Our Financial Journey Started With a Simple Question

Why do so many Australians struggle with money when the solutions are actually straightforward?

Back in 2018, we were two frustrated professionals watching friends and family make the same financial mistakes over and over. Sarah had just helped her third colleague untangle credit card debt, while David was explaining basic budgeting concepts to his brother for what felt like the hundredth time. That's when we realized something crucial was missing.

Our Mission

We're here to make financial literacy as accessible as checking your phone. Every Australian deserves to understand their money without wading through confusing jargon or expensive courses that promise the world but deliver complicated theories.

Our approach cuts through the noise. We focus on practical budgeting skills that actually work in real life — whether you're dealing with irregular income, supporting family members, or just trying to save for something meaningful.

Clear communication over financial jargon
Practical tools that fit real Australian lifestyles
Building confidence through understanding
Supporting long-term financial wellness

What We're Building

Picture an Australia where money stress doesn't keep people awake at night. Where families can have honest conversations about finances without arguments. Where young adults start their careers already equipped with budgeting skills that actually stick.

We're not trying to turn everyone into financial experts — that's not realistic or necessary. Instead, we want to give every person the fundamental skills to manage their money confidently and make informed decisions about their financial future.

Reduced financial anxiety across communities
Stronger household budgeting foundations
Better preparation for life's financial surprises
More informed financial decision-making

The People Behind Evola Shell

We're financial educators who believe complex problems often have surprisingly simple solutions. Our backgrounds blend practical experience with genuine care for helping others succeed.

Sarah Mitchell

Co-Founder & Financial Strategist

Sarah spent eight years in corporate finance watching smart people make preventable money mistakes. She has a talent for breaking down complex financial concepts into actionable steps that actually make sense in everyday life. Her budgeting workshops have helped over 2,000 Australians get their finances on track.

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David Chen

Co-Founder & Education Director

David combines his background in adult education with practical financial experience gained from helping family members navigate various money challenges. He specializes in creating learning experiences that stick — no boring lectures or overwhelming spreadsheets, just clear guidance that people actually use.

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How We Work

Results-Focused

We measure success by whether our participants actually improve their financial situations, not by how many courses we sell.

Judgment-Free Zone

Everyone's financial journey is different. We meet people where they are without assumptions about what they should already know.

Continuous Improvement

We regularly update our methods based on participant feedback and changing financial realities facing Australian households.