Money matters for women because money determines choice, access, and long-term security.
In this episode of Lead to Soar, Michelle Redfern interviews Mel Butcher about her personal relationship with money and how her thinking shifted from seeing money as incidental to recognising it as a core career and leadership issue.
The conversation was sparked by two widely resonant posts Mel shared with women in the A Career that Soars community about money stories, financial decision-making, and the way women are socialised to downplay wealth, ambition, and earning power.
Together, Michelle and Mel explore:
How women’s money stories shape career decisions, risk tolerance, and negotiation
Why mindset alone is insufficient without structural and strategic career choices
The link between leadership progression and long-term financial security
What women need to prioritise if they want careers that support independence and options over time
This is not a conversation about budgeting tips or financial products. It’s about treating money as a strategic leadership consideration, not an afterthought.
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