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Inspired to Thrive and Shine

Inspired to Thrive and Shine

Von: Phoebe Lay
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 Unlock your potential with insights from global experts who’ve mastered the art of thriving. Through raw, powerful conversations with authors, speakers and experts who’ve "walked the talk," each episode fuels your journey to shine brighter in business and life. From take-home strategies to real-life stories, dive into these inspiring and motivational conversations today!Phoebe Lay © 2024 Beziehungen Management & Leadership Persönliche Entwicklung Persönlicher Erfolg Sozialwissenschaften Ökonomie
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  • Episode 89: How To Achieve Early Retirement and Build Financial Freedom Young

    Episode 89: How To Achieve Early Retirement and Build Financial Freedom Young
    Jan 14 2026
    What if early retirement was not about quitting work early, but about giving yourself choice, flexibility, and peace of mind long before traditional retirement age?In this episode, you’ll discover why timing and structure matter more than chasing high returns, how small decisions made early can compound into long-term freedom, and what early retirement really means in today’s world.Jenny Huang is an experienced lending specialist and finance professional with over a decade in the Australian mortgage and financial services industry. She began her career at Westpac before founding Grab Home Loans, a mortgage brokerage known for its transparent, education-first approach and long-term client relationships, now backed by over 228 five-star Google reviews.Jenny is also a co-founder of Alan’s Property Services, Finance First Group, and HT Legal & Co Group, bringing together finance, property, and legal expertise to support clients through every stage of their financial journey.In this conversation, Jenny reframes early retirement as a mindset shift rather than a finish line. She explains why the 30 to 55 age bracket is a critical planning window, how compound interest quietly works in the background, and why high income alone does not guarantee long-term freedom.Jenny unpacks the difference between cash flow and net worth, the risks of delaying financial decisions until panic sets in, and how poor structure across lending, tax, property, or legal planning can cost people years of progress. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by financial noise, put planning off because it felt too complex, or assumed early retirement was unrealistic, this episode offers a calmer, clearer, and more empowering perspective.In this episode, we explore:✨ Redefining Early Retirement – Why it is about choice, flexibility, and peace of mind rather than stopping work⏳ The 30–55 Planning Window – Understanding why these years have the greatest impact on long-term financial outcomes and future freedom📈 The Power of Compounding – How small, consistent actions quietly build future freedom💼 Income vs Freedom – Exploring why earning more doesn’t always translate into security or the lifestyle you want🏦 Super and SMSFs Explained – Breaking down what they are, how they work, and when they actually make sense in your planning strategy🧠 Avoiding the Panic Phase – Learning why delaying key decisions often leads to rushed moves, missed opportunities, and unnecessary stress🛡️ Protecting What You Build – Discovering the role of tax, legal, and estate planning in sustainable wealth👂 JOIN THE CONVOWhat would change in your life if financial planning gave you more choice rather than more pressure? Which area of your finances feels most ready for a review right now?Follow us & tag your reflections:🔗 LinkedIn: Phoebe Lay📲 Instagram @thriveandshineco🎧 @inspired_to_thrive_podcast🌎 www.phoebelay.com.au/podcast💼 CONNECT WITH JENNY HUANG🌐 Website: https://www.grabhomeloans.com.au/ 📘 Facebook: Grab Home Loans 🔗 LinkedIn: Grab Home Loans💡 Work with Jenny & Explore More:Financial & Investment Support – Guidance on structuring your super and SMSFs, reviewing loans and repayment strategies, and building a diversified investment portfolio to grow wealth and create long-term financial freedom.From Active Income to Lifelong Freedom – Join her in Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney, on 7th March 2026 for a one-stop workshop covering lending, property, super, tax, and legal strategies, plus a free one-on-one session with her specialist team. ✨ Register Here: From Active Income to Lifelong Freedom🎧 SUBSCRIBE for more powerful conversations with world-class leaders, coaches, and changemakersTurn on the 🔔 and never miss an episode!#EarlyRetirement #FinancialFreedom #CompoundInterest #WealthPlanning #MortgageStrategy #Superannuation #SMSF #PropertyInvestment #TaxPlanning #L#InspiredToThrive #PhoebeLayPodcast #JennyHuang
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    34 Min.
  • Episode 88: Why "I'm Not Okay" Creates Deeper Connection Than "Are You Okay?" with Jack Davis

