She reflects on stepping into a parental role far too young, how grief shaped her teenage years, and how becoming a mum herself changed everything. Frankie also shares why her experience has made her determined to put protection in place, and how life insurance helped her family when they needed it most.

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⏱️ Chapters:
 (00:00:00) – Growing up in Bermondsey and moving to Essex
 (00:03:41) – Losing her mum at 13
 (00:08:59) – Discovering the truth
 (00:15:10) – Taking on a parental role
 (00:21:25) – Teenage grief and early adulthood
 (00:28:07) – Joining TOWIE and losing friendships
 (00:36:02) – Life insurance and protection for her dad
 (00:41:23) – Becoming a mum and setting up her cover
 (00:48:00) – Learning to feel proud again
 (00:54:40) – Preparing for the future

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⏱️ Chapters:

(00:00:00) – Introduction and Rosie's journey to the podcast

(00:05:05) – Rosie and Ben's Story 

(00:09:45) – The night everything changed

(00:17:07) – Accepting reality 

(00:23:40) – Running a business and parenting through grief

(00:29:56) – Coping mechanisms

(00:35:14) – How life insurance helped 

(00:44:36) – Building an award winning podcast and community for widows

(00:56:47) – Looking ahead

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This powerful and candid conversation explores the impact of serious illness on work, finances, and mental wellbeing, and why the systems meant to support people often fall short. From benefit forms to fear of the future, Lauren doesn’t shy away from the real stuff and encourages us all to think about how we prepare for life’s curveballs.

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⏱️ Chapters

(00:00) – Diagnosis, denial and confronting the unknown

(06:15) – Facing work, finances and the emotional fallout

(14:40) – Making the system work for you

(23:30) – Talking about illness and money with confidence

(36:00) – What we don’t prepare for - and why we should

(44:55) – GIRLvsCANCER and using her voice

(56:20) – The power of community and being honest about fear

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During the podcast, Lauren mentioned that prices are cheaper the younger you are. Please note that this can vary depending on health and other risk factors.

Amy opens up about navigating a cervical cancer scare during her first pregnancy, the whirlwind of egg-freezing and IVF as a solo woman, and the sobering moment she realised she wouldn’t be eligible for life insurance due to a medical flag, until after giving birth. Now a mum with another baby on the way, Amy shares how becoming a parent has changed her relationship with risk, protection, and planning ahead.

We also touch on grief, growing up in a family of funeral directors, and how being exposed to conversations around death from a young age gave Amy a unique perspective on planning ahead and understanding what really matters.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Introductions

02:10 – IVF, Egg Freezing and Going Solo

08:00 – Pregnancy, a Cancer Scare, and What Happened Next

14:45 – Giving Birth, Navigating Loss, and Postnatal Mental Health

23:10 – Growing Up in a Family of Funeral Directors

28:40 – The Turning Point: Applying for Life Insurance

34:00 – Why Protection Felt Like a Priority as a New Mum

41:15 – Amy’s Advice on Fertility, Money, and Planning Ahead

47:20 – What’s Next for Amy, and Final Reflections

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Selina shares the story of losing her fiancé suddenly in 2022 and the financial, legal, and emotional aftermath that followed. Her personal experience, being left without access to his pension, benefits, or estate, highlights the urgent need for conversations around wills, protection, and long-term planning, especially for unmarried couples.

She also speaks about founding Black Girl Finance, the financial gaps women face, and how financial education can be a way to reclaim power and security. This episode is full of practical tips, emotional honesty, and deeply human insight, a must-listen for anyone wanting to better protect themselves and the people they love.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Welcome

01:10 - Meet Selina Flavius: Black Girl Finance Mission

05:50 - Growing Up Without Financial Literacy

09:50 - The Unexpected Loss of Her Partner

17:20 - Navigating Death Without Marriage or a Will

27:00 - Family Complications and Legal Challenges

31:10 - The Importance of Financial Conversations

34:30 - Essential Financial Advice for Women

38:50 - Emergency Funds and Investment Basics

43:00 - Final Thoughts on Building Wealth



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In this episode, Zoë breaks down everything from savings and investing to pensions and life insurance, all with clear, jargon-free explanations. She also shares her own financial experiences, lessons learned, and how women can feel more confident and informed about their money decisions.

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✨ Financial Freedom Coach → myfinancialfreedomcoach.co.uk and @my.ffc

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⏱️ Chapters

(00:00) - Women's Financial Literacy and Empowerment

(03:35) - Closing the Financial Gender Gap

(07:55) - Understanding Women's Financial Savvy

(13:29) - Getting Started With Investing for Women

(22:12) - Financial Strategy and Investment Diversification

(28:08) - Managing Finances in Relationships and Investments

(35:29) - Understanding Pensions and Life Insurance

(47:40) - Clearing Money Misconceptions and Balance

(01:00:46) - Feeling Secure With Pretty Covered

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Kelsey opens up about talking honestly about death, dealing with judgment, and her experience of having cover in place when she needed it most.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Pretty Covered

01:20 Meeting Tom & their early love story

03:18 Building a life together

05:54 Lockdown, pregnancy & laughter

08:24 When everything changed — diagnosis

12:12 Facing loss & finding resilience

16:09 Why having cover mattered

18:42 Talking to children about grief

24:42 Judgment, healing & moving forward

42:36 What Kelsey wants you to take away

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Hosted by Jess Silva, this series opens up honest conversations about life, love, loss, and looking after the people who matter most. We’re here to help you feel confident, calm, and well - pretty covered.

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