Emilie Bellet.
Emilie Bellet is the founder of Vestpod, a UK-based financial education platform helping people build confidence with money and investing.
She is the author of the best-selling book You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich (2021) and the host of The Wallet, an award-winning podcast on money, work, and life. With a background in private equity, Emilie brings clarity to complex financial topics and is known for making investing practical, accessible, and relevant. Her work has been featured in the Financial Times, Vogue, and across leading UK media.
She is the curator of the Money Matters Festival, has been recognised in the Women in FinTech Powerlist, and is a board member of La French Tech London. Before founding Vestpod, she played hockey for the French national team for over a decade.
keynote speeches.
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Financial literacy is the cornerstone of long-term financial security. In this empowering talk, Emilie breaks down the essentials of managing money, providing clear, actionable steps to help individuals understand personal finance fundamentals, set and achieve realistic financial goals, distinguish between saving and investing, and build the confidence to take control of their financial future.
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Women face systemic challenges when it comes to building wealth, from pay gaps to lower pension contributions and limited financial confidence. In this talk, Emilie will cover the gender wealth and investment gaps, provide real strategies to build long-term wealth, offer confidence-building approaches to overcome financial anxiety, and discuss investment opportunities and tools, all to provide a roadmap to financial independence.
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Investing isn’t just for the wealthy or the financial elite—it’s a powerful tool for anyone seeking long-term financial independence. In this accessible and empowering talk, Emilie demystifies the world of investing and equips individuals with the knowledge to get started with confidence. She will cover the basics of how investing works and why it matters, help individuals understand the difference between saving and investing, explore simple strategies to grow wealth over time, and build the confidence to take their first steps toward investing.
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frequently asked questions.
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Emilie Bellet’s work focuses on financial wellbeing, financial literacy, and long-term wealth building, with a particular emphasis on making money and investing accessible, inclusive, and practical. Drawing on her experience as founder and CEO of Vestpod, she explores how individuals can build confidence around money, break down financial taboos, and develop the knowledge needed to make informed financial decisions.
Key themes include financial wellbeing, money mindset, economic empowerment, financial education, and gender equality. -
She is typically engaged for keynote sessions at conferences and corporate events, particularly those focused on wellbeing, inclusion, and personal development. Her talks are designed to be clear, engaging, and actionable, providing audiences with a strong foundation in financial understanding rather than technical detail.
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Beyond keynote presentations, Emilie contributes to panel discussions, moderated conversations, particularly where financial wellbeing, gender equality, or inclusion are central themes. She is also experienced in engaging audiences through workshops.
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Her work is particularly relevant to organisations seeking to support employee wellbeing, address financial stress, and improve financial confidence across their workforce. She is especially relevant in contexts where organisations are exploring inclusion, gender equity, and long-term wellbeing as part of a broader people strategy. This is particularly relevant for organisations supporting employee financial wellbeing, addressing cost-of-living pressures, and improving confidence around money and long-term financial resilience.
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She most commonly engages with professional and employee audiences across corporate, public, and financial services sectors, as well as mixed and non-specialist audiences. Her work resonates strongly with organisations seeking to engage employees at all levels, regardless of prior financial knowledge.
Audiences include CEOs, senior leaders, leadership teams, HR professionals, people leaders, managers, and employee audiences. -
Her approach is clear, empowering, and practical, cutting through jargon to make financial topics approachable and relevant. She combines expertise with warmth and relatability, helping audiences feel confident engaging with subjects that are often perceived as intimidating or inaccessible.
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Emilie adapts her content to reflect audience demographics, organisational context, and levels of financial familiarity. She adjusts emphasis between personal finance fundamentals, investing, or systemic challenges such as the gender wealth gap, ensuring sessions remain relevant and accessible without oversimplifying.
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While grounded in UK experience, the principles Emile addresses around financial wellbeing, confidence, and long-term financial security translate effectively across international contexts. She regularly engages with global organisations and diverse audiences.
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Pricing for Emilie is influenced by factors such as event location, format, and time commitment. Speaking Office ensures fee consistency across all enquiries, whether via speaker bureaus or direct clients, so that pricing remains aligned and non-competitive across channels. Accurate and up-to-date pricing can be provided once event details are shared, ensuring alignment with both the client’s requirements and Emilie’s long-term positioning.
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Speaking Office aims to respond promptly to all enquiries regarding Emilie, typically within one business day. Response times may vary slightly depending on event complexity and time zone, but all enquiries are handled with care and attention.
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Emilie is available for virtual and hybrid events, as well as in-person engagements, depending on availability and event requirements. Speaking Office can advise on the most appropriate format based on audience, objectives, and technical considerations.
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Advance booking is recommended for Emilie, particularly for peak periods and international events. While shorter lead times can be accommodated, early enquiry allows for greater flexibility and planning.
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Speaking Office exclusively represents Emilie for speaking engagements and live events work. Details regarding availability, fees and general enquiries are managed by his speaker manager via the contact information on this page.
How do I book Emilie for a speech?
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