    Episode 88: Why "I'm Not Okay" Creates Deeper Connection Than "Are You Okay?" with Jack Davis
    Jan 6 2026
    Did you know that people who appear to have it all together - strong social circles, financial stability, successful careers - are often the ones hiding the deepest struggles?Jack Davis is the founder of "It's Cool To Cry," a social enterprise revolutionizing mental health conversations through vulnerability and humor. After losing two close friends who masked their pain behind perfect lives, he's spent years helping individuals and organizations create cultures where emotional openness is normal, not brave. He's known for transforming mental health from a taboo topic into everyday conversation through workshops, community events, and a movement that's making it genuinely cool to cry.In this episode, Jack breaks down why asking "Are you okay?" often gets brushed off while stating "I'm not okay, can you help?" accelerates real support and connection. He reveals the vulnerability domino effect - how one person's openness creates a chain reaction of authentic sharing - and explains grief through his powerful "ball in a box" metaphor that shows why loss never fully disappears but becomes more manageable. Jack also shares how suppressing his own grief for years led to damaging anger and why leaning into discomfort, rather than endless distraction, is the key to emotional health.If you've ever felt like you're performing "positive vibes only" while struggling inside, or wondered why genuine mental health conversations feel so hard to start - this episode will show you how to break the silence, create real connection, and turn vulnerability from an act of bravery into an everyday norm.In this episode, we explore:✨ The Mental Health Flip – How changing from "Are you okay?" to "I'm not okay" puts you in control of your support journey and speeds up getting help🎭 Hidden Struggles Behind Perfect Lives – Why shame, stigma and fear keep even the most "successful" people silent until crisis hits🔗 The Vulnerability Domino Effect – How showing your struggles first creates permission for others to share, building trust and genuine connection💔 Grief as a Living Process – Understanding why grief evolves but lingers, and how engaging with it prevents unresolved emotions from becoming destructive anger🎯 Making Mental Health "Cool" – The multi-channel approach using merch, workshops and community events to normalize emotional expression🧠 Cultural Transformation – Breaking down toxic beliefs like "man up" and creating new norms where mental health talks are daily, not brave⚡ Early Intervention Through Environment – Creating spaces where vulnerability is safe and encouraged before reaching breaking point👂 JOIN THE CONVOWhat would change in your life if you felt safe saying "I'm not okay" before things got worse? How might your relationships deepen if vulnerability became your default, not your last resort?Follow us & tag your reflections:🔗 LinkedIn: Phoebe Lay📲 Instagram @thriveandshineco🎧 @inspired_to_thrive_podcast🌎 www.phoebelay.com.au/podcast💼 CONNECT WITH JACK DAVIS🌐 Website: www.itscooltocry.com 📸 Instagram: @itscool_tocry 📘 Facebook: It's Cool To Cry 🔗 LinkedIn: Jack Davis💡 Work with Jack & Explore More:Mental Health Workshops – Corporate and community sessions that provide tools for open mental health discussionsCommunity Events – Join pickleball tournaments and other activities that blend physical and mental health engagementConversation-Starting Merch – Grab a tee and become a walking permission slip for others to open up (Free shipping over $99, use code JACKSSHOUT for a free gift with $110+ orders)Mental Health Hub – Access resources like "How are you wheely feeling?" and connect with cool organizations making a difference🎧 SUBSCRIBE for more powerful conversations with world-class leaders, coaches, and changemakersTurn on the 🔔 and never miss an episode!
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    32 Min.
  • 87: How to Build Wealth, Health, and a Life You Truly Own

    87: How to Build Wealth, Health, and a Life You Truly Own
    Dec 30 2025
    Did you know that creating real freedom isn’t just about working harder—it’s about mastering two distinct skill sets that most people never focus on? What if you could design a life where your money works harder for you, you stay healthy, and you have the freedom to surf, travel, or live wherever you choose?In this episode, you'll discover Greg Cassar’s Dual Black Belt Strategy for wealth, his biohacking routines to optimise health and longevity, and the investing techniques that can take you far beyond traditional superannuation.About Greg CassarGreg Cassar is a self-made multimillionaire who built his wealth through marketing, sales, business, and investing. Over seven years, he grew a marketing agency that has generated more than $500 million in online sales. He also led The Collective Mastermind for eight years, helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses. Today, Greg focuses on scaling “hero businesses” through win-win profit-share partnerships and teaching others how to grow wealth and freedom intelligently. When he’s not working, he’s likely surfing his version of paradise in Byron Bay.The ConversationIn this conversation, Greg breaks down why a resilient, logic-driven mindset is essential for any top 1% entrepreneur. He explains the crucial difference between cash flow (business) and net worth (investing) and why mastery in both is required to engineer true freedom.Greg also shares his aggressive SMSF (Self-Managed Super Fund) strategy that has compounded close to 30% annually, explores the next wave of AI and SaaS opportunities, and reveals the simple health and biohacking routines he uses to stay sharp and optimise longevity.If you’ve ever felt stuck on the treadmill of working hard without seeing real financial freedom—or wondered how the world’s wealthiest grow their net worth outside of their business—this episode will show you exactly how to design a life of purpose, health, and wealth.In this episode, we explore:✨ The Dual Black Belt Strategy – Why mastering both business (cash flow) and investing (net worth) is essential to creating freedom and wealth. 💰 Mastering the SMSF – How a Self-Managed Super Fund can compound at nearly 30% a year and why standard superannuation might hold you back. 🧠 The Power of Resilience – Daily habits and mindset principles that keep top entrepreneurs focused, logical, and unstoppable. 💪 Health is Wealth – Biohacking routines like NMN supplementation, hormone optimisation, and intermittent fasting that protect your longevity and productivity. 🚀 Skate to Where the Puck Is Going – Greg’s view on emerging opportunities in AI, SaaS, and hard assets like Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin. 🏄 From Tech to Tropical Paradise – Greg’s journey from building computer networks to becoming a growth hacker living a life of freedom in Byron Bay.👂 JOIN THE CONVOWhat is one action you can take this week to invest in your long-term health or wealth? Which “Black Belt” (business or investing) needs your attention right now?Follow us & tag your reflections: 🔗 LinkedIn: Phoebe Lay 📲 Instagram: @thriveandshineco 🎧 @inspired_to_thrive_podcast 🌎 www.phoebelay.com.au/podcast💼 CONNECT WITH GREG CASSAR🌐 Website: Collective Mastermind 📸 Instagram: @gregcassar 🔗 LinkedIn: Greg Cassar 🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gregcassar1167 💡 Explore Greg’s Work: Free training videos on business operations, scaling, health, and wealth building🌐 Free Training & Resources: businessinvestfreedom.com🎧 SUBSCRIBE for more powerful conversations with world-class leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakersTurn on the 🔔 and never miss an episode!#LifeByDesign #WealthBuilding #SMSF #InvestingTips #DualBlackBelt #FinancialFreedom #Biohacking #NMN #IntermittentFasting #EntrepreneurMindset #AIInvestment #InspiredToThrive #PhoebeLayPodcast #GregCassar #PassiveIncome
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    43 Min.
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