Candice Brathwaite, a prominent British author and advocate, was the keynote speaker at our Money Matters festival. She is widely recognised for her critically acclaimed, Sunday Times Bestselling book "I Am Not Your Baby Mother”. She actively contributes to important dialogues, challenging norms, and promoting positive change in diversity and representation. As an advocate, she has made a significant impact with her work on motherhood and diversity. This discussion covered a range of topics, from her personal money journey to the power of manifestation.

At Money Matters, we had the pleasure of hosting Cherise. At only 26, she is becoming a big name in London's music world. She's won top awards like Jazz FM’s Vocalist of the Year and the Parliamentary Jazz Awards’ Vocalist of the Year in 2020.

Our third panel discussion was chaired by journalist and writer Marisa Bate, and featured Emma Maslin, Nafisa Bakar and Kia Commodore. The discussion covered overcoming financial worries, understanding what influences our views on money, looking at the costs of raising children, balancing enjoying life now with saving for the future, and discussing when it's okay to spend on treats and luxuries.

In this Money Matters talk, broadcaster and journalist Iona Bain shares insights about the world economy, recent trends, and important things to look out for with regard to your investments. Drawing from her own investing experiences, Iona warns about common mistakes like panicking when markets go up and down and stresses the need to understand economic trends and how markets truly work.

The Humble Penny, founded by Ken and Mary Okoroafor, is dedicated to teaching people how to effectively handle their finances to attain freedom from money concerns. Having swiftly cleared their mortgage and achieved financial independence by Ken's 34th birthday, they opted to prioritise family time and pursue their passions. In this conversation, they delve into the concept of financial joy and share insights on how individuals can chart their path towards living a fulfilling life.

Stefanie Sword-Williams challenges conventional notions of success and fulfilment, urging the audience to prioritise personal values over societal expectations. Drawing from her own experiences, Stefanie emphasises the importance of embracing individuality and pursuing intrinsic sources of wealth, such as time and joy.

On March 3rd, 2024, Vestpod's Money Matters festival took centre stage at the iconic KOKO in Camden, London. Emilie Bellet, the Founder of Vestpod, set the tone for the event by sharing Vestpod’s mission: empowering women to own their financial future. We want to bring women together to think about creating wealth and the positive ripple effects it can have on everyone around us.