How This Single Mum Went from Rock Bottom to Million-Pound Deals: Gillian Palmer

Get in touch with us! Mum and I are joined by Gillian Palmer, founder of the Finance Hub (and Mum's good friend!) who shares her journey from a divorced, broke single mum to running million‑pound deals and launching her award‑winning finance company. Becoming a business owner multiple times over with no formal education, Gillian proves what’s possible when you bet on yourself.  This episode is particularly empowering for women who feel it's too late or that they're not enough. Gillian emphasises the importance of facing fears, embracing change and continuously striving for personal and professional growth. 00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Life's Challenges00:34 Gillian's Early Life and Career Beginnings03:56 Building and Losing a Business06:24 Transition to Finance and Personal Struggles08:59 Breaking Barriers in Sales12:14 Family Dynamics and Personal Growth16:55 Navigating New Ventures and Setbacks23:21 Breaking Financial Taboos24:32 The Big Cat Sanctuary Experience26:26 Personal and Professional Challenges28:38 The Importance of Family Support35:16 Business Evolution and Tough Decisions38:38 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Reflections41:20 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways Gillian Palmer has over 25 years of experience building, growing and selling businesses, understanding what it takes to turn ambition into action. She founded The Finance Hub and runs Lending Made Simple to help business owners access clear, honest advice and the right funding, without the jargon or the hard sell.  She's all about straightforward, flexible solutions that work in the real world.  People often recognise Gillian by her signature red and her personal approach. She loves building real relationships and being someone clients can count on.  Outside of work, She's usually out walking Suzie (her equally red-spirited dog), catching up with friends over brunch, or wandering through Kew Gardens with her son Harvey, a horticulturist with a passion for the tropical and architectural.  In 2023, she celebrated turning 50 by running two half marathons for West Kent Mind - that same energy drives everything she does. 📣Connect with Gillian: Website: https://thefinancehub.money/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-palmer-613a051b/Email: [email protected]📥 Resources & Next Steps:📩 Join She Reigns and get your free Reignmaker Reflection Journal (to reconnect with the version of you who knows she’s made for more) here → https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/777042/153814815305893482/share 📣Connect with us on Instagram: @reignwhenitsraining Tag us with your biggest takeaway💬 Let’s keep the conversation going! We'd love to connect and hear how you’re finding ways to thrive.   What are your dreams? What's holding you back? Questions? Stories? Ideas? If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and/or leave us a review. It really helps us to reach more people like you. Have a great week, thank you Reignmakers!