Why Women Don't Talk Money

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Sharon Sim - Money Gives Freedom To Craft My Future - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.23]

2025-05-2547:19

Our guest today is Sharon Sim, the author of Why Women Don't Talk Money.Sharon is bucking the trend and rousing women to talk more freely about money. She is doing everything possible to help women get over their vulnerability. Her mission is to create a new narrative for women to be owners of wealth and creators of our own financial freedom.Drawing from her investing experience, Sharon convinces us that the key is to start small and be consistent. With a reserve, money gives freedom to do what we like, when we like, and for as long as we like.

Serena Wong - Transforming Money Into Wealth [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.22]

2025-05-2537:02

Our guest today is Serena Wong, the author of Why Women Don't Talk Money.Serena's mission is to lift women through finding and using their own voices.After almost three decades in banking, she admits that personal investing is done by trial and error. She found her peace only by defining her own approach - by investing in ideas that delight her, with people she admires, and ultimately, in herself.In this interview, Serena reflects on the role that people and connections have played in her life, and how growing our relationships is the ultimate wealth creation.

Koh Huiting - Doing It On My Own Terms - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.21]

2025-04-2241:27

Our guest today is Koh Huiting.Huiting founded Blueprint Ventures, an early-stage investment firm, to uncover next generation businesses for the Southeast Asian consumer. Why? Because no one did it before her and she simply could not wait.Such is the spirit of striking out on her own, building an identity, and defining wealth on her own terms. Huiting tells her financial and personal journey - on Wall Street, up Fifth Avenue, and now imprinting her footsteps all over Southeast Asia.

Felicia Heng - Don't Be Fooled by Outward Appearances - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.20]

2025-04-1334:13

Our guest today is Felicia Heng.Felicia is the founder of Wise Purpose, an Asia-focused consultancy specialising in family wealth advisory, leadership transition coaching, and conflict mediation. Through her work with business owners, family offices, and boards of charities and foundation, she found the path to untangle emotions from money. And it starts with having a plan and vision on how to use it.Money solves money troubles. But wealth is different, says Feliica, it offers a sense of fulfilment that money cannot buy. Above all, she reminds us not to be fooled by outward appearances and to be more independent-minded about what money means to us.

Dr. Jade Kua - Money is Not Evil - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.19]

2025-03-3142:34

Our guest today is Dr. Jade Kua.Dr. Jade Kua stands at the cross-junction of emergency care in public hospitals and sustainable wellness in private coaching. She draws on personal experiences in life and death decision making to come to terms that true wealth is the well-being of our body and mind.Where Jade shines is her clear articulation on her relationship with money. Money is not evil, money is not power to her... it is just a necessary part of everyday life. She shares that even doctors suffer from imposter syndrome, and offers practical tips on how to rise above that.Thank you, Jade, for mindfully doing all that you do!

Ong Bee Yan - Be Visible, As We Age - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.18]

2025-03-1630:28

Our guest today is Ong Bee Yan.Bee Yan started her modelling career in her 60s and she uses it as a force for good - donating much of what she gets to causes she cares for. Animals, health, and the silver generation are all beneficiaries.She is a self-professed introvert, but found the purpose to reinvent herself as a social media influencer who encourages the older generation to step out of their invisibility to become more visible, more alive, and more positive!Bee Yan is very clear about what money means to her and how she will be using it.

Zheng Yizhou & Madeline Liu - Bonus Gen Z Episode - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.17]

2025-03-0750:20

We have 2 guests today - Zheng Yizhou and Madeline Liu.POV: You're a Gen X talking to Gen Zs.Gen Zers blew our minds with humour and wisdom. With sage nuggets like "pay for yourself on dates, AND pay for the boy." How the "smell of money" is intoxicating like the taste of freedom. For theirs is a brave and bold generation that places the utmost value in figuring out who they are.This episode will crack you up and have you laughing in your seat, or chuckling out loud as you walk. However you choose to listen.Thank you for your honesty, Yizhou and Madeline.

