Join Harper's Bazaar for a morning discussion on how to invest in yourself and take control of your financial future.

Join Harper's Bazaar and Brown Shipley on Wednesday 9 September from 9:30am–11:00am, at Ochre, The National Gallery (London WC2N 5DN) for an inspiring breakfast discussion exploring one of the most important – and often least talked about – aspects of women's empowerment: financial confidence.

Enjoy tea, coffee and a light buffet breakfast while hearing from an expert panel featuring Rupal Patel, Emilie Bellet and Kate Richardson, hosted by Deputy Editor of Harper's Bazaar UK Frances Hedges. Together, they’ll explore why taking control of your financial future is an essential step towards greater independence, confidence and equality.

For many women, money remains the last taboo. Yet understanding your finances, building wealth and investing in your future are key to creating opportunities - not just for yourself, but for future generations. This engaging conversation will provide practical insights and actionable advice to help demystify the world of finance and investing.

Dress code: smart casual

MEET OUR SPEAKERS

RUPAL PATEL

Rupal Patel is a senior economic advisor at the Bank of England, where she has built a successful career over the past 13 years. She is also the author of two books: Money: the Inside Story, addressing issues such as inflation and cryptocurrencies, and the international bestseller Can’t We Just Print More Money?, described as a ‘rip-roaring crash course in economics’.

EMILIE BELLET

Emilie Bellet is the founder of Vestpod, a community that empowers women to take control of their finances through courses on topics including money management and investing. She hosts the podcast The Wallet, published her book You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich in 2019, and regularly runs events and workshops on financial wellbeing and education. Her background is in private equity and entrepreneurship, and she has previously been included on the Women in FinTech Powerlist.

KATE RICHARDSON

Kate Richardson is a Director, Client Advisor at Brown Shipley, a Quintet Private Bank, with more than 20 years’ experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners. She provides tailored wealth management and investment advice, helping clients navigate the complexities of their financial lives with confidence.

Prior to joining Brown Shipley, Kate spent almost two decades at UBS, where she progressed from Business Analyst to Director and Client Advisor. During this time, she advised clients across London, Edinburgh and the Thames Valley, building long-standing relationships and developing extensive expertise in investment management and wealth planning.

Kate holds a First Class degree in Psychology and Management from Aston Business School. Beyond her professional role, she is a member of the Salisbury District Hospital Stars Appeal Fundraising Committee, supporting initiatives that enhance healthcare services within the local community.

FRANCES HEDGES

Frances Hedges is the deputy editor of Harper’s Bazaar UK, overseeing all aspects of the magazine’s content, with a focus on careers, culture and lifestyle. She has led the expansion over the Bazaar At Work programme – aimed at ambitious women in the working world – over the past decade. A graduate of the University of Oxford, Frances held previous editorial roles at Elle Decoration, Net-A-Porter and the Royal Society of Arts. Outside her day job, she is a trustee of the West London-based charity DanceWest and is on the jury for this year’s Women Without Borders Film Festival.

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