Organised by Rachael Bell Wealth Management, a spokesperson for the firm said: “Powering Up focused on specific financial issues affecting women, including the impact of career breaks for maternity leave and the ongoing gender pay gap.”
Women from across Cumbria attended the event to share experiences, debunk financial myths, and discuss financial independence at different stages of life.
Rachael Bell, practice principal at Rachael Bell Wealth Management, said: “Powering Up is about opening up the conversation around the financial challenges facing women and giving them the opportunity to talk openly about their experiences.
“We wanted to create a space where women can feel reassured that their experiences are shared by others and to understand the practical steps they can take to plan for the future they want, both now and in years to come.
“It’s about far more than financial planning, it’s about confidence and removing barriers.”
The event was co-hosted by Ms Bell and Chelsea Whittock, a financial planner at the firm.
Following the event at Bartons Yard in Carlisle, a second Powering Up event is planned for West Cumbria in May.
Ms Bell said: “The response to the event has been incredibly positive.
“The honesty, openness, and support in the room really demonstrated how important these conversations are and we’re looking forward to building on that momentum with future events.”
Founded in 2014, Rachael Bell Wealth Management is a Cumbria-based firm with an all-female team.
The company offers services including investment and retirement planning, intergenerational planning, and pensions to clients across the county and further afield.
A spokesperson said: “Powering Up is part of the firm’s wider commitment to education, inclusion and community engagement, helping to address the barriers that can prevent people from feeling informed, confident and in control of their financial wellbeing.”
The firm is also behind the Financial Freedom Podcast which attracted thousands of listeners across two seasons and remains available to download or stream on major platforms.
