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Financial Secrets Revealed
The podcast is based on Amanda Cassar's book: Financial Secrets Revealed and asks people from all walks of life about their money journey. Whether surviving on Government pensions; or thriving with multi-million dollar enterprises or running global charities; Amanda wanted to go behind the scenes and unveil the financial secrets behind the people. These interviews do a deep dive into people's money stories, the lessons they've learned, how they've overcome setbacks and asks about the legacies they'd like to leave behind.
Amanda is a writer, dreamer, author, blogger, regular traveler, business owner, friend, mother, wife and philanthropist. She loves good food, great wine, the company of her friends and family and a fabulous pair of heels. She totally believes that life is meant to be lived and has trekked the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas, has gone scuba diving from Lake Malawi to the Cook Islands and has her motorbike license.
Amanda is the sole Director of Wealth Planning Partners, a financial advisory firm and Trusted Aged Care Services, helping families navigate the maze of Aged Care. She is a proud supporter of the financial services industry and a champion for raising financial literacy levels.
Season 1 interviews those who appeared in the book.
Season 2 shines the spotlight on Financial Abuse.
Season 3 we Meet the Experts.
This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. It does not replace professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice is general in nature and takes no account of your personal objectives, situation or needs.
Because of that, you need to consider if you should act on the information. If you purchase any product mentioned in this podcast, you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and obtain appropriate financial advice that is tailored to your personal needs.
Financial Secrets Revealed
The Price of Trust: Maree Lallensack's $1.2 Million Financial Nightmare
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Content Note: This episode discusses financial abuse, coercive control, narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse, and trauma.
Can financial abuse happen to financially experienced professionals? What are the warning signs of coercive control and financial manipulation in a relationship?
In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, host Amanda Cassar is joined by Maree Lallensack, a senior financial services executive who shares her deeply personal experience of surviving financial abuse, coercive control, and an abusive relationship.
Despite a successful career in financial services, Maree found herself caught in a relationship marked by manipulation, financial exploitation, and escalating control. Her story highlights how financial abuse can affect anyone, regardless of their education, career, or financial knowledge.
Amanda and Maree discuss the subtle warning signs of coercive control, the emotional and financial impact of abusive relationships, and the challenges of rebuilding confidence and financial security after abuse. Through her lived experience, Maree offers hope and encouragement to others while helping raise awareness of the many forms financial abuse can take.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• How financial abuse can affect people from all backgrounds.
• The warning signs of coercive control and financial manipulation.
• Why financial knowledge alone may not prevent abuse.
• The emotional and financial impact of abusive relationships.
• The importance of support, recovery, and rebuilding financial independence.
About the guest
Maree Lallensack is a senior financial services executive and advocate who shares her lived experience to raise awareness of financial abuse and coercive control. Through her story, she encourages greater understanding of the complex dynamics of abuse and the importance of recognising early warning signs.
About Financial Secrets Revealed
Hosted by Amanda Cassar, Financial Secrets Revealed features conversations with financial experts, legal professionals, advocates, researchers, and people with lived experience to explore financial abuse, financial wellbeing, financial literacy, and the financial decisions that shape our lives.
Whether you're looking to better understand financial abuse, support someone experiencing it, or work more effectively with vulnerable clients, this episode offers valuable insights into recognising abuse and rebuilding financial confidence.
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Connect with Maree
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maree-lallensack-50a42919/
Connect with Amanda Cassar
Amanda Cassar is an Australian Financial Adviser, author, podcast host, and advocate for financial literacy, retirement planning, wealth management, and aged care advice.
Follow Amanda for insights on personal finance, investing, retirement planning, financial advice, and wealth strategies for Australians.
Connect with Amanda:
• Amanda Cassar | https://amandacassar.com.au
• Wealth Planning Partners | https://www.wealthplanningpartners.com.au
• Trusted Aged Care Services | https://trustedagedcare.com.au
• Adviser Ratings Profile | https://www.adviserratings.com.au/
Explore the book:
• Financial Secrets Revealed by Amanda Cassar (Amazon, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble)
