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Profiled 10thousandgirl: Teisha

Posted:02.06.2012

Name: Teisha

Attended: Sydney, May 2011

I wanted to become a 10thousandgirl because…? I have a friend who is involved and it has inspired her which in turn inspired me

My greatest achievements so far are… I have a degree and a great career that I love, I have worked hard and travelled. Together with my husband have purchased a great home. And through life’s challenges I have become a content, pretty happy person

My greatest achievements since I joined 10thousandgirl… Buying the home we wanted and just being content in where I am in my life right now

My personal goals for the next 12 months are… become a lot fitter and healthier

My financial goals for the next 12 months are… Pay off as much of the mortgage as we can

In 3-5 years I’ll be… Running after little one’s :)

And financially, in 3-5 years I’ll be… Still paying off the Mortgage but happy with that

It’s my birthday in the year 2020 and I… will be sitting on my balcony having a vino and thinking about how lucky I am to have what I have. Fabulous family and friends and a rewarding career

The very first steps I’m going to take right now are… stop those evening vino’s and head to the gym or on a nice walk instead

If you’d like to share your story and help others get inspired (there is no story too big or too small) please email Arienne (arienne@10thousandgirl.com) who is patiently waiting by her email for you to contact her…

Profiled 10thousandgirl: Tori Edwards

Posted:11.08.2011

Name: Tori Edwards
Attended: Sydney Life Planning Workshop, May 2010

I wanted to become a 10thousandgirl because…? I thought that the 10thousandgirl mission sounded fantastic. I liked the idea of being in a room with other women motivated to talk about setting goals, getting their finances in shape and thinking big.

My greatest achievements so far are…? Fulfilling my long-term goal of working in the social justice field. Being brave enough to step away from work for a period without really knowing what was coming next (no mean feat for a ‘planner’ like me!) And on a personal level, running a marathon on 2010.

My greatest achievements since I joined 10thousandgirl… Following the workshop, I have achieved my goal of saving for a year’s career break in which I have travelled around the world and spent several months doing a language course in Paris, a long-held dream.

My personal goals for the next 12 months are… To settle back in to life in Sydney. To seek out new people and opportunities to be inspired – these include doing a writing course.To sink my teeth back into work and look for new ways to grow my role there.

My financial goals for the next 12 months are… To readjust my budget to account for living in the flat I purchased in 2009 on my own for the first time. To research some investment options, and perhaps join a GIG! To build some savings back up (these are vastly depleted after an amazing year of travelling!)

In 3-5 years I’ll be… somewhere in the world, perhaps in Sydney. Professionally I hope to still be working in a social justice field, and involved more broadly in writing and campaigning on the human rights issues about which I am passionate. I will still be travelling regularly, and seeking out people and places that inspire me. Personally, I would love to be on the way to having a family of my own, whatever that might look like.

And financially, in 3-5 years I’ll be… Earning a good wage for my sector, and well-set up with investments across multiple areas (property, shares etc).

It’s my birthday in the year 2020 and I… Happy and healthy in my late thirties. Hopefully with a family of my own, and still surrounded by fantastic friends. Working in a field that I am passionate about, and with the financial freedom to involve myself in different professional opportunities, continue to travel and donate to charities that mean a lot to me. Above all – still learning new things and being challenged.

The very first steps I’m going to take right now are… my first step has been to book my flight home! When I am back, to draw up a new budget and to revisit the goal setting exercises from the Life Planning Workshop. I also want to look in to doing a writing course to develop my skills in this area, a professional and personal goal I’ve been thinking about lately.

Story of a Girl – Monika Dzioba

Posted:10.03.2011

Name: Monika Dzioba
Attended: Life Planning Workshop Sydney, May 2011

I wanted to become a 10thousandgirl because…? I’m always looking for ways to improve my life. I was hoping to learn something new and to see things from a different perspective. I thought that the workshop would be a safe environment, full of like-minded young women sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

My greatest achievements so far are…?

Graduating from University
Buying my own apartment
Travelling on my own through Europe and America
Finding a job that I enjoy and can see myself doing for a long time

My greatest achievements since I joined 10thousandgirl…
Re-assessing life priorities and deciding to move back to Melbourne to be closer to my family

My personal goals for the next 12 months are…

Re-establishing a new life in a new place. Having been in Sydney for the last three years, I will need to find a new place to live, make new friends, start a new job…It’s a daunting prospect.

My financial goals for the next 12 months are…
To get on top of my tax. Renting out my apartment in Sydney will turn it into an investment property, which will have a lot of tax implications. I want to make sure that it becomes a financially positive decision and that I am claiming and deducting everything that I can.

In 3-5 years I’ll be…
Hopefully, busy with a family of my own…and happy.

And financially, in 3-5 years I’ll be…
Earning a good wage and have a solid investment plan across multiple assets – property and shares.

It’s my birthday in the year 2020 and I… am surrounded by a whole lot of family and friends. I own a great house and have the freedom to make decisions about how much I want to work and how I spend my leisure time. I have investment properties and shares which bring me additional income and allow me to take an amazing overseas holiday once a year.

The very first steps I’m going to take right now are…
To make sure I find out as much as I can about managing investment property. Hopefully, moving to Melbourne will mean a decreased cost of living, freeing up money to save and invest for my goals.

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