Alyssa Mates – Newsletter, First Edition. It’s time you heard from me…
It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me. Some of you may have never heard from me – not in your inbox, anyway.
You’ve no doubt seen me sitting alongside Andrew during sessions – quiet, but always there. Supporting you on your journey as you discuss personal finance goals and business strategies. Absorbing, listening, and helping however I could.
But for some time now, I’ve been silent.
It’s time for me to step out – to make myself known and available to you at a deeper level. I’m not Andrew (though he’s wonderful), I’m Alyssa. And I bring something different to Your Budget Mates: a woman’s perspective – thoughtful, intuitive, and deeply human. While Andrew brings energy and big-picture thinking to the table, I’m the one reading between the lines, noticing what isn’t being said, and helping you gently uncover the money stories and behaviour that have been quietly running the show.
I am not your typical finance coach. Andrew will help you build a budget, get clear on your cashflow, and create a financial plan that actually works – that’s his speciality. But I invite you to look at the parts of your money story that no spreadsheet has ever reached: the beliefs, the patterns, the energy, and the deeper reasons why money behaves the way it does in your life.
I bring a rare combination of practical financial expertise and genuine woo – unashamedly and proudly. I’m one of the only finance coaches in Australia weaving together money management, mindset, and the kind of inner work that creates lasting change. Because I have seen, time and again, that real financial transformation doesn’t come from better numbers alone. It comes from knowing yourself.
I am also a woman who has endured battle after battle: family, health, finances, life. An endurance that has shaped who I am today. A seasoned property investor who achieved a debt-free and mortgage-free lifestyle by the age of 38, living proof that the approach I teach is one I have lived myself.
My toolkit extends well beyond the conventional. I draw on grounding practices, brain chemistry, astrology, biofield tuning, and the wisdom of going within – alongside solid, practical financial wisdom – to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you come to me as a numbers person, a woo person, or someone who has never quite felt at home in either camp, there is a place for you here.
As part of stepping forward, I’m offering one-on-one sessions for the first time ever. This is your opportunity to sit with me – without Andrew, without budgets, without accountability – and simply connect.
Maybe you’re going through a challenging time and need someone to listen.
Maybe you’ve chosen to remain silent when you shouldn’t have, but haven’t found the right person to talk to.
Maybe you’ve always wanted to pick my brain on something – now’s your chance to do so!
Whatever your reason, I’m here for you.
What To Expect:
Your regular Your Budget Mates emails and coaching sessions will continue as usual. Andrew has moved our newsletters to weekly sends based on overwhelming feedback that the content resonates with you.
I’ll be sending my own monthly emails – written entirely by me, from my perspective. This marks a true shift for Your Budget Mates as I step into the leadership role I’ve always wanted to embrace.
I Need Your Help:
Please reply to this email with the concerns you’re facing, questions you’ve been afraid to ask, or anything you’d like to know from my experience as a woman, finance coach, business mentor, and small business advocate who’s worked alongside Andrew for nearly a decade.
Many of you don’t know the role I’ve played behind the scenes. But if you ask nicely, I just might tell you…
How To Book:
Current Your Budget Mates clients: Your one-on-one sessions with me are complimentary as a part of your program, but are limited to one spot per month.
For those not currently on a program: First session is free. Subsequent sessions POA.
Spots are limited and kick off from the 1st of July 2026. Please click here to book a time to connect.
These one-on-ones won’t cover budgets or finances (that’s Andrew’s specialty). They’re simply a chance to connect – to talk about where you’re stuck, what you’d like to explore, or how I might help. Perhaps you have a marketing question, need a fresh perspective on a challenge, or if you’ve spent years in a support role and you simply want to connect with someone who understands that journey.
I’d love to know what you’re thinking, how I can help, and when you’re ready – I’ll be here. Looking forward to connecting with you at a future session!
— Alyssa Mates