Lets Talk Money

The Let’s Talk Money initiative was founded by Gulnaz Brennan with a simple but powerful mission: to make financial literacy a right, not a privilege. Launched three years ago through Orange Hubs, podcasts, and webinars, the programme began by supporting women in understanding and reclaiming their financial autonomy. Gulnaz encountered story after story — women trapped in financial coercion, overwhelmed by debt, manipulated by fraud, or simply afraid to ask questions about money. These weren’t just financial issues; they were human rights issues. And then came a moment of clarity: If we want to change women’s futures, we have to start with children. That’s when Let’s Talk Money began its journey into education — into n...

A She Inspires Foundation Initiative Money touches every aspect of our lives — yet too often, conversations about money are shrouded in silence, especially for women and girls. At the She Inspires Foundation, we are changing that narrative — one powerful conversation at a time. Founded with Purpose The Let’s Talk Money initiative was founded by Gulnaz Brennan, a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment and the visionary behind the She Inspires Foundation. For Gulnaz, the journey is deeply personal. Having witnessed the devastating effects of financial coercion, generational financial illiteracy, and the silent struggles of women in abusive relationships, she recognised a painful truth: without financial education, independence remains out of reach for f...

April marks a significant milestone for She Inspires as we proudly launched “Molly’s Money Adventures – Inspired by the Wisdom of Goddess Lakshmi (Book 2)” – a heart-warming and empowering story aimed at sowing the seeds of financial confidence, knowledge, and independence in our children, particularly our girls. With the help of #MollytheMoneyButterfly, we are embarking on a powerful mission: to instil a lifelong understanding of money, choices, and opportunity from the earliest stages of life. Financial literacy is freedom. It is safety, it is empowerment, and it is opportunity. When women understand money, they create choices – and when they have choices, they drive real, lasting impact. We were thrilled to celebrate this special moment alongside Alison Marsh, ...

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new financial literacy book, Moneysaurus and Molly the Money Butterfly, the first in an exciting series designed to introduce children in nursery and early years education to essential money skills.  Date: Tuesday, 30th January 2025  Time: 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM  Location: Eagley Schoolhouse Nursery, 598 Darwen Road, Bolton, BL7 9RY Come along for an evening of wine, nibbles, and an engaging book reading session, where you’ll meet Molly the Money Butterfly and learn how we’re making financial education accessible for children. Why Financial Literacy for Children Matters The launch of Moneysaurus and Molly the Money Butterfly marks an important step in our Let’s Talk Money i...

Led by Gulnaz Brennan, a passionate advocate for financial literacy for women, and co-founder Ray Hanks, *Let’s Talk Money* is a transformative initiative dedicated to empowering women, the elderly, and survivors of domestic abuse. Supported by a team of seasoned practitioners, this project is deeply rooted in community needs and shaped by the experiences and feedback of those we aim to support. We are grateful to the National Lottery Community Fund for their support, which will enable us to continue this vital work for the next two years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrpkbRWwTi8 https://sheinspiresfoundation.org.uk/letstalkmoney