Make It Happen with Iyia Liu Archiv
118 Episoden
23 Minuten
Working hard and earning a good salary doesn’t automatically mean you’re building wealth.
In this episode, I’m challenging some of the beliefs we’re taught about career success and why relying entirely on one paycheck can limit your financial options.
I get into creating multiple income streams, starting a side hustle while you’re still employed and finding ways to make your money work harder without needing to quit your job tomorrow.
Because financial freedom isn’t necessarily about escaping the 9–5 - it’s about building enough income, assets and options that your salary isn’t the only thing you depend on.
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In this episode, I’m challenging some of the beliefs we’re taught about career success and why relying entirely on one paycheck can limit your financial options.
I get into creating multiple income streams, starting a side hustle while you’re still employed and finding ways to make your money work harder without needing to quit your job tomorrow.
Because financial freedom isn’t necessarily about escaping the 9–5 - it’s about building enough income, assets and options that your salary isn’t the only thing you depend on.
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23 Minuten
Success can change your friendships in ways you don’t expect.
In this episode, I’m talking about something we don’t discuss enough - what happens when you start growing, achieving more and realise some of the people around you aren’t necessarily growing with you.
I get into why friendships can change as you become more successful, dealing with guilt around your achievements and learning to stop making yourself smaller to keep other people comfortable.
I also share my Rich Girl Circle framework for building relationships with women who inspire you, challenge you and genuinely want to see you win.
Because the people you surround yourself with can have a huge impact on where you go next.
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In this episode, I’m talking about something we don’t discuss enough - what happens when you start growing, achieving more and realise some of the people around you aren’t necessarily growing with you.
I get into why friendships can change as you become more successful, dealing with guilt around your achievements and learning to stop making yourself smaller to keep other people comfortable.
I also share my Rich Girl Circle framework for building relationships with women who inspire you, challenge you and genuinely want to see you win.
Because the people you surround yourself with can have a huge impact on where you go next.
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41 Minuten
Simran Kaur started Girls That Invest to make investing feel less intimidating and more accessible - particularly for women and minorities.
In this episode, I sit down with Simran to unpack how a side project grew into a global platform, community and personal brand.
We get into investing, financial education and why Simran believes building wealth is about more than simply earning a bigger income.
Simran also opens up about self-doubt, writing her book under pressure and what she’s learned about building an authentic community while staying true to the mission behind Girls That Invest.
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In this episode, I sit down with Simran to unpack how a side project grew into a global platform, community and personal brand.
We get into investing, financial education and why Simran believes building wealth is about more than simply earning a bigger income.
Simran also opens up about self-doubt, writing her book under pressure and what she’s learned about building an authentic community while staying true to the mission behind Girls That Invest.
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30 Minuten
Mitch Lowe started promoting events when he was young - and went on to build Audiology Touring across New Zealand and Australia.
In this episode, I sit down with Mitch to unpack how he got started, built relationships with artists and agents and turned events into a serious business.
We get into the reality of working in the events industry, starting with limited money, dealing with setbacks and why relationships and resilience have been so important to his success.
Mitch also shares what he’s learned about mindset, keeping customers engaged and his plans for the future, including his latest venture, Nectar.
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In this episode, I sit down with Mitch to unpack how he got started, built relationships with artists and agents and turned events into a serious business.
We get into the reality of working in the events industry, starting with limited money, dealing with setbacks and why relationships and resilience have been so important to his success.
Mitch also shares what he’s learned about mindset, keeping customers engaged and his plans for the future, including his latest venture, Nectar.
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19 Minuten
What does success actually look like - and are the things keeping you busy really moving you closer to it?
In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the biggest lessons I took from Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO and how they’ve influenced the way I think about business, success and personal growth.
I get into patience, investing in yourself, surrounding yourself with the right people and why getting uncomfortable is often necessary if you want to grow.
I also share why being busy doesn’t necessarily mean you’re making progress - and some practical ways to get clearer on what actually deserves your time and attention.
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In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the biggest lessons I took from Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO and how they’ve influenced the way I think about business, success and personal growth.
I get into patience, investing in yourself, surrounding yourself with the right people and why getting uncomfortable is often necessary if you want to grow.
I also share why being busy doesn’t necessarily mean you’re making progress - and some practical ways to get clearer on what actually deserves your time and attention.
