Financial confidence: How to break old habits, talk about money without the stress, and build real security

Guest: Marion Mays

Episode 18 Fernwood Unfiltered Podcast

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Knowing you should be better with money and actually doing something about it are two very different things. The gap between them? Usually a mix of old habits, emotional blocks, and conversations we’ve never been taught to have.

In part two of our conversation with Marion Mays, host Georgie Tunny goes deeper into the practical side of financial wellbeing, from breaking the patterns that keep women stuck, to talking about money in relationships without the stress, to understanding the financial ecosystem and knowing where to go for help.

Whether you’re navigating shared finances with a partner, trying to take back control of your financial position, or just ready to stop avoiding the conversation altogether, Marion offers grounded, practical guidance to help you move forward with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to break old money habits and patterns that keep you stuck
  • How to talk about money with a partner, without it becoming a source of stress
  • What every woman should be asking and clarifying in a financial relationship
  • Why protecting your own financial position matters, even in a healthy partnership
  • How to step back into financial control if you’ve taken a back seat
  • Where to find the right financial professionals and support for your situation

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Marion Mays

Marion Mays is an award-winning financial services innovator, certified money coach, and founder of Money Strong Australia, a professional education platform dedicated to helping women build financial confidence, capability, and security.

A regular media contributor, Marion has been featured in the AFR, The Age, Herald Sun, Money Magazine, and CEO Magazine. Her approach goes beyond spreadsheets, using behavioural science to shift the beliefs, habits, and money patterns that shape women’s financial outcomes.

Through her work, Marion empowers women to increase their earning potential, manage money with confidence, and build long-term wealth. She is on a mission to help women achieve financial independence, security, and the freedom to live life on their terms.

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