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The road to financial freedom and creating a life with purpose: Nancy Youssef

“Like anything where there’s adversity. I see there’s opportunity. And what I’ve seen a lot of business owners do, including ourselves, has been to go back and audit our business and say, right, well this was a bit of a scare. This was a bit of a shakeup. How are we running business today and what are the things that we could be doing better? – Nancy Youssef

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Nancy Youssef is an award-winning finance broker, mentor, philanthropist, and founder of Classic Finance and Classic Mentoring. Recognised as a leader, innovator and industry expert, she is an ambassador for change both within the finance industry here in Australia, and in some of the world’s most impoverished communities. Nancy is the author of Fear Money Purpose, which is designed to inspire others – women especially – to step out of their comfort zone and be inspired to achieve more.



In episode 112 of the Elevate Podcast, Samantha and Nancy discuss:

  • What’s happening in the finance industry post-Royal Commission
  • Nancy’s journey into finance broking
  • The inspiration behind her book Fear Money Purpose
  • The art of delegation and how to recruit safely for the first time
  • Conquering your fears to grow your business and build the life you want
  • Tips for making smart money decisions and next level delegation
  • Why mentoring and helping her competition has helped grow her business overall
  • Giving back to those less fortunate
  • Key Takeaways on making smart financial decisions

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Samantha McLean

Samantha McLean is the Co-founder and Managing Editor of Elite Agent, Australia's trusted platform for real estate news, insights, and community connection. With over 20 years in sales and marketing across respected global companies, Samantha brings practical expertise and thoughtful leadership to the industry. Since founding Elite Agent, Samantha has grown the brand from a magazine into a dynamic media hub that includes the Elevate podcast, daily newsletters, and engaging industry events. Her approachable style and genuine curiosity have earned Elite Agent recognition, including multiple Mumbrella awards for excellence. Samantha is passionate about exploring how technology, especially artificial intelligence, can improve productivity and client relationships without losing the essential human touch. She regularly discusses these topics with industry experts on the Elevate podcast. She holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney. Connect with Samantha at Elite Agent or aipoweredagents.com or visit her personal website samanthamclean.com.