Black Girl Finance Fest

Staying consistent is key to successful budgeting. Stay disciplined and committed to following your budget, even when it's challenging. Remember your financial goals and the long-term benefits of sticking to your budget. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you're struggling to create or stick to a budget, don't hesitate to seek support. This could be from financial advisors, support groups, who are good with money and can offer guidance and accountability.

By following these tips and staying consistent with your budgeting efforts, you'll be better equipped to manage your finances effectively in the UK.

Black Girl Finance has a budgeting pdf that you can download for free on our website www.blackgirlfinance.co.uk

We’re excited to announce Scottish Widows is sponsoring Black Girl Finance Festival for the second year running, honouring Women’s History Month and celebrating International Women’s Day, the festival is bringing together leading Black women financial experts, influencers and allies from across the UK to delve into the intersections of women, relationships and money. It’s more than a conversation; it’s a movement towards financial freedom and empowerment for all women.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​● Exclusive insights: learn from financial experts and influencers who will share their knowledge and tips
● Real stories: hear from Scottish Widows’ own Rose St Louis and Ernestina Saarah-Mensah, as they share personal experiences and expert advice on preparing for later life, navigating financial challenges and opportunities
● Community and connection: join a vibrant community of like-minded women passionate about making a difference with their finances.

Checkout the Schedule for all the day's talks

Search for Scottish Widows’ ‘Dealing with uncertainty’’ hub for support and advice on pensions and retirement

Nikkita is a passionate advocate for financial literacy and independence. As a qualified bookkeeper, accountant, and finance coach, she brings over 5 years of extensive experience in the finance industry. Nikkita is dedicated to continuously updating her knowledge and staying abreast of the ever-evolving financial landscape.​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​Nikkita's journey into the world of motherhood has further fuelled her commitment to championing financial education. Understanding the unique financial challenges that parenthood can bring, she strives to provide practical and insightful guidance for individuals at every stage of their lives.

Nikkita's mission is clear: to empower changemakers to take control of their financial destinies, make informed decisions, and build a legacy for themselves and their loved ones.

Introducing our Fantastic Event speakers:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Mary Agbesanwa

Passionate about tech's impact on financial services and millennial empowerment. Mary is a wealth management sales professional with a background in management consulting, aiding banks and fintechs in scaling. She recently grew sales at a B2B Wealthtech startup in the UK, expanding their fintech and enterprise client base. Additionally, Mary is the founder of the 'Now You’re Talking Network', uniting 2,000+ women in tech and finance as well as a learning facilitator at Imperial College Business School & Wharton Business School and Girlguiding Board trustee.
Her recent recognitions include Startups Magazine’s 23 Most Influential Womxn of 2023, Black Women in Asset Management 40 Under 40 Winner, Money 20/20 Europe VIP Speaker 2023, Brummell’s 30 Inspirational Women in the City list 2022, Black Tech Achievement Awards finalist, MCA Young Consultant of the Year finalist 2021, Innovate Finance Women in Fintech Powerlist 2020 and No.1 for the Global EMpower Future Leaders List 2020.
Check out all of Mary's links here: https://linktr.ee/millennialmarya

Here is a list of the 9 wonderful speakers we shall have, the subjects they will cover and the timestamps. We hope you will join us, see you there.

The count down ends today with tickets sales ending today. Black Girl Finance Festival Invest is 1-day away. We are super excited to get going on Saturday and we hope to see you all there ready to learn and engage with us. It will be a super packed and informative day. You will have so many takeaways, you will enjoy yourself and be encouraged to start your investing journey.

This is why we are doing our event solely focused on investing.

There are actions that seem less risky but in certain environments are actually very risky.

Have you got your ticket to our investing event yet?

Time is drawing nearer to our Black Girl Finance Festival Invest event, please purchase your tickets at www.blackgirlfinancefest.co.uk.