The Conversation We’re Not Having – Why Money Confidence is Essential for a Thriving Relationship
By Lesley Thomas, Founder of The Money Confidence Academy We talk about everything when we’re entering a relationship, children, holidays, career plans, even what kind of dog we might want in five years’ time. We talk about where we’ll live, how
What If Your Relationship with Money Didn’t Have to Feel So Serious?
Money. For so many women, especially ambitious, driven women, just hearing the word can spark a flurry of emotions. Stress. Guilt. Pressure. Even shame. We’re told to “be good with money,” but what does that even mean? That we have a
How Subconscious Beliefs Shape Financial Behaviour & The Path to Money Confidence
Where Money Beliefs Come From Our relationship with money doesn’t start when we open our first bank account or earn our first salary. It begins much earlier, shaped by the experiences, messages and emotions we absorb throughout childhood. Whether we saw
Why Talking to Your Teenage Children About Money Matters
By Lesley Thomas Money Lessons Start at Home Teenagers are on the brink of financial independence, yet many enter adulthood without the skills or confidence to manage money effectively. Schools may cover financial education in a limited way, but the most impactful
How Women Hold Themselves Back Financially – and How to Change It – By Lesley Thomas
Many women unknowingly sabotage their financial success. Whether it is avoiding money conversations, undercharging for their work, or feeling undeserving of wealth, these patterns create financial limitations that can last a lifetime. The good news is that financial confidence can
Money, the Final Taboo? Why Women Avoid Money Conversations and How to Change That
By: Lesley Thomas Money is a topic that should empower, not intimidate. Yet for many women, discussing money feels uncomfortable, even off-limits. The social conditioning around money often leads women to avoid these conversations, impacting financial confidence and long-term growth. The Social
Where Mindset Goes and Money Grows: A Blueprint for Financial Success
Lesley Thomas is the visionary founder of The Money Confidence Academy, as well as the dynamic host of the Let's Talk Money and More podcast. With a Masters in Coaching and Mentoring, she is an accredited money and mindset coach