Accelerating Your Wealth

Leadership coach Rebecca Shannon on going from fear about money and years of people pleasing to a life she genuinely loves, and what it really took to get there. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation on Accelerating Your Wealth, Rebecca Robertson sits down with leadership coach Rebecca Shannon, creator of Beyond Limits, someone she has known for around ten years. This half is Rebecca Shannon's o...

If you had to start again financially at 35, with everything you know now, what would you actually do? In this solo episode of Accelerating Your Wealth, Rebecca Robertson turns that question into a calm, practical reset that works at any age. This is about action, not guilt. Rebecca walks through the 'shoulda woulda coulda' trap so many of us carry, then lays out the real first step most people sk...

If you are watching a young person you love feel stuck, lose confidence and not quite know what comes next, this episode is for you. In this solo episode of Accelerating Your Wealth, Rebecca Robertson talks openly about the NEETs, young people not in education, employment or training. She shares what she has learned from her own daughter. This is real, practical help rather than judgment. Rebecca...

The True Cost of Motherhood and How to Take Back Control, with Elizabeth Willetts.  In Part 2 of my conversation with Elizabeth Willetts we move from her story to the practical side. How to ask for a pay rise and back it up with real value, what the job market and AI mean for women's careers and why she believes building a business is one of the strongest routes to financial independence. We also...

In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Willetts, founder of Investing in Women and author of Flex. We talk through her career from recruitment in the City to building a business that helps women find flexible, part-time work that fits around their lives. Elizabeth is honest about the parts we usually keep quiet. Being made redundant while pregnant. The years of trying for a baby. And the finan...

Why Do We Ignore Our Pensions? I ignored my own pension for years, even while I worked in a bank. In this solo episode I talk about why pensions feel so easy to avoid, and the simple steps that turn them from a distant worry into real opportunity. Why do so many of us look away from our pensions? They feel distant, complicated and invisible, so the statements go in a drawer and we promise to deal...

Are women bad with money?! In this solo episode Rebecca Robertson takes apart one of the most damaging myths in personal finance. The short answer is no. Women are not bad with money. The system was built to leave them out of it. Rebecca traces the myth back through history, from a time when women could not open a bank account without a husband present, to the classroom narrative that girls are no...

Will your credit score affect your mortgage application? Should you consolidate all your pensions into one place? And how do you actually start planning for retirement right now? In this Ask Becky episode Rebecca Robertson answers the three questions her team at Evolution Financial Planning hear most from clients. Whether you're a first-time buyer building your credit history or someone with multi...

Your Money Story Is Running Your Life | How to Rewrite It - Ep. 149 Part 2 What happens when a simple conversation about remortgaging triggers a full emotional breakdown? In Part 2 of this conversation with life and leadership coach Rose Latham, Rebecca Robertson digs into the moment Rose realised her entire financial identity was built on fear, inherited money stories and a self-worth wound she d...

Self-Worth and Money: The Hidden Money Beliefs Holding You Back - Ep. 149 Pt. 1. How does your self-worth affect your income? In this episode, Rebecca Robertson sits down with life and leadership coach Rose Latham to explore how childhood money stories, class identity and unconscious beliefs shape what we earn and what we think we deserve. From growing up as "the posh kid" to feeling out of place...

Divorce and Financial Independence: Taking Back Control | Ep.148. Divorce is one of the biggest financial turning points in anyone's life. But for women, the impact is often far greater than most people realise. In this solo episode of Accelerating Your Wealth, Rebecca Robertson explores what financial independence really means after divorce, why pensions are dangerously overlooked in settlements,...

The Financial Impact of Motherhood: How Women Can Close the Wealth Gap - Ep. 147. In this solo episode, Rebecca Robertson tackles the financial challenges and realities women face when navigating motherhood. She breaks down the key issues that create the so-called "motherhood penalty" and what you can do to safeguard your financial future. The gender pay and investment gap, and how they affect wom...

Should You Invest or Reduce Debt? Financial Planning Tips for Professionals - Ask Becky Anything - Ep. 146. In this episode of Accelerating Your Wealth, Rebecca Robertson answers audience questions on making smart financial decisions and planning for the future. Get practical insights on investing, mortgages and the uses of trusts for wealth protection. How to decide between paying into your pensi...

