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Dare to be Wealthy: The anti-hustle approach to creating real wealth, on your own terms
Dare to Be Wealthy is your unapologetic guide for women to build wealth on your terms. No jargon. No shame. No cookie-cutter plans. Just smart strategies, real stories, and a powerful mindset shift that will take you from 'I don't know' to 'I've got this'.
What if money felt less overwhelming and more like freedom?
What if being wealthy was simply about having choices — to live where you want, work how you want, and support what matters most?
In Dare to Be Wealthy, Mel Browne invites you into a new story about women and money. One where you stop waiting for 'someday', where you release the guilt around wanting more, and realise you can create a future you're excited about.
Through powerful stories, smart strategies, and a deep understanding of women's financial realities, Mel shows you how
- Break free from myths and mindsets keeping you small
- Rebuild your financial confidence from the inside out
- Create a new plan for debt, investing, and habits that actually work for you
Whether you're starting over, chasing bigger dreams, or simply ready to feel in control, this book will show you that you're not too late, too young, too old, or too far behind.
Because when women hold wealth, the world changes. And it starts with you.
'Mel's brilliant book helps us to take back our money power - this book will help you see yourself as the empowered, autonomous, fabulous woman you are and will open up your financial future as the world of possibilities you truly deserve.' Mel Schilling, relationship expert MAFS
'Inspiring, practical, and deeply empowering, this is the guide every woman needs on her path to financial freedom.' Sally Obermeder, CEO + SWIISH Co-founder
'Forget financial crumbs - Mel's book gives women the knowledge to rewrite the money game completely. Wealth isn't a dream, it's the plan.' Shelly Horton, author and TV journalist
What if money felt less overwhelming and more like freedom?
What if being wealthy was simply about having choices — to live where you want, work how you want, and support what matters most?
In Dare to Be Wealthy, Mel Browne invites you into a new story about women and money. One where you stop waiting for 'someday', where you release the guilt around wanting more, and realise you can create a future you're excited about.
Through powerful stories, smart strategies, and a deep understanding of women's financial realities, Mel shows you how
- Break free from myths and mindsets keeping you small
- Rebuild your financial confidence from the inside out
- Create a new plan for debt, investing, and habits that actually work for you
Whether you're starting over, chasing bigger dreams, or simply ready to feel in control, this book will show you that you're not too late, too young, too old, or too far behind.
Because when women hold wealth, the world changes. And it starts with you.
'Mel's brilliant book helps us to take back our money power - this book will help you see yourself as the empowered, autonomous, fabulous woman you are and will open up your financial future as the world of possibilities you truly deserve.' Mel Schilling, relationship expert MAFS
'Inspiring, practical, and deeply empowering, this is the guide every woman needs on her path to financial freedom.' Sally Obermeder, CEO + SWIISH Co-founder
'Forget financial crumbs - Mel's book gives women the knowledge to rewrite the money game completely. Wealth isn't a dream, it's the plan.' Shelly Horton, author and TV journalist
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282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2026
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June 13, 2026
This book is a surprisingly easy to read motivational book on how to build wealth, no matter where your starting point is, whether you are young or old or wherever you sit in socio-economic standings.
I found this book a really great educational read that outlines terms and strategies that can start out small and turn into bigger and bolder steps when and if you choose to be ready. There might be some of the information that you choose never to follow, but it's still great to educate yourself on these aspects. I like that the book doesn't come across as condescending but seems to meet you wherever you are on your financial journey. Naturally enough Melissa Browne has her own financial course business which does get mentioned a bit in the book, but mainly to provide examples of other potentially likeminded women who have had their aha moment in their own financial journey. Browne also highlights podcasts and a range of credible free resources available to readers which I found was a great balance.
The examples really resonated with me and I really loved the advice for people to seek advice from a mortgage broker when they are even thinking about saving for a house so that they can gain some practical and helpful advice. This book doesn't just have those micro saving habits, it contains helpful advice on gaining confidence about money, investing, where to start, creating new plans, asking for that payrise and knowing your worth, learning about your risk profile and working with what you are comfortable with. This book is a great mindset reset about creating wealth no matter where you start, just start and Browne's book is awesome at being the gentle nudge to get you going.
This book helps you to identify really great things you can do to change your financial trajectory, or alternatively reinforce that your current strategies are sound and you are on the right track. No matter what your starting point is when picking up this book, I think every woman would get some meaningful, motivating and education from Browne's easy to read book.
I won this book as part of a package of books from the publisher and I am so glad I did, books have a way of finding their way to readers that need them.
I found this book a really great educational read that outlines terms and strategies that can start out small and turn into bigger and bolder steps when and if you choose to be ready. There might be some of the information that you choose never to follow, but it's still great to educate yourself on these aspects. I like that the book doesn't come across as condescending but seems to meet you wherever you are on your financial journey. Naturally enough Melissa Browne has her own financial course business which does get mentioned a bit in the book, but mainly to provide examples of other potentially likeminded women who have had their aha moment in their own financial journey. Browne also highlights podcasts and a range of credible free resources available to readers which I found was a great balance.
The examples really resonated with me and I really loved the advice for people to seek advice from a mortgage broker when they are even thinking about saving for a house so that they can gain some practical and helpful advice. This book doesn't just have those micro saving habits, it contains helpful advice on gaining confidence about money, investing, where to start, creating new plans, asking for that payrise and knowing your worth, learning about your risk profile and working with what you are comfortable with. This book is a great mindset reset about creating wealth no matter where you start, just start and Browne's book is awesome at being the gentle nudge to get you going.
This book helps you to identify really great things you can do to change your financial trajectory, or alternatively reinforce that your current strategies are sound and you are on the right track. No matter what your starting point is when picking up this book, I think every woman would get some meaningful, motivating and education from Browne's easy to read book.
I won this book as part of a package of books from the publisher and I am so glad I did, books have a way of finding their way to readers that need them.
February 24, 2026
A relaxed, enjoyable read aimed to change the typical female mindset towards money - and a LOT of it resonated with me!
The first half reminds you of the power we have within us to invest - even if we've never thought it was possible in the past. The second half shares some very useful tips and resources to help you get started.
I'm actually looking forward to exploring this world of investing (and finding extra income) now!
The first half reminds you of the power we have within us to invest - even if we've never thought it was possible in the past. The second half shares some very useful tips and resources to help you get started.
I'm actually looking forward to exploring this world of investing (and finding extra income) now!
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August 30, 2026DNF at 50%
So far the book is just a pep talk about how even though women aren't set up for financial success, you can still get it. But no information on how... I skipped through and saw there was some information about investing etc towards the end, but honestly I expected more information about HOW to achieve wealth rather than how to change your mindset to prep for wealth.
So far the book is just a pep talk about how even though women aren't set up for financial success, you can still get it. But no information on how... I skipped through and saw there was some information about investing etc towards the end, but honestly I expected more information about HOW to achieve wealth rather than how to change your mindset to prep for wealth.
May 18, 2026
Mel is skilled at simplifying financial advice, and principles, and giving the reader a sense of optimism for their financial future. I appreciate her advocacy and passion for closing the financial gender gap for women. Recommending the book to females in my life.
April 26, 2026
Absolutely loved this book! A must read!!
May 18, 2026
An Australian female based finance book with minimal practical tips. Mainly focuses on mind set, money stories and determining what personal money goals you want.
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