The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & Construction

In this episode of The Money Honey Podcast, host Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley sits down with Jaz Dhaliwal, a consultant solicitor turned entrepreneur, to explore her inspiring journey from the corporate world to self-employment. Jaz opens up about the challenges, fears, and triumphs she faced while breaking free from a structured 9-to-5 environment to pursue her own business ventures. Her story highligh...

In this episode of The Money Honey Podcast, host Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley sits down with Irindeep Badial, an accomplished entrepreneur whose career spans education, real estate, and mentorship. Irindeep transitioned from being a secondary school teacher to becoming a successful property investor, co-owning a Business Network International (BNI) franchise, and founding Bricks & Mentors—a mentorsh...

In this episode of The Money Honey podcast, host Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley sits down with Jessica Perrone, financial coach and founder of Her Financial IQ. Together, they explore the power of financial education in empowering women to take control of their finances. Jessica shares her journey from fintech to coaching, discussing the creation of her Before Investing course and the need to reshape the...

Welcome to The Money Honey Podcast, hosted by Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley! This podcast dives into the world of property investment, entrepreneurship, and personal success. In each episode, Rosalia sits down with inspiring guests to uncover their journeys, strategies, and challenges in building wealth and achieving their dreams. In this episode, Rosalia chats with Julia, a young property investor who b...

Summary In this episode of The Money Honey, host Rosalia Lazara Tilley interviews Dani Smithson, a property investor and developer. Dani shares her journey of growing up in a council estate and how she turned her circumstances into opportunities. She and her partner Curtis started their property business in 2022 and focus on social housing and property development. They manage properties for counc...

Summary In this conversation, Rosalia Lazari-Tilley and Tanya Elmas discuss their personal journeys in the mortgage industry and share insights on building a successful career. They emphasize the importance of confidence, knowledge, initiative, and having a plan. They also discuss the need to stop doubting oneself and seeking perfection. Additionally, they touch on the importance of personal brand...

Summary In this episode, Rosalia interviews Sarah Poynton-Ryan, a female property investor, entrepreneur, author, and financial trailblazer. They discuss the importance of money education, getting out of debt, and different investment strategies in the property market. Sarah shares her journey of starting in debt and building a successful rent-to-rent business. She also talks about her favourite i...

Summary The conversation explores the challenges and experiences of balancing motherhood, career, and personal life. It delves into the statistics of women returning to work after maternity leave, and features a personal journey of a successful businesswoman and mother. The discussion also touches on the mission of making money, protection, and property more accessible to everyday people. Anna sha...

Summary The conversation delves into the challenges faced by women in male-dominated industries, the importance of networking, and the journey of building a successful property portfolio. It also emphasizes the need for authenticity and the power of community support. Takeaways Ongoing debate about gender inequality and lack of equity in male-dominated industries like finance and property. Signifi...

Summary In this episode, host Rosalia Lazara Tilley discusses the importance of money and our relationship with it. She introduces guest Leslie Thomas, founder of the Money Competence Academy, who is passionate about financial literacy and mindset coaching. The conversation covers topics such as gaining confidence in asking for pay raises and equal pay, as well as the importance of financial liter...

Summary In this episode, Rosalia introduces Matilda, a millennial saver and personal finance content creator. They discuss the importance of talking about money and making financial topics easy to understand. Matilda shares her journey and how she helps others navigate personal finance. They emphasize the value of engagement and building a community. Matilda highlights the importance of using mone...

Giovanna: Giovanna Federico, Director of Selling Sunset LTD, is an accomplished international entrepreneur and property investor with 18 years of experience. She manages her own residential assets, assists acquisition companies in finding UK investments £1m+, and runs a UK property sourcing agency since 2020. Giovanna also provides private venue sourcing consultancy globally. With a diverse backgr...

