The Leverage Effect: How Women Can Build Wealth, Scale Smarter, and Use Debt the Right Way with Caroline Jean-Baptiste

10/11/2025 34 min Episodio 25
The Leverage Effect: How Women Can Build Wealth, Scale Smarter, and Use Debt the Right Way with Caroline Jean-Baptiste

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What if the key to financial freedom isn’t avoiding debt but learning how to use it?In this episode of Transforming the Game, Kristina Katsanevas sits down with Caroline Jean-Baptiste finance strategist, mentor, entrepreneur, and author of The Leverage Effect to unpack what it really means to build wealth as a self-employed woman.With over 20 years in mortgage broking and finance, Caroline has helped thousands of women take control of their money, grow their businesses, and create real independence through smart borrowing, strategic property investment, and leveraged growth.In this conversation, they break down:How to tell the difference between good debt and bad debtWhat leverage really means—and why it’s a game-changer for business ownersHow to read your numbers and forecast cash flow (without being a finance nerd)When to buy property vs. when to scale your businessWhy 86% of small businesses never sell—and how to change that outcomeCaroline’s message is simple but powerful: feel the fear and do it anyway—just make sure you’re investing in something that brings a strong return.Whether you’re a founder, freelancer, or just ready to get financially confident, this episode will show you how to turn what you already have into your next level of wealth.🎧 Listen now and learn how to make your money work harder for you—because it’s time women stopped waiting for financial permission.Chapters: 00:00 Empowering Women Through Finance03:24 The Journey to Financial Independence06:07 Understanding Good vs. Bad Debt08:17 Leveraging Assets for Business Growth10:58 Building Wealth Through Property Investment13:18 Strategies for Self-Employed Women15:59 Cash Flow Management Essentials18:40 Teaching Financial Literacy to the Next Generation21:20 Final Thoughts on Financial Freedom📘 Grab Caroline’s book The Leverage Effect here: https://www.theleverageeffect.com.au🌐 Connect with Caroline Jean-Baptiste Website: https://www.carolinejeanbaptiste.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinejean-baptiste Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinejeanbaptiste💡 Connect with Kristina Katsanevas Website: https://www.kristinakatsanevas.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinakatsanevas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkatsa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TransformingTheGame Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinakatsanevasMore episodes and links: https://beacons.ai/transformingthegameSubscribe, like, and comment to support Transforming the Game—where we uncover the strategies, stories, and mindset shifts behind people who lead, build, and transform the world around them.🎧 Listen and watch on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TransformingTheGame Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/transforming-the-game/id1702065362 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XQEGSYE1hSnfV0ykUn0a5#TransformingTheGame #FinancialFreedom #WomenInBusiness #WealthBuilding #TheLeverageEffect #CarolineJeanBaptiste #KristinaKatsanevas #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #MoneyMindset

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