WHY?
“The global number of female billionaires has more than doubled over the last decade, and women now account for over 11% of the world’s UHNW population.”
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“Over 50% of HNW women favour ESG and values-aligned investing, compared to 35% of HNW men.”
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“Only two out of five women say they are confident making financial decisions”
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THE INTERVIEWS
In our interview series we showcase inspirational entrepreneurs and business women who incorporate determination, passion and authenticity into their work. We hope you are inspired and motivated as you learn about each of their money, business and well-being stories.
“Whilst women’s spaces are having a cultural moment today, The Sloane Club was part of this movement more than a century ago. And so, as that conversation continues, I believe we have a responsibility to honour those who created opportunity before us while asking how we widen the path further for others.” Meet Neena Jivraj Stevenson, CEO of The Sloane Club as we explore what it takes to inherit a legacy and rebuild it from the inside, the particular pressure of leading a business that carries your family's name, and why she still believes the best leadership decisions get made in a good pair of shoes, with a woman who turned a discreet, tired club into a place people actually want to be seen.
“We are seeing some attitudes going backwards which is so upsetting - particularly with contraception, abortion and the fundamental right for a woman to have control over her own body. We know that contraceptives are the greatest life-saving, poverty-ending, women-empowering innovation ever created - and no country in the last 50 years has emerged from poverty without expanding access to contraceptives. At the same time, empowering women is the most comprehensive, pervasive, high-leverage investment you can make in the human race.” Meet Lucy Litwack, owner and CEO of Coco de Mer, the pioneering luxury pleasure brand that has spent over two decades rewriting what it means to centre women in conversations about desire, sensuality, and self-worth.
“Early parenthood can be a lonely place, as can working parenthood - which is crazy when so many of us are doing it. It’s been sidelined or stigmatised for fear of sounding mundane, but there is genuine joy in sharing the commonalities within such a multifaceted experience.” Meet Dolly Jones, former editor of Vogue.co.uk and author of Leaving The Ladder Down, a book born from decades at the top of the fashion media world. Join us as we explore creativity, courage and the quiet power of waiting until you're ready, with a woman who arrived at Vogue almost by accident, stayed because she couldn't leave, and is only just getting started.
“For me, wealth is not about appearing obviously affluent; it’s about having freedom of choice. About having more income than expenditure, with the income being generated from a passive source. Making money while you sleep is the dream!” Meet Kate Slesinger, former Condé Nast publishing director turned trusted advisor to founders and leadership teams navigating growth, change and complexity. Join us as we explore leadership, money and well-being through the lens of purpose, restraint and long-term thinking, and what it takes to build businesses, and lives, with sustainable momentum and a clear sense of enough.
"There is a strong female presence in my family. I am also inspired by the pioneering legacy of both of my grandmothers, who worked hard throughout their lifetime and broke many boundaries. Championing female artists enables me to help other women break boundaries today. I hope this makes my grandmothers proud." Meet Millie Jason Foster, Founding Director of the Gillian Jason Gallery and the force behind the UK’s first commercial space dedicated entirely to art by women. Join us as we explore the intersections of money, creativity and well-being with women who are redefining their fields.
"I grew up with the belief that debt was always a bad thing. Later, working in private equity, I realised how powerful leverage can be when used strategically. If I could do something differently, I would have leaned into that lesson earlier - understanding that borrowing, when managed well, can be a tool for growth rather than something to fear." Meet Julia Baldet, the founder of Elevate, the health and wellness brand bringing functional smoothies to the City of London. Since launching in 2024 Elevate is quickly building momentum as one of London’s most exciting new consumer brands.
"I grew up with little money, so I learned resilience, independence, and the importance of women controlling their finances. If I could change anything, I would have invested more confidently in myself earlier." meet Annoushka Ducas MBE: jewellery designer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Join us as Annoushka shares her inspiration and heritage, daily routine and drive to support women, along with her love of travel and future ambitions.
"Wealth is defined as a holistic state of abundance that encompasses not only financial resources but also health, relationships, personal fulfilment, and overall well-being. It's about having the means to live a life aligned with one's values and aspirations while contributing positively to the community and environment. True wealth is the balance of material and emotional richness." meet Dimple Amani, founder of her eponymous wellness brand centred on ancient Ayurvedic principles. Join us as Dimple shares her approach to wellness and business, including the importance of financial education and continual learning and knowledge for self development and wealth building.
