This week I’m joined by Abi Porter from Hillis & Porter Financial Planning for a real, stigma-free chat about money that actually helps in everyday life—not just on a spreadsheet. We get into the emotional side of money (safety, shame, guilt and those old family “stories”), why the gender pay gap compounds over time, and what that means for women’s pensions and choices later on. Most importantly, we share simple, doable steps to feel safer and more in control—right now.

In this episode:

• The compounding effect of the gender pay & pension gaps (and why it’s not your fault)
• Money as emotional safety: why “I should know this by now” keeps you stuck
• Small steps that work: open the letter, log into the pension, look at cashflow—kindly
• Conversations that matter: with partners (e.g. pension contributions during mat leave) and employers (flexible work without losing progression)
• How to align money with your values so it funds the life you actually want

About Abi
Abi Porter is a financial planner who helps families, business owners and individuals build lives they love—using money as a tool, not the goal.

Take the next tiny step
If this brought stuff up for you, you’re not alone. Start with one gentle action today, and if you want support, book a clarity call with me. Share this with a friend who needs a kinder money chat.

Here are Abi's links

Website: https://partnership.sjp.co.uk/hillisandporterfp/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abi-porterhandpfp94?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abi_the.financial.planner?igsh=MWdjd2R2aGs5NnlyMg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach

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