Molly Benjamin
Molly Benjamin | |
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| Born | Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Citizenship | Australia |
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| Organization | Ladies Finance Club (Founder) |
| Website | ladiesfinanceclub |
Molly Benjamin is an Australian financial educator, entrepreneur, author, and speaker.[1] She is the founder of the Ladies Finance Club, a platform designed to empower women to achieve financial independence and literacy.[2] Benjamin has been featured in various media outlets, including ABC News, The Financial Review, The Sydney Morning Herald, Money Magazine, Studio 10, and Mamamia.[3]
Early life and education
Benjamin was born and raised in Mudgeeraba, on the Gold Coast, Australia, where her parents ran a local veterinary clinic. She attended All Saints Anglican School. In 2010, she graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a bachelor's degree in mass communication, public relations, and media studies.
Career
After graduation, Benjamin moved to London, where she spent six years working as a communication and marketing executive and events manager in the finance sector, including roles at Barclays, the Financial Conduct Authority, and the Bank of Queensland.[4] During this time, she noticed that many women, including her colleagues and friends, struggled with personal finance.[5][6]
In 2017, Benjamin established the Ladies Finance Club (formerly She's on the Money) in London.[7] The club started as a discussion group in her living room and has since evolved into an investment club. In 2019, she launched the club in Australia, and it has since grown to have over 35,000 women attend events, webinars, or workshops.[8]
The platform has partnered with notable companies such as Google, Pinterest, Deloitte, Audible, Fidelity International, and Vanguard.[9] The club offers monthly masterclasses on various investing topics and provides online courses on the basics of investing and personal finance management.[10][11]
Benjamin has been featured in various media outlets and publications, including ABC News, The Financial Review, The Sydney Morning Herald, Money Magazine, and Mamamia.[12] She is also the author of "Girls Just Wanna Have Funds," published in January 2023, which offers practical financial advice for women.[13]
Bibliography
Awards and recognitions
- Benjamin has been a winner and finalist in the Women in Finance Awards in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- In 2021, she was awarded the Financial Wellbeing Program of the Year in Australia.
Personal life
Benjamin lives in Sydney, Australia.
References
- ↑ "Molly Benjamin | WiBF". wibf.org.au. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ↑ "Interview with Molly Benjamin". EDHEC WinFin. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ↑ "Molly Benjamin Bio". generalassemb.ly. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ↑ "Meet Molly Benjamin". Inside Gold Coast. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ↑ Development, PodBean. "Smart money moves in marketing with Ladies Finance Club's Molly Benjamin | The Content Rebels". contentrebels.podbean.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ↑ "Molly Benjamin - Hire Keynote and Guest Speaker". ICMI. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ↑ "On The Money: Why Money Matters - Molly Benjamin". Academy For Enterprising Girls. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ↑ "Molly Benjamin profile at Startupxplore". Startupxplore. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ↑ "How to Achieve Financial Independence with Molly Benjamin from Ladies Finance Club". Equity Mates Media. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ↑ "How Molly Benjamin is breaking down financial barriers (and her tips for other investors)". Livewire Markets. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ↑ "Molly-Benjamin-Girls-Just-Wanna-Have-Funds". affirmpress.com.au. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ↑ "Molly Benjamin". Yahoo News. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ↑ "Girls Just Wanna Have Funds: Drink champagne on your pr…". Goodreads. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ↑ "Kobo". www.kobo.com. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ↑ "Girls Just Wanna Have Funds: Drink champagne on your pr…". Goodreads. Retrieved 17 June 2024.