“I come from a family of entrepreneurs, and I’ve seen how stressful things can get when you take risks. I’ve always wanted to be in control of my own finances, and to have my independence..” meet Elizabeth Scarlett Petrides, founder of her eponymous accessories brand. Elizabeth Scarlett exists to promote joyful living, while raising funds to protect our planets precious wildlife. Join us as Elizabeth shares how a passion for conservation and creative talent has evolved into a brand on a mission. She also shares the power of partnerships and the importance of balancing work and life by building and maintaining strong support networks.
“I think if I had my time again, I would have sought the advice of those with true fiscal knowledge rather than those with material wealth.” Meet Dr. Liza Osagie-Clouard, Doctor & founder of Solice. Solice is an integrated private GP, longevity and medical concierge. Join us as Join us as Dr. Liza delves into her background, inspiration and motivation as a pioneer in the medical space. she also shares key trends within the world of healthcare.
“Don’t ever feel like you are going crazy, it is normal to feel that you are alone, but I believe everyone feels this. Be prepared to lose the life you had previously to your business, but be ready to embrace the beautiful new life that waits.” Jamie Patel is founder of The Diamond Lab, the first lab diamond brand to open on Bond Street. The Diamond Lab is shaking up the traditional norms of the luxury industry by deeply understanding the demands of upcoming luxury consumers. Join us as Jamie shares her experience and enthusiasm for shaking up the luxury market and drawing new audiences toward more ecological jewellery. She also shares her investment decisions and plans for the future.
“I’d love to see the way finance is taught and introduced change to engage a wider audience of people, specifically women. Having lived in New York, and many of my friends are also from there, we do share a perverse fascination with real estate and are very transparent about price. Those conversations are liberating; to objectively discuss what things cost and what we are willing to pay. ” Audra Kiewiet de Jonge is founder of Art/Artefact, the interior design practice with an art-first perspective. At the root of Audra’s work is the concept of value, and creating lived environments for the pieces that hold value in our life. Join us as Audra shares her experience and insights in the art world, how she helps her clients develop their taste muscles whilst encouraging a sense of wonder and inquisitiveness, along with her views on breaking the taboo of talking about money.
“Share dealing remains a bit of a mystery and I’m curious about it. It’s only recently that I’ve started dipping my toe into personal investments outside of having my pension in ‘safe’ funds.” Join us as Jenny reveals how her intuition and attention to detail has led her to work on some of the most impressive marketing campaigns across luxury real estate and hospitality, including the story of The OWO’s branding. Jenny also shares how she is a self-taught investor and her love for contemporary art.
“I buy pieces that I love, rather than purely for investment, however I have got lucky on a few occasions.” Join us as Kate shares her insights and knowledge on the world of super-prime property and the importance of attention to detail. She also reveals her love of art and antiques, and how her upbringing ensures that financial equality exists in her home life.
“When I started helping people or whenever I saw somebody feel better, I kept thinking that was my return on investment or, rather, my return on suffering and that the suffering that I had been through was not in vain if I was able to help others.” Join us as Yalda shares her experience and the critical moment in her life that led her to dedicate her time and energy into researching inflammation. Learn how Yalda thinks and manages her wealth and the power of a positive mindset.
“I have pulled the business through a pandemic whilst raising a new born at the same time and I have felt burnt out. Many of these challenges test your mindset and ultimately you become more and more self-aware; it also forces you to focus on your own self-development.” Join us as Nika shares her inspiration, heritage and experience as a founder, business woman and mother.
“Genetics plays an important part, but equally important is what we put on our skin and how we live. Sleep, nutrition, lifestyle choices (alcohol, smoking) and of course skin care all play a pivotal role in looking your best at every age.” Join us as Dr. Zamani shares how to approach skincare and aesthetics in a considered, luxurious and sustainable way. here we learn how she started, her mission, and her secrets to healthy, happy skin.
“I never asked for enough pay-rises when I was working for other companies and I regret that and so have vowed to myself never to be financially timid or apologetic again.” Join us as Sara shares how to take the frustration out of daily-dressing, her go-to labels and how to build a capsule wardrobe. Learn about how Sara manages her finances, both personally and professionally…and the lessons she’s learnt along the way.