Joy Tan - I Know My Worth - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.16]

2025-02-2344:39

Our interview today is with Joy Tan.Joy knows her worth and advises that we should all have a personal board of directors. She knows what she is talking about, with a depth of legal practice and her role on the executive committee of a major law firm.Beyond corporate life, Joy generously dedicates her time behind the stage at the Singapore Repertory Theatre, where she plays a pivotal role in championing the arts. Her involvement in non-profit initiatives underscores a creative and fun streak that sparks life and energy, fuelling her capacity to give to communities and nurture those around her.Join us as we hear Joy's journey—where law, art, and community intersect to create a life of meaning and wealth.

Mint Lim - Be Honest about Money - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.15]

2025-02-1450:24

Our guest today is Mint Lim.When Mint speaks, you listen. There’s an assuredness and rhythm to how she connects and shares her ideas, something that comes only from being incredibly tested and having worked with people from all walks of life. Mint is a serial entrepreneur turned social entrepreneur, having distributed auto parts, ran a florist, and started a tutoring business for children. She is founder of the School of Concepts and the first Singaporean to be awarded the Cartier Women's Initiative Fellowship. In this conversation, Mint opens up about her struggles with money and how they transformed her perspective. She shares how she now uses money as a force for motivation in her entrepreneurial journey.

Catherine Loh - When You Believe, Money Will Come - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.14]

2025-02-0633:55

Our guest today is Catherine Loh.Catherine's relationship with money started early when she manned the tills of her family's provision shop. Her remarkable journey spanned high-stakes finance and heartfelt philanthropy.Having held successful roles at financial powerhouses such as Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs, and the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation, she found her true calling when she took the helm at Community Foundation of Singapore.Beyond the numbers, Catherine's legacy lies in her ability to connect people with purpose, inspiring a culture of giving that leaves a lasting imprint on lives and communities.In this conversation, we spoke on positive money mindsets and her definition of wealth and happiness.

Harmin Kaur - Financial Independence is Important to Me - [Why Women Don't Talk Money,EP.13]

2025-01-2442:08

Our guest today is Harmin Kaur.Harmin's grace and poise are external foils to her fierce independence and inner fire. Her journey from starting to work at sixteen years old, bridging a successful career in finance, to being an entrepreneur and philanthropist, are all driven by the desire to be financially free. Once she found her purpose - to empower women and close the gender gap in entrepreneurship - she has not looked back.In her there is a wisdom that can only be distilled by doing and through experience. You sense that she is equally at ease with the grime of entrepreneurship and the fineness of art and culture.In this interview, Harmin shares her developing approach to building her legacy. She embodies what she shared - that we don't have to be rich to be generous.

Joanne Ho - I'm Content at Every Stage - [Why Women Don't Talk Money,EP.12]

2025-01-1741:30

Our guest today is Joanne Ho.Joanne is a pioneer in the communications industry in Singapore. She founded Brand Cellar, a public relations and communications firm and built an impressive 500+ strong client roster. Some well-known clients include Michelin Guide, the government of Japan, and wine critic Robert Parker. Beneath all her achievements, Joanne cares deeply about lifting and helping people around her and is fully committed to building businesses with the right partners.In this episode, Joanne shares her insights on entrepreneurship, people, and money.

Quah Ting Wen - Wealth is Vigour and Excitement for Life - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.11]

2025-01-0844:06

Our guest today is Quah Ting Wen.Ting Wen is a household name in Singapore. She is a three-time Olympian and holder of six national records for both individual and team events in swimming. Swimming is hard. Professional swimming is harder. But Ting Wen never complains because she loves her sport and pours her heart into it.In our conversation, she shares the importance of doing what she loves, and how she is building financial muscles using skills she learnt in the pool to form a career outside of it.Thank you for making us proud, Ting!Note: This episode was recorded in July 2023.

