She Renovates

Episode 27110 Tips for Clearer Trade CommunicationDive into the latest She Renovates podcast episode!Ever come home from a renovation trip to find something very different from what you imagined?That’s exactly what happened to Bernadette, a tiling mix-up that left one of her bathrooms looking nothing like the plan. 😱In this candid episode, she shares what went wrong, what it cost, and the practical systems she’s now built to make trade communication foolproof, even when renovating remotely.From WhatsApp groups to the “Single Source of Truth” document, you’ll learn the simple tools that can save your sanity (and your tiles).🎧 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS00:00 – When grouting goes wrong: the story behind the bathroom disaster 02:45 – Why remote renovating is not for the faint-hearted 04:10 – How scattered messages caused a costly misunderstanding 06:30 – Creating one clear communication channel 08:15 – Introducing the “Single Source of Truth” spec doc 10:40 – Visuals that save you from lost-in-translation moments 13:00 – Keeping trades aligned with WhatsApp and project schedules 15:30 – How to debrief and learn from every project 17:00 – Download Bernadette’s Trade Spec Template + 10-Point ChecklistResourcesThe School Of Renovatinghttps://www.theschoolofrenovating.comShe Renovates Podcasthttps://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page/Connect with The School of RenovatingASK BERNADETTE:https://sherenovates.com.au/podcast/ Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast:https://apple.co/3faoWlTSubscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovatingFollow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/renovatingscFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating

Episode 270 She Renovates Live: Should It Go Ahead in 2026? You Decide!Dive into the latest She Renovates podcast episode!After five unforgettable years of running She Renovates Live, Bernadette is facing a big question: Should it return in 2026?In this heartfelt episode (recorded from a forest in Croatia 🌲), she opens up about the highs, heartbreaks, and hard-won lessons behind last year’s event, including a near-disaster with an event manager that almost derailed the entire thing.Now, Bernadette is turning the tables and asking YOU, the renovating community, to decide whether She Renovates Live 2026 should go ahead.Discover the story behind the new 24-hour “proof test,” why it matters, and how you can help shape the future of this much-loved event.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS00:00 – Welcome from Croatia 🇭🇷 — sailing, forests, and reflection 02:00 – Why She Renovates Live is Bernadette’s favorite event of the year 04:00 – Storytime: how 2024’s event almost didn’t happen 06:00 – The event manager experiment that failed spectacularly 08:30 – How a free-ticket sprint filled the room in 10 days 10:00 – The aftermath: pride, scars, and lessons learned 11:30 – Why 2025 was skipped — and the plan for 2026 13:00 – The new validation experiment: a 24-hour “proof test” 15:00 – How it works: 50 tickets in 24 hours = She Renovates Live 2026 is ON 16:30 – Why it’s like running feasibility on a renovation deal 18:00 – How this process honours the community’s voice 19:00 – The psychology behind the waitlist and VIP members 20:00 – How to join the waitlist and shape the future of She Renovates Live 21:00 – Final words: “You get to decide whether this dream lives on.”✨ Join the Waitlist: https://member.theschoolofrenovating.com/event-page Because just like any renovation project — profit (and purpose) starts with proof.ResourcesThe School Of Renovatinghttps://www.theschoolofrenovating.comShe Renovates Podcasthttps://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page/Connect with The School of RenovatingASK BERNADETTE:https://sherenovates.com.au/podcast/ Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast:https://apple.co/3faoWlTSubscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovatingFollow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/renovatingscFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating

Episode 263Mortgage Freedom Before 35: Lessons from Maddie’s Reno JourneyIntroductionDive into the latest She Renovates podcast episode!Most 30-somethings are staring down decades of repayments—Maddie and her husband flipped that script and became mortgage-free by 32. On modest incomes (dental assistant + storeman), they used smart buys, tight budgets, and two well-timed renos to unlock freedom—without giving up family life or joy.From choosing the “doer-upper” in a great suburb to selling at the right moment, resisting the big-house trap, and learning when DIY helps (and when it hurts), this episode shows how ordinary choices—made consistently—create extraordinary results.You’ll hear how they navigated rising interest rates, why they sold the dream house to buy their freedom, and the money habits that turned equity into options. Plus, what mortgage-free feels like—and how it’s changed the way they parent, plan, and play.If you’ve ever wondered whether renovating can change your life on a normal income, this is your proof.“We didn’t stop living—we got smart. Every dollar asked: will this make us money later?” — MaddieEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:00:00 – Welcome & why Maddie’s story matters 01:30 – The first buy: choosing a “doer-upper” in a great suburb 04:00 – Reno #1 realities: young, hands-on, and learning fast 06:30 – Trading up (too far): the beautiful big house during rate rises 09:00 – Hard call: sell the dream to buy freedom 12:30 – Reno #2: finishing well, timing the sale, and agent vs DIY selling 15:30 – Numbers that moved the needle: equity, savings, and living on less 18:00 – DIY truths: when to stop tiling and hire the pro 20:30 – Motherhood & money: sharper risk decisions with kids in the mix 23:00 – Mortgage-free moments: sunsets, yellow, and breathing room 25:00 – New conversations: income plans, splurge rules, and what freedom funds 28:00 – What she’d tell her younger self (and any 20-something listening) 30:00 – Next steps: a flip outside the family home—and holding in the futureResourcesThe School Of Renovatinghttps://www.theschoolofrenovating.comShe Renovates Podcasthttps://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page/Connect with The School of RenovatingASK BERNADETTE:https://sherenovates.com.au/podcast/ Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast:https://apple.co/3faoWlTSubscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovatingFollow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/renovatingscFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating

