Meet Queenie Tan: The financial creator helping young Australians take control of their future

What if financial freedom wasn’t just a dream, but a choice? In this episode, I sit down with Queenie Tan, a powerhouse content creator and author of The Fun Finance Formula, who’s helping young Australians rewrite their money story one post at a time.

From growing up in a modest home and learning about money from her dad’s quiet wealth, to buying her first home at 23 and launching a successful online business, Queenie shares how she built a life of purpose and independence from the ground up.

We dive into limiting beliefs, delayed gratification, her journey into content creation, and how she’s now using her platform to empower others through money education. Whether you’re just getting started or feel stuck in the middle, this conversation is packed with wisdom, warmth, and practical steps forward.

Queenie Tan talks about:

00:00Queenie’s rise as a content creator
3:35The moment she knew a 9-5 wasn’t for her
7:00Toxic jobs, tough bosses, and craving freedom
12:40Dealing with hate and pushing through limiting beliefs
18:10Building wealth slowly vs. the fast money trap
23:00Has the dream of home ownership really died?
29:00Diversification vs. focus: where Queenie puts her money
34:00The moment Queenie almost self-sabotaged her next home
38:00Why the first 100K is the hardest but most powerful
44:00Queenie’s budgeting app, BillRue, and the impact it's having
50:00Final reflections + a message for young investors

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years. 

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron’s decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth. 

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

About Queenie Tan:

Queenie Tan is a finance content creator, speaker, and author of The Fun Finance Formula. After buying her first property at just 23, she turned her personal finance journey into a full-time career, educating and empowering young Australians to take control of their money.

With a background in marketing and finance, Queenie shares practical advice on saving, investing, and building wealth through her platform Invest With Queenie, reaching over 400,000 followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. She’s passionate about making financial literacy fun, relatable, and accessible for everyone.

Connect with Queenie Tan:

Visit the website: https://www.investwithqueenie.com/ 

Follow Queenie Tan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/queenietan/ 

Follow Queenie Tan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investwithqueenie/