AAA’s newest accredited broker Monique Henderson joins Melissa for an honest chat about her path into broking, what brought her to AAA, and why she’s really clicked in her role working with people all day, thinking on her feet, and finding smart solutions.

She talks about the accreditation process, the support that she received, and what she learned along the way. They also chat about the importance of clear communication, what she enjoys about working in a high-standard team, and why the broker-client relationship can make a big difference to the overall experience.

They also unpack the idea of “good debt” (Melissa's favourite!) and why it shouldn’t automatically be feared, plus Monique’s view on delivering the same level of care and service no matter the size or type of loan.

If you’re curious about what broking looks like day-to-day, how to grow into the role with the right support, or what it’s like building a career as a woman in finance, this one’s well worth a listen.

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John Macalyk — Four Decades in Finance

AAA’s founder (est. 1988) and MFAA Life Member John Macalyk joins Melissa to reflect on 40+ years in lending: the cycles he’s navigated, why he moved into commercial deals, and the lessons that endure.

It's a fascinating conversation on building a business, staying customer-first, and finding balance along the way from someone that has done it, and done it consistently well. It's ideal listening for brokers, lenders, founders and anyone curious about how the industry really works.

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Carly Chant is a CFO in a male-dominated role and industry. But the CFO seat is changing - less backward-looking, more about strategy, culture and decision-making - and she’s here for it.

Melissa speaks with Carly about building confident, high-trust teams, partnering on strategy, practical ways to adopt AI without losing human judgement, and why she left audit to drive real change. They also talk (very candidly!) how becoming a working mum reshaped her view of genuine flexibility, and the importance of visible female leadership - and why she chooses to be uncomfortable in order to be part of the solution.

If you're a woman carving a path into traditionally male-dominated roles this is a must listen.

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