Episode 263 Starting Over at 60: Why Jane Proves Age Is No BarrierIntroduction🎙️ Dive into the latest She Renovates podcast episode!When most people are thinking about slowing down, Jane Lynch decided to speed up. Kicking off her seventh decade with a brand-new business, Jane embodies resilience, reinvention, and the courage to start fresh at any age.From navigating life as a single mum and rebuilding after a stroke, to creating wealth through renovating, flipping, and running Airbnbs, Jane’s story proves that it’s never too late to design a life you love.You’ll hear how she faced health challenges head-on, why tough financial choices with her kids became a gift, and how property gave her freedom, stability, and a legacy.Plus, Jane reveals why women in their 50s and beyond are perfectly placed to launch powerful second-act businesses.💡 If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to start again, Jane’s story is your reminder that the best chapters are often written after a reinvention.“I don’t want to be a burden to my kids. That means taking care of my health, my finances, and building a life I love.”— Jane LynchEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:00:00 – Welcome & Why Jane’s Story Matters02:00 – Facing an Autoimmune Diagnosis in Her 40s05:00 – Becoming a Single Mum & First Steps in Property08:30 – Teaching Kids Sacrifice and Financial Savvy12:00 – The Stroke That Changed Everything15:00 – Building a Digital Business Without a Voice18:30 – Flipping 16 Properties & Finding Renovation Freedom22:00 – Launching a Property Styling Business25:00 – The Power of Community in Wonder Women Renovators28:00 – From Airbnb to New Ventures: Not Plain Jane32:00 – Why It’s Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself36:00 – Advice for Women in Their 50s, 60s & BeyondResourcesThe School Of Renovatinghttps://www.theschoolofrenovating.comShe Renovates Podcasthttps://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page/Connect with The School of RenovatingASK BERNADETTE:https://sherenovates.com.au/podcast/ Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast:https://apple.co/3faoWlTSubscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovatingFollow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/renovatingscFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating

Episode 263 How Suzanne Built a Renovation Empire in Just One YearIntroduction🎙️ Dive into the latest She Renovates podcast episode!Meet Suzanne, a Diamond Wonder Woman Renovator who went from funeral director to full-time property renovator—and achieved more in 12 months than most do in a decade.From surviving toxic workplaces and personal tragedy to negotiating off-market deals, staging unfinished bathrooms, and building a trusted team of investors, Suzanne’s journey is raw, inspiring, and proof that resourcefulness is a renovator’s greatest superpower.You’ll discover how she turned setbacks like a house fire, financial hurdles, and even trashed properties into six-figure equity wins and a future pipeline of projects, including a creative regional subdivision.If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to walk away from a job and back yourself in renovating full-time, this episode is your roadmap to courage, creativity, and financial transformation.“I wouldn’t recommend giving up your job cold turkey. But if you’ve got six months of living expenses and a money partner, you can make the leap.”— Suzanne EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS00:00 – Welcome & Why Suzanne’s Story Matters 01:30 – From Funeral Director to Renovator: The Turning Point 04:00 – Christmas Day House Fire & The First Reno That Changed Everything 07:00 – Landing a $140K-Under-Market Deal in Hot Perth 11:00 – Creative Staging: Fooling the Valuer & Adding $300K in Equity 15:00 – Regional Dream vs Harsh Reality: From Heritage Reno to Subdivision Opportunity 20:00 – Investor Deals, Trust, and Building a Money Team 24:00 – Distressed Sales, Delays & Glass-Smashing Tenants: A Renovator’s Worst Nightmare 30:00 – Settlement Drama & Why Resourcefulness Wins Every Time 34:00 – How to Leave a Job (Without Losing Financial Security) 38:00 – Suzanne’s Advice for Anyone Feeling “Stuck” 41:00 – Reflections on Growth, Grit & GratitudeResourcesThe School Of Renovatinghttps://www.theschoolofrenovating.comShe Renovates Podcasthttps://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page/Connect with The School of RenovatingASK BERNADETTE:https://sherenovates.com.au/podcast/ Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast:https://apple.co/3faoWlTSubscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovatingFollow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/renovatingscFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating