31. Trusting Our Experience: Financial Wisdom and Growth in Midlife

In this episode of Women Don’t Rush, I sit down with financial advisor Julia Ward who has spent her career helping women make confident, values-driven financial decisions. Together, we explore the power of life experience at midlife - how compassion, trust, and courage can guide not just our financial choices, but our personal growth too. We talk about the privilege of having a long, rich life behind us, and how to lean into that wisdom when we’re ready to stretch beyond our comfort zones. If you’re thinking about what’s next for you - whether it’s a career shift, new investment, or simply taking time to reconnect with yourself - this conversation is a reminder that slowing down, listening inward, and aligning with what truly matters can be the most powerful investment of all. Host: Maria Rush, Leadership Mentor & Speaker, loves helping capable and high achieving women, who despite their constant success, often feel tired, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled.  Through a proven framework, Maria empowers women with that missing link that promotes more calm, joy, and fulfilment and ultimately more time. Guest: Julia Ward, Financial Adviser and Founder of Conscious Wealth Website: www.consciouswealthuk.co.uk LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ward-b9866616 Resources Mentioned: - Mel Robbins - The Let Them theory https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/ - 'Begin with the end in mind' - quote from Stephen Covey and his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ttps://www.franklincovey.com/courses/the-7-habits/habit-2/   Enjoyed this episode? Please leave me a 5-star review!  Let’s connect on Instagram https://instagram.com/womendontrushpodcast  and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/mariadhrush For free resources, mentoring and training services, please visit https://mariarush.co.uk