Podcasts about David Andrew

Ask a question or send feedbackAustralia is in the middle of a $5.4 trillion wealth transfer. Baby boomers and the silent generation hold 70% of the nation's wealth and according to Perth's leading succession lawyer, most of it won't transition successfully. In this episode, Capital Partners founder David Andrew and wealth adviser Aden Wilkins sit down with Morgan Solomon, founding director of Solomon Hollett Lawyers, to unpack what actually happens when estate planning goes wrong and what successful families do differently.------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Morgan Solomon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-solomon-b13ab58/Solomon Hollett Lawyers: https://solomonhollettlawyers.com.au/Follow David Andrew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidandrewfamilywealthadviser/Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/david-andrew/ Follow Aden Wilkins:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aden-wilkins-40b006105/ Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/aden-wilkins/ Follow Capital Partners on socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalPartnersPWA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-partners-3/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalpartnersprivatewealth/------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters:(0:00) Welcome & Wins of the Week(6:00) Introducing Morgan Solomon & the $5.4 Trillion Wealth Tsunami(9:30) Why Most Wealth Won't Transfer Successfully(13:30) The Disaster of Dying Without a Will(16:10) Blended Families: The Most Complex Estate Planning Scenario(18:00) Family Provision Act Claims — The Fastest Growing Court Dispute in WA(22:00) The Black Sheep Child: Can You Cut Them Out?(28:00) The Family Farm Succession Trap(35:50) What Successful Families Do Differently(40:00) How Often Should You Review Your Estate Plan?(43:30) The Ensemble of Advisors You Need(49:30) Final Takeaways: Have the Conversation, Take Action------------------------------------------------------------------Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios: https://podwavestudios.au/The Purposeful Investor Podcast is a public service provided for Australian investors wanting to make smart decisions with their money, avoid costly mistakes, look after the people they care about, and, have a great life!We draw on over 30 years of experience from David Andrew and the Capital Partners team.For more information on Capital Partners' award winning team, visit capital-partners.com.au. Have a question? Email us ask@capital-partners.com.au.This episode provides general advice only. We do not consider your personal circumstances when we share this information. Always refer to your financial adviser for advice about your personal circumstances. Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788.

Ask a question or send feedbackDo you need to beat the market to be a successful investor? Is cash really safe? Should you be chasing the next big trend whether that's crypto, gold or AI? In this episode, Capital Partners founder David Andrew and wealth adviser Aden Wilkins sit down with Apollo Lupescu from Dimensional Fund Advisors in California to bust 10 of the most common investing myths once and for all.------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Apollo Lupescu:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apollolupescu/Dimensional Fund Advisors: https://www.dimensional.comFollow David Andrew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidandrewfamilywealthadviser/Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/david-andrew/Follow Aden Wilkins:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aden-wilkins-40b006105/Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/aden-wilkins/Follow Capital Partners on socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalPartnersPWA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-partners-3/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalpartnersprivatewealth/------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters:(0:00) Welcome and Wins of the Week(5:34) Myth 1: Past Performance Predicts Future Results(11:44) Myth 2: You Must Beat the Market to Succeed(15:46) Myth 3: Cash Is a Safe Long-Term Strategy(18:08) Myth 4: You Need to Time the Market(26:26) Myth 5: Higher Risk Always Means Higher Returns(32:46) Myth 6: Active Stock Picking Beats the Market(35:48) Myth 7: International Investing Is Too Risky(40:52) Myth 8: Run for Cover When Markets Get Volatile(45:02) Myth 9: Financial News Helps You Make Better Decisions(49:06) Myth 10: You Must Back the Next Big Trend------------------------------------------------------------------Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios: https://podwavestudios.au/The Purposeful Investor Podcast is a public service provided for Australian investors wanting to make smart decisions with their money, avoid costly mistakes, look after the people they care about, and, have a great life!We draw on over 30 years of experience from David Andrew and the Capital Partners team.For more information on Capital Partners' award winning team, visit capital-partners.com.au. Have a question? Email us ask@capital-partners.com.au.This episode provides general advice only. We do not consider your personal circumstances when we share this information. Always refer to your financial adviser for advice about your personal circumstances. Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788.

Ask a question or send feedbackTreasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the federal budget and the proposed changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing and family trust distributions could significantly affect how Australians build wealth. In this special episode, Capital Partners founder David Andrew and wealth advisor Aden Wilkins speak with Nick Menegola to break down what has actually been proposed, who it impacts, and why you should not be making any rash decisions just yet.------Follow Nick Menegola:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-menegola-490b64123/Website: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/nick-menegola/Follow David Andrew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidandrewfamilywealthadviser/Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/david-andrew/Follow Aden Wilkins:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aden-wilkins-40b006105/Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/aden-wilkins/Follow Capital Partners on socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalPartnersPWA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-partners-3/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalpartnersprivatewealth/------Chapters:(0:00) Welcome and Wins of the Week(3:55) What This Budget Is Really About(6:15) Who Does This Budget Actually Hit(11:45) Capital Gains Tax Changes Explained(17:00) The 30% Minimum Rate and Pre-1985 Assets(20:00) Negative Gearing: What Changes and What Does Not(23:15) Beware the House and Land Package Spruikers(27:30) Family Trust Flat Tax(31:15) Real Example: What It Means for a Small Business Family(37:25) Why Super Becomes Even More Attractive(40:00) The Trillion Dollar Debt in Perspective(43:40) Who Needs to Be Paying Attention Right Now------Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios https://podwavestudios.au/The Purposeful Investor Podcast is a public service provided for Australian investors wanting to make smart decisions with their money, avoid costly mistakes, look after the people they care about, and, have a great life!We draw on over 30 years of experience from David Andrew and the Capital Partners team.For more information on Capital Partners' award winning team, visit capital-partners.com.au. Have a question? Email us ask@capital-partners.com.au.This episode provides general advice only. We do not consider your personal circumstances when we share this information. Always refer to your financial adviser for advice about your personal circumstances. Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788.

