Manisha has over 25 years’ experience in the finance industry, Manisha has been working as a financial adviser since 2014 helping clients design sustainable wealth building strategies. A self-taught Chartered management Accountant and CPA, Manisha has over 10 years’ experience working in listed commercial businesses in various management accounting and leadership roles; and supporting business owners, self-managed super fund (SMSF) clients, professionals and those focused on building their assets and investments.

Manisha Bhudia has been working as a financial adviser since 2014 helping clients design sustainable wealth building strategies.

A certified estate planning professional and behavioural money coach, she loves the psychology around money and helping clients navigate the complexities of financial and intergenerational planning.

She is particularly passionate about helping women achieve economic empowerment; assisting clients going through separation, divorce, widowed or other significant life changes – and helping them achieve financial freedom.

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Over time Manisha Bhudia has been involved in spreading her story and knowledge through podcasts and articles. These can be viewed by clicking the links below.

Podcasts

Top Financial Mistakes Women Make after Separation and Divorce: Click here to listen

Ensombl Advice Podcast - Manisha shares her story: Click here to listen

Navigating Financial Empowerment Post Separation and Divorce: Click here to listen

Empowering Financial Independence after Separation and Divorce: Click here to listen

Mastering Your Finances Post Separation and Divorce: Click here to listen

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Flourish was created for women who are stepping into financial decisions they've never had to make before. You don't need a finance background — you just need a place to start.

You're going through separation and realise you have gaps in your financial knowledge

Your partner managed most finances and you're not sure where to begin

You want to understand your entitlements around superannuation, property, and assets

You're ready to build a new financial life on your own terms, with confidence

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Australian women experience significant financial hardship in the years following separation

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Months 1 – 2
Know Your Numbers

Understand exactly what you own, what you owe, and what you earn. Build your complete financial picture — many for the very first time.

Months 3 – 4
Superannuation Unlocked

What super is, why it matters enormously for your future, and what generally happens to it during separation proceedings.

Months 5 – 6
Property & Assets

A plain-English guide to how property, investments, and other assets are generally treated — so you can have truly informed conversations.

Months 7 – 8
Your Financial Identity

Open accounts, build credit in your own name, understand your entitlements, and establish your independent financial foundation.

Months 9 – 10
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Practical cash flow management for a new chapter. Make your income work harder, reduce financial stress, and plan with real confidence.

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Introduction to investing, growing your super, protecting your assets, and building lasting financial security for the years ahead.

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Sarah M.
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General Advice Warning: The information provided through the Flourish program is general in nature and does not take into account your personal financial situation, objectives, or needs. It is not intended to be, and should not be relied upon as, personal financial advice. Before acting on any information, you should consider whether it is appropriate for your circumstances and seek advice from a qualified financial adviser, legal professional, or other relevant expert.

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