EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 47 MIN
Starting a money coven: Siân Docksey on money, getting paid as a creative & financial confidence
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With Ed on paternity leave, Chris is joined by Vix Leyton (Spendology podcast host and consumer finance expert at Think Money) as guest editor, alongside writer and comedian Siân Docksey, for an open, practical conversation about money, creativity and confidence.At the centre of the episode is Siân’s “Money Coven” - a simple weekly Zoom and WhatsApp accountability group created during a tough financial period. No jargon or hacks, just honesty, consistency and support. The result: debt tackled, income improved and a healthier relationship with money.Together, they cover:Why money is still taboo, particularly in the UKFinancial confidence, shame and genderThe realities of self-employment and creative careersSaving, automation and low-stress investingWhy money works best as a tool for life, not a moral testSmart, funny and reassuring, this episode shows how talking about money and not doing it alone can make a real difference.👉 Follow @vixleyton and @SianDocksey on InstagramChapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions01:56 The Importance of Financial Confidence for Women04:55 Cultural Attitudes Towards Money10:21 Personal Experiences with Financial Setbacks15:07 Building a Supportive Financial Community20:48 The Impact of Accountability on Financial Health25:21 Navigating Financial Vulnerability27:11 Understanding Money as a Tool30:40 The Emotional Side of Money34:26 Advocating for Financial Transparency in the Arts38:11 Building a Sustainable Creative Career41:09 Knowing Your Worth and Asking for Itfinance, financial confidence, women in finance, personal finance, community support, financial setbacks, arts industry, money management, investing, financial transparencyCONNECT WITH USThank you for watching our video! If you enjoyed this, please give it a LIKE, SHARE it with your friends, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more about money.Discover more at https://www.mouthymoney.co.uk and subscribe to our weekly newsletter too.Have questions or suggestions? Drop them in the comments below - we’d love to hear from you! Or contact us at [email protected] DISCLAIMERThis video is produced for general informational purposes only. It should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, mortgage or other forms of financial advice. If in any doubt about the themes expressed, consider consulting with a regulated financial professional for your own personal situation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you started with. Investments are speculative and can be affected by volatility. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. For more information visit www.fca.org.uk/investsmartPlease note, video captions are auto-generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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With Ed on paternity leave, Chris is joined by Vix Leyton (Spendology podcast host and consumer finance expert at Think Money) as guest editor, alongside writer and comedian Siân Docksey, for an open, practical conversation about money, creativity and confidence.At the centre of the episode is Siân’s “Money Coven” - a simple weekly Zoom and WhatsApp accountability group created during a tough financial period. No jargon or hacks, just honesty, consistency and support. The result: debt tackled, income improved and a healthier relationship with money.Together, they cover:Why money is still taboo, particularly in the UKFinancial confidence, shame and genderThe realities of self-employment and creative careersSaving, automation and low-stress investingWhy money works best as a tool for life, not a moral testSmart, funny and reassuring, this episode shows how talking about money and not doing it alone can make a real difference.👉 Follow @vixleyton and @SianDocksey on InstagramChapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions01:56 The Importance of Financial Confidence for Women04:55 Cultural Attitudes Towards Money10:21 Personal Experiences with Financial Setbacks15:07 Building a Supportive Financial Community20:48 The Impact of Accountability on Financial Health25:21 Navigating Financial Vulnerability27:11 Understanding Money as a Tool30:40 The Emotional Side of Money34:26 Advocating for Financial Transparency in the Arts38:11 Building a Sustainable Creative Career41:09 Knowing Your Worth and Asking for Itfinance, financial confidence, women in finance, personal finance, community support, financial setbacks, arts industry, money management, investing, financial transparencyCONNECT WITH USThank you for watching our video! If you enjoyed this, please give it a LIKE, SHARE it with your friends, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more about money.Discover more at https://www.mouthymoney.co.uk and subscribe to our weekly newsletter too.Have questions or suggestions? Drop them in the comments below - we’d love to hear from you! Or contact us at [email protected] DISCLAIMERThis video is produced for general informational purposes only. It should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, mortgage or other forms of financial advice. If in any doubt about the themes expressed, consider consulting with a regulated financial professional for your own personal situation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you started with. Investments are speculative and can be affected by volatility. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. For more information visit www.fca.org.uk/investsmartPlease note, video captions are auto-generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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