Real People, Real Progress

When inflation started squeezing household budgets in 2023, many Australians felt lost. Here's how some of them found their footing and rebuilt financial confidence through practical education.

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Henrik Östberg

Retail Manager, Brisbane

I watched my grocery bills climb month after month. By mid-2024, I was honestly panicking. My wife and I both work full-time, but suddenly we were dipping into savings just to cover basics.

A colleague mentioned skillmynara's program focusing on inflation impact. I wasn't sure what to expect—another lecture about spending less on coffee? But it turned out different.

"The program didn't just tell me what was happening with prices. It showed me how to actually respond. Small adjustments that made sense for my situation."

We started in September 2024. Three months later, we'd restructured our household approach completely. Not through cutting everything fun—through understanding where inflation hit hardest and redirecting accordingly.

Now we're planning ahead instead of reacting. The autumn 2025 sessions taught us strategies that felt realistic for working families, not finance experts.

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Lachlan Byrne

Electrician, Perth

Running a small contracting business meant I saw price increases from both sides. My costs went up, but customers pushed back on higher quotes. Something had to give.

I joined skillmynara's program in January 2025 specifically for the modules on business pricing during inflation. Honestly thought I knew this stuff already after fifteen years in the trade.

Turns out there's a difference between knowing inflation exists and understanding how to navigate it without losing clients or going broke. The program walked through actual scenarios that matched what I was facing.

Within two months, I'd adjusted my pricing structure and changed how I explained costs to customers. Response was night and day compared to my previous approach of just apologizing for higher numbers.

Best part? The strategies weren't theory. They came from people who'd helped businesses through similar periods before. That practical angle made everything click.

The Learning Path That Works

1

Foundation Phase

Start with understanding how inflation actually affects your specific situation. Not generic advice—your household or business context.

2

Strategy Development

Build practical responses based on your reality. Weekly budgets, business pricing, savings approaches that acknowledge current market conditions.

3

Implementation Support

Put your plan into action with ongoing guidance. Adjust as you go, learn what works for your situation, and build confidence through practice.

Educational materials and planning resources

What Participants Actually Achieve

These outcomes come from people who completed our programs between late 2024 and early 2025. Results vary based on individual circumstances and commitment, but patterns emerge.

  • Better understanding of personal inflation impact within first month of starting
  • Practical budget adjustments that reduce financial stress without eliminating lifestyle quality
  • Confidence to make informed decisions about spending and saving during uncertain periods
  • Tools for ongoing adaptation as economic conditions continue changing
  • Connection with others navigating similar challenges across Australia
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Ready to Write Your Own Story?

Our next cohort starts in September 2025. Programs run for twelve weeks with flexible scheduling options for working Australians. No previous finance background required—just willingness to learn practical strategies.

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