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The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionHigh-Achieving Women & Burnout: How to Reset & Create Work-Life BALANCEBurnout, Breathwork & the Reality of Women in PropertyIn this powerful episode of The Money Honey Podcast, Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley sits down with Katy Lehman to talk openly about burnout—what it really looks like, how it creeps in, and why so many women in finance and property are silently struggling.Katy shares her personal story of hitting a breaking point, the physical and emotional signs she ignored, and the moment she knew things had to change. From breathwork and mindfulness to navigating hormones and building a new path, this co...2025-05-2343 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionThe Soft Girl Era: Why Women Are Leaving Hustle Culture Behind in 2025!In this episode, I’m joined by Ruth and Rebecca from Honest Property Sisters to dive deep into the clash between hustle culture and the rise of the 'soft girl era'. We’ll share how women in business, including myself, are juggling the hustle while trying to maintain balance with feminine energy, emotional intelligence, and a healthy work-life dynamic. Together, we’ll discuss how we can redefine success, avoid burnout, and focus on personal development in a way that’s sustainable for both our businesses and lives. Plus, we’ll talk about how Gen Z is reshaping the workplace, the power...2025-05-1645 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionIs Your Job Giving You Burnout? Here’s How to Spot the Signs and Take Back Control!In this episode of The Money Honey Podcast, I have an honest conversation with Katy Lehman about the harsh realities of burnout in the property and finance industries. Katy opens up about her personal experience, the warning signs she overlooked, and the transformative practices she used to take back control of her life. We dive into the importance of self-awareness, the toll stress can take on your health, and why self-care isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity, especially for women navigating demanding careers. If you’re feeling the weight of burnout or simply looking to improve your m...2025-05-1644 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionOvercoming Job Loss & Debt After Maternity Leave | Financial Recovery Story with Katy EatonWhat happens when life throws you a curveball, and you find yourself facing job loss and mounting debt? In this episode of The Money Honey Podcast, I sit down with Katy Eaton, a mortgage and protection advisor, to hear her inspiring story of resilience. Katy shares how she navigated the challenges of losing her job after maternity leave as a single mother and the steps she took to regain her financial stability. From mindset shifts to practical budgeting strategies, Katy's journey shows the power of perseverance and the importance of having a solid support system.If you’ve ever fa...2025-04-1831 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionThe Reality of Building a Property Empire: Haley Andrews’ Raw StoryHow To Build A Property Empire #financialfreedom #propertymanagement #businessgrowthHave you ever thought, “How can I turn my life around and build something big?” I used to think the same way! Hi, I’m Haley Andrews, and in this episode of the Money Honey Show, I share my journey of going from a rebellious young woman with big dreams to building a thriving property empire. It wasn’t always easy, but by embracing the power of persistence and making smart choices, I turned challenges into opportunities. Today, I’m the proud founder of Your Freedom Empire, a property portfolio landlord, and a ment...2025-04-1142 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionThe Dark Side of Property Investment: 6 Shocking Truths You Must Know Before StartingThe Dark Side of Property Courses & Costly Mistakes #propertyinvestment #propertyscams #moneyhoneyshowIn this video, Athena Dobson shares her real story of paying £15,000 for a property course that didn’t deliver. She shares the truth behind “no money down” promises, losing money, and the fake “passive income” dream. You’ll also hear her top 6 tips for women starting in property. This video is honest, raw, and full of advice that can save you from big mistakes.🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@TheMoneyHoneyPodcast/?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Instagram (Manuka Media): https://www.instagram.com/manukamedia/ Instagram (@Rosalia Lazzara): https://www.instagram.com/rosalialazzara/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themoneyhoneypodcast Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/manukamedia Website: https://ma2025-04-0834 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionFrom Council Estate To Property Mogul | How She Fired Her Boss & Built An EmpireHow I Fired My Boss and Rewrote My Life Story#womeninproperty #propertyjourney #moneyhoneyWelcome to The Money Honey Podcast – your space for powerful stories from powerful women.Have you ever felt like the system wasn’t made for someone like you? I did too. I grew up in a council estate, surrounded by statistics that said I wouldn’t make it. But I used education, resilience, and pure drive to become a property investor and published author.In this episode, I share the raw journey – from living in unsafe housing to speaking in schools and helping others do the same. You'll h...2025-03-2838 min
Girls In PropertyBuilding Your Brand: Community, Collaboration, and Camera Confidence with Rosalia Lazzara-TilleyShe’s back! In the latest episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson sits down with the incredible Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley, founder and CEO of Manuka Media, for a fun and insightful conversation filled with real talk, laughter, and invaluable wisdom. Together, they explore the power of community and why supporting other women in property and finance is an absolute game-changer. Rosalia shares her professional journey—the highs, the hustle, and the reality of juggling multiple roles while staying true to her purpose.They dive into the importance of personal branding and how social media can be u...2025-03-031h 14The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionThe Realities of Being a Seven-Figure CEO Redefining Success: Beyond Money | Money Honey Podcast
Join Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley and guest Anastasia Ttofis in this episode of The Money Honey Show as they discuss finding your tribe in business and navigating the realities of entrepreneurship. Discover how Anastasia built a seven-figure legal service in just two years while balancing the challenges of rapid success and personal growth. They redefine financial freedom, emphasising love, connection, and time over material wealth.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Building a community is essential for business success.
Personal development is as crucial as professional planning.
Financial freedom means peace of mind, not just luxury.
Simplifying life brings true happiness, even with wealth.
Empowering wom...2024-12-2033 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionFemale Entrepreneurship: Overcoming Bias & Building Financial Resilience
🌟 Empowering Female Entrepreneurs with Lia Loewenthal!
In this powerful episode, Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley welcomes Lia Loewenthal to the Money Honey Podcast to discuss the realities of female entrepreneurship. Lia shares her remarkable journey from debt to financial resilience, uncovering the challenges women face in business, the importance of a healthy money mindset, and actionable strategies for success.
💡 What’s Inside:
Entrepreneurial disparity: How women face unique challenges globally.
Tackling bias in venture finance: Why female-led teams get limited funding.
Lia’s journey: Reframing debt as a learning opportunity.
How resilience and goal setting fuel financial and business success.
Building a healthy re...2024-12-1346 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionRent to Rent Secrets: Property Investment for Financial Independence
🔥 Ready to level up your property game?
In this episode of the Money Honey Podcast, host Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley is joined by Stephanie Taylor, a trailblazer in the property investment world. Together, they break down the Rent to Rent strategy, showing how it’s possible to generate cash flow without owning properties.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
How Rent to Rent works for landlords and tenants.
Why financial independence and health go hand in hand.
Tips for finding prime investment areas in the UK property market.
The power of community in real estate and women in business.
Long-term investment strategies for sustainabl...2024-12-0637 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionMentorship: A Key to Success
🎙️Welcome to the Money Honey Podcast!
In this episode, host Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley sits down with Kim Opshauer, co-founder of Como Properties, to explore the fascinating world of property investment and women in finance. From transitioning out of a legal career to traveling the world with her family in a camper van, Kim shares her inspiring journey of financial freedom, mentorship, and building a lifestyle that aligns with her dreams.
💡 Key Topics Covered:
- The power of financial literacy and its role in property investment.
- How mentorship can be a game-changer for your success.
