30-Fine and Figuring It Out

In this episode, I’m getting honest about something many of us avoid, money. I take you through my own journey, from growing up counting coins for the electricity meter during Bollywood film nights, to opting out of a pension in my 20s (because I had no clue what it even was), to finally getting financially clued-up in my 30s.

I share the real talk behind the gender and class finance gaps, why so many women, especially from working-class or ethnic backgrounds, get left out of money conversations, and how I went from financially lost to feeling financially powerful.

It’s part story, part stats, all heart and hopefully the nudge you need to start your own money glow-up. Because financial literacy? It’s your superpower.

Who doesn't love a four legged creature? Or no legged one? In this episode I am joined by friend and animal lover Anne to discuss our journey on getting our pets, the joys, the challenges and how they help on some of our most lowest points. We also get real about the not so fun stuff, advice and recommendations to anyone looking to get a pet. So join us on this pet loving episode for some laughs and barks!

Ready to shake up your “adulting” routine? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing my hit-and-miss adventures in candle-making, couch-to-5K, adult colouring books and more—plus tips on how to trial new hobbies and build your own hobby circle! Lets bring back some fun into being an adult again!

In this special birthday episode of 30-Fine & Figuring It Out, we're diving deep into self-care—why it isn't just fluffy candles and face masks, but an essential practice for protecting your mental health. Join me as I reflect on reconnecting with nature, embracing solo travel, and nurturing friendships that genuinely lift and sustain us. Packed with personal insights, practical tips, and gentle challenges, this episode is your permission slip to prioritise yourself, recharge, and show up fully in every aspect of your life. Tune in, because self-care isn't selfish—it's your secret superpower.

In this episode of 30-Fine & Figuring It Out, we peel back the hashtag to ask why “women empowering women” can feel like an invite-only club, and what real sisterhood looks like when it shows up with receipts. Expect frank chat on Queen Bee syndrome, feminism as an exclusive club, money-shaming, and the hidden cost of exclusion, plus the heart-lifting tale of Mentor Mary who is joining us today to discuss her experiences and thoughts on feminism and sisterhood and everything in between! If you’ve ever wondered how to swap slogans for solidarity, this one’s for you. 🎙️✨

Clock’s ticking? Maybe not as fast as they say. In this episode we unpack the stats (UK first‑time mums now average 30), decode what “biological clock” actually means post‑30, and run through real routes to parenthood—IVF, egg freezing, surrogacy, adoption, fostering. Our guest, Barbie (my BFF) a mum of two, gets candid about juggling timelines and outside opinions, while we call out workplaces that shower perks on parents but sideline the child‑free. Plus, why swapping babies for furbabies is the way forward!! Hit play for straight facts, zero judgement, and a few laughs along the way.

In this episode of 30-Fine & Figuring it Out, we're diving deep into fear, why it grows louder as we hit our 30s and how it holds us back. I share my own journey of overcoming a lifelong fear of dogs using my practical CHALLENGE framework. Packed with actionable tips, this episode is your guide to turning fears into stepping stones for growth. Tune in, get inspired, and learn how to stop letting fear call the shots!

I have a secret...I'm lonely. There I said it. It feels like as you get older with friends moving away, kids, marriage, career, and just life, everything else seems to take priority and friendship becomes secondary. I've recently started reconnecting with friends and just finding ways to enjoy and appreciate real life human connection as opposed to just digital connections, and its been amazing! In this podcast I share some of the ways I have been finding my people and tackling loneliness.

With life becoming one big fat competition, the pressure to be perfect is affecting women more than ever before.

So what can we do?

In this episode we discuss the need for women and society to shift from a mentality that forces us to compete to one of collaboration. We discuss how social media is making us bat shit crazy at times and finally we explore personal branding and why we are seeing more and more women being encouraged to adopt personal brands as opposed to be a genuine human being!

If any of that resonates join me and my friend Anne Forster for our rant at society and perfectionism!!

For listeners who want to engage and share topics or issues that matter to them/or to women in their 30's email me at: [email protected]

Have you ever felt like you've been silenced? When you have so much to say?

The past few years I let other people’s opinions, societal expectations, and my own fears keep me silent. That’s why I’m launching this podcast, because it’s my ladder to rebuild that creative spark, to remind myself (and anyone listening) that we still have so much worth saying.

In this episode we'll discussing losing your voice, rejecting the myth that we're behind, when we ARE exactly where we need to be, tips on how to you find your voice again and some reflective activities, because who doesn't love a bit of reflection!

For listeners who want to engage and share topics or issues that matter to them/or to women in their 30's email me at: [email protected]

Thanks for listening!