In this opening episode of Life Chapters, Money Choices, host Michael Avery sits down with Certified Financial Planner and author Kim Potgieter to unpack the story behind the series and her own deeply personal journey. From growing up in a home defined by financial control, to losing both parents within a few years of each other, to reinventing herself midlife and helping others do the same. Kim’s story reveals why money is never just about numbers. It’s about agency, purpose, and the courage to change direction.This episode explores why the second half of life could be your most meaningful and how a shift in perspective can help you rewrite your story.
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Why We Tell These Stories - Launching 16 July!
What if your next chapter was the one where it all came together?In our debut episode, Kim Potgieter joins Michael Avery to discuss courage, reinvention, and finding purpose beyond return on investments.Life Chapters, Money Choices is a podcast about the transitions that shape us and the money decisions that support them.
When life changes, money matters. Life Chapters, Money Choices is a heartfelt podcast hosted by award-winning broadcaster Michael Avery and Chartered Wealth Solutions’ Kim Potgieter. Each fortnightly episode explores real stories of transition — from navigating change and embracing new beginnings, to retiring meaningfully, shifting careers, and finding renewed purpose — and the money choices that helped shape each chapter. Honest, wise, and practical, it’s a reminder to give your life and money the attention they deserve.
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