Welcome to A Wealthy Life, a podcast by author and wealth strategist Vicki Wusche.
This brand new series is filled with practical tips, insights and a touch of humour covering all things wealth, money, and financial education, helping you to rethink your relationship with money and time.
If you have started to realise that time is worth more than money – and even more so if you haven’t, then A Wealthy Life is the podcast for you.
If you're a business owner, contractor or leader of industry – are you tired of missing out on family life? Do you wish you were the one in charge of how you spend your time? Then A Wealthy Life is the podcast for you.
Do you just want to feel more comfortable around money and investments, and know that you are financially resilient no matter what this decade dreams up next? Then A Wealthy Life is DEFINITELY the podcast for you.
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Ep 181 - Fun Doesn’t End At Retirement - I Ask If Not Now, When with Anne Taylor
Épisode 181
jeudi 14 août 2025 • Durée 50:18
What if retirement wasn’t about slowing down, but instead, a new beginning filled with joy and independence.
In this episode, Anne Taylor – co-author of Retire Inspire 2 and an experienced leadership coach – shares her personal journey through the loss of her parents, and how it shaped her thinking on both the financial and emotional sides of preparing for retirement.
We challenge outdated views and consider the empowering idea that it is never too late – or too early – to prepare for a secure and purposeful future.
Anne’s “60 for 60” challenge offers inspiration for anyone keen to redefine what retirement can mean.
The discussion touches on the often-overlooked realities of moving from corporate life to self-employment, highlighting the importance of having a financial safety net in place.
Reflections include lessons passed down through family about financial independence, the value of learning about money early in life, and the need to balance self-reliance with the ability to seek support when required.
The conversation also considers how certain personal traits can be both an advantage and a difficulty when it comes to making financial decisions.
Money can be a sensitive subject in relationships, particularly when spending habits differ.
Through stories and examples, the conversation examines how honest discussions about money can turn these differences into shared strengths.
Anne speaks openly about breaking the taboos around financial literacy – especially for women – and encourages creating space for candid conversations.
The episode closes with a fresh outlook on retirement: a time for personal growth, rich experiences and deliberate choices, rather than a simple financial milestone.
Grab your copy of Retire Inspire 2 and start designing your future.
Anne Taylor believes real success isn’t just what you achieve – it’s how you live. After more than 25 years in senior leadership roles with global Fortune 500 companies across North America and Europe, Anne made a deliberate shift from corporate life to coaching, helping high-achieving leaders grow beyond technical expertise into confident, people-focused leadership.
Now an ICF-certified executive and leadership coach, speaker, and award-winning author of Soft Skills HARD RESULTS, Anne blends sharp business insight with emotional intelligence. Her book reflects her own journey – learning to lead with both head and heart. In Retire Inspire 2, Anne shares powerful financial lessons shaped by her father’s wisdom and her own life experience. Her story goes beyond money – it’s about freedom, fulfilment, and living intentionally.
Anne now helps others navigate their next chapter with clarity and courage. She lives by the ninth principle of her book: Live a Life of No Regrets.
Has this podcast started you thinking about what A Wealthy Life might look and feel like for you?
Why not spend another 3 minutes and take my online audit called Readiness to Retire Wealthy based on the five principles discussed in The Wealthy Retirement Plan book and episodes of this podcast?
The assessment provides you with a personal score and report to help you take back control of your financial future – something business owners and employees both forget – but for different reasons.
The De-Job Yourself Manual: Break your reliance on a monthly wage
The Values Manual: Understand what your values are and how they can be key to a successful business
The Goal Setting Manual: Create meaningful and practical goals then achieve them
Ep 180 - Be curious and ask questions - Top tips for the life you want to lead - with Andrew Priestley
Épisode 180
jeudi 7 août 2025 • Durée 55:08
What if retirement isn’t the end- but just the beginning of something better?
In this rich and honest conversation, psychologist and award-winning coach Andrew Priestley challenges the conventional script around retirement.
Far from a full stop, retirement can be a vibrant new chapter - one you get to design, not one you're handed.
Drawing on insights from Retire Inspire 2, a collection of powerful personal stories and practical reflections, Andrew and Vicki dive deep into the emotional and financial realities many of us face.
Whether you're in your 20s or 60s, this episode unpacks why it's never too early - or too late to think about life after work.
We explore:
Why “retirement” is a loaded word and what to replace it with
How shifting identity, purpose, and autonomy impacts our choices
Why financial planning isn't just about pensions - it’s about power
The danger of passive living and how to reimagine a life of adventure, contribution, and freedom
Practical tools for getting started now, even if you're feeling stuck or resistant
There’s no one-size-fits-all route to a meaningful life beyond the 9–5.
Whether you want to travel, build a business, volunteer, or spend more time with family, this episode gives you the mindset and motivation to start shaping your next chapter - on your own terms.
