Do you know everything you need to know about money? Who would you look to for expert advice?
Meet the winners of the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (the MAIAs), the worlds pre-eminent financial literacy and education awards, on Better Money with the MAIAs.
As finance becomes more complicated, knowing how to use money properly is becoming increasingly important.
Co-founder of the MAIAs, and long-term fund manager, Michael Gilmore, finds out all about these winning projects, what inspired them to start, and what we can all learn from them about our own financial journey.
In this episode of Better Money with the MAIAs, Michael Gilmore speaks with Stephanie Fitzgerald from The Money Charity, winners for their work supporting underserved communities.
Stephanie shares why financial education should be lifelong, how the charity tailors programmes for people with learning disabilities, and why addressing scams and financial abuse is a growing priority. They also discuss the importance of engaging teaching methods, empowerment through choice, and helping people build a positive relationship with money.
This conversation highlights why inclusive, supportive financial education is essential for long-term financial wellbeing.
4 Jan 2026
Ep 20 - Tracy Hall, Intimate Fraud Survivor & Advocate
In this episode of Better Money with the MAIAs, Michael Gilmore speaks with Tracy Hall, who shares her experience of intimate fraud, a form of financial abuse carried out by someone she trusted deeply.
Tracy reflects on the emotional and psychological impact of the scam, the challenges victims face when seeking support, and how shame and misunderstanding often compound the harm. She also discusses her journey from survivor to advocate, calling for better education, stronger systems of support, and a more compassionate response to fraud.
This episode highlights the complexity of financial scams and why protecting people requires understanding trust, trauma, and human behaviour, not just warning signs.
20 Dec 2025
Ep 19 - Jane Monica-Jones, Financial Therapist
In this episode of Better Money with the MAIAs, Michael Gilmore speaks with Jane Monica-Jones, financial therapist, researcher, and co-founder of the Financial Well-Being Company.
Jane opens up about the emotional side of financial literacy — exploring how trauma, family history, and even neurodivergence shape our relationship with money. She discusses her own money story, the patterns she has seen across her work, and why a trauma-informed approach is essential for truly effective financial education.
Discover how financial therapy helps people navigate the beliefs and behaviours that traditional financial education often overlooks.
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