Ask a question or send feedbackDespite Western Australia's booming mining driven economy, new data reveals that most WA families are still anxious about money. In this episode, David Andrew and Aden Wilkins sit down with Kristen Turnbull, Director of CoreData Reasarch WA, to unpack the findings of the Voice of WA research report. This was a statewide survey of more than 1,000 Western Australians exploring their relationship with money, financial confidence, and outlook for retirement.------Follow Follow Kristen Turnbull: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenturnbullcoredata/Follow David Andrew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidandrewfamilywealthadviser/Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/david-andrew/ Follow Aden Wilkins:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aden-wilkins-40b006105/ Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/aden-wilkins/ Follow Capital Partners on socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalPartnersPWA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-partners-3/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalpartnersprivatewealth/ ------Chapters:(0:00) Welcome and Wins of the Week(4:47) Introducing Kristen Turnbull and the Voice of WA Report(7:15) WA's Booming Economy So Why Are Families Still Anxious?(12:30) Financial Stress Hits Every Income Bracket(16:00) The Thin Veneer of Affluence(19:20) The Numbers That Prove Advice Makes a Difference(24:00) Choice Architects and Confirmation Bias(29:30) Why Even Financial Experts Take Advice(33:45) The Squeezed Middle and the Tax Reform Problem(39:40) Retirement Expectations vs Reality(44:30) The Advice Shortage Crisis and Information Overload(50:00) Health, Social Connection and WA Values------Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios https://podwavestudios.au/The Purposeful Investor Podcast is a public service provided for Australian investors wanting to make smart decisions with their money, avoid costly mistakes, look after the people they care about, and, have a great life!We draw on over 30 years of experience from David Andrew and the Capital Partners team.For more information on Capital Partners' award winning team, visit capital-partners.com.au. Have a question? Email us ask@capital-partners.com.au.This episode provides general advice only. We do not consider your personal circumstances when we share this information. Always refer to your financial adviser for advice about your personal circumstances. Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788.

Ask a question or send feedbackThe market was down 4.3% in Q1 2026 and the headlines were bleak. But look under the hood and the story is completely different. In this episode of The Purposeful Investor, David Andrew and Aden Wilkins speak with Apollo Lupescu from Dimensional Fund Advisors to break down exactly what happened in financial markets in the first quarter of 2026, why the headlines don't tell the full story, and what smart investors should actually be doing about it.------Follow Apollo Lupescu: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apollo-lupescu-78a3b87aFollow David Andrew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidandrewfamilywealthadviser/Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/david-andrew/ Follow Aden Wilkins:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aden-wilkins-40b006105/ Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/aden-wilkins/ Follow Capital Partners on socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalPartnersPWA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-partners-3/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalpartnersprivatewealth/ ------Chapters:(0:00) Introduction & Episode Preview(1:00) Apollo Lupescu Joins from California(1:50) Win of the Week(4:35) Q1 2026 Market Recap and What Actually Happened(8:30) The Magnificent Seven Dragged the Market Down(16:45) Factor Investing Explained: Value, Small Cap & Profitability(19:00) The Small Cap Value Case(24:00) The Odds Game. Value vs Growth Over Time(26:30) Australian Market Returns (30:45) The Media's Role in Catastrophising Markets(38:45) Why Fear Is Hardwired Into Us and Kills Returns(41:00) IPO FOMO: SpaceX, Anthropic, Open AI and Why You Should Wait------Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios https://podwavestudios.au/The Purposeful Investor Podcast is a public service provided for Australian investors wanting to make smart decisions with their money, avoid costly mistakes, look after the people they care about, and, have a great life!We draw on over 30 years of experience from David Andrew and the Capital Partners team.For more information on Capital Partners' award winning team, visit capital-partners.com.au. Have a question? Email us ask@capital-partners.com.au.This episode provides general advice only. We do not consider your personal circumstances when we share this information. Always refer to your financial adviser for advice about your personal circumstances. Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788.

Ask a question or send feedback60% of Australians are what one of the country's leading estate planning lawyers calls 'set up for a bit of a disaster.' No will. A will that's 10 years out of date. Or no idea if they even have one.In this episode of The Purposeful Investor, David Andrew and Aden Wilkins sit down with Morgan Solomon a founding director of Solomon Hollett Lawyers and 25 year succession law specialist. They unpack the A to Z of estate planning. This is one of the most important financial conversations any family can have, and most people keep putting it off.------Follow Morgan SolomonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-solomon-b13ab58/Follow David Andrew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidandrewfamilywealthadviser/Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/david-andrew/ Follow Aden Wilkins:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aden-wilkins-40b006105/ Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/aden-wilkins/ Follow Capital Partners on socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalPartnersPWA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-partners-3/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalpartnersprivatewealth/ ------Chapters:(0:00) Introduction & Episode Preview(1:00) Welcome & Guest Introduction: Morgan Solomon(1:45) Win of the Week(4:35) Why Estate Planning Is Central to Financial Advice(7:50) What Makes a Good Estate Plan(11:00) The 60% of Australians at Risk(13:20) What Happens When You Die Without a Will(19:00) Why Post Office Wills and AI Wills Fail(26:30) The Executor Role Explained(38:30) Estate vs Non-Estate Assets: Super and Family Trusts(43:45) Superannuation and Binding Death Benefit Nominations(50:10) Testamentary Trusts: What They Are and Why You Need One----The Purposeful Investor Podcast is a public service provided for Australian investors wanting to make smart decisions with their money, avoid costly mistakes, look after the people they care about, and, have a great life!We draw on over 30 years of experience from David Andrew and the Capital Partners team.For more information on Capital Partners' award winning team, visit capital-partners.com.au. Have a question? Email us ask@capital-partners.com.au.This episode provides general advice only. We do not consider your personal circumstances when we share this information. Always refer to your financial adviser for advice about your personal circumstances. Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788.