- Designing a lifestyle of travel...2024-11-2936 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionMoney, Meaning & Community Impact: Women in Finance and Property Investing for Happiness and Growth
In this Money Honey podcast episode, host Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley sits down with Aarti Patel to explore how purpose, personal growth, and community impact intersect in finance and property investment. Aarti shares her unique journey into property investment, with a focus on creating assisted living spaces for children under 16. They discuss the role of happiness in business, navigating investment challenges, and the importance of building connections that support both profit and positive community change. Aarti’s story is a testament to the power of networking, resilience, and finding purpose beyond profit in business.
Takeaways:
- Women in finance and property in...2024-11-2234 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionA New Era in Lending Creating Safe Spaces for Women | Money Honey Podcast
In this episode of Money Honey, host Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley interviews Claudine Reynolds, a relationship manager at Roma Finance, about the world of specialist lending. They discuss Claudine's journey from broking to lending, the importance of empathy in the lending process, and the significance of building relationships in the finance industry. Claudine shares her experiences and insights on navigating challenges in lending, her transition to Roma Finance, and the company's approach to lending. The conversation also highlights the importance of empowering women in the finance industry and the initiatives Roma Finance is involved in to support this cause. In this...2024-11-1542 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionJourney into the Mortgage Industry and Keys to Success
In this inspiring episode of The Money Honey Podcast, host Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley sits down with Hannie Mason, a successful entrepreneur in the mortgage industry, to discuss the journey of empowering women in business. Hannie shares her story of building a thriving mortgage brokerage, the challenges she overcame, and the importance of asking for what you want to achieve success. Together, they explore key elements like resilience, networking, and the power of financial education in creating opportunities for women.
The conversation delves into how social media can be a powerful branding tool, and why surrounding yourself with the right people...2024-11-0838 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionEntrepreneurship, Resilience, and Empowering Women | Money Honey Podcast
In this episode of The Money Honey Podcast, host Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley engages in a dynamic conversation with entrepreneur Kalpa Patel, exploring her journey from working in a bath store to owning a successful bathroom showroom. They dive deep into the power of networking, the challenges of business ownership, and the resilience needed to succeed in a male-dominated industry. Kalpa shares her passion for interior design, her charitable endeavours, and the importance of changing perceptions for women in business.
The discussion emphasises how building strong relationships through networking can ease business anxieties and drive success. Kalpa also highlights the value...2024-11-0131 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionFrom 9-to-5 to Self-Employed: Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy & Mentorship
In this episode of The Money Honey Podcast, host Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley sits down with Jaz Dhaliwal, a consultant solicitor turned entrepreneur, to explore her inspiring journey from the corporate world to self-employment. Jaz opens up about the challenges, fears, and triumphs she faced while breaking free from a structured 9-to-5 environment to pursue her own business ventures. Her story highlights the uncertainty of entrepreneurship, the importance of self-belief, and the resilience required to succeed.
They dive deep into the crucial role of financial literacy, especially for the next generation, and how understanding the property market can empower young people...2024-10-2530 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionTeacher to Real Estate Mentor: Financial Freedom, Networking & Inclusivity
In this episode of The Money Honey Podcast, host Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley sits down with Irindeep Badial, an accomplished entrepreneur whose career spans education, real estate, and mentorship. Irindeep transitioned from being a secondary school teacher to becoming a successful property investor, co-owning a Business Network International (BNI) franchise, and founding Bricks & Mentors—a mentorship platform specializing in property development. Her global business insights have empowered professionals across various industries and countries.
Irindeep shares her journey from teaching to entrepreneurship, explaining how real estate investment provided her with financial security and the freedom to guide others toward the same goal. As...2024-10-1826 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionFinancial Education: Investing, Debt Payoff & Ethical Finance
In this episode of The Money Honey podcast, host Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley sits down with Jessica Perrone, financial coach and founder of Her Financial IQ. Together, they explore the power of financial education in empowering women to take control of their finances. Jessica shares her journey from fintech to coaching, discussing the creation of her Before Investing course and the need to reshape the narrative around women and finance. They dive into practical steps for financial well-being, covering emergency funds, debt payoff, investing, and aligning investments with personal values. Jessica's personal experiences, from stock market lessons to using apps and...2024-10-1143 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionFrom Teen Investor to Property Pro: Julia's Journey to Success
Welcome to The Money Honey Podcast, hosted by Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley! This podcast dives into the world of property investment, entrepreneurship, and personal success. In each episode, Rosalia sits down with inspiring guests to uncover their journeys, strategies, and challenges in building wealth and achieving their dreams.
In this episode, Rosalia chats with Julia, a young property investor who began her journey at just 12 years old. By 17, Julia was managing her first rent-to-HMO property and building a successful portfolio. She shares her experiences, including her transition to service accommodation and plans to focus on buy-to-let properties in the future. Throughout...2024-10-0445 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionFrom Council Estate to Property Investor: Dani's Success StorySummary
In this episode of The Money Honey, host Rosalia Lazara Tilley interviews Dani Smithson, a property investor and developer. Dani shares her journey of growing up in a council estate and how she turned her circumstances into opportunities. She and her partner Curtis started their property business in 2022 and focus on social housing and property development. They manage properties for councils and help people in temporary accommodation transition to more permanent homes. Dani also talks about her recent experience of becoming a mother and how it has motivated her to work harder and build a better future for...2024-09-2033 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionThe Impact of Mindset: Well-being on Performance with Tanya ElmasSummary
In this conversation, Rosalia Lazari-Tilley and Tanya Elmas discuss their personal journeys in the mortgage industry and share insights on building a successful career. They emphasize the importance of confidence, knowledge, initiative, and having a plan. They also discuss the need to stop doubting oneself and seeking perfection. Additionally, they touch on the importance of personal branding and the impact of mindset on performance. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the skills required for success in the industry. In this conversation, Rosalia and Tanya discuss important career advice for women. They emphasize the importance of not apologizing...2024-09-1344 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionFrom Debt to Wealth: Property Investment Strategies with Sarah Poynton RyanSummary
In this episode, Rosalia interviews Sarah Poynton-Ryan, a female property investor, entrepreneur, author, and financial trailblazer. They discuss the importance of money education, getting out of debt, and different investment strategies in the property market. Sarah shares her journey of starting in debt and building a successful rent-to-rent business. She also talks about her favourite investment strategy, which is flipping properties. Sarah's training company, Kajito Wealth, helps property entrepreneurs turn theory into profitable and sustainable businesses. The episode ends with a discussion on how to connect with Sarah and participate in the Money Honey podcast.
Takeaways
Money education...2024-09-0625 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionMaster Your Money Mindset: Confidence in Pay Raises & Financial Literacy with Lesley Thomas
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In this episode, host Rosalia Lazara Tilley discusses the importance of money and our relationship with it. She introduces guest Leslie Thomas, founder of the Money Competence Academy, who is passionate about financial literacy and mindset coaching. The conversation covers topics such as gaining confidence in asking for pay raises and equal pay, as well as the importance of financial literacy and success mindset in schools. The episode concludes with information on how to connect with Leslie Thomas.
Takeaways
Our relationship with money goes beyond earning, spending, and saving—it affects our mindset and actions.