Ready to be inspired? Grab your copy of and start designing your future.
Ep 179 - The Perils of Political Pandering in the Property Sector - Russell Quirk Part 2
Épisode 179
jeudi 31 juillet 2025 • Durée 01:13:45
This week, Vicki continues her frank and insightful conversation with Russell Quirk, political commentator and property expert. After the buzz around Part 1, Russell returns to dig even deeper into why Britain’s housing crisis shows no signs of being fixed – no matter which party is in charge.
The discussion explores how short-term political thinking is fundamentally at odds with long-term housing solutions, and why governments consistently fail to follow through on their promises.
Russell explains how big housebuilders operate within a system that actively disincentivises the rapid delivery of new homes, particularly when shareholder interests take priority over national need.
There’s a revealing look at the issue of land banking and how planning obstacles – both at local and national level – frustrate progress. The conversation also brings attention to the vital role of SME builders, who are nimble, efficient and not burdened by shareholders, yet receive little support or recognition. Russell shares his ideas on how the government could incentivise these small and mid-sized developers to help ease the housing shortfall.
The episode doesn’t shy away from controversial ground, either. There’s a candid conversation around the demonisation of landlords, growing entitlement in society, and the reality that population growth – both from net migration and an ageing population – is putting strain on an already overstretched housing market.
Whether you’re a property investor, housing campaigner or simply curious about how we got into such a mess, this episode delivers a sharp and unapologetic take on the future of the UK housing market. Russell and Vicki call out the headlines, the excuses, and the avoidable mistakes – and ask what it would really take to turn things around.
If nothing changes, the housing shortage will only deepen – but with the right vision and long-term thinking, there are real solutions. The question is: who’s brave enough to implement them?
Ep 178 - Let's Be Honest Boring Is Best
Épisode 178
jeudi 24 juillet 2025 • Durée 01:04:25
The Honest Property Sisters, Ruth and Becky, return for their second episode, continuing their inspiring story of building a property business from the ground up.
If their journey is new to you, episode 175 shares how it all began – it’s well worth a listen before diving into this next chapter.
Starting out in 2012 with limited resources and the expectation of rejection, Ruth and Becky focused on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Bristol, creating a successful portfolio through determination and smart strategy.
They reflect on the early challenges, surprising wins in securing finance, and the importance of strong relationships with estate agents.
This episode explores the realities of managing HMOs, from rising energy costs to the shift towards joint tenancy agreements.
Advertising has evolved from targeting individuals to appealing to groups who value communal living, improving both efficiency and safety.
Their candid insights offer valuable lessons for anyone considering a similar path.
The conversation also looks at broader property strategies, including the transition from HMOs to serviced accommodation and rent-to-rent models.
Ruth and Becky share how aligning personal values with professional goals, staying connected to the community, and exercising patience have been key to sustainable growth.
It’s an honest and heartfelt discussion that highlights what it truly takes to build a life of wealth and purpose.
Ep 177 – What’s Wrong With Education (And What You Really Need to Learn)
Épisode 177
jeudi 17 juillet 2025 • Durée 34:54
Most of us spent years in school, yet left without any real understanding of how to manage money, build wealth, or even define what success truly means for ourselves.
This episode explores the crucial lessons that were missing from the education system and reveals what really needs to be learned in order to create a wealthy and fulfilled life.
After more than a decade teaching at university and helping students transition into careers and businesses, it became clear that education shapes – and often limits – the way we think about money and success.
In this conversation, the myths about budgeting are challenged, the truth about financial security is explained, and the steps to move towards financial autonomy and a healthier money mindset are shared.
The episode covers why traditional education never prepared you for financial freedom and explains the difference between budgeting, financial security, and true autonomy. It reveals how fear and mindset keep so many people stuck in survival mode and shows what it really takes to create income that doesn’t rely on trading your time. Most importantly, it explores why defining what is truly “enough” for you is the first step towards genuine wealth.
This isn’t about working harder or chasing more just for the sake of it. It’s about understanding the beliefs that shape your financial decisions, shifting your mindset so you feel safe with money, and creating a strategy that works for your version of success.
There is also a quiz linked below to help you discover what you still need to learn in order to feel financially secure and in control.
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Ep 176 - What matters to you most - and what are you prepared to do about it?
Épisode 176
jeudi 10 juillet 2025 • Durée 41:03
What truly defines a wealthy life, and are you prioritising what genuinely matters in yours?
This episode explores what it genuinely means to live a wealthy life -one that extends far beyond financial success.
Modern routines often demand more than they give, leaving little room for reflection on what truly matters.
We explore how daily choices reflect our core values and how frequently, our demanding work schedules overshadow our personal happiness.
The tension between societal pressures and personal priorities takes centre stage.