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Ask a question or send feedbackWar in the Middle East. Rising oil prices. Expensive markets. AI changing everything. With so much noise, what should investors actually do? In this episode of The Purposeful Investor, David Andrew and Aden Wilkins sit down with Apollo Lupescu from Dimensional Fund Advisors to answer the questions coming out of client meetings right now.Apollo has a gift for making the complex simple, and in this conversation he draws on decades of market data to explain why the right response to uncertainty is almost always the same and what history proves about staying the course.------Follow Apollo Lupescu: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apollo-lupescu-78a3b87aFollow David Andrew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidandrewfamilywealthadviser/Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/david-andrew/ Follow Aden Wilkins:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aden-wilkins-40b006105/ Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/aden-wilkins/ Follow Capital Partners on socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalPartnersPWA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-partners-3/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalpartnersprivatewealth/ ------Chapters:(0:00) Introduction & Episode Preview(1:00) Welcome & Guest Introduction: Apollo Lupescu(2:00) Win of the Week(5:00) Middle East Conflict and What It Means for Investors(7:00) How Markets Process Geopolitical Events(11:00) What World War II Teaches Us About Staying Invested(16:00) Why Timing the Market Requires Two Perfect Decisions(26:00) Building a Financial Plan That Survives the Bumps(31:00) The Danger of Averages and Bear Markets Explained(35:00) 4 Strategies to Shorten Your Recovery Time(43:00) Valuation Explained: Tesla, Toyota and the Magnificent Seven(52:00) Is It Different This Time? The Chess Board of Investing------Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios https://podwavestudios.au/The Purposeful Investor Podcast is a public service provided for Australian investors wanting to make smart decisions with their money, avoid costly mistakes, look after the people they care about, and, have a great life!We draw on over 30 years of experience from David Andrew and the Capital Partners team.For more information on Capital Partners' award winning team, visit capital-partners.com.au. Have a question? Email us ask@capital-partners.com.au.This episode provides general advice only. We do not consider your personal circumstances when we share this information. Always refer to your financial adviser for advice about your personal circumstances. Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788.

Ask a question or send feedbackIs the government about to change capital gains tax, superannuation rules, and how trusts are taxed? In this episode of The Purposeful Investor, Capital Partners founder David Andrew and co-host Aden Wilkins unpack everything you need to know about Australia's proposed tax reforms and what they could mean for your wealth. Whether you invest in property, hold assets in a trust, or have money in super, understanding how the four main investment structures in Australia are taxed is one of the most important decisions you can make. As David explains, getting it wrong could cost you thousands of dollars over your lifetime.------Follow David Andrew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidandrewfamilywealthadviser/Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/david-andrew/ Follow Aden Wilkins:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aden-wilkins-40b006105/ Capital Partners: https://capital-partners.com.au/team-members/aden-wilkins/ Follow Capital Partners on socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalPartnersPWA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-partners-3/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalpartnersprivatewealth/ ------Chapters:(0:00) Introduction & Episode Preview(1:00) Welcome to The Purposeful Investor(2:00) Win of the Week(4:00) Tax Reform: The Big Picture & Henry Tax Review(7:30) Capital Gains Tax Discount Explained(8:30) History of CGT Before the 2006 Howard-Costello Reforms(11:00) Government Spending, Demographics & the Tax Challenge(16:00) The 4 Investment Structures in Australia(19:30) Superannuation Deep Dive: Accumulation, Retirement & Division 296(22:00) Trusts Explained: Asset Protection & Tax Planning(26:00) Companies as Long-Term Wealth Structures(30:30) What Tax Changes Are Coming? GST, Bracket Creep & Trusts------Recorded and produced by The Purposeful Investor Podcast is a public service provided for Australian investors wanting to make smart decisions with their money, avoid costly mistakes, look after the people they care about, and, have a great life!We draw on over 30 years of experience from David Andrew and the Capital Partners team.For more information on Capital Partners' award winning team, visit capital-partners.com.au. Have a question? Email us ask@capital-partners.com.au.This episode provides general advice only. We do not consider your personal circumstances when we share this information. Always refer to your financial adviser for advice about your personal circumstances. Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788.

Ask a question or send feedbackHave you ever wondered why some people make financial decisions with ease while others constantly struggle to strike a balance between living for today and saving for tomorrow? In this episode of The Purposeful Investor, hosts Aden Wilkins and David Andrews are joined by a world-leading expert in behavioural decision-making: Professor Hal Hershfield from UCLA's Anderson School of Management. Together, they dive deep into the fascinating intersection of money and psychology. From the "Future Self Continuity" that dictates our saving habits to the hidden dangers of "Hyperopia" (the fear of spending), this conversation provides a roadmap for successful Australian families who want to maximise their well-being without letting money become an obsession. ------Follow David Andrew:LinkedIn: DavidandrewfamilywealthadviserCapital Partners: David Andrew Follow Aden Wilkins:LinkedIn: Aden Wilkins Capital Partners: Aden Wilkins Follow Hal Hershfield:UCLA: Hal HershfieldLinkedIn - Hal Hershfield------Chapters:(0:00) Balancing a great life today with a secure future. (1:30) Meet Hal Hershfield (4:00) How small environmental changes and psychological motivations drive better decisions. (5:30) Wins of the Week(9:30) Why do you feel disconnected from the "you" of 20 years from now? (14:00) Using narratives to visualise the life you actually want to fund. (20:00) Are we born with a connection to our future selves, or is it learned? (25:30) What is Hyperopia?(30:00) How financial modelling gives families the confidence to enjoy their wealth now. (35:00) Why spending on travel and family memories creates "investment gains" for the soul. (40:00) The Optimism Trap(46:00) Hal's latest project on understanding what truly matters at the finish line. Recorded and produced by Podwave StudiosThe Purposeful Investor Podcast is a public service provided for Australian investors wanting to make smart decisions with their money, avoid costly mistakes, look after the people they care about, and, have a great life!We draw on over 30 years of experience from David Andrew and the Capital Partners team.For more information on Capital Partners' award winning team, visit capital-partners.com.au. Have a question? Email us ask@capital-partners.com.au.This episode provides general advice only. We do not consider your personal circumstances when we share this information. Always refer to your financial adviser for advice about your personal circumstances. Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788.

