Melissa Browne is a three-time author, a financial adviser at The Money Barre, serial entrepreneur and shoe-loving accountant. She's also been featured in Vogue, Cosmo and named by the AFR and Westpac in the top 100 Women of Influence. In this episode, we talk about Mel's early days, the journey from law to accounting, building businesses, writing books, financial advice and more. Mel is a speed reader, having read thousands of books before writing her own, so I ask her for her must-read finance books.Take Owen’s investing valuation course (FREE): https://www.rask.com.au/sign-up-investorSHOW NOTES: https://www.rask.com.au/podcasts/australian-investor-podcast/****This podcast contains factual/general information only. It is NOT financial advice of any kind. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner.Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser or financial adviser.