Women, Wealth, and Identity: Building Tenacity Through Life's Financial and Neurodiverse Challenges - Ep. 145 Part 2. Welcome to part 2 of this interview with Ruth Kudzi. In this insightful episode of Accelerating Your Wealth, you'll discover how internal beliefs and life transitions shape your approach to money and success. Rebecca Robertson dives into mindset shifts, barriers for women and pract...

Money, Mindset and Identity: How Your Beliefs Shape Wealth and Business Success with Ruth Kudzi - Part 1 - Ep. 145. How does your self-image impact your financial success? In this episode, Rebecca Robertson talks to psychologist and coaching expert Ruth Kudzi about the real drivers behind your money mindset and practical steps to take control. How childhood beliefs and identity shape your approach...

Navigating Pension Withdrawals, ISAs, and Divorce with Financial Clarity - Ep. 144. Get straightforward answers to your financial questions in this episode of Ask Becky Anything. Rebecca Robertson, independent financial advisor, tackles common money dilemmas with clear, practical answers. When it makes sense (and when it doesn't) to draw down your pension into an ISA before retirement The tax impl...

Why Menopause Impacts Your Finances and Steps to Take Control - Ep. 143. Money and menopause are more connected than many realise. In this episode, we uncover the hidden financial impacts menopause has on women's lives and careers. The real statistics behind job loss and missed promotions due to menopause symptoms Emotional spending and financial gaps women face during transition How to reevaluate...

Pension Dilemmas After Divorce and Tips for Business Owners With Limited Contributions - Ep. 142. Welcome to this Ask Becky Anything episode of Accelerating Your Wealth, where your pressing pension and retirement questions get answered. This episode tackles real concerns about divorce, cash flow, and making your pension last. Pros and cons of drawing down pensions before 60 How lifestyle and pensi...

Essential Rules for Money, Life and Wealth Management for Women with Kara Gammell - Ep. 141 Part 2. In this two part episode of the Accelerating Your Wealth Podcast, personal finance expert Kara Gammell joins Rebecca Robertson to give practical, no-nonsense guidance on personal finance, insurance, and managing money with ADHD from this direct and insightful conversation. This episode breaks down r...

Essential Rules for Money, Life and Wealth Management for Women with Kara Gammell - Ep. 141 Part 1. In this two part episode of the Accelerating Your Wealth Podcast, personal finance expert Kara Gammell joins Rebecca Robertson to break down the realities of managing joint finances, the emotional aspects of money and how women can protect their financial futures. Get practical tips, real-world insi...

Understanding Financial Advice and Guidance: Protect Yourself When Making Money Moves - Ep. 140. What's the real difference between financial advice and guidance and why does it matter? In this episode, Rebecca cuts through the confusion and explains why knowing the distinction is crucial for your financial decisions. - The key difference between financial advice and guidance - The role of regulat...

From Mortgage Planning to Growing Your Pension Pot - Ask Becky Anything - Ep. 139. Get the answers to your top finance and retirement questions in this, Ask Becky Anything,  episode of the Accelerating Your Wealth Podcast. From first mortgages to growing your pension, you'll get practical tips you can put into action. How to prepare as a sole trader for your first mortgage, including improving you...

Navigating Big Life Leaps: Career Change, Values, and Wealth with Melanie Coeshott - Ep. 138 Career coach and mentor Melanie Coeshott joins Rebecca Robertson to share her journey from a senior accountancy role at Mastercard to launching her own coaching business. Discover practical advice on career transitions, investing and building financial security. In this episode, you'll learn: What it reall...

From NHS Midwife to Corporate Queen at 60 - Penny Lazell Ep.137. Penny Lazell shares her incredible journey of reinvention across two decades of life-changing decisions. In this deeply honest episode of Accelerating Your Wealth, Rebecca Robertson sits down with her long-time friend and client to explore what happens when women finally put themselves first. Penny's story spans leaving the NHS to st...

Tackling the Gender Wealth Gap: Strategies for Women to Secure Retirement - Ep. 136. Buy Becky's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ten-Ways-Accelerate-Your-Wealth/dp/B09GJGH272 Discover the realities behind the gender wealth gap and what women can do right now to secure a stable retirement. In this solo episode, Rebecca Robertson breaks down the facts, challenges and practical solutions for clos...