Ask a question or send feedbackWhat if wealth wasn't a race for more, but a plan for enough? We sit down with Brian Portnoy, author of The Geometry of Wealth and founder of Shaping Wealth, to explore funded contentment—the idea that real wealth is the ability to underwrite a life that feels meaningful on your terms. Brian shares how years with elite investors led him to a simple truth: markets reward behaviour more than brilliance. That shift reframes money from a spreadsheet problem to a human one.We unpack why a low‑cost, globally diversified portfolio often solves most investing needs and how home bias quietly limits growth. We dig into the tension between surviving and thriving. We discuss the two questions behind every plan—am I going to be okay? and how much is enough? —and the role of safeguards like insurance, cash buffers, and estate basics in quieting fear. Brian also explains the paradox of prosperity: despite unprecedented comfort, constant comparison and social media can erode joy. The antidote is clarity on values, language to express them, and a funding plan that aligns money with relationships, health, craft, and generosity.We also tackle the nuanced link between money and happiness. Income meaningfully lifts well‑being up to a threshold by reducing insecurity and buying time and choice. Beyond that, reflective happiness grows when spending serves purpose, not status. Expect practical insights for investors and advisors alike: focus on behaviour, diversify globally, cut the noise, and design cash flows that support the life you actually want. If you're ready to trade the chase for more for a confident sense of enough, this conversation is your blueprint. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show—then tell us: what does enough look like for you?___________________________________________________________________________________________ The Purposeful Investor Podcast is a public service provided for Australian investors wanting to make smart decisions with their money, avoid costly mistakes, look after the people they care about, and, have a great life! We draw on over 30 years of experience from David Andrew and the Capital Partners team. For more information on Capital Partners' award winning team, visit capital-partners.com.au. Have a question? Email us ask@capital-partners.com.au. This episode provides general advice only. We do not consider your personal circumstances when we share this information. Always refer to your financial adviser for advice about your personal circumstances. Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788....

Headlines tell you to act. A plan tells you when to be still. We sat down with Capital Partners founder David Andrew and Dimensional Fund Advisors Australia CEO Bhanu Singh to unpack how a clear investment philosophy helps you ignore market noise, sidestep FOMO, and make choices that actually serve your life.We trace the shift from active stock picking and star managers to systematic portfolios built on evidence: markets price information, prices are forward-looking, and broad drivers like size, value, and profitability can tilt expected returns without guesswork. We also dig into the behavioural traps that cost investors most: loss aversion in selloffs, overconfidence in familiar sectors, and herd chasing during hype cycles like crypto and gold frenzies. Bhanu explains how rules-based trading, rebalancing, and tax-aware flexibility turn volatility into a feature, not a flaw. Finally, we explore where systematic investing is evolving: incremental advances in measuring short-term reversals, momentum, and profitability growth, and the high research bar for anything new to make it into live portfolios. The takeaway is simple and powerful: define your philosophy, set the plan, and let the process work. When prices shout, let principles speak.Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more investors can find calm in a noisy market.___________________________________________________________________________________________ The Purposeful Investor Podcast is a public service provided for Australian investors wanting to make smart decisions with their money, avoid costly mistakes, look after the people they care about, and, have a great life! We draw on over 30 years of experience from David Andrew and the Capital Partners team. For more information on Capital Partners' award winning team, visit capital-partners.com.au. Have a question? Email us ask@capital-partners.com.au. This episode provides general advice only. We do not consider your personal circumstances when we share this information. Always refer to your financial adviser for advice about your personal circumstances. Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788....

We unpack how families can help first-home buyers enter the market without risking retirement, and why honest conversations plus clear numbers beat media noise. Practical steps include guarantors, 5% deposit schemes, rentvesting, and legal safeguards for gifts.• social pressure and silence blocking helpful family talks• role of the mortgage broker as long-term advisor• apartments and location as smarter first steps• four family help paths: guarantor, gift, silent stake, co-borrow• using splits, offsets, and timelines to remove guarantees• 5% deposit schemes and avoiding lenders' mortgage insurance• rentvesting to boost borrowing capacity• legal protection for gifts and fairness across siblings• savings incentives, living at home, and granny flats• career trajectory, buffers, and repayment resilienceAs you all know, we love it when you leave feedback, share it with a friend, share it with someone in your network, and make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episodeIf you've enjoyed today's episode, make sure that you subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone in your communityWe encourage all of our listeners to share their questions and ideas that they would like to know more onYou can contact us at ask@capital.com.auEpisode Resources:More on Michael Killiner___________________________________________________________________________________________ The Purposeful Investor Podcast is a public service provided for Australian investors wanting to make smart decisions with their money, avoid costly mistakes, look after the people they care about, and, have a great life! We draw on over 30 years of experience from David Andrew and the Capital Partners team. For more information on Capital Partners' award winning team, visit capital-partners.com.au. Have a question? Email us ask@capital-partners.com.au. This episode provides general advice only. We do not consider your personal circumstances when we share this information. Always refer to your financial adviser for advice about your personal circumstances. Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788....