Confidence is key in...2024-08-1633 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionEmpowering Financial Conversations: Matilda's Journey to Simplifying Money and Building WealthSummary
In this episode, Rosalia introduces Matilda, a millennial saver and personal finance content creator. They discuss the importance of talking about money and making financial topics easy to understand. Matilda shares her journey and how she helps others navigate personal finance. They emphasize the value of engagement and building a community. Matilda highlights the importance of using money to achieve goals and enjoy life. They also discuss the motivation that financial challenges can provide and the benefits of diversifying income. The episode concludes with information on where to find and engage with Matilda.
Takeaways
Talking about money is...2024-08-0933 min
Your Property PodcastEP147: Turning Followers into Investors: How to maximise your brand with Rosalia Lazzara-TilleyIn this episode, we're joined by Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley, who shares her journey of starting her own business following a COVID redundancy and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. In today's digital age, leveraging social media to grow your brand, attract investors, and build credibility in a trust-dependent industry has never been more crucial. Rosalia highlights the significance of visibility and the need for consistently engaging with potential clients, suggesting a daily commitment of at least 10 to 20 minutes on platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn. This strategy is particularly effective for lead generation and maintaining a strong reputation. We also...2024-07-2951 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionFrom Side Hustle to Success: Giovanna Federico's Property JourneyGiovanna:
Giovanna Federico, Director of Selling Sunset LTD, is an accomplished international entrepreneur and property investor with 18 years of experience. She manages her own residential assets, assists acquisition companies in finding UK investments £1m+, and runs a UK property sourcing agency since 2020. Giovanna also provides private venue sourcing consultancy globally. With a diverse background and multiple education certificates, she is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian. Giovanna has a proven track record of successful transactions, managing innovative venue sourcing projects worldwide, and contributing to the profitability of Forbes and Fortune 500 firms.
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In this episode, Rosalia interviews Giovanna Federico, t...2024-04-0529 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionFrom Investor to Broker: Jessica Reehal's Journey in PropertyMeet Jessica Mortgages, a 43-year-old Leeds-based property portfolio owner, landlord, investor, mom, and Specialist Broker. Over 15 years, she's grown her multi-million-pound portfolio, providing a 'safe place to raise families' through rentals to diverse groups. Despite being labelled the 'Black sheep' in school, Jessica's determination led her to success. From a Punjabi family, she initially worked in retail with family-owned convenience stores. Now, as a Specialist Mortgage Broker, she uses her expertise to help ordinary people become successful property investors. Property enabled her to support her lifestyle while retraining for her current role.
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In this episode, Rosalia interviews Jessica...2024-03-2932 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionDiverse Paths: Exploring Property Investing with Athena DobsonWith more than 5 years of experience as a landlord, Athena Dobson made the leap from her stable corporate position two years ago to pursue her passion as a full-time property investor. Since then, Athena has overseen numerous businesses and property portfolios, dedicating herself to sharing her wealth of knowledge and expertise to aid and educate others on their own journey to success.
Through her mentorship program, Athena actively engages with individuals of all genders, offering guidance and support to all aspiring entrepreneurs. In addition to this, Athena also hosts the Girls in Property podcast & events crafted to inspire and...2024-03-2241 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionUnveiling the Truth: Navigating Mis-Sold Leasehold Properties with Lucia KnottLucia Knott is a mortgage and protection adviser in Southend-On-Sea, Essex. As a busy mom juggling three jobs, school runs, and evening appointments with clients, Lucia enjoys seaside walks, lunches out, and board games in rare moments of downtime with her smart and sassy 9-year-old daughter.
Lucia transitioned to mortgage brokering in January 2021, drawing from her background in property and finance. Fuelled by her own challenges with a leasehold property purchased in 2016, Lucia is passionate about addressing the problems, mental health issues, and financial struggles associated with leaseholds. She believes it's an outdated yet lucrative tenure that should have...2024-03-1538 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionBreaking Barriers: The Ongoing Journey of Empowering Women in FinanceSummary
In this episode, Rosalia discusses the importance of empowering women in finance and creating a safe space for them to share their experiences. She interviews Lyn Webb from Mortgage Saving Expert to gain insights into the challenges faced by women in the industry. They discuss uncomfortable situations, recognizing personal strengths, and different approaches to success. Rosalia emphasizes the value of experience and knowledge, as well as the benefits of diverse perspectives. She encourages listeners to connect with Mortgage Saving Expert and shares her vision for the podcast's future.
Takeaways
Creating a safe space for women in finance is...2024-03-0129 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionThe Manchester Property Market: Insights and Opportunities with Mortgage Adviser Sharelle TaylorSummary
In this episode, Rosalia interviews Sharelle Taylor, a mortgage and protection advisor, about her journey in the financial industry and her mission to empower women and provide accessible financial education. Sharelle shares her experience of stepping into visibility and using social media to connect with underrepresented communities. She emphasizes the importance of comprehensive financial advice and helping clients achieve their property goals. Sherelle also discusses the property market in Manchester and her passion for empowering others. The episode concludes with a discussion on the power of social media and the importance of supporting Sharelle and the podcast.
Takeaways
...2024-02-2324 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionThe Importance of Understanding Money as a Small Business Owner with ADHDSummary
In this conversation, Rosalia and Michelle Walsh discuss the challenges of balancing a career and motherhood. Michelle shares her experience as a single mom and how she managed to build a successful career in the finance industry. They also discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how Together Money promotes these values. The conversation ends with a call to action for listeners to support and celebrate women in finance.
Takeaways
Balancing a career and motherhood is a challenge that many women face, but it is possible to succeed in both areas.
Having a supportive...2024-02-1631 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionBreaking Gender Stereotypes: Michelle Walsh's Journey in Finance, Career, Motherhood, and ImpactSummary
In this conversation, Rosalia and Michelle Walsh discuss the challenges of balancing a career and motherhood. Michelle shares her experience as a single mom and how she managed to build a successful career in the finance industry. They also discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how Together Money promotes these values. The conversation ends with a call to action for listeners to support and celebrate women in finance.
Takeaways
Balancing a career and motherhood is a challenge that many women face, but it is possible to succeed in both areas.
Having a supportive...2024-02-0930 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionImposter Syndrome and Beyond: Celebrating Personal Achievements in MortgagesGemma Bennett is a Senior Mortgage Broker at The Mortgage Mum, she is winner of x2 industry “Rising Star” awards and currently nominated for advisor of the year award at the Women’s Recognition Awards. Gemma is based in Essex and a Mother to 2 children. Prior to working as a broker Gemma worked for over 10 years as a holistic therapist and counselling, specialising in stress management and helping people work through difficult emotions and find joy in their every day. What appeared to be complete turn around entering into finance had turned out to be just another w...2024-01-1233 min
The Rebel InfluencerThe Rebel Influencer Meets Rosalia Lazzara-TilleyJoin host Leona Burton on The Rebel Influencer Show as she sits down with Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley, CEO of Manuka Media and Brand Ambassador for Female Invest. In this dynamic episode, discover how Rosalia broke through industry norms in media and finance. As the CEO of Manuka Media, she discusses the power of disruptive storytelling, while her role at Female Invest highlights the importance of financial literacy in empowering women.Get ready for a candid conversation filled with industry insights, personal stories, and practical advice. Leona and Rosalia's empowering dialogue will inspire you to challenge norms, embrace your...2024-01-0131 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionFrom Zero to Millionaire: Investing in Property with Other People's MoneyMeet 37 year old Kristina Castellina from Blackpool, the multi-million pound property investor mum, who’son a mission to inspire others to reach for their dreams, showcasing the message that anything is possibleno matter what start you have in life. Having risen from a working class childhood, peppered with anxiety,truancy and ‘getting in with the wrong crowds’ having being victimised and bullied from racism, Kristinagrew up being ‘the outsider’, and spent many years feeling lost, hiding her naturally confident character,trying to be invisible - ‘because it was safer’. These days she’s reclaime...2023-12-2938 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionYour job title is not your job title. What is a personal brand and how do you harness yours?Summary
In this episode, Rosalia Lazaro Tilly, the founder and CEO of Manuka Media, discusses her journey as an Amazon number one bestselling author and the importance of personal branding. She emphasizes the need to define and craft your personal brand, which is how people see, remember, and feel about you. Rosalia also highlights the significance of professional image and appearance, building an online presence, effective communication skills, leveraging expertise, mentorship and sponsorship, overcoming gender bias, personal brand maintenance, and measuring personal brand success.
