SUMMER LISTENING: You Don’t Need A Work Mentor, You Need This Instead

SUMMER LISTENING: You Don’t Need A Work Mentor, You Need This Instead

Author: Mamamia Podcasts December 26, 2025 Duration: 15:54

This summer we’re curating your What The Finance playlist, filling it with unmissable episodes of BIZ the podcast that gets your work life sorted. Enjoy!

This episode will demolish everything you thought you knew about mentorship. Our career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst will let you in on a fresh approach to professional development, moving away from the traditional "one perfect mentor" model to a more flexible, inclusive strategy - think less marriage proposal, more dating.

Plus you’ll hear the five-sentence email template that's going to help you land that dream mentor conversation.

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

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Money talk can feel awkward, but putting it off rarely helps. That’s the idea behind What The Finance, a straightforward series from Mamamia Podcasts that tackles the questions we often think are too simple or too embarrassing to ask out loud. Over eight episodes, you’ll follow along as financial expert and author Melissa Browne works with actress and activist Pallavi Sharda to demystify personal finance from the ground up. It’s less about stock market jargon and more about the practical stuff that makes a real difference in your week-to-week life. You’ll hear honest conversations about setting realistic savings goals, understanding how superannuation really works, and untangling the confusing concept of so-called ‘good debt’. This podcast creates a relatable space where financial literacy is built one clear, manageable topic at a time. It’s designed for anyone who’s ever felt a bit lost looking at their bank statement or wondered if they’re making the right moves with their pay. By blending expert guidance with a genuine beginner’s perspective, the series makes the often-intimidating world of business and investing feel accessible and, most importantly, actionable. Tune in to get a clearer handle on your money, without the confusing jargon or judgment.
Author: Language: en-au Episodes: 24

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SUMMER LISTENING: How To Email and Slack Like A Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 30:03
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SUMMER LISTENING: 'Personality Hire' Is Not A Dirty Word [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:05
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SUMMER LISTENING: Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:57
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SUMMER LISTENING: How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:45
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