On Episode 615 of Spittin' Chiclets, the boys are joined by Former Patriots Center David Andrews to talk about the Football Playoff Finals, How he met Keith, and some hilarious Tom Brady Stories. But first, Mcdavid is doing Mcdavid things and solidifying himself as one of the best in the league, RA's World Madness, and much more. This is an episode you won't want to miss. 00:00:00 - START 00:00:32 - Football Playoffs 00:06:36 - David Andrews Interview 01:24:02 - Around the League 01:45:54 - McDavid Dominance 01:50:35 - Detroit Red Wings 02:09:06 - Marner's Return 02:34:16 - Ra's World 03:01:04 - ETC. Support the Show: Pink Whitney: Take Your Shot with Pink Whitney RHOBACK: Use the code CHICLETS on https://Rhoback.com for 20% off your first purchase through the end of this week BODYARMOR: Work hard and hydrate hard with BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Grab it at 7-Eleven DRAFTKINGS: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Bet must settle by and Token expires 2/22/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 2/15/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/schiclets

This is one of our most important episodes - ever!Predictions feel powerful until they're not.We pull back the curtain on what actually drives long-term investment returns and explore how a systematic, evidence-led approach can help you capture the returns you are owed while avoiding costly traps.Aden and David sit down with Bhanu Singh, CEO of Dimensional Fund Advisors Australia, to trace the real story of modern investing: from Harry Markowitz's portfolio theory and the birth of clean market data at CRSP to Eugene Fama's insight that prices embed information. Bhanu explains how research moved beyond CAPM to the Fama-French model, why small and value stocks have higher expected returns, and how profitability adds a sharper lens to selecting resilient companies. The message is clear and practical: start with the global market portfolio, then tilt deliberately toward proven drivers of returns, all while staying diversified and cost aware.We also examine the strengths and limits of index funds. Lower fees and broad exposure are wins, but rigid rules can force trades at bad moments. Along the way, we cut through media noise, address behaviour gaps that derail investors, and highlight how better implementation turns good research into better outcomes.___________________________________________________________________________________________ The Purposeful Investor Podcast is a public service provided for Australian investors wanting to make smart decisions with their money, avoid costly mistakes, look after the people they care about, and, have a great life! We draw on over 30 years of experience from David Andrew and the Capital Partners team. For more information on Capital Partners' award winning team, visit capital-partners.com.au. Have a question? Email us ask@capital-partners.com.au. This episode provides general advice only. We do not consider your personal circumstances when we share this information. Always refer to your financial adviser for advice about your personal circumstances. Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788....

Markets never move in straight lines and 2025 proved it once again. The first year of President Trump Mk II was always going to be interesting!As we look to 2026, we dust off the crystal ball for a conversation about markets and investing. David Andrew and Nick Mengola join Aden to look back at markets in 2025 and look to the major trends to understand what might be in store for 2026.AI sits centre stage for 2026. We explore capex surges, competitive shifts between OpenAI and Google, and how to hold measured exposure without betting the farm on AI. We discuss the returns of markets and market dimensions of large, value, small and profitability.If you're looking for a calm, evidence-led plan for a volatile year ahead, here's your road map: diversify across regions and factors, own enough high-quality bonds, rebalance, and be a prepared (rational) optimist. Share with a friend who needs a steadier strategy and leave a review to tell us how you're positioning for 2026.Show notes: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ The Purposeful Investor Podcast is a public service provided for Australian investors wanting to make smart decisions with their money, avoid costly mistakes, look after the people they care about, and, have a great life! We draw on over 30 years of experience from David Andrew and the Capital Partners team. For more information on Capital Partners' award winning team, visit capital-partners.com.au. Have a question? Email us ask@capital-partners.com.au. This episode provides general advice only. We do not consider your personal circumstances when we share this information. Always refer to your financial adviser for advice about your personal circumstances. Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788....

David Jenyns is a serial entrepreneur, systems devotee, and founder of SYSTEMology, a company dedicated to helping business owners worldwide scale and streamline their operations. With over 20 years of experience in franchising, digital marketing, and business strategy, Jenyns has established himself as a trusted leader in the industry.After successfully systemizing his own digital agency in 2016, Jenyns turned his attention to helping others achieve the same level of success. He founded SYSTEMology, which offers a proven seven-step process for managing clients and implementing systems in businesses. Today, his mission is to empower business owners to work on their businesses, not in them.Through his workshops, keynote addresses, and his podcast, Business Processes Simplified, Jenyns has helped thousands of business owners achieve exponential growth and success. He is a passionate advocate for leveraging systems to simplify and streamline business operations, and his commitment to excellence has earned him the trust and admiration of clients and peers alike.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to harness systems thinking and the power of AI to free yourself from daily operations and build a business that truly works for you.David Andrew and I discuss:The story behind his new book, Systems Champion [00:03:16]How AI rapidly transformed his business and team [00:03:32]The critical role of the “systems and AI champion” [00:05:21]How to spot and develop systems champions in your organization [00:06:10]The soft skills that matter most for systems champions [00:10:58]The challenge of decision-making in times of rapid change [00:15:34]Ways systems champions help leaders make better decisions [00:17:55]The power of community for systems professionals [00:19:41]Why systems-driven businesses are better for everyone [00:21:16]Learn more about David at: https://www.systemology.com/ and https://www.systemology.com/mediakit/Thank you to our sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau CommunityJoin our subscribers for exclusive access to clear, practical advice from our podcast guests—your road to business mastery is just a click away!

