Why Women Don't Talk Money (Paperback)

Sharon Sim, Serena Wong

ISBN 10: 9815233092 / ISBN 13: 9789815233094

Published by Penguin Random House SEA, 2024

About this Item

Paperback. 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, twenty-four 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. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Why Women Don't Talk Money (Paperback)
• Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9815233092
• ISBN 13: 9789815233094
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.