Safeguarding Your Future: How Single Mums Can Protect Their Assets with Binding Financial Agreements

When the legal battles wrap up and the dust settles, single mums often hit the hardest wall: rebuilding self-worth, walking on eggshells around an ex, and trying to stay present for their kids on an empty tank. In this episode of Real Talk for Single Mums, Elle chats with Nat (Co-Founder) and Katie (Graduate and Partnerships Manager) from the registered charity SOCIII.

We know the feeling: you are stuck in a role that drains you, but because you are limited by time, money, and confidence, launching your dream feels like an impossible risk. Today, we are stripping away the polished "girlboss" myth with Sabrina, a fellow Gold Coast single mum who defied those exact odds to build the proptech startup WeView. Sabrina breaks down the raw reality of escaping the employment trap, building a company from the ground up without a safety net, and navigating the intimidating world of raising capital. She also shares her ruthless prioritisation strategies for when both your new business and your baby need you at 100%. As our host Elle shared, hearing from women in the trenches of running a business while living this life is true food for the soul. What is the one business idea you’ve been too scared to start, and what is your biggest struggle—is it juggling the work and kids, or just getting the idea off the ground? Let’s uplift and support each other! Timestamps:

Terrified of losing the family home after separation? Discover the exact post-divorce finance strategies to secure a single mum mortgage today. In this episode of Real Talk for Single Mums, Kylie Soltani from Soren Financial dismantles the toxic myth that banks won’t lend to single mothers.

Stuck in the ”time heals all wounds” waiting room while your ex moves on? It’s time to rebuild your identity and set unbreakable boundaries after divorce. Sandra, one of the driving forces behind Women on Transition, joins us to share her incredible journey of surviving a toxic separation and exactly how she rebuilt her foundations. We break down how to start healing when you have zero emotional bandwidth, the exact mechanics of setting a firm boundary with a difficult ex, and a 60-second ”pause” tool you can use the next time your phone blows up with triggering texts.

Are you overwhelmed by the ADHD morning wars? If so, stick around — we'll cover how to use cognitive reprogramming and quick movement resets to start the day calmly. I’m so glad you’re here; this episode hands you simple, doable tools a single mum can actually use. Think one-minute drills to blow off steam, bedtime recordings that retrain the brain, and tiny daily wins that build confidence — for you and your child. Try them for a few weeks and notice how mornings begin to breathe a little easier.