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NRG InsightsMastering Social Media In The Content Revolution with Rosalia Lazzara-TilleyIn this episode, Marcus Nanson, Director of NRG Resourcing, engages in a deep conversation with Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley, CEO of Manuka Media and author of "Social Media Guide For Mortgage Brokers." Together, they explore the evolving landscape of social media and its impact on mortgage advisors and the industry at large.Highlights of the Episode:The Shift in Mortgage Advisory: Rosalia discusses the transition mortgage advisors are experiencing, from relying on leads to generating their own business through effective use of social media and networking.Building Long-term Relationships: Discover how to m...2023-12-1140 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionUnpacking Leadership in the Mortgage Industry with Emily Johnson: Is Management Enough?Unpacking Leadership in the Mortgage Industry with Emily Johnson: Is Management Enough?
As Head of Operations at Allica Bank, Em Johnson never gets to be bored – her teams touch nearly everything that the Bank does. With a banking career spanning nearly 20 years, Em has worked in most teams that deliver for customers, including Relationship Management, Credit, Programme Management and Operations. Being a leader is what makes Em get up in the morning, and she is known for being enthusiastic and people-focused, as well as for simply “getting things done”. She is a big sponsor of Div...2023-11-1030 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionDismantling Barriers in Fintech: Championing Diversity and Inclusion with Kayleigh GrahamDismantling Barriers in Fintech: Championing Diversity and Inclusion with Kayleigh Graham
Kayleigh is the Head of Partnerships & Growth at Telleroo, a fintech company that specialises in automating supplier and payroll payments. With her diverse background, which includes a foundation in corporate and commercial banking, Kayleigh brings a unique perspective to the accounting and finance sectors. In 2023, she was honoured as a Top 50 Global Women in accounting nominee, a testament to her exceptional contributions and leadership. Kayleigh is widely regarded as a thought leader in the field and frequently shares her insights and expertise through...2023-11-0337 min
Inspired ByRosalia Lazzara-Tilley: Personal Brand, Beating Imposter Syndrome & Self Expression In A Man's World | EP24Social Media Expert Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley joins Chloë to discuss the challenges of self-expression when building a personal brand, and the struggle many female entrepreneurs face with imposter syndrome. The financial services specialist turned social media marketing authority shares the difficult moment that made her, and how she found her identity in London after moving from Italy at a young age. She also reveals how she was reluctantly pushed into starting Manuka Media from her living room, having been made redundant in a job she loved during the pandemic. Rosalia openly recounts how she deals with social media trolls and n...2023-10-301h 04The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionNavigating Success: Rachel Gregory's Journey Empowering Women in Accounting and FinanceNavigating Success: Rachel Gregory's Journey Empowering Women in Accounting and Finance
Join Rachel Gregory from ACCOUNTEX, Event Manager, LinkedIn Enthusiast, Women empowering community driver. As she talks about events, sales, finance, tech, self belief, drive and taking off the mask to unleash your full potential. Rachel has over 15 year’s sales experience and has previously worked in insurance, advertising and now for the last 7 years in events selling in the fast tech space within B2B and serving the accounting and finance community.
Rachel is an event manager, working on...2023-10-2723 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionBarbie Unboxed: Building Careers, Dream Homes, and Rising Above CriticismWe're delighted to have Barbie on the show! She is a total Money Honey babe.
After the launch of a very successful movie, Barbie, on her way to play a quick tennis match, stopped to speak to me, Rosalia, on The Money Honey show.
I ask Barbie about:
💖how she deals with so much criticism
💖 how she developed her career and personal brand
💖 and how she managed to achieve the all time epic Malibu dream home.
Enjoy this exclusive interview and if you en...2023-09-0419 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionWomen and Cars. Cranking up the gears on your confidence with Flamingo Car Finance on the show. Revving up women's confidence in the garage and with all things CARS.The PINK-tastic Elizabeth McQuillan is your Car Queen! From finance to concierge car sourcing, be it business or personal, she’s got it covered.
As a recently accoladed car finance expert, she admits to previously being 'that girl’ who felt intimidated and overwhelmed by car salesmen.
Following a number of bad car and finance choices, she was finally saved in 2016, by her now husband, who had his own car dealership.
After a complete career change back in 2017 and weathering the COVID storm, Elizabeth now has a business aimed specifically at helping females on their...2023-09-0139 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionMoney Education: Schools, Upbringing, and the Formation of Financial Beliefs - Part 1Money Education: Schools, Upbringing, and the Formation of Financial Beliefs - Part 12023-08-3034 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionLexie Carducci The self proclaimed property fairy godmother talks holding your ground in the industry and the best investment areas in the UK!Lexie is a Property Finder, Property Developer, Investor and Property Presenter and Content Creator - basically, her whole life revolves around Property!
As a Property Finder she works for the people, not the vendors or landlords like an Estate Agent does. She has helped over 600 people find their dream home in London whether they are looking to buy or rent. As a developer, she has a small portfolio of properties in West London and as a presenter and content creator, she has worked with some of the UK’s biggest developers and well-known Estate Agents producing video ma...2023-08-2542 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionHannah Oades from United Trust Bank talks the divergents in the housing sector, how to mend the gender pay gap and fair maternity leave for LGTBQI couples.Hannah has worked in financial services since 2018 following her graduation from Bournemouth University. Her finance journey began at Twenty7Tec as a Lender Relationship Coordinator and progressed to Insight Sales Manager before moving to London to work for United Trust Bank in 2020. Her first role was Key Accounts however, following a promotion in March last year, she has been working as the Corporate Account Manager overseeing the bank’s relationships with networks and clubs. Outside of work she is a keen sportsperson, loves music, arts and food
You can keep up with Hannah here:...2023-08-1828 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionJoin Kirsty Walsh from The Mortgage Capital as she talks about her journey to build her business, not fitting in and personal challenges
Kristy has spent over 15 years in this industry from cashier to banking manager then falling pregnant with her only son while passing CeMap 3 weeks before giving birth.Not only that, she lost her younger brother 1 year before falling pregnant and her son was born 3 weeks early with sepsis.Kristy has used the struggles from her life experiences to push through and make a business while being a mum with no family around to support her. If she can do it, we all can!