Meet Jessica Mortgages, a 43-year-old Leeds-based property portfolio owner, landlord, investor, mom, and Specialist Broker. Over 15 years, she's grown her multi-million-pound portfolio, providing a 'safe place to raise families' through rentals to diverse groups. Despite being labelled the 'Black sheep' in school, Jessica's determination led her to success. From a Punjabi f...

With more than 5 years of experience as a landlord, Athena Dobson made the leap from her stable corporate position two years ago to pursue her passion as a full-time property investor. Since then, Athena has overseen numerous businesses and property portfolios, dedicating herself to sharing her wealth of knowledge and expertise to aid and educate others on their own journey to success. Through her...

Lucia Knott is a mortgage and protection adviser in Southend-On-Sea, Essex. As a busy mom juggling three jobs, school runs, and evening appointments with clients, Lucia enjoys seaside walks, lunches out, and board games in rare moments of downtime with her smart and sassy 9-year-old daughter. Lucia transitioned to mortgage brokering in January 2021, drawing from her background in property and fina...

Summary In this episode, Rosalia discusses the importance of empowering women in finance and creating a safe space for them to share their experiences. She interviews Lyn Webb from Mortgage Saving Expert to gain insights into the challenges faced by women in the industry. They discuss uncomfortable situations, recognizing personal strengths, and different approaches to success. Rosalia emphasizes...

Summary In this episode, Rosalia interviews Sharelle Taylor, a mortgage and protection advisor, about her journey in the financial industry and her mission to empower women and provide accessible financial education. Sharelle shares her experience of stepping into visibility and using social media to connect with underrepresented communities. She emphasizes the importance of comprehensive financia...

Summary In this conversation, Rosalia and Michelle Walsh discuss the challenges of balancing a career and motherhood. Michelle shares her experience as a single mom and how she managed to build a successful career in the finance industry. They also discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how Together Money promotes these values. The conversation ends with a call to a...

Summary In this conversation, Rosalia and Michelle Walsh discuss the challenges of balancing a career and motherhood. Michelle shares her experience as a single mom and how she managed to build a successful career in the finance industry. They also discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how Together Money promotes these values. The conversation ends with a call to a...

Trish, once the youngest Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health and Trauma in the UK, transitioned unexpectedly to entrepreneurship in 1999. Inspired by Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," she entered property investment in 2003, specializing in Assisted Sales to help those facing repossession. Despite a seemingly perfect nursing career, Trish faced personal and financial tur...

Gemma Bennett is a Senior Mortgage Broker at The Mortgage Mum, she is winner of x2 industry “Rising Star” awards and currently nominated for advisor of the year award at the Women’s Recognition Awards.  Gemma is based in Essex and a Mother to 2 children.  Prior to working as a broker Gemma worked for over 10 years as a holistic therapist and counselling, specialising in stress management and helpi...

Natalie joined SPF in 2022 to further her career after 10 years’ experience heading up a small team at a previous brokerage. She has a keen interest in development finance and commercial term, with an in depth knowledge of bridging finance. Natalie started her career in construction project management, working alongside developers on site. This unique experience has allowed her to build strong rel...

Meet 37 year old Kristina Castellina from Blackpool, the multi-million pound property investor mum, who’s on a mission to inspire others to reach for their dreams, showcasing the message that anything is possible no matter what start you have in life. Having risen from a working class childhood, peppered with anxiety, truancy and ‘getting in with the wrong crowds’ having being victimised and bulli...

Summary In this episode, Lisa Stones, Operations Director of Mortgage First, shares her experience of working in a husband and wife business partnership. She discusses the challenges of being seen as 'just John's wife' and the importance of building her own credibility and brand within the industry. Lisa emphasizes the need to focus on one's strengths and carve out a niche area of...

Summary In this episode, Rosalia Lazaro Tilly, the founder and CEO of Manuka Media, discusses her journey as an Amazon number one bestselling author and the importance of personal branding. She emphasizes the need to define and craft your personal brand, which is how people see, remember, and feel about you. Rosalia also highlights the significance of professional image and appearance, building an...