Lily Choh - Live Wealthy. Don't Die Wealthy - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.10]

2024-12-1137:05

Our guest today is Lily Choh.For someone with the big responsibility of managing a large base of financial assets, Lily is full of joy and establishes rapport quicker than most. She exudes care and calm, and with no airs she is swift to engender trust. As the Singapore CEO of a global asset manager, she committed her career to being a custodian of wealth.In this interview, she explores how her money mindset shaped her life, and by having a healthy attitude towards money, she ended up being responsible for much more.

Angela Loh - Not Giving Away My Money Power - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.9]

2024-11-2934:40

Our interview today is with Angela Loh.Angela reshaped Singapore's reputation and presence in the global jewellery industry. As the CEO and founder of Ultraluxe Global and Advocator & Co., she is on a mission to redefine luxury. Notably, she built Ultraluxe as a venue to unite global brands with independent talent.But Angela is no one-trick pony. In this episode, you hear how she has transformed herself in many forms and ways. Yet, her passion for beautiful things is unwavering, propelling her to build a multi-million dollar business and honing in on her distinct point of view on money.

Christine Amour-Levar - I Made My Luck - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.8]

2024-11-2057:16

Our guest today is Christine Amour-Levar.Christine is a dedicated climate investor, philanthropist, public speaker, and best-selling author. She founded two impactful non-government organisations, Women on a Mission and HER Planet Earth. With an unwavering sense of adventure, she leads groups on expeditions around the world to raise awareness and funds to support vulnerable women globally.Her energy is infectious and her work ethic is tireless. When in her presence, you feel that anything is possible.In this interview, Christine shares how her diverse background shaped her money journey. She confesses how strong and feminine she feels taking charge of her career, managing her money, and making her own luck.

Sunita Gill - My Love-Hate Relationship with Money - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.7]

2024-11-1345:51

Our guest today is Sunita Gill.Su is a powerhouse in the world of international luxury real estate with almost $2 billion in sales revenue under her belt. She approaches real estate investing with humility and prioritises growth alongside her clients. As the mother of daughters, she feels viscerally the importance of financial literacy and empowerment for women. Su strives to inspire women to invest in real estate as a means to secure financial future and achieve financial freedom. In this conversation, she shares how she has been the beneficiary of a kind act of money. Listen in to find out.

Ning Chong - Investing in Yourself is Priceless - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.6]

2024-11-0644:17

Our guest today is Ning Chong.Ning connects people to art and art to people. She is the Founder of Family Office for Art, a premier advisory firm for all of art collectors' needs. She is also the Founder of The Culture Story, a private gallery where curious patrons, connoisseurs and enthusiasts can discover, discuss and collect new artists and their works. But all of this may not have happened if she did not first invest in herself.In this conversation, Ning ponders how diverging messages from childhood shaped her views on money and how we can build wealth through art. After all, art and wealth are really about who we share them with.

Choo Oi-Yee - How is Money My Friend? - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.5]

2024-10-3136:08

Our guest today is Choo Oi-Yee.Oi-Yee is a financial markets veteran who stands out for her readiness to embrace change. She has navigated multiple financial crises and transformed herself each time, coming out stronger. Having carved out a niche leading companies that use technology to boost financial inclusion, she uses those same skills to effect changes on boards of listed and non-profit companies.In this interview, she discusses the intersection of progressive technology, emerging asset classes, and the humanistic aspects of wealth management.

Veronica Phua - I'm Running My Own Race - [Why Women Don't Talk Money, EP.4]

2024-10-2347:58

Our guest today is Veronica Phua.Veronica loves to discover and share good food. There is a joie de vivre for life that shines through. But her easy-going nature is cover for a fiercely independent mind. From climbing the ladder in the advertising world to running her own agency, and eventually winding down the business. Everything was done on her own terms.In this conversation, Veronica shares how passion can drive you to chart your own path, and the only hurdle that matters is investing in what you believe in. Above all, she is not running the same race as everyone else. She is running her own race.Hats off to Veronica. For being only you.

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