You can keep up with Kristy here:
...2023-08-1136 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionThe Money Honey was an accident - I nearly binned the idea due to fear of what people might thinkDoes the fear of what others might think every stop you from doing something magical? Does imposter syndrome paralyse you from actually taking action?
This was me last summer when I was rebranding from The Content Hive to Manuka Media and my personal brand persona was born: The Money Honey.
I wasn't convinced. I told the graphic designer and brand strategist to bin it. I was too embarrassed to launch into the financial world with this name because I thought people would other find me "cute", or "too girly"...2023-08-0730 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionSally Precious-Ward from Together Money talks all about navigating the financial services, discrimination in the work place and working around menopause.
Sally has done so many different roles within the Financial Services world, starting out her career training as a Financial Adviser, then switching specifically to being a Mortgage Broker (she says because she saw the Mortgage Advisers receiving so many bouquets of flowers as thanks for helping people to buy their dream homes, yet people were never so grateful about their investments)!
She switched to Business Development in 2007, alas with Mortgage Express who were then nationalised as part of the Bradford and Bingley Group in 2008 and no longer had any business to develop.
...2023-08-0444 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionJoin Hilary Lewis from Winchester Corporate Finance and Co Founder of the Womans networking club as she talks about self confidence, mental health in finance and finding your voice on social mediaHilary Lewis is a trailblazing entrepreneur who opened her first business in the beauty industry at 22. She successfully managed a vacation rental property business in Florida alongside it. After selling her businesses and taking some time out, Hilary transitioned
to the finance sector and currently serves as the Marketing Manager at Winchester Corporate Finance—a rapidly growing firm founded in 2018.
Known for her vibrant and un-corporate approach, Hilary's content creation injects fun into the finance industry. Winchester Corporate Finance fully supports her unique style, amplifying the company's values and initiatives. They actively sponsor women in finance
events, fo...2023-08-0434 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionBuilding a career FAST within financial services. Sabinder Robinson-Sandhu from Avamore Capital, is a young and thriving woman in finance making waves in the industry driving technology improvements
Sabinder is Director of Operations at Avamore Capital. Having originally joined the firm in April 2018 as Marketing Coordinator, Sabinder has been key in the growth of the business, driving core strategies to build Avamore’s brand in the market and leading on operational changes to implement business efficiencies. She is involved in a cross section of the company and works particularly closely with the management team to drive improvements with the aim to create an outstanding customer experience. Sabinder is leading Avamore’s technology improvements, having delivered a brand-new calculator in 2022 and is currently implementing a new platform for use...2023-07-2836 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionEmpowering females across the globe to take control of their financial wellbeing. Zoë Burt, from Female Invest, shares with us the trends across the world when it comes to women and money.
Zoë Burt is the financial content specialist at Female Invest, a company on a mission to close the gender wealth gap. She is a qualified financial adviser in the UK and US, having worked in Milan, Italy with clients across Europe on their international financial planning and pensions for multiple years, before taking the leap into focusing specifically on educating women to kickstart their investing journey and take charge of their finances. Having grown up in a small town in the north of England, she’s very much gone on her own investing journey and firmly believes that education and...2023-07-2130 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionA mortgage business with a purpose beyond the daily job. The power family business, that is the Brown family of Pam Brown Mortgages, share their passion for Crohn's and Colitis fundraising.
Pam and Nina are a mother daughter duo who own Pam Brown Mortgages, a mortgage and insurance company based in Bicester. Pam set up the company 12 years ago at her kitchen table and has grown the business ever since. Nina, completed her university studies 4 years ago and quickly came over to the family business to focus primarily on the insurances of their clients. Pam Brown Mortgages is a small family business who are trying to make a large impact within the mortgage and protection world using social media. Being a family business, their main focus is to help other...2023-07-1433 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionMenopause in the workplace. Suffering with extreme PMS in the workplace. Clare-Louise Knox from See Her Thrive will share with you her knowledge, experience, and helpful tips for how to tackle this.Clare is a Business Psychologist and the visionary founder of See Her Thrive. Her own experience of working with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) ignited a mission to revolutionise the way menstrual and reproductive health conditions are addressed in the workplace. Clare is a trailblazer, leading the change for greater awareness and support for women’s health issues at work.
Find Clare here:
LinkedIn - Clare-Louise Knox
Website - Seeherthrive.com
Thank you for tuning into The Money Honey - The show that brings together women in...2023-06-3030 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionSpecialist lending and women in finance. Roz Cawood from Hope Finance specialises in bridging finance and is delighted to share with us her passion for the specialist lending market.
Roz Cawood is one of the leading experts in the specialist finance industry. With over 25 years in the financial sector, Roz specialises in bridging finance as Director of Sales at Hope Capital. Roz started her career as an underwriter before moving into account management and then pursuing her thirst for working in a fast-paced sales environment. Roz is passionate about delivering an exceptional service and meeting the diverse needs of brokers and their clients.
Having joined Hope Capital in 2021, Roz is responsible for leading her sales team, devising growth strategies, and implementing new products at Hope Cap...2023-06-2327 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionHow to get out of debt, build wealth and confidence , through PROPERTY. The Property girl, Rebecca Topham, shares her personal experience of overcoming domestic abuse and building a property empireRebecca, Property Queen, Mentor and Life Go-getter, helps women to become financially fabulous through the power of property. Rocking a hi-vis and hard hat before she could walk, her whole life has been about property. She’s built houses, refurbed and flipped properties, has become a Landlord Queen, styled houses, staged showhomes and had her own successful property management company after leaving the corporate world, throwing the rule book out and doing it her way.
Being an overcomer of domestic abuse, it’s her mission to help women to have financial independence. She wholeheartedly beli...2023-06-1625 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionFeel the fear and do it anyway. Kim McGuinley from Vibe Finance shares her breakthroughs with her career in Commercial Finance despite the fears.Prior to setting VIBE up in early 2018, Kim had spent the previous 12 years working for specialist banks in the Commercial Mortgage industry working closely with a closed panel of mortgage brokers/introducers and with underwriting her own cases at the outset, she would oversee each case throughout the entire process through to completion.This undoubtedly gave Kim the best oversight as to what challenges a lender faces and she saw a real opportunity to set up as a broker herself to utilise her skills and attributes gained throughout her career to really make a difference to her clients… an...2023-06-0939 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionCraig Skelton felt the culture shock of the male domination of the mortgage industry. He explains navigating minor conflicts and what he did to make a change in the narrative.Having worked in Financial Services for over twenty years at senior management in both the banking and estate agency mortgage services and having spent most of my career in large corporate firms, I always craved the freedom of owning his own business.In 2017, I started CS Mortgage Solutions, a mortgage brokerage firm founded on my core values of honesty, trust, and integrity. This has now grown to become CS Financial Group, a company with over twenty advisers offering financial advice in mortgages, equity release, pensions, investments, insurance and estate planning. Within the group, I also help and support...2023-06-0239 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionDo it afraid - this is not a dress rehearsal. Top qualified and experienced lawyer, Juliet Baloolal, shares her gold dust and positivity about mentoring and building a career.Juliet is a dual-qualified English Solicitor; she qualified as a Lawyer in Trinidad and Tobago in 2003, and then re-qualified as a Solicitor of England and Wales in 2005. Juliet has practised as a Commercial Property lawyer and Litigator in England since 2005 and is also a qualified mediator. Her approach is proactive and practical.