"I believe in self-empowerment and our ability to take care of ourselves, heal ourselves and creatively grow as humans to the benefit of all others on the planet. With health, mind, body, and spirituality, I’ve always felt prevention is better than cure." meet Jacqueline Harvey, author and Founder Women in Art Fair. Join us as Jacqueline shares her inspiration and experience within the world of art and wellness along with her determination to build a brighter future for female artists.
“I have always loved creative activities. My mother and grandmother were artists and both had studios. It felt very natural to me to be making things with my hands but I somehow found myself following a much more academic route at school and was always disappointed that I was encouraged away from art. It took me years to find my way back to that path but I got there in the end!” Join us as Molly shares how her passion project evolved organically into a booming business, the joy of making with your own hands, and the power of collaboration and mentors.
“The divorce process was undoubtedly a trying period in my life, and the most substantial source of stress came from several fronts. Perhaps the most pressing concern was financial stability. The uncertainty of post-divorce finances weighed heavily on my mind, as it does for many individuals in such situations.” Join us as Caroline shares her raw account of her experience of divorce, her challenges and resilience along with how mindset is a key factor in taking control of your life in a positive way.
Meet Katharine Pooley, one of the most sought-after interior designers working internationally today. Recently named ‘British Interior Designer of the Decade’, ‘International Designer in Asia of the Year’ and ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Katharine’s design ethos is both highly respected and uniquely far-reaching. Join us as Katharine shares how she came to be an interior designer, her future plans, and how keeping control of finances is key to longevity in business.
“Women still struggle to have a voice in many circumstances, and the workplace is still full of bias. I have had to pull on my masculine energy to push hard in the workplace, and still do sometimes. It is exhausting. I think finding the courage and confidence to be open and honest, is the hardest thing for women.” Join us as Elizabeth shares her experience as a woman in business, the importance of wellbeing and inclusion in the workforce, and how gratuity and kindness and key to longevity and success.
Sleep is not an isolated part of our life. It interacts with women’s health – general and reproductive health, hormonal transitions like menopause, and the stresses of our work and family lives. Also, as women, we tend to focus emotionally and physically on others first before taking time to care for ourselves. The result? Our need to sleep collides with the demands of the world and society we live in. Join us as Dr Kat shares her inspiration, tools and routine for successful sleep, how hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle or the perimenopause can affect sleep, along with the best piece of financial advice she ever received.
Working to build inclusivity in golf has long been at Cabot’s core. Join us as Jules shares how she juggles motherhood and business whilst finding the unicorn of balance and organisation.
After leaving Made in Chelsea in 2015, Rosie Fortescue set up her eponymous jewellery brand. Join us as Rosie shares her inspiration, tools and routine for running a successful business, along with how she manages her finances and her favourite places to hang out in London.
Collect is one of the world’s most influential fairs focusing on contemporary craft and design. Join us as their Fair Director, Isobel, shares her passion for crafts, the importance of supporting emerging and living artists, and her top picks for this year’s fair.
Hallstein is a family owned and run business flowing with ideas for improving the way we consume water. Elisabeth is a passionate advocate for global drinking water improvement and an acknowledged expert in hydrobiology. Join us as Elisabeth shares her experience and passion for improving immunity and reducing inflammation using water, along with her definition of wealth, what she wishes she knew about finance, and where her first investment is now.
Tania firmly believes that there is a lack of knowledge about the options available to women who have gynaecological issues that the public healthcare does not cater for, especially many of the problems experienced when going through the menopause, cancer treatments, and even childbirth. Most women just accept these as part of their lives, but they do not need to. Join us as she shares her experience, words of wisdom and encouragement for women going through menopause and beyond.
Join us as she shares her insights into the world of the beauty industry, the importance of working with true experts, and her top tips for managing your finances. Francesca is passionate about bridging the disconnect between patients and practitioners – while steering a new dialogue that informs and inspires. Helping others to discover new routes to wellness, while bringing a practitioner’s expertise to life for modern audiences, is what makes her tick.
THE EDIT
Along with our experienced and professional contributors we deliver the highest quality content so you can rest assured that you’re in safe hands. We share informative pieces from legal, wealth, philanthropic, tax, property and therapeutic specialists so be sure to check back regularly.
Kate Woolhouse spent a decade as a lawyer before leaving to build Hooke, a Mayfair health centre working on a model most of medicine has yet to catch up with. Rather than waiting for something to go wrong, a team of doctors, nutritionists, fitness specialists and psychologists builds a complete picture of a person's risk and resilience, then works with them over years rather than in single, disconnected appointments. Join us as we find out what investing in your lifespan really looks like.
