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At Standard Life, our ultimate guide for Women and Pensions podcast series aims to inspire more conversations with women about their second lives and to support them to think and plan differently for retirement. Standard Life International dac is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Episodes

  1. 05/28/2025

    How to own your future money story – Sinead McEvoy

    Sonya Lennon, Second Life mentor, chats with Sinéad McEvoy, Head of Retirement Solutions at Standard Life about how women can take ownership of their future money story.Sinéad outlines how taking action now can offer immediate peace of mind knowing you’re working towards living your best second life. Check out our Retirement Hub for more information, tools and guides to help you on your retirement journey. The views shared on this podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent financial advice. All research referenced is based on an independent, nationally representative online survey of 1000 + adults in Ireland conducted quarterly by 3Gem on behalf of StandardLife in 2025. Standard Life International dac is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

    26 min

  2. 05/28/2025

    How to own your future purpose – Aisling Hassell

    Sonya Lennon, Second Life mentor, chats with Aisling Hassell, former Head of Operations at Airbnb about how becoming an entrepreneur in her second life feels like she’s found her real purpose, having left the corporate world behind her. Check out our Retirement Hub for more information, tools and guides to help you on your retirement journey. The views shared on this podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent financial advice. All research referenced is based on an independent, nationally representative online survey of 1000 + adults in Ireland conducted quarterly by 3Gem on behalf of StandardLife in 2025. Standard Life International dac is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

    32 min

  3. 05/28/2025

    How to own your future opportunity – Mary Kennedy

    Sonya Lennon, Second Life mentor, chats with Mary Kennedy, a trailblazer in broadcasting about how she navigated the different stages of her life and career and how much opportunity has presented itself in the golden period that is now her second life. Check out our Retirement Hub for more information, tools and guides to help you on your retirement journey. The views shared on this podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent financial advice. All research referenced is based on an independent, nationally representative online survey of 1000 + adults in Ireland conducted quarterly by 3Gem on behalf of StandardLife in 2025. Standard Life International dac is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

    35 min

  4. 05/28/2025

    How to own your future mindset – Richard Hogan

    Sonya Lennon, Second Life mentor, chats with well-known psychotherapist Richard Hogan about how women can often be completely stretched in this period of their lives. Richardhighlights how establishing the right structures, boundaries, mindset and habits allows us to thrive now and into our second lives. Check out our Retirement Hub for more information, tools and guides to help you on your retirement journey. The views shared on this podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent financial advice. All research referenced is based on an independent, nationally representative online survey of 1000 + adults in Ireland conducted quarterly by 3Gem on behalf of StandardLife in 2025. Standard Life International dac is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

    35 min

  5. 02/23/2024

    Now and How?

    Sonya Lennon, Second Life Mentor, chats with financial adviser Philip Brennan about how it’s never too late to start building your pension pot, the importance of knowing what timeline you have and the key role patience plays. He also chats about appetite for risk when investing for the long term and crucially the practical steps to make it all happen. The views shared on this podcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent financial advice. Check out our Retirement Hub for more information, tools and guides to help you in your retirement journey. Standard Life International dac is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

    30 min

  6. 02/22/2024

    No more pension FOMO

    Sonya Lennon, Second Life Mentor, chats with Clíodhna Hughes, a financial adviser who discusses what sets you up for a good financial future. She also provides guidance for the three key female profiles she comes across most regularly, the “I’ve put it on the long finger” profile, “I’ve had a haphazard approach to it” profile or “I’m in reasonable shape pension wise – what do I need to next?” profile. The views shared on this podcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent financial advice. Check out our Retirement Hub for more information, tools and guides to help you on your retirement journey. Standard Life International dac is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

    33 min

  7. 02/22/2024

    The ages and stages of women preparing for retirement

    Sonya Lennon, Second Life Mentor, chats with Loretta Dignam, Founder and Owner of the Menopause Hub about how she has managed her career and pension planning while juggling the various stages of being a businesswoman and mother. The views shared on this podcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent financial advice. Check out our Retirement Hub for more information, tools and guides to help you on your retirement journey. Standard Life International dac is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

    33 min

  8. 02/22/2024

    What's holding women back?

    Sonya Lennon, Second Life Mentor, leads the discussion with Mary Bright, International Head of Social Affairs, Phoenix Group. Mary shares her personal story about how she navigated her career and pension planning and chats about the key societal issues holding women back.  The views shared on this podcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent financial advice. Check out our Retirement Hub for more information, tools and guides to help you on your retirement journey. Standard Life International dac is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

    33 min
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At Standard Life, our ultimate guide for Women and Pensions podcast series aims to inspire more conversations with women about their second lives and to support them to think and plan differently for retirement. Standard Life International dac is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

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