Juliet’s experience in Property Litigation with an emphasis on Mortgage and Banking Law has proven invaluable to the real estate finance work which she undertakes at Seddons. She is a strategic thinker who is heavy on execution and delivery of results and is knowledgeable on...2023-05-2643 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionHaving children changes your priorities. Hannah Bashford from Model FS changed her goals and priorities and built a busy, flexible business around her family.I started a career in financial services in 2004 after vowing to never work in the same industry as my Dad and training as an Early Childhood specialist- things didn’t go to plan though, and here I am nearly 20 years later having built a successful business in financial services.I started my career with Friends Provident and then went on to work with a large London based estate agents- KFH, offering support to their mortgage and protection advisers, it was from here my love of property and financial advice grew. Moving on from there to be a paraplanner at...2023-05-1937 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionAccountant Hayley Lucas talks about building the perfect business with balance and freedom, as a mum and business owner.Hayley is a Chartered accountant and is owner and founder of Athena Accountants and Business Advisors, formed in 2016. She works predominantly with female clients and is passionate about helping them grow their brands and businesses and achieve their goals. Whether they are in the start-up phase and need help to build, or they are already established and need a higher level of business advisory to grow, she works with women at all stages of business.She also has a small team of women who work for her, based remotely working all over the countryHayley is a...2023-05-1226 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionConfidence plays part in getting to a leadership level. Jacqueline Durbin from Iress, has developed her confidence by being thrown in at the deep end and going through the motions even when it's toughRecently shortlisted as a finalist for Inspirational Leader at the upcoming Cover Women in Protection and Health Awards 2023. Jacqueline is passionate about innovation and initiating technology enhancements that address real issues and opportunities within the industry. Her empathetic approach to building high functioning teams helps empower individuals to succeed with purpose and integrity.
As an advocate for cross industry collaboration, she proactively facilitates opportunities for businesses to work together for better outcomes that are efficient, can scale, evolve and solve problems.
Her product-led approach to software innovation and enhancements with research and collaboration...2023-05-0531 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & Construction"Can I speak to the man in charge? Can I speak to the boss?" Lyndsay says to that: "I AM THE BOSS!"Lyndsay Kent has often had to battle with comments such as "Can I speak to the boss?" when SHE is indeed the boss. But this hasn't stopped her.
Despite being in what is traditionally considered a "male trade" industrty, that is property and specialist lending, Lyndsay has broken barriers. Her company TBK are the specialist broker for Bridging Finance, Buy to Let (including HMOs/Holiday Lets/Specialist Buy to Let), Refurbishments & Developments!
"I am not shy to turn up to your site with a hard hat and boots whilst talking all things financial" Lyndsay Kent...2023-05-0438 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionJulia Smith from Openwork talks about the supportive and collaborative environment at Openwork and the work done for diversity and inclusion.25+ years’ experience in Financial Services and describes herself as a passionate advocate of Holistic Family Lifetime Financial Advice in addition to supporting Women in Finance.
Starting her career with Standard Chartered Bank, Julia held a multitude of roles before moving into the Intermediary world where she set up and subsequently sold her own practice then went on to manage the Strategic relationships of all UK Networks.Julia joined Openwork in 2017 managing the Top 50 Mortgage Firms across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Northeast, Northwest and the Midlands and currently manages 7 of the top 20 Strategic Partner Firms such as Ju...2023-04-2834 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionUliana from HTB wants to wave the flag for women in development finance. Sharing her journey to leadership and management, she talks about the welcoming specialist industry.Uliana has over 20 years of experience in credit, underwriting, development finance and lending. Currently the Deputy Managing Director of Development Finance at Hampshire Trust Bank since September 2022, Uliana previously held the role of Head of Development Finance Light at Octopus Real Estate.
She brings wealth of knowledge from working across various organisations and cultures, spanning two continents.
Uliana has championed wellness and leadership innovation for the vast majority of her career, encouraging teams to challenge the norm, and to dare to be different.
She...2023-04-2130 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionSustainable, nature led property. A vision for the future of developments & property with Sam DemuthSam is Director & Head of Regulated & Term Finance, at Finanze Ltd. Providing bespoke solutions for bridging, buy to let, development finance, residential and commercial mortgages for private and corporate clients. Outside of helping people realise their dreams and visions within the built environment, Sam has her own huge visions. With our health, mental well-being and the natural environment all intrinsically linked, Sam is working towards building a community and nature led housing development. Using sustainable materials and eco technologies for the homes, r-wilding and biophilic designs to link in nature. They will have a huge emphasis around connecting with the...2023-04-1431 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionRepresenting young women in financial services. Stepping into her power, Bella Streames from Velvet Mortgage and Insure.What do you get when you mix an abundance of financial knowledge with a zesty enthusiasm to change our industry for the better? A young female entrepreneur passionate about helping us all to protect our livelihoods, on a mission to shake up the insurance and protection industry alongside her mentor mum and change lives. 26-year-old financial services expert, Isabella Streames from Great Oakley Northants, is not your archetypal besuited number-cruncher but a young mixture of drive and passion, confidence with sprinkles of shyness all rolled into one. She has grown up around her mum (Joanna Streames, previously also on...2023-04-1028 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionCollaboration over Competition. Proof that women empowering women works - Rachel SouthcottRachel Southcott, owner of The Financial Marketer, is a Digital Marketing Consultant specialising in the B2C financial services sector. Since 2015 she has honed her craft in social media, content creation and PPC campaigns. Over the years she has also developed her knowledge of financial services including mortgages, pensions, ISAs, insurance, equity release and more. Given her knowledge and experience she is in a unique position to offer digital marketing and lead generation to financial services professionals. Rachel works with St. James’s Place Advisers, wealth managers, and mortgage brokers. She helps them to generate good quality leads using socia...2023-04-0733 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionYou can have it all - wealth, health, happiness, family, career success. Get inspired by Dt Sheun OkeDr. Sheun Oke CeMAP, Author | Coach| Speaker| Trainer| Financial Adviser
She is one of UK’s foremost self- leadership and confidence expert with over 20 years experience of being a top sales and marketing executive ,trainer, and have served many as executive coach.
She is the author of the multi award-winning book 'SUPERGirl 2 SUPERWoman, The Ultimate Guide to Female Leadership' (A life manual to groom the next generation of female leaders from the cradle).
And her upcoming book is:
"The Book on Insurance. How to Protect Yourself, Family and Business against Financial Misf...2023-03-3133 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionProtection adviser passionate about helping people get protected even if health conditions are holding them back!Kathryn Knowles from Cura, is a specialist insurance adviser working within the personal, business and group life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection sector. She offers advice within the UK and internationally. Kathryn is known for her ability to humanise protection conversations, bringing empathy to conversations with clients, where sensitive matters are being discussed. She also produces videos and a podcast that are used within the insurance sector, by charities and the general public, as a way to educate about ways to access insurance and to challenge mindsets. Check out her podcast and her fantastic awards and achievements too. ...2023-03-2429 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionA view of women in property and finance from Dina Bhudia who wants to represent the ethnic minorityWhilst breastfeeding with her left hand, and a laptop in the right hand, Dina took the leap of faith to start her own mortgage brokerage as a self employed adviser. Clients were flooding in and she quickly had to start hiring.
