What No One Tells You About Ageing in NZ
Episode Description
On this episode, I talk to Hannah McQueen, a powerhouse Kiwi entrepreneur. She built then sold a company called EnableMe and with it helped thousands of families get control of their finances.
Now she’s starting all over again – this time in elderly healthcare with a company called “Brightly.”
She is on a mission to completely rethink how we care for ageing New Zealanders. It’s a bold and brave business…. but if anyone can pull this off, it is Hannah!
In between we chat about her love-hate relationship with marathons, our mutual love of Taylor Swift music, religion, the psychology of money and much more.
This is the most unguarded I have ever heard Hannah McQueen and I hope you enjoy getting to know the real Hannah as much as I did.
Check out more about Brightly here: https://www.agebrightly.co.nz/ And for Hannah's podcast, "The Next Bit": https://youtube.com/@thenextbitpodcast
Brief Summary
Hannah McQueen discusses her entrepreneurial journey, family values, and her new venture in elderly healthcare, Brightly.
Key points
- The Importance of Self-Awareness. Hannah discusses the power of acknowledging one's limitations and seeking help.
- The Marathon Experience. Hannah reflects on the challenges and surprises of running marathons.
- From Fish and Chips to Finance. A journey from childhood dreams of managing a fish and chip store to pursuing finance.
- The Catalyst for Change. A jarring experience of being fired leads to a pivotal moment in career.
- Building a Legacy. You can choose to either build a longer table or a higher fence in life.
- Money and Happiness. Exploring the connection between money, happiness, and self-worth.
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Episode highlights
- The Importance of Self-AwarenessHannah discusses the power of acknowledging one's limitations and seeking help.“It's a lot easier just to acknowledge when you don't know.”2:46Feb 17, 2026
- The Marathon ExperienceHannah reflects on the challenges and surprises of running marathons.“You think you're there and then you're not. Here we go again.”8:30Feb 17, 2026
- From Fish and Chips to FinanceA journey from childhood dreams of managing a fish and chip store to pursuing finance.“I just thought that was just magical.”18:26Feb 17, 2026
- The Catalyst for ChangeA jarring experience of being fired leads to a pivotal moment in career.“I remember thinking I am at the bottom of being humiliated.”28:17Feb 17, 2026
- Building a LegacyYou can choose to either build a longer table or a higher fence in life.“You can either build a longer table or a higher fence.”38:36Feb 17, 2026
- Money and HappinessExploring the connection between money, happiness, and self-worth.“Does money buy happiness?”54:39Feb 17, 2026
- Legacy of Enable MeReflecting on the impact and future of the company Enable Me.“I hope they continue to have the tough conversations around money.”56:34Feb 17, 2026
- The Challenge of Aging CareDiscussing the complexities of aging care and the need for systemic change.“This feels like an injustice somehow.”1:02:37Feb 17, 2026