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24 Minuten
Te Kahukura Boynton created Māori Millionaire with a mission to change the conversation around money and make financial education more accessible for Māori and Pasifika communities.
In this episode, I sit down with Te Kahukura to unpack how she built Māori Millionaire and the experiences that shaped the way she thinks about money, investing and building wealth.
We get into shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset, investing in yourself and why small, consistent actions can completely change your financial future over time.
Te Kahukura also shares how she’s used relatable content and her personal brand to build a community, create trust and help more people feel represented in conversations about money.
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In this episode, I sit down with Te Kahukura to unpack how she built Māori Millionaire and the experiences that shaped the way she thinks about money, investing and building wealth.
We get into shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset, investing in yourself and why small, consistent actions can completely change your financial future over time.
Te Kahukura also shares how she’s used relatable content and her personal brand to build a community, create trust and help more people feel represented in conversations about money.
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21 Minuten
Want to start a side hustle but feel like you don’t have enough money to get it off the ground?
In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to create more room in your finances so you can start putting money towards your business idea.
I get into increasing your income through side gigs, cutting unnecessary expenses, creating a budget and automating your savings so you’re consistently working towards your goal.
I also cover different ways you can fund a business, from bootstrapping to crowdfunding and loans, and why building financial discipline now can make a huge difference when you eventually become a business owner.
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In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to create more room in your finances so you can start putting money towards your business idea.
I get into increasing your income through side gigs, cutting unnecessary expenses, creating a budget and automating your savings so you’re consistently working towards your goal.
I also cover different ways you can fund a business, from bootstrapping to crowdfunding and loans, and why building financial discipline now can make a huge difference when you eventually become a business owner.
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22 Minuten
Kate Gatfield started Moodi in 2022 while completing her law and business degree. Since then, the brand has grown rapidly - including 400% growth in a single year.
In this episode, I sit down with Kate to unpack how her own struggles with stress and burnout led to creating Moodi, and how she bootstrapped the business using her own savings.
We get into product development, building a loyal community, understanding what your customers actually want and learning to delegate as your business starts to scale.
Kate also shares the mindset it took to back herself as a young founder and her ambitions to take Moodi beyond New Zealand and into international markets.
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In this episode, I sit down with Kate to unpack how her own struggles with stress and burnout led to creating Moodi, and how she bootstrapped the business using her own savings.
We get into product development, building a loyal community, understanding what your customers actually want and learning to delegate as your business starts to scale.
Kate also shares the mindset it took to back herself as a young founder and her ambitions to take Moodi beyond New Zealand and into international markets.
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43 Minuten
Most of us leave school knowing how to pass exams - but very little about how to actually manage or build wealth.
In this episode, I sit down with Luke Kemeys from Keep The Change to unpack the money lessons we should have been taught much earlier.
We get into financial literacy, scarcity mindset, investing, debt and why Luke believes business can be one of the most powerful ways to build wealth.
Luke also challenges some common beliefs around money and home ownership, and shares why tracking your finances, understanding compounding and changing the way you think about money can have such a big impact over time.
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In this episode, I sit down with Luke Kemeys from Keep The Change to unpack the money lessons we should have been taught much earlier.
We get into financial literacy, scarcity mindset, investing, debt and why Luke believes business can be one of the most powerful ways to build wealth.
Luke also challenges some common beliefs around money and home ownership, and shares why tracking your finances, understanding compounding and changing the way you think about money can have such a big impact over time.
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26 Minuten
Getting your first 100 customers can feel like the hardest part of starting a business.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the strategies I’d use to go from zero customers to your first 100 - without needing a massive marketing budget.
I get into leveraging your existing network, building an audience through organic social media, email marketing, influencer collaborations and using reviews and user-generated content to build trust.
I also share when I’d start experimenting with paid advertising, why testing different strategies matters and how to double down once you find something that works.
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In this episode, I’m breaking down the strategies I’d use to go from zero customers to your first 100 - without needing a massive marketing budget.
I get into leveraging your existing network, building an audience through organic social media, email marketing, influencer collaborations and using reviews and user-generated content to build trust.
I also share when I’d start experimenting with paid advertising, why testing different strategies matters and how to double down once you find something that works.
