what later-life motherhood really costs in fertility treatments and financial strain.Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

April 12, 202620 min

Elizabeth Lee MLA on Leadership, Resilience, Working Motherhood & Cost of Living Pressures

Join us for Episode 46 of Feminist Money as we sit down with Elizabeth Lee to explore the personal experiences and defining moments that have shaped her leadership journey, from her family’s sacrifices to the realities of modern working motherhood.We unpack how she balances high performance with self-awareness, and what she’s hearing from women facing growing financial pressures today.In this episode, we cover:How family sacrifice shaped Elizabeth’s leadership values and long-term perspectiveLessons in time management and energy optimisation from juggling law, lecturing and fitness teachingThe defining moment behind her transition into politics and public serviceHow high-pressure experiences built her resilience and self-awareness as a leaderWhy maintaining an identity beyond politics is key to grounded leadership and motherhoodHer honest reflections on mum guilt and the increasing expectations on working mothersThe rising cost of living pressures impacting women and families in her communityThe most important change needed to improve financial security for womenAbout the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.

April 5, 202623 min

The Housework Paradox, Spotlighting Surrogates and Football Pay Gap

Explore the hidden money challenges women face today, from out-earning men but doing more housework, to surrogacy survival in Georgia, to unequal pay in international football.In this episode, we unpack:Why Women Who Earn More Still Do More Housework: Research shows that even as women out-earn men, they continue to take on the majority of domestic labour. This “income-housework paradox” highlights persistent gender inequality, unequal domestic responsibilities, and the mental load women face at home.Ukrainian Women in Georgia’s Surrogacy Industry: New research reveals Ukrainian women are turning to surrogacy in Georgia due to war and economic pressure. This highlights global surrogacy trends, reproductive labour, and ethical issues surrounding international fertility markets.Australia and Japan’s Fight for Equal Prize Money in Football: Despite record-breaking audiences, Australia and Japan’s players saw their equal prize money requests ignored in the Asian Cup. This reflects ongoing gender pay gaps in women’s sport, unequal compensation, and the push for financial equity in football.Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

March 29, 202622 min

ADHD & Money, Petrol Pain & Kim Kardashian’s Auction for Legal Aid

In this episode, we unpack the hidden ways economic pressures on women's money:Fuel Prices Crushing Women’s Wallets: How surging petrol costs widen the gender pay gap, burden sole mums, care workers, and remote communities, and threaten food security and health access.ADHD and the “Money Tax”: Why managing finances feels impossible with ADHD, from impulsive spending to late fees, and the extra challenges women face in managing the ADHD tax.WEF Davos says Gender Equality = Smart Economics: Why investing in women and girls is essential for resilient growth, public health, and economic stability, according to World Economic Forum leaders at Davos.Kim Kardashian Auctions Her ‘All’s Fair’ Wardrobe: The reality TV star sells her TV lawyer looks to fund free legal aid for women fighting for safety, custody, and justice.We explore the intersections of money, gender, mental health, global policy, and celebrity activism.Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

March 22, 202622 min

The Gender Wealth Gap, Retirement Reforms and Why Learning about Money Matters

In this episode, we explore the many dimensions of gender inequality and women’s wellbeing. We start with retirement reform, diving into Australia’s new LISTO changes that aim to boost the retirement savings for women earning lower incomes. Next, we tackle the gender gap in financial literacy, examining how differences in access to education and resources shape women’s financial confidence and decision‑making. We then unpack the persistent gender wealth gap, exploring why inequity endures and what having fewer assets means for women’s long‑term security and financial wellbeing. Finally, we celebrate Oscars and motherhood, highlighting Jessie Buckley’s historic win and her heartfelt reflections on family and being a Mum in life and on screen. Tune in for a conversation that spans policy, culture, and the lived experiences shaping women’s lives today.

March 15, 202621 min

Laura Nuttall MLA on Gen Z Leadership, Women’s Representation, Gender Equality & Financial Security | Women, Money & Power

Join us for Episode 42 of Feminist Money, as we discuss International Women’s Day, with Laura Nuttall, ACT Greens MLA and the ACT’s first Gen Z MLA.In this International Women’s Day episode, we sit down with Laura Nuttall, the ACT’s first Gen Z MLA and Greens spokesperson for Women and Young People. Laura reflects on her journey into politics, the lessons she’s learned as a young leader, and what representation means for young women in Canberra. We dive into the economic realities, gender equality challenges, and practical strategies to create fairer opportunities for women and girls in Australia.In this episode, we discuss:Laura’s journey as the ACT’s first Gen Z MLA and what youth representation means.Leadership lessons she’s learned and advice for women considering political careers.How to “Balance the Scales” for women and girls in Canberra and Australia.The gap between gender equality statistics and women’s everyday financial realities.Key financial pressures affecting young women, students, and early career workers.Practical steps to improve women’s economic security.About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.