Let's Make It Rain: the podcast

In this episode Davinia chatted with Jamelia Donaldson, founder of Treasure Tress, one of Europe’s largest subscription box services for textured hair. Jamelia shared: Her experience starting the new year on Necker Island alongside Richard Branson and some of the world’s most inspiring entrepreneurs. The texture tax paid by black women on haircare products. How her niece inspired her to build Trea...

In this episode Davinia chatted with Dineo Ledwaba Chapman, founder of boutique financial planning firm for women, Elle Wealth. Dineo shared: Why putting herself first is the secret to showing up as her best self Why everyone can benefit from financial advice Why learning what to say no to is her business superpower. You can connect with Dineo via Linkedin here .  To inspire the next generation of...

In this special International Women’s Day episode Davinia chatted with a VIP guest - her 85 year grandmother Rita. Rita and Davinia discussed: What it was like to leave a small island in the caribbean for the unknown in England at just 22 years old The lessons she learned in childhood about money and why we should all ‘cut our garments according to our size’ How she dug herself out of debt as a yo...

In this episode Davinia chatted with Tobi Asare, business development director at OMD, founder of My Bump Pay and author of The Blend. Tobi and Davinia discussed: How Tobi strikes the right blend in her life as a senior business leader, wife and mother of two. The stereotypes about working mothers that need to go in the bin The economic consequences of women being excluded from fully participating...

In this episode Davinia chatted with Isabel Berwick, award-winning FT journalist and podcast host. Isabel shared: Why women are better off now compared to previous generations Why she feels strongly that employee wellbeing is an employer’s responsibility And why maternity leave isn’t a career killer but there is evidence that it can be a career ‘dampener’ You can connect with Isabel va LinkedIn. ...

In this episode Davinia chatted with LeeAnne Adu, founder of boutique business support and VA agency, Leave It With Lava. LeeAnne shared: Why she is all over her business finances despite not loving numbers  How she overcame debt in her 20s and formed more positive money habits Thriving after breast cancer and the true meaning of ‘health is wealth’ You can follow LeeAnne on instagram here and work...

In this episode Davinia chatted with Chartered Financial Planner and founder of Willowbrook Lifestyle Financial Planning, Ceri Griffiths. We discussed: How she found her niche specialising in women divorcing CEOs The three people you need in a divorce Why financial abuse and narcissism are often evident in divorce situations  Pre-nups! You can follow Ceri’s work and stay up to date via instagram h...

In this episode Davinia chatted with Ruth Cairns, founder of boutique PR & literary agency, Featherstonen Cairns. We discussed: How lockdown forced her to reassess her finances The life change that prompted a career change What she looks for in prospective authors and what makes Cash Is Queen so special Order your copy of Cash Is Queen here: https://geni.us/CashIsQueen Find out more about Ruth...

In this episode Davinia chatted with author, broadcaster and style icon Candice Brathwaite. We discussed: How Candice’s upbringing informed her relationship with money Why the state education system is not designed to cultivate financially literate children Her best and worst financial decisions Why she is the epitome of money magnet! We also covered Cash Is Queen, which, if you’ve missed it is th...

In this episode Davinia shared: 8 ways to weather the financial storm this quarter and beyond Three business updates including details on the next intake of the Rainmakers Academy An exciting new announcement…. You can pre-order Cash Is Queen here and don’t forget to share with all the young ladies in your life! To find out more about how rainchq can help you establish the building blocks of susta...

Investing in tomorrow’s women, today. In this episode, Davinia talked to Abi Wright, a gender equality activist and co-founder of Festival of The Girl. Davinia and Abi discussed: The confidence gap between boys and girls which starts from as early as 8 Why being a mother of daughters sparked the catalyst for Festival of The Girl Why rest is a dirty word for some women and how we end up overcompens...

In this episode, Davinia talked to Maya Moufarek angel investor and founder of strategic growth marketing consultancy, Marketing Cube. Davinia and Maya discussed: Why intergenerational wealth building is so important to her How businesses should position themselves for success Why diverse leadership is a business necessity To work with Maya visit her website or connect with her via linkedin . To f...