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29 Minuten
If you wanted to sell your business tomorrow, would anyone actually want to buy it?
In this episode, I sit down with business broker Shelley May to unpack what makes a business valuable and how founders can start preparing for a future sale long before they’re ready to exit.
We get into business valuations, clean financials, timing the market and some of the biggest mistakes owners make when trying to sell.
Shelley also shares what buyers are actually looking for, why consistency matters and the changes you can make now to potentially increase the value of your business later.
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In this episode, I sit down with business broker Shelley May to unpack what makes a business valuable and how founders can start preparing for a future sale long before they’re ready to exit.
We get into business valuations, clean financials, timing the market and some of the biggest mistakes owners make when trying to sell.
Shelley also shares what buyers are actually looking for, why consistency matters and the changes you can make now to potentially increase the value of your business later.
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28 Minuten
The hardest part of starting a business is often convincing yourself to actually start.
In this episode, I’m talking about some of the biggest things that hold aspiring entrepreneurs back - self-doubt, fear of failure, rejection and believing you need the perfect idea before you can begin.
I share how setting clear goals, finding inspiration around you and taking that first step can help you move through the uncertainty that comes with starting something of your own.
You don’t need to have everything figured out. You just need to be willing to start, learn and keep going when things don’t go perfectly.
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In this episode, I’m talking about some of the biggest things that hold aspiring entrepreneurs back - self-doubt, fear of failure, rejection and believing you need the perfect idea before you can begin.
I share how setting clear goals, finding inspiration around you and taking that first step can help you move through the uncertainty that comes with starting something of your own.
You don’t need to have everything figured out. You just need to be willing to start, learn and keep going when things don’t go perfectly.
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14 Minuten
Aisha Addison didn’t set out looking for a business idea - she was trying to solve a problem for her son.
In this episode, I sit down with Aisha, founder of Necks Best Thing, to unpack how that personal need eventually became a product and growing wellness business.
We get into starting a business while raising a family, developing confidence as a new founder and learning everything from e-commerce and shipping to marketing and working with influencers.
Aisha also shares how the business exceeded her initial sales expectations and her plans to grow Necks Best Thing into a bigger wellness brand and take it to international markets.
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In this episode, I sit down with Aisha, founder of Necks Best Thing, to unpack how that personal need eventually became a product and growing wellness business.
We get into starting a business while raising a family, developing confidence as a new founder and learning everything from e-commerce and shipping to marketing and working with influencers.
Aisha also shares how the business exceeded her initial sales expectations and her plans to grow Necks Best Thing into a bigger wellness brand and take it to international markets.
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23 Minuten
David Goggins has built his entire philosophy around one idea: you’re capable of far more than you think.
In this episode, I’m breaking down 10 of his biggest lessons on mental toughness, discipline and pushing beyond the limits we put on ourselves.
I get into embracing discomfort, taking accountability, eliminating excuses and why failure can actually be one of the most important parts of becoming more resilient.
Because growth rarely happens when everything feels comfortable - sometimes you need to deliberately choose the harder path.
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In this episode, I’m breaking down 10 of his biggest lessons on mental toughness, discipline and pushing beyond the limits we put on ourselves.
I get into embracing discomfort, taking accountability, eliminating excuses and why failure can actually be one of the most important parts of becoming more resilient.
Because growth rarely happens when everything feels comfortable - sometimes you need to deliberately choose the harder path.
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36 Minuten
Property investing can be a powerful way to build wealth - but there’s a lot more to it than simply buying a house and hoping the value goes up.
In this episode, I sit down with property investor and coach Ilse Wolfe to unpack the strategies she’s used to build wealth through property and create more financial freedom.
We get into different investment strategies, the realities of the BRRRR method and some of the mistakes aspiring investors can avoid when building a portfolio.
Ilse also shares how she turned her property knowledge into Wolfe Property Coaching and used social media and personal branding to establish herself as a trusted voice in the industry.
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In this episode, I sit down with property investor and coach Ilse Wolfe to unpack the strategies she’s used to build wealth through property and create more financial freedom.
We get into different investment strategies, the realities of the BRRRR method and some of the mistakes aspiring investors can avoid when building a portfolio.
Ilse also shares how she turned her property knowledge into Wolfe Property Coaching and used social media and personal branding to establish herself as a trusted voice in the industry.
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