September 2025
Editor's Note:
Money talks, and so should we.
I grew up in a two-income household with ambitious parents who were keen for my siblings and I to understand the importance of money - and saving it - from a young age. My brother, sister, and I got a small weekly allowance, and household chores were part of the deal.
To be fair, I always had a champagne taste on a beer budget. My brother and sister, on the other hand, were natural savers and even early investors. I’ve been blessed with success, but part of that has come from learning to talk about money - openly and without apology.
The Power Play Edition Three.
Discussions such as: How much I should be paid. Where I need to put it to make it grow. How much I can spend on treats for myself and my loved ones.
These became normal conversations. After all, when you’re on a tight budget, you get savvy fast.
The thing is, as women, we still don’t talk enough about money. And it’s not because we don’t care. We’ve been conditioned to believe money talk is impolite, unfeminine,or “pushy.” The “good girl” narrative tells us to prioritize everyone else before ourselves. Salary secrecy in workplaces benefits the system, not us.
Remember the BBC pay scandal, when it emerged that male presenters were earning far more than prominent female presenters, many of whom had no idea? That’s exactly what happens when we stay silent.
And yes, research shows we still talk to sons more about investing and credit, while daughters get lessons in budgeting and saving. That means boys learn to grow money, and girls learn to stretch it. The wealth gap starts at home.
Here’s how we start closing it:
● Normalize salary conversations with trusted colleagues. Transparency is a radical equalizer.
● Prioritize your pension as much as your present - future you will thank you.
● Learn to grow money, not just save it - investing isn’t just for the boys.
● Teach daughters the full money spectrum: earning, investing, negotiating, and protecting wealth.
Talking about money doesn’t make you greedy - it makes you powerful. And if we keep avoiding the conversation, we leave our financial futures to systems that were never designed with us in mind.
In this issue, we’re pulling back the curtain on women and wealth, from negotiating your worth to securing your financial future. Let’s make our money talk.
-Lynn xo
This month’s highlights
Ask Lynn
Any questions you have, career-led, life choices or situations you need help navigating - I will answer. This month I talk through questions such as:
“Everyone keeps telling me that I should start investing, but I earn less than 30K a year. When should I start doing it? It feels a bit pointless to use £20 a month.”
“My sister has massive student debt from her masters. I really want to do one, but I just don't want all of the debt. Is it worth doing a masters these days? Should I sacrifice the money? I can't decide what to do.”
“My Mum always drilled into me that I should never be reliant on a man, but my fiancé earns twice as much as I do. We want to buy a house, but our budgets are obviously so different. Is it ok to get a nicer house that is outside my budget? How can I make sure I don't become reliant on him?”
Episode III: She Means Business & Jayne Fieldhouse, Managing Director and Global Head of
Institutional Marketing & Communications for RBC Global Asset Management
In the world of high finance - still dominated by dark suits and deeper pockets. Jayne Fieldhouse is proof that women are capable of not just owning a seat at the table, they can run the whole damn room. She’s not just about campaigns and communications, Jayne is rewriting the playbook on how a global financial brand tells its story, connects with clients, and champions culture in a space where women are still the exception, not the rule.
September’s Power Play Picks
Three Money Platforms to Grow Your Wealth.
Whether you’re new to investing or looking to fine-tune your financial strategy, these platforms put women’s needs front and center.
Pick No. 1: Female Invest. Learn. Invest. Connect.
Founded in 2019 by three Danish women, Female Invest is a global financial education and investing platform with over 500,000 members in 125 countries. It offers:
● In-depth courses,; webinars on investing, personal finance, and financial wellbeing.
● A trading simulator to test strategies without risk.
● A supportive global community for Q&A, networking, and accountability.
● Region-specific content so advice is relevant to your local market.
Best for: Women who want to build confidence and competence before (and while) investing, with a strong emphasis on community and learning.
Pick No. 2: Ellevest. Invest like a Woman.
Founded by Sallie Krawcheck, Ellevest is an investment platform built specifically for women, factoring in realities like the gender pay gap, career breaks, and longer life expectancy.
It offers:
● Personalised portfolios designed to align with women’s financial timelines.
● Access to financial coaching, career planning, and money workshops.
● Impact investing options to support women-led businesses and sustainable causes.
Best for: Professional women ready to invest now, with a platform that adapts to their specific life trajectory and values.
Pick No. 3: Acorns. Invest Your Spare Change.
Perfect for beginners or anyone on a budget, Acorns rounds up everyday purchases and invests the spare change automatically.
It offers:
● Hands-off investing with micro-contributions that add up over time.
● Educational content to build your financial knowledge as you grow your account.
● Options to invest for retirement or kids in addition to personal goals.
Best for: Anyone who wants a painless, low-barrier entry into investing without needing to make big lump-sum contributions.
Power Play Tip: You don’t have to choose just one. You can use Acorns to painlessly build a nest egg, Female Invest to sharpen your skills, and Ellevest to grow a tailored, long-term portfolio. The key is starting - and starting now.
Last but not least
I talked to Tim Hughes about The Quiet Burn and Sustained Vitality on his TimTalks Podcast.
We had a very frank talk about the everyday little things that lead to the big burnout.
Watch the episode here: