In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Gemma Mitchell chats with Victoria Vivente, founder of Bad Bitch Money and author of Know Your Worth. They dive into healing your relationship with money, looking after future you, and the incredible work financial counsellors do to support Australians in tough times. If you enjoy this episode, you'll love our other conversations designed to help you take control of your finances. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly episodes on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered in this episode: - The important work financial counsellors do—beyond just money - Financial literacy and education: why it matters more than ever - Practical ways to connect with future you and set yourself up for success - Building healthy financial habits that actually stick - Key lessons from Victoria’s time as a financial counsellor - And the hard-hitting question: What do you wish 20-year-old you knew about money and life? Resources for this episode Connect with Victoria- Bad Bitch Money | Learn the basics of money https://badbitchmoney.com/ Sign up Victoria’s Newsletter https://open.substack.com/pub/victoriavivente Explore counselling services- Welcome Page - National Debt Helpline https://ndh.org.au/ Buy ‘Know your Worth’ by Victoria Vivente- Know Your Worth by Victoria Vivente - https://www.dymocks.com.au/know-your-worth-by-victoria-vivente-9781923022430 Heal your relationship with your money and your self : Victoria Vivente: https://www.amazon.com.au/Know-Your-Worth-relationship-money/dp/1923022431 Kate and Victoria's previous episode about Debt Counselling https://youtu.be/VJgRR6oyvD0?feature=shared ~~ Show partner resources ~~ Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith View Betashares range of funds: https://bit.ly/beta-25 ~~ Rask resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #finance #asx