Better Financial Futures

In this episode of Better Financial Futures, John Boatman is joined by music industry executive, entrepreneur and long-time friend Kwame Kwaten for a fascinating conversation about money, royalties, financial education and building a sustainable career in the creative industries. Kwame shares his remarkable journey from performing with D Influence and supporting Michael Jackson, to discovering mil...

In this episode of Better Financial Futures , John Boatman is joined by long-time friend Andrew King for an honest and engaging conversation about money, pensions, financial education and creating additional income streams. Andrew shares his journey from the corporate tech world into business ownership and network marketing, reflecting on how little financial education most people receive growing...

In this episode of Better Financial Futures , John Boatman is joined by former financial adviser Robert Harris for a thoughtful conversation about money, financial education and the lessons learned from more than 60 years in financial services. Robert shares how his relationship with money was shaped early in life by his mother’s practical approach to saving and budgeting, from cash envelopes to b...

In this episode of Better Financial Futures, John Boatman is joined by accountant Steve Roberts for a practical and accessible conversation about tax, budgeting, pensions and the importance of understanding your finances.  Steve shares how his early relationship with money was shaped by watching his mother carefully budget household finances using envelopes for different expenses, teaching him the...

Find out more about Helen's work at: https://calmmindacademy.co.uk/river-walk-audio https://calmmindacademy.co.uk/relax-a-busy-mind In this episode of Better Financial Futures, John Boatman is joined by Helen Goad for an honest and insightful conversation about money anxiety, mindset and financial independence. Helen shares both her professional experience helping people work through anxiety, fear...

In this episode of Better Financial Futures , John Boatman is joined by fellow financial adviser Abi Porter for a thoughtful conversation about financial anxiety, education, budgeting and why money advice should feel more accessible. Abi shares her journey from teaching into financial services, explaining how both careers are rooted in the same goal: helping people move from where they are now to...

In this episode of Better Financial Futures, John Boatman is joined by accountant, business leader, and property investor Shaun Bartle for a wide-ranging conversation about money, mindset, and financial education. Together, they explore why so many people feel anxious talking about money, why financial education is still missing from schools, and how understanding the history of money can help peo...

In this episode of Better Financial Futures, host John Boatman is joined by property investor, mentor, and author Neil Stewart. With a background in IT and self-employment, Neil shares how he turned to property as a way to build long-term income after realising he had no pension safety net. Together, John and Neil explore the realities of getting on the property ladder, the difference between buyi...

Episode Summary In the very first episode of Better Financial Futures , host John Boatman shares the personal experiences that shaped his passion for financial education, from redundancy and debt to three decades in financial services. He is joined by broadcaster, author, and long-time friend Gemma Hunt , who brings honesty and warmth to a conversation about money, education, and confidence. Toget...