Emilie Bellet is a dynamic motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and author dedicated to empowering women through financial education and personal growth. With a background in private equity and a passion for financial independence, she has built a career centred around helping individuals take control of their finances and future. Emilie’s talks are engaging, insightful, and deeply inspiring, offering audiences not only expert financial knowledge but also a strong message of resilience, empowerment, and ambition. Her ability to simplify complex financial concepts and relate them to real-life experiences makes her a compelling and accessible speaker for diverse audiences.
Emilie began her career in finance at Lehman Brothers, later transitioning to Trilantic Capital Partners after the bank’s collapse. Working in private equity, she saw first-hand the lack of financial confidence among many professionals, particularly women, which sparked her mission to address financial literacy gaps. In 2016, she founded Vestpod, a digital platform designed to help women gain financial independence and confidence in managing their money. Her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship is a testament to adaptability, courage, and the pursuit of a meaningful mission. Before her finance career, she also demonstrated high performance and discipline as a field hockey player for the French national team for over ten years.
Her influence and impact have continued to grow. In 2019, she published the best-selling book You're Not Broke, You're Pre-Rich, which has helped thousands take control of their finances. That same year, she was recognised as a FinTech Powerlist Rising Star and a finalist for the Women in Finance Awards in the Disruptor of the Year category. More recently, she has expanded her reach through in-person Vestpod communities (IRL pods) in London, Brighton, and Manchester, fostering real-life connections and learning. In 2024, she hosted the second Vestpod Money Matters Festival at KOKO Camden, bringing together leading voices in financial education.
Emilie is hired as a motivational speaker because of her ability to inspire action, confidence, and personal transformation. Her talks blend financial expertise with personal resilience, making her an engaging choice for corporate events, leadership summits, and financial literacy initiatives. With her background in finance, entrepreneurship, and elite sports, Emilie delivers powerful messages on overcoming challenges, seizing opportunities, and taking control of one’s future.