In this episode, Davinia talked to Alex Delaney a social impact entrepreneur and co-founder of Lemons. Life is an online will-writing service. Davinia and Alex discussed: How tragedy sparked the catalyst for Lemons. Life Why wills are about more than just money The steps to consider when thinking about a will.  Visit Lemons. Life here To find out more about how rainchq can help you establish the b...

In this episode, Davinia talked to Emma Browne, co-founder of the digital marketing agency, Quick Fox. Davinia and Emma discussed: How her mother and grandmother have been the catalyst for her self-conviction What she’s learned from her parents about money Why she leads from the front, not the back in making decisions about how to live her life Why we ALL need to talk about money To work with Emma...

In this episode, Davinia talked to leadership consultant, author and speaker Michelle Moore. Davinia and Michelle discussed: How her identity as a black woman has informed all aspects of her life The importance of focusing on marginal gains on the path to success Why we all need to give ourselves permission to enjoy the fruits of our labour To work with Michelle visit her website and you can Miche...

In this episode, Davinia talked to international mental wellbeing expert, therapist and speaker, Gillian Wells. Davinia and Gillian discussed: How our relationship with money impacts our mental health Some of the common ways women self-sabotage and how socialisation is a big factor in this Simple hacks for improving our overall mental wellbeing  To work with Gillian visit https://www.gillianwells....

In this bonus episode Davinia responds to burning questions from newsletter readers in our first 'What Would Dav Do?' podcast special. The two questions she tackles are: How to manage your money in the face of an impending recession How mindset impacts your wealth creation. To be first in the loop to receive our newsletter, The Rainmaker, then please sign up to the mailing list via our website at...

In this episode, Davinia shares her 5-step approach to keeping our bank balances intact this summer, including: Why it’s only a bargain if you were going to buy it anyway The importance of calculating our personal inflation rates and not being panicked by the headlines Why we need to keep our eyes on the prize and look long-term For support with your household finances visit: Turn to Us Step Chang...

In this episode, we talk to Ruth Penfold-Brown , leadership consultant, coach and advisor. Davinia and Ruth discuss: Her experience of surviving economic abuse and how it led her to a journey of self-discovery Why embracing fear is at the heart of how she lives her life and her work with clients How a lockdown leap of faith led to St Lucia and a new life Connect with Ruth on all social media chann...

In this episode, we talk to Marielle Legair, LinkedIn Personal Branding Keynote Speaker and LinkedIn Learning Instructor Davinia and Marielle discuss: How to build a personal brand as an introvert in a world full of extroverts The hallmarks of a winning personal brand What financial freedom means to her and what she's doing to achieve it Follow Marielle on Linkedin at Marielle Legair To find out m...

In this special Fathers Day episode, we talk to Justin Onuekwusi, fund manager and Head of Retail Investment at Legal & General Investment Management. Davinia and Justin discuss: What he’s teaching his daughters about money  His lifelong quest for learning And how he avoids “mansplaining” through active listening Connect with Justin on all social media platforms @justinonuekwusi To find out mo...

In this episode, we talk to Lucy Werner, PR and design consultant Davinia and Lucy discuss: Top tips on building a business with your spouse Why money for her doesn't equal happiness  Why we should seize joy and embrace life Follow Lucy on Instagram @lucywernerpr To find out more about how rainchq can help you establish the building blocks of sustainable long-term wealth and live a life entirely o...

In this episode we talk to Amina Kamal, Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Personal Finance Society Davinia and Amina discuss: How women hold themselves back financially and what we can do about it Why financial independence is so intrinsic to her  How her early upbringing set the foundation for a 30- year career in financial advice To get in touch with Amina email hello@rainchq.com To...

In today’s very special podcast episode we’re talking to Zainab Kufaishi, Senior Executive Officer at Invesco Asset Management. In keeping with this year’s IWD theme, #breakingthebias, we covered: ✨Why Zainab chooses not to be defined by other people’s biases; ✨ How she’s consciously shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset; and ✨ What she’s teaching her daughters about money, womanhood...

In today’s episode, we talk to Francesca,  Founder and Author of The Money Fox on: her journey to being debt-free  money in relationships: advice for coping financially when a relationship breaks down and how to spot potential financial abuse how can we prepare the next generation for a financially stable future To find out more about Francesca, visit https://www.themoneyfox.com/ and follow https:...