Join Isabela for the season finale of Amateur Activist!!!As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllFollow @amateuractivistpod on Instagram to keep up with all things podcast in the off-season. Follow and read my writing on Substack. Who knows, you may get some podcast sneak peeks. A massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Join Isabela to talk about the concept of “joy as resistance.”As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllA massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Please don't forget to subscribe! For this episode of Season 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing fantasy and young adult author David Andrew Trotter. We had a great discussion about his books, his writing inspirations, and his future projects. I had a great time chatting with David about his worldbuilding, his characters, and his book Legend of Neverwhere and the Lost Totems! Make sure to check out his book and social links in the space below! Podcast Channel Links: Patreon: patreon.com/TFSFP Website: https://thefantasyandscififanaticspod.com/ Youtube Channel Subscription: https://youtube.com/@thefantasyandsci-fifanatic2328 Rss.com: https://media.rss.com/thefantasyandsci-fifanaticspodcast/feed.xml Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aCCUhora9GdLAduLaaqiu?si=cl-8VWgaSrOGDwJg-cKONQ Facebook Group join link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402724958101648/?ref=share

Welcome to the Amateur Book Club! In this episode, Isabela talks about Hell Bent: How the Fear of Love Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love by Brian Recker. Isabela explains what the book is about and why she thinks it's an important book for both Christians and non-Christians. She talks about the big takeaways and the confronting moments and feelings she's decided to sit with and explore. This is the last book for the Amateur Book Club 2025. Follow us on Instagram @amateuractivistpod or on TikTok @belagiiirrrlll.As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllCheck out the chapter breakdowns on TikTok A massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Join Isabela for a solo episode in bed!! As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllA massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

This week Isabela is joined by Joel Hingston. Joel used to teach biblical studies and theology, specifically Johannine literature and Revelation. He is passionate about apocalyptic literature, ancient texts & cultures, music, guitares, Magic the Gathering, and myth.In this episode, Joel and Isabela briefly go over key aspects of Revelation, providing quick context and settling some confusion of discomfort aroung some of the unsettling and weird imagery within the book. Joel explains the history of monster theory, it's main claim and goal, how it can be used within biblical studies, and why it might be important for us as activists. When you get a moment, I'd really appreciate it if you left a review on Apple Podcasts and/or rated us on Spotify.Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllA massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here.

This week, Isabela is joined by Steff Fenton - a genderqueer pastor, speaker, and author. As of 2025, Steff has co-founded an affirming church in Sydney, Australia, been featured on national TV, radio & press, graduated with a Masters of Divinity, published a book, Gender Expansive Faith, and MORE!This week, Isabela and Steff talk about Steff's new book - where they found inspiration to write about a gender expansive faith, why this message is important, especially right now, and how the central passage of the book is an invitation to Christians to embrace gender expansiveness for the Kingdom of God. You can connect with Steff Fenton, here.You can buy their new book, Gender Expansive Faith, ⁠here⁠.When you get a moment, I'd really appreciate it if you left a review on Apple Podcasts and/or rated us on Spotify.Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllA massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here.

This week, Isabela sits down with Kat Armas - a Cuban American writer, theologian, and podcast host. In 2021, Kat released her debut book, Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength. Isabela got her hands on this book at the beginning of 2022, and it transformed how she engaged with her faith. In this week's episode, Isabela and Kat discuss the book, the importance of having an embodied faith, the centrality of food to our spirituality, and how to hold in tension the harm our faith has inflicted with the hope and liberation it also brings to marginalised communities.You can connect with Kat Armas, ⁠here⁠.You can buy her first book, Abuelita Faith, ⁠here⁠.Her second book, Sacred Belonging: A 40 day Devotional on the Liberating Heart of Scripture, is available ⁠here⁠.Her upcoming book Liturgies for Resisting Empire: Seeking Community, Belonging, and Peace in a Dehumanising World is available for pre-order here. When you get a moment, I'd really appreciate it if you left a review on Apple Podcasts and/or rated us on Spotify.Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllA massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here.

IT'S OUR 4TH BIRTHDAY!! In this episode, Isabela sits down to yap and reflect on the last 4 years of Amateur Activist. Isabela listens back to a couple of old episodes and answers some of the questions you all sent in.More than ever, I am so grateful for every single person who listens and shares anything involved with the podcast. Whether this is your first episode or you've listened to every single episode, I am so grateful. When you get a moment, I'd really appreciate it if you left a review on Apple Podcasts and/or rated us on Spotify.Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllA massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here.

This week Isabela is joined by Jocelyn Rojas Clark. Jocelyn is a registered nurse who specialises in women's health, has a Master of Women's Health Medicine, is a midwife and currently juggles multiple roles, one of which is her work as a clinical nurse specialist working to help women experiencing barriers accessing mainstream health care. She is extremely passionate about helping women and education.This week, Isabela and Jocelyn discuss a variety of topics regarding the body - how to examine your breast and chest area, what vaginismus is, the myths and misconceptions about the vulva and vagina, and how they both feel about hormonal birth control. They cover it all (or at the very least, a lot).As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllA massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. https://www.instagram.com/mossyheartmedia/?hl=en A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here.