Deeds of variation offer beneficiaries a rare opportunity to redirect inheritances, mitigate tax exposure, and refine estates posthumously. Discover the nuances, considerations, and transformative potential of this often overlooked estate planning tool, as explained by lawyers Rachel Mayston and Sarah Nettleship of Thomson Snell & Passmore.
A collection is rarely just a collection. Ahead of our July Dura Curates panel conversation with Payne Hicks Beach at Tramp, we trace the people and the law that gather around the things we love most, from the first museum built by a Babylonian priestess to the divorce claims that can break a collection apart.
The wealthy have always paid for certainty, and for a century the most expensive kind came with a horoscope attached. From J.P. Morgan's astrologer to the colour-coded calendars of the Reagan White House, this is the real history of money and the stars, and what the powerful were actually buying.
For women managing complex estates, the question is rarely whether to have a will. It is whether the one they have still reflects the life they are actually living. Payne Hicks Beach's Verity Sherwin and Clarissa Ferguson on the trigger moments, the tax considerations, and why the conversation is easier than most people expect.
Getting engaged is not just the beginning of a wedding, it is the beginning of a financial partnership. From pensions and prenups to trusts, inheritance, and shared goals, the conversations couples have before marriage often shape the strength of the relationship long after the celebrations end. Here, a practical guide to building a financially healthy marriage from the very beginning.
Investment trusts are one of the most powerful vehicles for long-term wealth building, and share splits are one of their most misunderstood corporate actions. This guide covers what investment trusts are, why their closed-ended structure matters, and exactly what happens to your holding when a trust splits its shares.
Your UK pension is not a qualifying pension in the US. That single fact has a long tail of consequences, from how contributions are taxed in the year they are made, to what forms need filing annually, to how much you ultimately keep when you start drawing an income. Sarah Whitelaw, Partner at Buzzacott, who has spent over two decades advising US citizens and green card holders living in the UK, joined us to cut through it.
The quiet divorce often involves a long period of private deliberation before any legal process begins. That period carries real financial and legal risk, and most women navigate it without proper advice. This guide and checklist covers five areas: knowing where you stand financially, protecting yourself without overstepping, assembling the right team, understanding the legal process, and managing the conversation with children.
Most people assume the family home is exempt from capital gains tax when they sell. In ordinary circumstances, Private Residence Relief makes that true. In a divorce, it depends on when one spouse moves out, whether a new property is bought and elected before the sale completes, and critically, whether the financial arrangement is captured in a court order. The 2023 reforms significantly improved the position for departing spouses, extending protection beyond the nine-month window and preserving relief on deferred sale arrangements. But those protections are conditional, and the conditions are not well known. This guide sets out what applies in each of the most common scenarios, in plain terms.
Separation changes your tax position in ways most people are not warned about. The timing of when you move assets, whether transfers are made under a court order, how your pension is treated in settlement, and what happens to your income tax filing as a single person, each of these has a direct financial consequence. This guide covers the key taxes that arise in divorce, including the CGT reforms introduced in April 2023, the stamp duty exemption most people do not know exists, and the pension inheritance tax changes coming in April 2027.
Privacy lawyers Hanna Basha and Mark Jones of Payne Hicks Beach join us to map the legal landscape of digital risk, from everyday oversharing and phishing scams to blackmail, deepfakes, and protecting children online. What every woman should know, and where to start.
Inheritance tax is no longer a problem that belongs exclusively to the wealthy. It is increasingly a problem that belongs to anyone who owns a home in a city, has been saving into a pension for two decades, and has watched their investments grow. And from April 2027, it will become significantly more complex, as unused pension pots are brought into the taxable estate for the first time. The planning window is not infinite. Some of the most effective strategies require years to mature. This guide sets out what the rules are, what is changing, and what you can do now.
The Spring Statement contained no surprises. But for savers and investors, the changes already on the books are significant. A raft of changes announced in the October 2024 and Autumn 2025 Budgets are now either already in force or approaching fast, and the OBR's updated forecasts carry their own clear signals for mortgage holders, pension savers, ISA holders, and anyone with money in the markets. Here is everything that affects your money, with a clear action checklist for each topic.
