Zomi Wealthcast Episode 7 with Emmelia Powell

The Money Mindset of Modern Athletes

Episode show notes

In this episode of Zomi WealthCast, our host Jordan is joined by Emmelia Powell, Independent Financial Adviser and co-director of Premier Wealth Solutions, who is reshaping how athletes and entrepreneurs experience financial advice.

The conversation explores the unique challenges faced by those whose careers peak early and end suddenly, from professional athletes to high-performing business owners. Emmelia shares her perspective on why empathy, emotional intelligence and trust are as vital as technical knowledge when helping clients navigate financial transition.

We discuss the realities of life after sport, how to prepare for the uncertainty that follows, and why planning early is key to lasting financial wellbeing. Emmelia also reflects on her own journey, from supporting a professional football career to building a business that prioritises understanding the person behind the portfolio.

From sudden wealth to rediscovering purpose beyond the pitch, this episode offers honest insights into the emotional side of money, and what it truly means to take ownership of your financial future.

What we cover

• Why so many professional athletes face financial uncertainty after retirement
• How empathy and emotional intelligence transform the way financial advice is delivered
• The parallels between athletes and entrepreneurs when it comes to money and mindset
• How to prepare for life transitions, from sudden wealth to the end of a career
• Why the best financial plans start with honest conversations, not spreadsheets
• Emmelia’s belief that advice should empower people to take control of their own journey

Links

Connect with Emmelia Powell on LinkedIn
  • Follow Premier Wealth Solutions Ltd on LinkedIn
Zomi Wealthcast Episode 7 with Emmelia Powell

About Our Guest

Emmelia Powell is an Independent Financial Adviser and co-director of Premier Wealth Solutions, where she specialises in supporting athletes, entrepreneurs and families through key financial transitions.

With a deep understanding of the pressures that come with sudden wealth, career change and public expectation, Emmelia helps clients build clarity and confidence in their financial futures. Her advice blends technical expertise with empathy, creating space for honest conversations that go beyond numbers.

Featured in the Financial Times, Emmelia is passionate about changing how financial advice is experienced, making it more human, more personal and more meaningful for those navigating life after sport and beyond.

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