Common assumptions about success are examined - particularly the idea that constant activity or financial accumulation must come at the cost of time, energy, and peace of mind. The blurred boundaries between achievement and self-worth in the digital age also come under scrutiny.
The conversation also looks at how traditional gender roles shape expectations around work, status, and family life.
Whether the focus is on climbing the career ladder or nurturing personal fulfilment, the episode raises essential questions about where value is truly found.
As the episode draws to a close, listeners are encouraged to take stock of their own values - particularly in the context of ageing or approaching retirement.
Rather than striving for external recognition, there’s an invitation to shift towards internal satisfaction and self-acceptance.
Ep 175 - The Honest Property Conversation – Why do you want to invest?
Épisode 175
jeudi 3 juillet 2025 • Durée 01:13:53
What happens when your entire family income disappears overnight?
For Becky and Ruth, it was less of a setback and more of a wake-up call.
At just 19, the sisters found themselves questioning everything they’d been told about careers, money, and success.
What followed was an unexpected journey into property investing – while juggling university lectures, part-time jobs, and a lot of raised eyebrows.
This episode unpacks how a single book – Rich Dad Poor Dad – lit a fire under their ambitions, why they chose property over the corporate ladder, and how they managed to build a business in an industry that rarely makes space for young women.
The conversation digs into more than just bricks and mortar. There’s an honest look at the education system, university debt, and the way we steer young people towards ‘safe’ options that may not serve them.
Questions get raised around who education really serves – and what it fails to teach.
Also in this episode:
The surprising truth about credit scores
Why looking the part doesn’t always win investors
And how being underestimated turned out to be an advantage
All wrapped up in a story of resilience, values, and a bit of sisterly stubbornness.
This isn’t a property podcast. It’s a rethink-everything-you’ve-been-told-about-money podcast.
Ep 174 - The Wealthy Woman’s Roadmap: What to Prioritise in Your 40s, 50s & Beyond
Épisode 174
jeudi 26 juin 2025 • Durée 25:03
This episode of A Wealthy Life offers practical, thoughtful insight into why midlife can be the perfect moment to reshape your relationship with money.
With life experience and a more stable income, women in their 40s and 50s are in a stronger position than they may realise.
Five essential priorities are explored, starting with a clear understanding of income, outgoings, assets, and liabilities. These form the foundation of any financial plan.
Alongside financial structure comes a call to value personal needs - not just those of family or partners.
The discussion covers strategies for building a resilience fund, exploring investment options, and reducing reliance on a single income.
Challenges specific to women are addressed, including the emotional and practical impact of delayed planning, and ways to regain control without overwhelm.
Thought is also given to the vision of a future that balances financial freedom with meaningful use of time.
A life of choice and calm is not out of reach. This episode sets out how to begin creating it - step by step.
Episode 173 – Don’t Just Own Property - Make It Work For You
Épisode 173
jeudi 19 juin 2025 • Durée 25:42
Property investment isn’t a passive income fantasy or a get-rich-quick scheme - it’s a strategic business move that can create real, long-term wealth.
This episode cuts through the hype and dives into how property can be used as a powerful tool to leverage time, money, and skills, especially when aligned with your personal goals.
Far beyond the old "how many properties do you own" mindset, this conversation explores the why and how of building a sustainable, profitable property portfolio.
From the surprising modern history of buy-to-let in the UK to understanding the three phases of a property business, this episode offers both foundational insights and hard-earned truths from years in the field.
Discover why a clear plan beats speed and scale, how emotional buying ruins your ROI, and why property only works when you work it like a business.
Whether you already own property or are still property-curious, the episode challenges assumptions and lays out what it really takes to make property work for you - not the other way around.
🎧 What You’ll Learn:
· - Why property is still one of the most powerful wealth-building tools in 2025 and beyond
· - How leverage, inflation protection, and consistent demand make property unique among investments
· - What actually makes a strategy vs. just picking a property type (hint: it's not about HMOs or Airbnb)
Ep 172 - The Truly Wealthy Don’t Budget - They Make a Strategic Financial Plan
Épisode 172
jeudi 12 juin 2025 • Durée 43:33
Discover how to create money systems that give you freedom, clarity, and calm control - without obsessing over the pennies.
What if money wasn’t a source of stress, but a powerful tool for creating joy, freedom, and purpose?
This episode of A Wealthy Life flips the script on traditional financial advice. Forget rigid budgets and spreadsheets - explore a more empowering, values-driven approach to money that supports the life you actually want.
Expect a fresh take on financial planning that goes beyond numbers, diving into strategies that align with personal goals, reduce anxiety, and build long-term confidence.
Women’s financial empowerment takes center stage, revealing how taking control of money can lead to wider societal shifts and a more equitable future.
From automating your finances to mastering key data points without drowning in detail, discover smarter ways to manage money that work with real life - not against it.