The story of wealth in 2026 is not being written in headlines, but in the slow recalibration of markets, materials and assumptions. We welcomed Altus investment Management to share their Market Outlook for 2026, and to explore why easy conditions are giving way to a more exacting environment, and what that means for women thinking seriously about stewardship, resilience and the future of their capital.
Women are holding more wealth than ever before, yet many continue to navigate complex financial and legal systems without the education needed to fully understand them. As women’s wealth grows, so do the risks hidden within investment structures, legal agreements, property ownership, and long-term planning decisions. This piece explores why financial and legal education for women wealth holders is now essential infrastructure, shaping outcomes around control, protection, and intergenerational wealth, and we invite you to read, reflect, and share your perspective.
Behind every deal lies the question: what if something goes wrong? Buyers want certainty, sellers want a clean exit: warranties and indemnities are the levers that help bridge that divide. From litigation risk to undisclosed liabilities, these contractual promises shape the fairness and viability of any transaction. Forsters’ Corporate team explores how they work in practice, and why they remain central to business sales of every size.
In prime property markets, finance is rarely straightforward. For high-net-worth individuals, wealth is often international, illiquid, and held across layered structures that sit far beyond the reach of conventional mortgage models. This article explores how bespoke property finance works at the upper end of the market, where lending is shaped around global assets, future liquidity events, and long-term wealth strategy rather than salary multiples. From asset-backed lending to cross-border structuring, it offers a clear view of how sophisticated borrowers navigate property acquisition in an increasingly complex world.
Prompted by Colin Farrell’s recent reflections on securing future care for his son, we caught up with Caroline Foulger, Partner at Hunters Law, to share a practical and compassionate framework for families navigating uncertainty. It introduces the idea of a support roadmap, a living document that brings clarity around care, decision-making, aspirations, and contingency planning, while emphasising open communication and regular review.
There is a long-standing rule in English succession law under which marriage automatically revokes an existing Will, which is increasingly out of step with modern life. We spoke with Hunters Law to explore how a provision originally intended to protect surviving spouses can, in practice, leave vulnerable individuals exposed, particularly in cases of predatory marriage, and reflect on the recent proposals for reform put forward by the Law Commission, while questioning whether changes to Wills law alone go far enough without wider safeguards.
Money decisions shape family life long before they appear in legal documents. Yet many families still avoid talking about inheritance, care, and long-term planning until they are forced to. Drawing on findings from the Schroders Family and Finances Report 2025, we look at why financial conversations remain difficult, where the biggest gaps in preparation sit, and how earlier, clearer planning can reduce stress, protect relationships, and give families more choice over time.
Organising your finances in 2026 is less a matter of discipline than of design. Over time, money has become more fragmented: accounts opened for specific moments, pensions accumulated across careers, investments spread across platforms. The result is rarely overt disorder, but a lingering lack of clarity and the sense that things are broadly fine, yet never fully in view. That uncertainty carries a cost. Financial organisation, in this context, is not about doing more, but about creating systems that make it easier to see what exists, understand what it is for, and respond calmly when circumstances change. Here’s our guide to getting your finances in order for 2026.
Women are now one of the fastest-growing economic forces globally, quietly reshaping how wealth is earned, controlled and passed on. Once positioned at the margins of financial decision-making, women are expected to hold nearly half of private wealth within the next decade, changing not only ownership, but the purpose and direction of capital itself. Join us as we explore the historical context behind that shift, the gaps that persist, and why the rise of women’s wealth may prove one of the most significant, and transformative, economic developments of our time.
In a world obsessed with bunkers, biometrics and worst-case AI scenarios, what does it actually mean to live a secure life? In this Essential Series conversation, Kate Bright, CEO and founder of Umbra International Group, reframes security not as guards, gates and gadgets, but as a human, holistic “secure lifestyle” built on Four Pillars: physical, digital, reputational and emotional health. From community WhatsApp groups and Google alerts to cognitive resilience and next-gen online safety, she explores how to move from reactive fear to proactive, everyday peace of mind, and why the real work of security now starts with a conversation, not a crisis.
Inheritance tax has entered a decisive turning point. In the wake of the recent Budget, long-standing assumptions about pensions, property, and legacy are being rewritten, reshaping how families plan across generations. In this Essential Series conversation, Rose Macfarlane, Partner at Irwin Mitchell, explores what the reforms really mean in practice, from the new caps on business and agricultural relief to the unexpected inclusion of pensions, and why the window for strategic action is narrower than many realise.
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