{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6195077c8699fb0013a1c9bc/68879e57e0a86cc3abe118a1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#202 Lessons from the Book Launch: Confidence, Visibility + Doing It Anyway","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6195077c8699fb0013a1c9bc/1753717992042-74458d01-f1a6-460c-bd39-e2b726543844.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>🎙 <strong>Episode 202: The Unfiltered Lessons I Learned from Launching <em>Parents, Let’s Talk Money</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>In today’s deeply personal episode of <em>Let’s Talk Money and More</em>, Lesley Thomas opens up about the powerful, transformative lessons she’s learned from writing and launching her book, <em>Parents, Let’s Talk Money</em>. This episode isn’t a how-to on writing a book; it's a reflection on the identity shifts, challenges, and profound realizations that come with putting your voice and message out into the world.</p><p><br></p><p>Lesley shares the real, unfiltered behind-the-scenes journey of writing a book aimed at helping parents raise financially confident children. From battling self-doubt to celebrating quiet victories, this episode is filled with honest insights that apply to anyone looking to make a meaningful impact in their own life or community.</p><p><br></p><p>💡 <strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>✅ The personal transformation that comes from writing and launching a book</p><p>✅ Why confidence isn’t a prerequisite for taking bold action</p><p>✅ How a book launch is more about conversation and connection than perfection</p><p>✅ Why visibility and identity work are key to creating meaningful change</p><p>✅ The power of legacy and how your impact is measured</p><p>✅ How to handle the pressures of launching something meaningful and personal</p><p>✅ Why it takes a village to raise financially confident children and how you can play a role</p><p>✅ The wider reach of <em>Parents, Let’s Talk Money</em> and how it’s resonating across generations</p><p><br></p><p>🧠 <strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p>✨ \"Confidence isn’t something you wait for; it’s something you build by taking action, especially in moments of doubt.\"</p><p>✨ \"Your legacy isn’t about the likes or viral posts; it’s about the quiet revolutions, the ripple effect, and the lasting impact you have on your family.\"</p><p>✨ \"Visibility work is identity work. If you don’t see yourself as an expert or a leader, no one else will.\"</p><p><br></p><p>📚 <strong>Join the Movement</strong></p><p><em>Parents, Let’s Talk Money</em> isn’t just a book; it’s an invitation to start meaningful conversations and raise the next generation with the financial confidence many of us didn’t have. Whether you’re a parent, godparent, grandparent, or anyone with influence over young people, this book offers guidance on shaping a healthier, more empowered relationship with money.</p><p><br></p><p>👂 <strong>Keep the Conversation Going</strong></p><p>If this episode resonated with you, Lesley would love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on social media, leave a review, or simply pass the message on to someone who could benefit. Let’s continue to build a ripple effect of financial confidence, one conversation at a time.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <strong>Tune in now</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Purchase the Amazon Best Seller -&nbsp;‘Parents, Let’s Talk Money’ Book – on sale now !</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://amzn.eu/d/0qj3BEf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://amzn.eu/d/0qj3BEf</a></p><p><br></p><p>Or for the perfect Parent and Teen Bundle also buying Money@Home, the online Financial Literacy and Success Mindset programme</p><p><br></p><p>https://lesleyathomas.kartra.com/page/money-at-home-sales</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Lesley Thomas</strong></p><p><br></p><p>My website <a href=\"www.themoneyconfidenceacademy.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.themoneyconfidenceacademy.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/iamlesley_thomas</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with me on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-thomas</p><p><br></p><p>Book a Free 30 mins call with me - <a href=\"https://calendly.com/lesley-themoneyconfidenceacademy/30mins-121\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://calendly.com/lesley-themoneyconfidenceacademy/30mins-121</a></p>","author_name":"Lesley Thomas"}