Personal Finance Society: Wealth and Women Podcast – The Confidence Gap Holding Women Back Financially

Two of our very own Chartered Financial Planners, Tracy Brookes and Emma Hall, are back with the third season of their highly acclaimed Wealth and Women podcast. 

In this season, the four female panellists – Emma Hall, a Chartered Financial Planner at 75point3, Hazel Bowen, a Senior Wealth Planner at Canaccord Wealth, Alina Burlacu, a PFS Award-winning financial educator, and Tracy Brookes, a Chartered Financial Planner at 75point3 – combine their expertise and knowledge to discuss key topics designed to help educate and empower women. Topics include financial confidence, navigating major life events, thriving through the menopause, and supporting neurodiversity in the workplace. 

In the first episode of the season, listeners can explore how women can build their financial confidence and develop a greater understanding of the factors that influence financial decision-making. The episode examines how culture shapes our relationship with money and shares practical insights to help improve understanding of personal finance and financial planning. 

Episode 1 topics include: 

➡ Why women are often more risk aware – and how those attitudes can be shaped from an early age 

➡ How different approaches to risk can influence long-term financial planning and wealth-building strategies 

➡ Why it’s important to ask “what if?” questions about the future when considering financial decisions 

➡ Why role models and mentors can play an important role in building confidence and financial understanding 

➡ How improving financial confidence for women can have wider benefits for families, workplaces, and society 

Watch the full episode below: 

The podcast is intended for educational purposes only and discusses general financial topics. It should not be regarded as personal financial advice, which should always be based on individual circumstances.