Dina Bhudia, the owner of P2M Group who is both financial adviser AND estate agent, wanted to be on the show because as she put it "I do have something to say so here I am, let me speak". She comes with a powerful message about women in leadership positions from ethnic minorities.
Dina...2023-03-1736 min
Mortgage Broker BroadcastMilestones with Rosalia Lazzara-TilleySend us a textMilestones with Rosalia Lazzara-TilleyMy guest this week is CEO of Manuka Media, Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley. Ros has been a guest before in both season one and season two, so it was inevitable that she would return in season three to talk about the past twelve months for both her and her business. 👉 Why She Decided To Rebrand👉 Quitting Is Not For Losers👉 Less Clients Is MoreIt was great to catch up with Ros and talk about being a business owner and how lifestyle...2023-03-1550 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionWe adapted our mortgage brokerage to suit the next generation. Be visible & accessible digitally. Siobhan BrookesSiobhan Brookes and her brother Thomas Folan joined forces and started a mortgage brokerage together with a conscious vision for the future of financial services and the digital age.
Having been employed previously in a different mortgage practice, they decided than when going solo and starting their own business they wanted to be more visible and accessible to the online customer. The next generation of first time buyers today want to see and hear you online. This was hugely outside of Siobhan's comfort zone as doing videos didn't come naturally to her.
Ho...2023-03-1027 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionInternational Women's day Special - Join the conversation. Be the ACTIONKim, Alison, & Dr Sheun, join me in a special edition of The Money Honey Podcast in honour of IWD 2023!
We bring to you:
💛equality vs equity
💛breaking through the metaphorical brick walls
💛the menopause
💛work life balance
💛health and taking care of YOU
💛asking for help
💛being a mentored and being mentored
💛daily routine
💛taking action
💛top books to read and movies to watch for inspiration
💛support networks and where to get help
This conversation is not over.
Massiv...2023-03-0852 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionBuilding a personal brand on social media without being pushy. Sonya Matharu from The Mortgage Mum shares her journey to building a mortgage business and becoming a mentorSonya is an Award-Winning Senior Mortgage Broker and Mentor at The Mortgage Mum.
It was a pleasure to speak with Sonya on the podcast. We shared our views about building a personal brand on social media without being pushy. Sonya shared with me her passion for becoming a mentor and role model to other aspiring mortgage adviser mums. She's here to empower and encourage.
Sonya is from a large close-knit family whom she adores dearly and spends a lot of her time with. Sonya is one for a positive mindset and is a self-development obsessive! S...2023-03-0728 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionGet your head in the game - you can choose to see the dark side or the light side of financial services, and everything in life for that matter - Adele TurtonFrom qualified legal professional, Adele Turton of Blanc Property Finance, fell into financial services by accident. She understood very quickly that the property clients appreciated her key attention to details with structuring deals and making lender applications, which was a transferable skill from her legal career.
Her career in financial services took off immediately because Adele is not just a seriously smart person, she's a grafter *tries to say it in a Mancunian accent*
Adele has been in financial services since 2007 and has seen A LOT in the industry to say the least. But she beauti...2023-02-2425 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & Construction"I have nothing valuable to say.." The Money Honey - a message from the founder, Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley.You have got it wrong... and what I heard shocked me..
The Money Honey Podcast is not about interviewing ONLY women in leadership, and award winners. This show is about inviting women to a safe space where together we can bring more female faces to the screen! Everyone has value regardless of their job title, awards, seniority. Please don't for one second think you don't have a place here. Comparison is the thief of joy. Imposter Syndrome is also present in the people you look up to. Please find your voice and know your va...2023-02-2212 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionFrom specialist broker to BDM with bridging lender - Alice WilliamsAlice Williams known as PropertyAlice on Instagram, recently graduated and achieved an MSc Real Estate Finance degree. Learning, growth, and education is super important to Alice. Her success comes from always learning. She started out as a property finance broker in financial services and later decided to leave the broking world and work for a lender instead. She loves the complexity of commercial, bridging and development deals. With her experience as a broker she can now help her clients as a lender.
You can follow her journey through LinkedIn and Instagram here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/p...2023-02-1726 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionEmpowering one another is underrated - changes in financial services are coming and the women will flourish. Beverley LoggiaWith 35 years in the financial services industry, Beverley Loggia from Lifetime Mortgages, is a self employed mortgage adviser, with 2 beautiful children, and a dream to work and live across the UK and Italy.
Beverley's father, who has been and will always be her phenomenal mentor, inspired her to follow in his footsteps after she was made redundant at the age of 23 when working at a wine bar. With a mortgage on her shoulders she decided to take the leap and get into financial services.
Selling insurance in a mining village with her dad was the st...2023-02-0339 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionWe want the GOLF day not the SPA day - women in finance and the stereotypes we have to battle win. Special guests: Baya FinancialThe delightful, strong, and inspiring Jackie and Ellie from Baya Financial, a niece and aunty business, share their phenomenal experience within financial services. They talk candidly about the stereotypes women have to put up with throughout their careers. They share how they have handled this experience and provide us with many top tips and helpful strategies to rise above the limitations and create a successful business and lifestyle.
Jackie has broken almost every ceiling and barrier within financial services and makes sure she gets an invite to that rugby, football and GOLF event. She explains how women j...2023-01-2752 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionTop tips for building a successful career in a man's world. Verona Frankish, CEO of Yopa and ScoutIn this episode we hear from the sensational Verona Frankish who shares with us her thoughts on how to build a successful career in not one but TWO sectors: Property and Finance.
Verona Frankish is the CEO of Yopa and Scout - ex CEO of Purple Bricks too. Amazingly talented: CEO, Director, Mentor, Investor, Financial Services, Recruitment, Change Management, Retail, Property, Mortgages, Advisor, Business Coach.
Verona has years of experience in these fields and she is hugely passionate about integrity, authenticity, and the power of HARD WORK! She puts her success down to the hard wo...2023-01-1930 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionBuilding a positive culture in the specialist lending world - an interview with Alison Houghton-Corfield from Master Private FinanceI'd like to introduce this mesmerising woman as "The Queen Latifah of the Specialist Lending World" - once you listen to the energy, power, and positivity she brings, you will understand why.
Alison Houghton-Corfield is the National Relationship Director at Master Private Finance. This Money Honey has been crowned: "Power List 2022 B&C. Elite Woman 2022. Industry Change Maker 2022".
She has 25 years experience in financial services. Get your pads and pens out for endless inspiration, ideas, and top tips.
From car finance, to corporate banking, and now specialist finance, Alison has a wealth of know...2023-01-1238 min
The Storypowers PodcastChoosing the Right Story for Your Presentation with Rosalia Lazzara (Storypowers Lab #2)Episode 107. How do you choose the story to open a presentation with? What's that story supposed to do? What are the potential issues to look out for? And how does the first story have to do with how you close the presentation?
Welcome to The Storypowers Podcast, the show about the power of stories, the people who tell them and why you should be doing it too. I’m your host, keynote speaker and storytelling coach, Francisco Mahfuz.
