Today’s episode is packed with practical, empowering insight as host Jess Silva is joined by financial advisor and educator Zoë Burt. Zoë is the co-founder of Financial Freedom Coach and a passionate advocate for helping women take control of their finances.

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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(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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Today we're joined by Kelsey Parker, podcaster, entrepreneur, mum and widow of Tom Parker, as she shares her story of love, loss, grief, and the strength she found when being strong was her only option.

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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Welcome to Pretty Covered - the podcast that makes protection feel personal.

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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