Why Women Don?t Talk Money: In Conversation With Women on Making Money, Losing Money, and Shaping Their Identity Around Money

Society is uncomfortable with two factors: women in power, and women with money. But, why is that so? Despite the societal advancements the world has made since universal suffrage, women are still uncomfortable discussing money matters with their partners and peers. 

In this book, 24 powerful women bare their souls to finance professionals Sharon Sim and Serena Wong about their struggles with making money and keeping it, their sometimes uncomfortable relationship with the all-powerful dollar, and how they’ve come to terms with, even celebrate, their financial and personal status in the world. It’s time for women to talk about money.

Sharon Sim, a financial industry veteran with over twenty years of experience, stands out for her commitment to investing in profit with purpose.

As the Founder and General Partner at Purpose Venture Capital, she actively pursues a mission to build and invest in technology ventures that contribute positively to society. Her extensive career includes senior roles at renowned global banks such as Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, where she provided investment advice to institutional fund managers, sovereign wealth funds, and ultra-high net worth investors.

With over twenty-three years of experience in the financial sector, Serena Wong is a seasoned advisor on family wealth, investing, banking, business development for family offices, and champion for women in business. She thrives where connections matter, particularly across cultures, family generations, and gender. As Head of Advisory at Kamet Capital, a Singapore-based multi-family office, she led a team that delivered investment management, wealth planning, administrative services, and philanthropy advice to Asia’s most innovative entrepreneurs.