Let’s Talk Money and More

🎙 Episode 197: Why Money Alone Isn’t Enough – Teaching Teens Financial Confidence That Lasts

Is giving your teenager money enough to prepare them for the future? In this eye-opening solo episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, Lesley Thomas challenges that very assumption.

Prompted by an upcoming presentation to sixth formers in London, Lesley explores why financial confidence must go beyond bank accounts and budgeting—and why...

🎙 Episode 196: Parents, Let’s Talk Money – Why Your Teen Needs You to Start the Conversation

In this powerful solo episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, Lesley Thomas takes listeners behind the scenes of her upcoming book “Parents, Let’s Talk Money – If You’re Not Talking to Your Teen About It, Who Is?” and shares the deeply personal and universal “why” behind writing it.

Lesley invites you into the heart of the book’s messa...

🎙 Episode 195: What’s Your Money Story? – How Early Beliefs, Divorce, and Healing Shape Our Financial Confidence

Your money story didn’t start with your first payslip—it started with your parents, your childhood, and the beliefs you absorbed long before you had a bank account.

In this deeply moving episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, Lesley Thomas sits down with Gina Blundell—coach, podcast host, and advocate for financial...

🎙 Episode 194: What Are You Really Teaching Your Teen About Money? – Why Conversations at Home Matter More Than You Think

Your teen is watching you more closely than you realise—not just your spending, but your attitude towards money.

In this heartfelt solo episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, Lesley Thomas dives into the powerful, often unconscious money lessons we pass on to our children—especially teenagers. As parents, ...

🎙 Episode 193: Are you ready to invest in YOU? – Lesley Thomas on Redefining Growth with Intention and Self-Trust

Have you ever felt like you're doing too much in your business, saying yes when you should be setting boundaries, and chasing visibility for fear of falling behind?

In this refreshingly honest solo episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, Lesley Thomas shares what’s been happening behind the scenes in her own busine...

🎙 Episode 192: From Hidden to Heard – Tendai Rukarwa on Reclaiming Financial Confidence and Self-Worth

What happens when you're highly educated, professionally successful, yet quietly overwhelmed by money? For Tendai Rukarwa, an auditor and chartered accountant, her personal relationship with money lagged far behind her professional expertise—until she decided to confront it head on.

In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Mo...

🎙 Episode 191: Financial Confidence for Women in Business – Reclaiming Your Worth and Power Around Money

Do you ever feel like you're holding back when it comes to your finances? That somehow, despite running a successful business or being accomplished in your career, money still feels like a source of stress or uncertainty?

In this episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, host Lesley Thomas dives deep into the vital topic of f...

🎙 Episode 190: Building Confidence, Changing Futures – Louise Hill’s Journey with GoHenry and Financial Literacy

What does it take to empower a generation of children to become financially confident? For Louise Hill, it all started with a simple realisation: young people were moving into a digital world, but their financial education hadn’t caught up.

In this inspiring episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, Lesley Thomas sits...

🎙 Episode 189: Focus on the Controllables – Taking Charge of Your Money in a Shifting Economy

With headlines full of global uncertainty and economic upheaval, it’s easy to feel powerless when it comes to your financial future. But in this empowering solo episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, Lesley Thomas reminds us that while we can't control the markets, elections, or global leaders—we can take full ownership of our personal ...

🎙 Episode 188: From Bob-a-Job to Financial Resilience – Paul Fox on Building a Lifelong Relationship with Money

What shapes our relationship with money? For Paul Fox, it began with old shillings from his great-grandfather and a bob-a-job week that involved a little help from mum’s purse. In this episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, Lesley Thomas is joined by Paul Fox, a financial wellbeing expert at the Money and Pens...

🎙 Episode 187: Time for a Financial Spring Clean – How to Declutter Your Finances and Refresh Your Money Mindset

As spring arrives with lighter days and a sense of renewal, it’s the perfect moment to take stock—not just of your wardrobe or home, but your finances too.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, Lesley Thomas shares how to give your money mindset a much-needed seasonal reset. Just like a spring clean clears...

🎙 Episode 186: The Cost of Being a People-Pleaser – How Saying Yes Could Be Draining Your Finances and Wellbeing

Do you find yourself constantly saying yes to others, even when it comes at a cost to you? Are you worried about disappointing people, avoiding conflict, or seeking approval at the expense of your own financial stability and emotional wellbeing?

In this episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, Lesley Thomas ...

🎙 Episode 185: No One is Coming to Save You – How to Take Control of Your Financial Future

Are you waiting for the right moment, a financial rescue, or a sign to finally take control of your money? The truth is—no one is coming to save you. The power to change your financial situation is in your hands, and in this solo episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, Lesley Thomas shares how to shift from financial procrastinatio...

🎙 Episode 184: Redefining Wealth – A Child-Free Perspective on Money with Bri Conn

We’re often told that financial planning revolves around building wealth for future generations—but what happens when that’s not part of your plan? For child-free individuals, the approach to money, investing, and long-term security can look very different.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, Lesley Thomas sits down with Bri...

🎙 Episode 183: The Difference Between a Positive Money Mindset and True Money Confidence

Having a positive money mindset is a great start—but is it enough to create real financial success? The truth is, mindset alone won’t get you there. What you really need is money confidence—the ability to take control of your financial future with clarity, action, and resilience.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, Les...

🎙 Episode 182: Breaking Free from Debt & Redefining Success with Andy Coley

Money can be a source of freedom—or a source of stress. Many of us struggle with financial challenges, but what happens when debt, shame, and avoidance take over? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Andy Coley, an award-winning NLP trainer, speaker, and coach, to discuss his transformational money story—from financ...

🎙 Episode 181: Owning Your Value – Why Self-Promotion is Not Selfish

For so many of us—especially women—talking about our achievements can feel deeply uncomfortable. The fear of being judged, seeming boastful, or taking up too much space often holds us back from truly owning our worth. But as today’s episode reveals, self-promotion isn’t about ego—it’s about impact.

In this solo episode, Lesley Thomas shares her per...

📢 From Medicine to Multi-Business Success with Dr Tania King-Mohammad

Dr Tania King-Mohammad built her career as an NHS doctor, dedicating years to medicine. But deep down, she felt an unshakable pull towards something more—a desire for financial freedom, flexibility, and the ability to create real wealth. Taking a leap of faith, she transitioned from medicine into property investment, business mentoring, and high-tick...

Welcome to the Let's Talk Money and More podcast with your host, Lesley Thomas.

In today's episode, we're diving into the 2025 Money Mindset Playbook, a transformative guide to reshaping the way you think about money and success this year. Lesley discusses the importance of reflecting on the start of the year and aligning your business activities with the core reasons you embarked on your entrepreneurial journey in the first pla...