Hey, I’m Mel.
I'm an ex-financial advisor & ex-accountant who ran my own successful accounting business for almost 20 years before selling six months before Covid hit. I've also written 4 books about business and money including the global bestseller, Unf*ck your Finances. My fifth book, Dare to be Wealthy will be released in February 2026.
So I have theory to be a financial educator. But I also have the life experience.
I'm a Western Sydney chick who grew up in a household where we didn't talk about money, and didn't have a whole lot of it either. I wore cousin's hand-me-downs and going to McDonalds was a fancy meal out.
But it was as an adult that I made my biggest money mistakes. From credit and store cards to coming back from less than nothing in my early thirties after I gave all of my divorce proceeds (and every cent in my business and personal account to charity). A move I instantly regretted. That decision meant I needed to move into a shared house with 4 mates and go into 5 figures of debt. To say I was ashamed was an understatement. That experience means I know what it feels to not be at an age and stage that you thought you should be.Â
Today, I'm financially independent and have choice but it meant I needed to learn how to do money better, to learn how to build my income, understand why I behave the way I do with money and learn how to invest.
What else do you need to know? I'm socially awkward, super introverted and a serial overdresser. Oh and I hate crocs with a passion.
Hey, I’m Lauren Law
AKA Lawsie!
I'm Mel's 2IC and have worked with her for almost 16 years!
A little bit about me? I'm the proud mum of a cocker spaniel and a big fan of the simple pleasures in life (like kicking back in my comfiest jeans and flats and weekends away camping)!
I’m *also* an ex-accountant and ex-financial advisor who cracked the money management puzzle in my 30s.
By tapping into the power of a personalised financial plan, I’ve been able to:
✨ Set crystal clear financial goals and identify how much is “enough.”
✨ Build up financial assets that’ll fund *my* version of financial independence.
✨ Develop financial habits that allow me to enjoy life’s pleasures today while still saving money for future me!
The result?
In my 40s, I too will be financially independent, with the choice to travel, to work or clock out for an early retirement!
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