After hearing about TJ's previous experience at OTL (Oriented to Love), I, David, felt prompted to fly to the city of brotherly love and experience this dialogue retreat himself. God did more than I could have asked for or imagined in this sacred weekend in conversation with other Christians from diverse perspectives and backgrounds, with purposeful differences across the Side A (progressive views on faith and sexuality) and Side B (historic views on faith and sexuality) divide.I was joined by two other friends from the retreat, Andrew Gordon and Cathie McCoy, who also share Side B perspectives, to share about their meaningful experiences connecting on deep topics of the heart. In order to bring out the most organic of connections, we were led through an intentionally structured 44 hours together in spiritual exercises and vulnerable dialogue.—★ Timestamps(00:00) Introduction to the Bonus Episode(02:35) Meet the Guests: Andrew and Cathie(07:27) Preparing for the Dialogue(11:56) Anticipations and Expectations(17:09) The OTL Experience: Setting the Stage(21:54) Engaging in Dialogue Across Differences in Theology(32:31) The Power of Authentic Connections in Moments of Vulnerability(35:12) Navigating Theological and Ethical Differences in Safe and Humble Spaces(39:30) The Role of the Holy Spirit in Personal Growth(44:52) Balancing Individuality and Community(01:00:13) The Importance of Vulnerability and Being Seen(01:06:54) Final Thoughts and Recommendations—★ Links and References* “Oriented to Love”: https://christiansforsocialaction.org/programs/oriented-to-love/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newkinship.substack.com

Welcome to the Amateur Book Club! In this episode, Isabela talks about Men Who Hate Women: From Incels to Pick-up Artists: The Truth about Extreme Misogyny and How it Affects Us All by Laura Bates. Isabela begins her review of the book by introducing listeners to the ten chapters and the groups Bates outline in each chapter. She talks about the authority Bates has to talk about this topic & how she went about researching the manosphere.This is book 2 out of 3 for the Amateur Book Club. Follow us on Instagram @amateuractivistpod or on TikTok @belagiiirrrlll and keep an eye out for book 3, which we'll vote and decide on in July. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllConnect with Laura on Instagram here. Check out the chapter breakdowns on TikTok. A massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Join Isabela this week as she works through chapter 3-5 of an anti-racism activity book called Do the Work! by W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz.  This episode is the final part of this short series. In this episode, Isabela looks at America's history & tries to answer the question, “how did we get here.” She takes a version of the US naturalisation test, re-evaluates the actions of some of our presidents, and criticises the use of red-lining & policing. Isabela ends the episode with talking about the ways we can embody what we've learned and how to integrate our activism into the day to day.As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllConnect with W. Kamau Bell here. Connect with Kate Schatz here.A massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo.A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Join Isabela this week as she works through the first two chapters of an anti-racism activity book called Do the Work! by W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz.  This episode is part 1 of 2. In this episode, Isabela identifies who she is, defines key terms, and acknowledges her privilege. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllConnect with W. Kamau Bell here.Connect with Kate Schatz here.A massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour taking calls and reactions to everything about Devers and the Red Sox (8:07)The guys debate whether the Red Sox should pay Alex Bregman. (24:48)​​The crew questions whether the Red Sox offense will be able to survive without Devers and if Houck would benefit the team when he returns. (34:02) We finish the hour with David Andrew’s joining the show to make an announcement!

Join Isabela for a solo session! This week, Isabela sits down to talk about Men's Mental Health Awareness Month and has an over-simplified yap about why the patriarchy may be at the centre of men's poor mental health, the higher suicide rates, and male loneliness. *In case no one's told you recently: you are loved, you are wanted & the world is a better place with you in it. The resources discussed in the episode are:For the United States:Call or text 988Crisis Text Line — text “home” to 741-741CA Peer-Run Warm Line —  1-855-600-9276For Australia:Lifeline AUS — 13 11 14 24/7 crisis supportFor the UK:Andy's Man Club — a men's suicide prevention charity that offers free-to-attend support groups across the UKMind.org — website with resources UK specific As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll or @amateuractivistpodA big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

(00:00) Zolak & Bertand begin today's show by recapping the Red Sox 7-6 loss against the Angels despite almost making a comeback. (11:04) The guys debate on a trade involving Trevor Story and his impact throughout the season. (23:53) The guys discuss David Andrews retirement ceremony yesterday at Gillette Stadium. (37:26) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour talking about the Patriots wide receivers and who should stay and who should go.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour continuing David Andrew’s retirement ceremony conversation. (8:50) The guys start a discussion on which discontinued fast food items restaurants should bring back. (23:50) The crew reacts to a comment made towards Zolak from when he spoke about the Stefon Diggs incident. (31:10) We finish the hour playing This or That.

Brandi Jones joins the Amateur Activist this week to talk about Secure Families Initiative - the work they do, the importance of advocating for military spouses & family and why their experiences are important to listen to. As the Organising Director, Brandi establishes the vision, systems and strategies for SFI. She oversees grassroots programs, international campaigns and coordinates across departments to ensure that the values & experiences of their members are heard & uplifted. In this episode, Isabela and Brandi talk about the goals & mission of SFI, why it's important to civilians to prioritise these issues, the different ways SFI advocated for military familes on The Hill, and how listeners can get involved.As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllConnect with Secure Familes Initiative on Instagram or at their website. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here.

