109 Why our money is not linked to our self-worth, with Catherine Morgan
Having gone straight into financial services at the age of 18, Catherine Morgan found herself in a managerial position at the young age of 28. But among the difficulties of managing those who had been in the business longer than she had, she also had the guilt that came with the £30,000 debt she had racked up. In a time where she was suffering from low self-esteem, she believed that money could help her feel better and improve her self-worth. After an insightful experience with her wardrobe, which helped her realise her emotions were triggering her spending in an attempt to boost her self-worth, Catherine set up her first business helping women to feel good about their bodies. From there her entrepreneurship took flight and she now runs The Money Panel, an international company helping consumers and advisors with financial coaching; their biggest mission being to equip and prepare 1 million women to be financially resilient, reduce their financial anxiety and help them be financially independent. Catherine also hosts “In Her Financial Shoe” a finance podcast for women, with the aim of opening up the discussion with women about finance. Tune in to my conversation where Catherine explains how our emotions are behind all of our actions, and why money is not linked to our self-worth.