Mortgage rates and debt don’t have to be a mystery. Get practical insights into staying ahead of financial surprises and making informed decisions that protect your future.
This isn’t just about money - it’s about designing a life of freedom, balance, and joy.
Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who’s ready to take charge of their financial future.
Ready to go deeper? Access my : - your first step toward clarity, confidence, and true financial independence.
Has this podcast started you thinking about what A Wealthy Life might look and feel like for you?
Why not spend another 3 minutes and take my online audit called Readiness to Retire Wealthy based on the five principles discussed in The Wealthy Retirement Plan book and episodes of this podcast?
The assessment provides you with a personal score and report to help you take back control of your financial future – something business owners and employees both forget – but for different reasons.
Has this podcast started you thinking about what A Wealthy Life might look and feel like for you?
Why not spend another 3 minutes and take my online audit called Readiness to Retire Wealthy based on the five principles discussed in The Wealthy Retirement Plan book and episodes of this podcast?
The assessment provides you with a personal score and report to help you take back control of your financial future – something business owners and employees both forget – but for different reasons.
Has this podcast started you thinking about what A Wealthy Life might look and feel like for you?
Why not spend another 3 minutes and take my online audit called Readiness to Retire Wealthy based on the five principles discussed in The Wealthy Retirement Plan book and episodes of this podcast?
The assessment provides you with a personal score and report to help you take back control of your financial future – something business owners and employees both forget – but for different reasons.
Has this podcast started you thinking about what A Wealthy Life might look and feel like for you?
Why not spend another 3 minutes and take my online audit called Readiness to Retire Wealthy based on the five principles discussed in The Wealthy Retirement Plan book and episodes of this podcast?
The assessment provides you with a personal score and report to help you take back control of your financial future – something business owners and employees both forget – but for different reasons.
Has this podcast started you thinking about what A Wealthy Life might look and feel like for you?
Why not spend another 3 minutes and take my online audit called Readiness to Retire Wealthy based on the five principles discussed in The Wealthy Retirement Plan book and episodes of this podcast?
The assessment provides you with a personal score and report to help you take back control of your financial future – something business owners and employees both forget – but for different reasons.
Has this podcast started you thinking about what A Wealthy Life might look and feel like for you?
Why not spend another 3 minutes and take my online audit called Readiness to Retire Wealthy based on the five principles discussed in The Wealthy Retirement Plan book and episodes of this podcast?
The assessment provides you with a personal score and report to help you take back control of your financial future – something business owners and employees both forget – but for different reasons.
Has this podcast started you thinking about what A Wealthy Life might look and feel like for you?
Why not spend another 3 minutes and take my online audit called Readiness to Retire Wealthy based on the five principles discussed in The Wealthy Retirement Plan book and episodes of this podcast?
The assessment provides you with a personal score and report to help you take back control of your financial future – something business owners and employees both forget – but for different reasons.
The De-Job Yourself Manual: Break your reliance on a monthly wage
The Values Manual: Understand what your values are and how they can be key to a successful business
The Goal Setting Manual: Create meaningful and practical goals then achieve them
· - The biggest mistakes property investors make and how to avoid them
· - What it means to define your buying criteria - and why your spreadsheet should always come before photos
· - How to future-proof your investment with a clear exit plan (without necessarily selling)
· - The mindset shift that turns property from a stressful side hustle into a stable, scalable business
📌 Additional Resources:
· - Access the Smart Woman’s Ultimate Guide to Money & Investing
· - Join the Wealthy Life Community to explore mentoring and support
· - Listen to the referenced episode on the Three Phases of a Property Business
· - Book a 1:1 call to create your own tailored property strategy
[Links will be included below]
Key Takeaway:
Property is not a trophy. It’s not about owning more - it’s about owning better. A simple, clear strategy, executed well, beats complexity and chaos every time.
Has this podcast started you thinking about what A Wealthy Life might look and feel like for you?
Why not spend another 3 minutes and take my online audit called Readiness to Retire Wealthy based on the five principles discussed in The Wealthy Retirement Plan book and episodes of this podcast?
The assessment provides you with a personal score and report to help you take back control of your financial future – something business owners and employees both forget – but for different reasons.
Has this podcast started you thinking about what A Wealthy Life might look and feel like for you?
Why not spend another 3 minutes and take my online audit called Readiness to Retire Wealthy based on the five principles discussed in The Wealthy Retirement Plan book and episodes of this podcast?
The assessment provides you with a personal score and report to help you take back control of your financial future – something business owners and employees both forget – but for different reasons.
The De-Job Yourself Manual: Break your reliance on a monthly wage
The Values Manual: Understand what your values are and how they can be key to a successful business
The Goal Setting Manual: Create meaningful and practical goals then achieve them
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