Pretty Covered

Polly

Pretty Covered, hosted by Jess Silva, is about holding space for authentic and honest conversations about life, independence, and facing the unexpected. We’re here to help make financial protection feel simple, relatable, and empowering, because small steps today can help make a big difference when life doesn’t go to plan. Brought to you by Polly. Pretty Covered is a podcast brought to you by Polly, a trading style of Candid Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority. The content of this podcast is meant to be informational, and it should not be considered as financial advice. Terms and conditions may apply.

Episodes

  1. Zoe Burt: How To Take Control of Your Finances

    19/12/2025

    Zoe Burt: How To Take Control of Your Finances

    Today’s episode is packed with practical, empowering insight as host Jess Silva is joined by financial advisor and educator Zoë Burt. Zoë is the co-founder of Financial Freedom Coach and a passionate advocate for helping women take control of their finances. In this episode, Zoë breaks down everything from savings and investing to pensions and life insurance, all with clear, jargon-free explanations. She also shares her own financial experiences, lessons learned, and how women can feel more confident and informed about their money decisions. 💗 This episode is brought to you by Polly. If you need life insurance or critical illness cover, find us here: 👉 Polly 💫 Find our lovely guest and our details here to stay up to date: ✨ Zoë Burt → @wordsonwealth ✨ Financial Freedom Coach → myfinancialfreedomcoach.co.uk and @my.ffc ✨ Host - Jess Silva → @jess.silva.wild ✨ Follow the show → @pretty_covered_pod ✨ Learn more about Polly → Polly ⏱️ Chapters(00:00) - Women's Financial Literacy and Empowerment (03:35) - Closing the Financial Gender Gap (07:55) - Understanding Women's Financial Savvy (13:29) - Getting Started With Investing for Women (22:12) - Financial Strategy and Investment Diversification (28:08) - Managing Finances in Relationships and Investments (35:29) - Understanding Pensions and Life Insurance (47:40) - Clearing Money Misconceptions and Balance (01:00:46) - Feeling Secure With Pretty Covered 💖 Thanks for listening to Pretty Covered 💖 Subscribe for more real stories, heartfelt conversations, and empowering moments that remind us, it’s not about being perfect, it’s about being Pretty Covered. Pretty Covered is brought to you by Polly, a trading style of Candid Insurance Services Ltd, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This content is informational and not financial advice. Terms and conditions may apply.

    1h 2m
  2. Kelsey Parker: Living Through the Unthinkable

    24/10/2025

    Kelsey Parker: Living Through the Unthinkable

    Today we're joined by Kelsey Parker, podcaster, entrepreneur, mum and widow of Tom Parker, as she shares her story of love, loss, grief, and the strength she found when being strong was her only option.  Kelsey opens up about talking honestly about death, dealing with judgment, and her experience of having cover in place when she needed it most. 💗 This episode is brought to you by Polly. If you need life insurance or critical illness cover, find us here: 👉 Polly 💫 Find our lovely guest and our details here to stay up to date: ✨ Kelsey Parker → @being_kelsey ✨ Host - Jess Silva → @jess.silva.wild ✨ Follow the show → @pretty_covered_pod ✨ Learn more about Polly → Polly ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Pretty Covered 01:20 Meeting Tom & their early love story 03:18 Building a life together 05:54 Lockdown, pregnancy & laughter 08:24 When everything changed — diagnosis 12:12 Facing loss & finding resilience 16:09 Why having cover mattered 18:42 Talking to children about grief 24:42 Judgment, healing & moving forward 42:36 What Kelsey wants you to take away 💖 Thanks for watching Pretty Covered 💖 Subscribe for more real stories, heartfelt conversations, and empowering moments that remind us, it’s not about being perfect, it’s about being Pretty Covered. Pretty Covered is brought to you by Polly, a trading style of CLARK Insurance UK Ltd, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This content is informational and not financial advice. Terms and conditions may apply.

    45 min

About

Pretty Covered, hosted by Jess Silva, is about holding space for authentic and honest conversations about life, independence, and facing the unexpected. We’re here to help make financial protection feel simple, relatable, and empowering, because small steps today can help make a big difference when life doesn’t go to plan. Brought to you by Polly. Pretty Covered is a podcast brought to you by Polly, a trading style of Candid Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority. The content of this podcast is meant to be informational, and it should not be considered as financial advice. Terms and conditions may apply.

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