If you want to learn how to find, craft and tell stories that work, check out the Sto...2022-12-191h 14
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionWomen in specialist lending - with Maeve WardIn this episode I get to interview an industry leader but also, a friend! Maeve Ward Commercial Director of Operations from Central Trust shares how her journey through the specialist lending space has evolved over the years. Her aim is to always deliver better broker tools for better customer outcomes. She's passionate about lending and helping brokers better serve their customers. No question or job is too big for Maeve! She's an open and honest character with buckets of personality. She's incredibly approachable and helpful. Maeve has a lot of financial knowledge and experience which is why she shares...2022-12-0727 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionWomen supporting women- Protection adviser giving back to the next generation through football and schools - Joanna StreamesIn this episode I interview Joanna Streames, owner of Velvet Mortgage and Insure. She has been described as "bold, blunt, and brilliant". You will absolutely love watching and listening to this episode because she truly is all those three things!
Joanna is very passionate about protecting her clients. From her property days right up until this point within financial services, Joanna has been super passionate about offering the best advice and service to all of her clients and spreading the word about the importance of protection.
She was just 19 years old when her mother tragically di...2022-12-0730 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionPrevious candidate on 'The Apprentice', juggling 7 property and finance businesses. PLUS she's a proud Ambassador for The Princes Trust - Michelle NiziolWhat a powerhouse!! Michelle Niziol is a phenomenal entrepreneur. Princes Trust Ambassador | Entrepreneur | CEO of 7 Businesses | Property Investor | Mortgage Specialist | Lettings Expert | Luxury Real Estate Agent, an award winning firm in 2022 at the ESTAS Customer Service awards.
She shares her highlights from her time with Lord Sugar and the famous show 'The Apprentice'.
Michelle juggles a family, friends, lifestyle, & 7 BUSINESSES, so I am sure you'll find it interesting to hear about her discipline and fantastic organisational skills. Her mindset is inspiring.
Michelle loves to give back. This is why she is a business amb...2022-12-0731 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionBuilding a broker brand through social media - interview with Sonya MatharuIn this episode, I interview award winning broker Sonya Matharu from The Mortgage Mum. I find out how she started her journey in financial services from PA to now senior mortgage consultant and mentor to future advisors who want to grow in the industry. Not only has Sonya built a phenomenal broker brand, she also wants to give back through her coaching and mentorship.
She talks about her journey in the industry and the joy of winning an award at the MI Awards in 2021.
Sonya mainly uses social media to grow her business. She is pa...2022-12-0728 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionEmpowering women to understand their finances and the importance of protectionIn this episode Tanya Oakley from Apex Mortgages and Insurance, shares her passion for protecting her clients. She explains why it is so important for ALL people to take protection and insurance seriously.
Tanya says that these money, health, and protection conversations do not need to be difficult. As a professional and qualified advisor she treats ALL her clients with compassion and empathy. It can be difficult to talk about your medical history but Tanya says it doesn't have to be this way - there are many compassionate and helpful advisers in the industry both men and...2022-12-0720 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionWomen in leadership and on advisory boards - have we reached a balance yet?In this episode we speak to a leader in the financial services industry to ask them about gender equality on advisory board and leadership level. What an honour to have Maria Harris on the show - Digital banking evangelist, mortgage transformation expert, and financial services consultant. Non-exec director with UnitedTrustBank. Maria, from Digital Cat Consultanty, shines a light on how far the industry has come in recognising women in the field. Although there is still an imbalance at board level, there is definitely an improvement in comparison to when she first started working in the industry. Maria shares with...2022-12-0721 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionWhy attending financial industry events are so important for raising your personal brandBalancing work life, mum and home life, Ellie generously shares her time with us. In this episode, Ellie Worrell, talent manager, from NRG Resourcing speaks enthusiastically about the importance of raising your profile as a woman in financial services. She says it's down to the individual's responsibility to "put yourself out there" especially on social media. She acknowledges how it can be daunting to be alone as a woman in the industry but she confirms that there is plenty of support out there! Ellie explains how the power of social media and networking within the industry has given her...2022-12-0727 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionAward winning Relationship Manager in Financial Services - Finding your career path and building relationshipsIn this episode we talk to the lovely Emma Roberts, relationship manager at Connect for Intermediaries. Award winning BDM - she recently picked up an award at the Women's Recognition Awards by Financial Reporter in 2022. She tells us about how she entered the financial services industry by accident but went on to build fabulous relationships which supported her career. She explores different roles within the financial sector until she lands a role she is totally thriving in. In this episodes she shares the best features of Connect for Intermediaries as a network such as: the training provided to all...2022-12-0726 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionWomen in construction - how to build a successful development business with a power team and angel investorsNow this is the definition of THE MONEY HONEY. A woman who is breaking every stereotype! She gets gets her hands dirty when refurbishing a project by actually doing some of the labour herself, she manages a construction team with the developments, she manages the money, the sale, the investors... basically the whole property development project from start to end.
Emma Fielding, who I found through Instagram, has been a joy to interview and has given me great inspiration and I know you too will get a lot from this powerhouse!
At the young age of...2022-12-0724 min
The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionBetter customer outcomes - Katie Dennehy from UnderwriteMe sharing the importance of the protection journey for brokers and clientsKatie Dennehy is very passionate about educating protection advisers and mortgage brokers on the importance of delivering better customer outcomes when it comes to protection. She shares the benefits of using the portal UnderwriteMe to identify the right provider for the client with just a click of a button. UnderwriteMe have helped hundreds of mortgage and protection advisers save HOURS of research time. The platform brings insurers, advisers, and customers closer together.
Katie has also hit the LinkedIn and TikTok scene with her portal and protection related content! She likes to bring humour and plenty of knowledge...2022-12-0729 minThe Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & ConstructionWelcome to The Money Honey. Giving a voice to Women in Finance, Property and ConstructionHey Honey! This is exactly where you need to be! This is a safe space for women to voice their experience, talent, and knowledge, in their chosen field. This show will be about interviews with fantastic women & MEN in Financial Services, Property, or Construction. Predominantly, we will be interviewing many female leaders, and also entrants/beginners in the market, to give a special focus to the female voices in the industry and hear from their perspective. But we love men too!! We have many phenomenal male cheerleaders in finance, property, and construction, who support women and lift them up...2022-12-0610 min
Understanding Financial Freedom PodcastEpisode 16 - Making social media work with Rosalia LazzaraThis week Shabbar talks to content marketing and social media coach Rosalia Lazzara. Rosalia shares her story of starting a new business online, after she was forced to change tracks during the pandemic. She now helps IFA's and mortgage brokers generate more leads, increase their visibility on social media, whilst being authentic and true to themselves. Listen out for some top tips on how to improve your social media presence to attract more of the right clients to your business. Rosalia also shares her passionate journey to doing something that she feels was...2022-03-1750 min
Understanding Financial Freedom PodcastEpisode 16 - Making social media work with Rosalia LazzaraThis week Shabbar talks to content marketing and social media coach Rosalia Lazzara. Rosalia shares her story of starting a new business online, after she was forced to change tracks during the pandemic. She now helps IFA's and mortgage brokers generate more leads, increase their visibility on social media, whilst being authentic and true to themselves. Listen out for some top tips on how to improve your social media presence to attract more of the right clients to your business. Rosalia also shares her passionate journey to doing something that she feels was...2022-03-1750 min