Natalia Aíza joins the Amateur Activist this week to talk about OCD. Natalia has years of experience in this space - as an OCD experiencer, OCD therapist, activist and coach.In this episode, Isabela and Natalia talk through the basics - what is OCD, how might someone get diagnosed, and what recovery and ERP looks like. They also talk about what communities or demographics struggle with getting help because of certain pressures or stigmas and the different ways people may be able to support loved ones experiencing OCD. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllConnect with Natalia on Instagram or you can email her at Natalia@kairoswellnesscollective.comA big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

David Hayward aka NakedPastor joins the Amateur Activist this week to talk about his deconstruction. David is a pastor turned full-time artist who paints, draws, and fosters a global digital community around the journey of deconstruction, self-discovery, healing and spirituality. In this episode David and Isabela talk about why he left traditional ministry 15 years ago, why he believes deconstruction is a way of life & not simply a phase, the purpose of reconstruction, and so much more. This is an episode for everyone and we hope you enjoy it!As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllYou can connect with David on any social media platform under @NakedPastor or on his website.David has a book out called Flip It Like This which you can buy, ⁠here⁠A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Jarrod McKenna joins the Amateur Activist this week to talk about activism, what embodied radical compassion should look like, the important work of nonviolence, and encouragement to young people just getting started in this work. Jarrod has years of experience in this space, engaging in grassroots movements, his work with various organisations such as Common Grace, Love Makes A Way, and First Home Project. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllConnect with Jarrod on Instagram, on his website, or listen to his podcasts, Inverse Podcast and Good on Wood. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Welcome to the Amateur Book Club! In this episode, Isabela talks about the #1 National Bestseller & New York Times Bestseller, The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Isabela introduces listeners to the book and the varying media attention that the books has received, both positive and negative. Then, she dives into her thoughts & major takeaways. This is book 1 out of 4 for the Amateur Book Club. Follow us on Instagram @amateuractivistpod or @belagiirrll and keep an eye out for book 2, which we'll vote and decide on in April. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllA big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

The Amateur Activist is joined by her mum for a special birthday celebration episode. Isabela's mum, Andrea, takes over the podcast as the host and asks Isabela questions that were sent in by listeners and friends. Andrea and Isabela talk about birthday rituals, the transition from Australia back to America, and things they've learned about each other over the years. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllA big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here.

Lane Smith joins the Amateur Activist to talk about their book, 78 Acts of Liberation: Tarot to Transform our World. Lane and Isabela discuss a brief history of Tarot, Lane's changing relationship with it, and how it can be a useful tool of activism, advocacy & personal reflection in these spaces.As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllConnect with Lane at their website or on BlueSkyA big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Lysne Tait joins the Amateur Activist to talk about period poverty in America. Lysne is the Exucive Director of Helping Women Period, a non-profit she co-founded in 2015 that provides free menstrual products and education to those experiencing homelessness and/or low-income disparity.  Lysne and Isabela discuss what period poverty is and dispels any myths surrounding it. They also talk about practical ways to get involved, the urgency required to solve this public health issue, and resources to look into that might help us get legislation passed.  As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll Connect with Lysne on LinkedIn here or email her at lysne@helpingwomenperiod.org A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here Links mentioned in the episode: Alliance for Period Supplies - data, info on legislation Free the Tampons - form letters to send to businesses and schools to get free products in the restrooms #Happy Period - more information The Agenda. - free, woman-owned, safe data tracking app for periods/puberty curriculum Connect with Helping Women Period here http://www.helpingwomenperiod.org

Jessica Denise Dickson joins the Amateur Activist to talk all things enneagram, anti-racism, embodiment, and integration. Jessica has been working as an enneagram guide, anti-racism educator, and embodiment coach for the last 10+ years. In this episode, Isabela and Jessica talk about gender construct's impact on your enneagram results, culture's impact vs true identity, the harsh reality of how disembodied culture is, and how crucial community is to this work. Strap in and get ready to “mhmm” and “wow” your way through this episode.  (If you're new to the enneagram or you want to listen to an in-depth conversation about it, Jessica was on Lady Preacher Podcast where she deep dives into all 9 types. You can listen here.) Connect with Jessica on Instagram here. You can look through her workshops and website here. Listen to Jessica's podcast, The Antiracist Enneagram Podcast here. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here.

Kevin Nye joins the Amateur Activist to talk about his first book, Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness. Kevin is an author, advocate, father, and husband, passionate about using his experience with the unhoused to demystify and humanise an epidemic that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and numb.  Kevin and Isabela talk through the book — focusing on the importance of language, the reality of homelessness in America, why we simply manage homelessness instead of ending it, and more.  As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll Connect with Kevin on Twitter @kevinmnye1 Purchase Kevin's first book here. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Isabela is back, which means Amateur Activist is BACK! As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

(For Pride 2022, the Amateur Activist Podcast produced a mini Pride series highlighting queer voices and experiences. This is episode 1 of 4.) Karen Pack and Steff Fenton join the Amateur Activist to share their experiences as queer people in and around the church and church spaces. They share their insights and voices around the importance of queer theology, queer churches, and what Pride means to them.  As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll Connect with Karen, here Connect with Steff, here A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Join Isabela for a solo session. Isabela talks about navigating friendships in your 20s and covers the bases — from friendship breakups, investing in existing friendships, and how to make new friends. Enjoy.  As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Dr. Joel Hollier joins the Amateur Activist to talk about life “after” COVID-19. Joel is a researcher, writer, social worker, and pastor, with degrees in social work and theology, and a PhD in Behavioural Science.  His research covers the intersections of trauma, faith, gender, and sexuality. He is the author of A Place at His Table: A Biblical Exploration of Faith, Sexuality, and the Kingdom of God. Isabela and Joel have a conversation about living a trauma-informed life. They define what trauma is, the biology of trauma, moving forward from trauma, and answer a couple of questions from Instagram.  As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll Connect with Joel on Instagram, @joelhollier Find his book and other helpful resources at, https://www.joelhollier.com/resources  A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Actor turned filmmaker, David Andrew James (who shares a striking resemblence to Shia LaBeouf) has been making a lot of noise in the horror world with his film “Bag of Lies”. The simplicity of the film and relatable storyline really packed a punch on me and I had to have him on the pod to hear how it all began!If you're not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film entitled “Bishop's Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates!