The Money Story Project

The Money Story Project

Hosted by: Harriet Formby

Money is never just about money - it’s about being human. The Money Story Project shares real, unfiltered stories from founders, creatives, freelancers, and beyond, exploring how money weaves through identity,...

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8. Value, Systems, Vulnerability: Playing Long Games with Yommy Ojo

"FOMO is one of the most powerful human behaviours. Having acceptance or having clout is actually a big powerful motivator for a lot of business owners. But it's rarely talked about openly." That's Yommy Ojo speaking...
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BONUS: The Ideal vs. Authentic Self: Reimagining Our Money Stories

That gut punch when you see someone else's financial success? This bonus episode unpacks what it's actually revealing. We explore the taboo around jealousy and shame, and what these emotions tell us about the gap...
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7. Privilege, Poverty & Running a Business with ADHD - with guest Siobhan Strode

"I can check my bank account and I know I'm gonna be okay, but I still feel like I'm not gonna be okay." That's how Siobhan Strode describes her relationship with money, even decades after the childhood loss that...
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6. Suspicion, Permission & Possibility with Paulina Folaron

"There was like a whole whoosh, whoosh, whoosh of energy. Opportunity, open doors, possibility." That's how our guest this week, Paulina Folaron - digital marketing consultant, operations specialist, and...
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5. Creativity, Resilience & Honouring Energy - with Kirsty Anna Sinclair

"I feel like we're on the precipice of a whole brand new story, particularly around females and money. For that to start happening, we have to start thinking about it differently, talking about it differently, and...
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4. Taboos, Power and Reclaiming Money with Morín Glimmer

“The systems we’re in weren’t built for us. They were designed to keep us small, scared, and separate.” That’s how my guest this week, Morín Glimmer — brand strategist, creative director, and founder of Rosy Futures —...
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3: A Strange Gathering: The Compass of the Wild Mind, Money & ADHD

This special episode unfolds in two parts. First, a story. In the shadow of the full moon lunar eclipse, 'Beth' gathers for a life changing interaction in an unassuming country pub with four bold archetypes the...
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BONUS: Behind the Scenes - Nurturing the Story

A short glimpse into how the podcast comes together - the guest journey, the recording process, and the care that goes into shaping each story with agency and integrity.
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2. Summer Fear, Legacy & Inclusion: Beyond Pricing - with Sumi Fitzgerald

In this first guest episode of The Money Story Project, I’m joined by Sumi Fitzgerald, a diversity, equity and inclusion consultant who helps small, service-based businesses turn good intentions into concrete,...
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1. The Story Behind The Money Story Project

In this first episode of The Money Story Project, I share why I started this podcast - and how my own journey from “I’m not a maths person” to Chartered Accountant, Fractional CFO, and trauma-informed finance coach...
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Trailer: Welcome to The Money Story Project

Money touches every part of our lives - but the real stories aren’t about bank balances, budgets, or get-rich-quick tips. They’re about who we are, where we come from, and the world we live in. In this short trailer,...
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