<p>Avelima is an incredibly inspiring mum of four who has managed to save $150k in just four years, all while training to become a financial adviser. But her money story growing up looked very different. In this episode, she opens up about what it was like growing up Samoan in Australia and the financial pressures tied to fa'alavelave, a cultural tradition where families contribute to funeral, wedding, or other significant costs that can stretch into the thousands.</p><br><p>She shares how she’s learned to reframe her culture and values in a way that still honours her heritage without putting her own family at risk financially, and how setting boundaries has become a game changer for their future.</p><br><p> It’s an honest and thoughtful chat that many will relate to, and a lot of us can learn from!</p><br><p>Want more of the lovely Avelima? Follow her at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/savingthroughchaos/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@savingthroughthechaos</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pearler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Use the code 'GRSC' to start investing on Pearler with $20 of free brokerage credits </a>💸</p><br><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tashinvests/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tashinvests</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/anakresina/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@anakresina</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/getrichslowclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@getrichslowclub</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pearlerhq/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@pearlerhq</a></p><p><a href="https://pearler.com/getrichslowclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Rich Slow Club</a></p><p><a href="https://pearler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pearler</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@getrichslowclub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/How-Not-Work-Forever-Investing/dp/1394248865" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How To Not Work Forever</a></p><br><p><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong></p><p>Any advice is general and does not consider your financial situation needs, or objectives, so consider whether it’s appropriate for you. You should also consider seeking professional advice before making any financial decision.</p><br><p>Tash Invests Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative #1317713 of Rask Licensing Pty Ltd. Read the FSG available from<a href="https://tashinvests.com/links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://tashinvests.com/links</a></p><br><p>Pearler is an Authorised Representative #1281540 of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd AFSL #337927. Read the FSG available from<a href="https://pearler.com/financial-services-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://pearler.com/financial-services-guide</a></p><br><p>If you are considering any of the products we spoke about during the show, be sure to read the Product Disclosure Statement &amp; Target Market Determination available from the product issuer’s website before deciding.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>