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Why are we still so awkward about money?
In this episode of Real Women’s Stories, business and financial coach Ruth Gilbey sits down with Lisa to unpack why so many women feel shame, fear, or guilt around their finances - and what we can do to change that.
Ruth shares her deeply personal journey: from managing a thriving business in her 20s, to experiencing burnout and a breast cancer diagnosis that forced her to slow down and rethink everything, including her relationship with money.
Together, they discuss:
- Why women struggle to talk about money openly
- How childhood experiences shape our financial beliefs
- The surprising link between self-worth and spending
- Why every woman needs to check her pension contributions today
- How Ruth turned crisis into clarity - and started earning more by doing less
Whether you're drowning in spreadsheets, just starting your own business, or trying to teach your kids financial literacy, this episode is for you.
📲 Check your state pension: https://www.gov.uk/check-state-pension
💡 Connect with Ruth: https://www.ruthgilbey.com/
🎧 Subscribe for more honest conversations on life, womanhood, and reinvention.
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Welcome to Real Women’s Stories with Lisa Quait. The podcast that dives deep into the topics women are eager to explore 🎙️
From reinvention and relationships to health and happiness, we tackle the conversations that matter most with honesty, warmth, and a touch of humour.
📩 Got a topic you’d love Lisa to dive into? Know an inspiring guest or want to share your own story? Reach out to us at: [email protected].
You must be 18+ to connect with us. Your email may be shared during a future episode.
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🌟 A message from Lisa:
I’ve faced many challenges in life, experiencing love and laughter, to heartache and perseverance. Each experience has shaped me, teaching resilience, growth and compassion for others.
Here’s a quick look at my journey:
- My parents divorced when I was 2.
- I won a drama school scholarship at 18, pursuing my dream of working in TV.
- I travelled solo through Southeast Asia and Australia, facing a near-death experience along the way!
- I adapted to life as a single parent after my beautiful daughter’s birth in 2006 and built a career in Commercial Real Estate.
- I reconnected with a childhood friend who had lost his first wife. In 2011 we married and became a blended family and I became a step parent to my 2 eldest children whom I love dearly.
- I helped expand my brother’s wedding business to Mallorca and began bodybuilding, competing in 2016 and 2017.
- I now work as a Director in the Flexible Office industry and am building my coaching practice and podcast.
- My next goal is to move to Spain and create a life by the sea!
💫 I’ve learned that life is full of opportunities if you just look up and reach for them.
Let me help you discover yours ❤️
Lisa x
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Work with Lisa: Rediscover your passion and purpose. Explore more.
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Series Producer: Aaron Nelson
PR & Marketing: Kate Williams
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Why are we still so awkward about money?
In this episode of Real Women’s Stories, business and financial coach Ruth Gilbey sits down with Lisa to unpack why so many women feel shame, fear, or guilt around their finances - and what we can do to change that.
Ruth shares her deeply personal journey: from managing a thriving business in her 20s, to experiencing burnout and a breast cancer diagnosis that forced her to slow down and rethink everything, including her relationship with money.
Together, they discuss:
- Why women struggle to talk about money openly
- How childhood experiences shape our financial beliefs
- The surprising link between self-worth and spending
- Why every woman needs to check her pension contributions today
- How Ruth turned crisis into clarity - and started earning more by doing less
Whether you're drowning in spreadsheets, just starting your own business, or trying to teach your kids financial literacy, this episode is for you.
📲 Check your state pension: https://www.gov.uk/check-state-pension
💡 Connect with Ruth: https://www.ruthgilbey.com/
🎧 Subscribe for more honest conversations on life, womanhood, and reinvention.
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Welcome to Real Women’s Stories with Lisa Quait. The podcast that dives deep into the topics women are eager to explore 🎙️
From reinvention and relationships to health and happiness, we tackle the conversations that matter most with honesty, warmth, and a touch of humour.
📩 Got a topic you’d love Lisa to dive into? Know an inspiring guest or want to share your own story? Reach out to us at: [email protected].
You must be 18+ to connect with us. Your email may be shared during a future episode.
---
🌟 A message from Lisa:
I’ve faced many challenges in life, experiencing love and laughter, to heartache and perseverance. Each experience has shaped me, teaching resilience, growth and compassion for others.
Here’s a quick look at my journey:
- My parents divorced when I was 2.
- I won a drama school scholarship at 18, pursuing my dream of working in TV.
- I travelled solo through Southeast Asia and Australia, facing a near-death experience along the way!
- I adapted to life as a single parent after my beautiful daughter’s birth in 2006 and built a career in Commercial Real Estate.
- I reconnected with a childhood friend who had lost his first wife. In 2011 we married and became a blended family and I became a step parent to my 2 eldest children whom I love dearly.
- I helped expand my brother’s wedding business to Mallorca and began bodybuilding, competing in 2016 and 2017.
- I now work as a Director in the Flexible Office industry and am building my coaching practice and podcast.
- My next goal is to move to Spain and create a life by the sea!
💫 I’ve learned that life is full of opportunities if you just look up and reach for them.
Let me help you discover yours ❤️
Lisa x
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Work with Lisa: Rediscover your passion and purpose. Explore more.
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Series Producer: Aaron Nelson
PR & Marketing: Kate Williams