Emilie Bellet

Founder of Vestpod, Financial Empowerment Speaker, Bestselling Author of ‘You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich’, Podcast Host & Former Private Equity Analyst

Emilie Bellet’s Biography:

Emilie Bellet is a financial empowerment speaker, entrepreneur and author, widely recognised as the Founder of Vestpod, the award-winning financial education platform dedicated to helping women build financial confidence. She is also the bestselling author of ‘You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich’ and the Host of ‘The Wallet Podcast’. A former Private Equity Analyst at Lehman Brothers, Emilie has become one of the most respected voices in modern personal finance, helping audiences understand investing, pensions and wealth-building in clear, practical terms.

Emilie began her career with a strong academic foundation, studying Economics at Paris-Panthéon-Assas University before completing a Master in Management at ESCP Business School. She then entered the world of finance, starting as an Analyst in Equity Capital Markets at Societe Generale. This early experience gave Emilie a deep understanding of financial markets and corporate finance before she progressed into private equity. She joined Lehman Brothers as a Summer Analyst and later an Analyst in Private Equity, gaining valuable insight into high-level investment strategy and financial decision-making. Following this role, Emilie continued her career in investment as an Associate in Private Equity at Trilantic Europe, where she worked on European investment opportunities across sectors including healthcare, consumer markets and industry.

After several years in finance, Emilie recognised a major gap in accessible financial education, particularly for women. Determined to change the conversation around money, she launched Vestpod in 2017, a platform designed to provide trustworthy guidance on careers, investing and financial wellbeing. Through events, workshops and digital content, Vestpod encourages open discussions about money and empowers individuals to build long-term financial security. Emilie further expanded her influence as a Columnist for the Financial Times and The i Paper, where she writes about investing, financial independence and economic trends. In 2019 she published her bestselling book ‘You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich’, a practical guide designed to help readers develop healthy financial habits and take control of their financial future.

Why Hire Emilie Bellet?

Today, Emilie is a highly sought-after keynote speaker who delivers engaging and insightful talks for organisations such as JP Morgan, NatWest, TikTok and PayPal, as well as major events including the Edinburgh and Cheltenham Literature Festivals. Her presentations explore topics including women and money, financial wellbeing, investing, the cost-of-living crisis and closing the pension and investment gap. Emilie’s approach combines real financial expertise with an accessible, conversational style that resonates with audiences from graduates to senior leaders. By simplifying complex financial topics and encouraging honest conversations about money, Emilie helps organisations support financial wellbeing while inspiring individuals to build confidence, independence and long-term financial security.

Emilie Bellet’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Emilie Bellet’s remarkable financing career:

• 2025 – Runner-up, Solopreneur Award, everywoman Entrepreneur Awards
• 2023 – Included in the Women in FinTech Powerlist, Senior Leaders category
• 2020 – Became Host of The Wallet Podcast
• 2019 – Published bestselling book, You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich
• 2019 – Wrote as a columnist for the Financial Times
• 2018 – Named in the Women in FinTech Powerlist 2018
• 2018 – Finalist, Disruptor of the Year, Women in Finance Awards
• 2017 – Founded Vestpod
• 2009 – Appointed Associate in Private Equity, Trilantic Europe
• 2007 – Appointed Analyst in Private Equity, Lehman Brothers
• 2005 – Began career as Analyst in Equity Capital Markets, Societe Generale