Join Sorted’s free one-hour webinar 

Money Month is about helping people feel more prepared when life doesn’t go to plan. Join Sorted’s free webinars for honest kōrero, practical ideas and real-life stories to help you build confidence for today and tomorrow. 

Real stories. Real life. Real recovery. 

This opening Money Month webinar brings together Willie Leota, Emma Letessier and Angela Smart, chaired by Kate Hannah, for an honest kōrero about what happens when financial shocks hit – and how people find their way through. 

From job loss and illness to unexpected costs and caring responsibilities, our speakers share what happens when things don’t go to plan. 

This is not a how-to session. It’s a conversation about resilience, pressure and the reality of starting again. 

You’ll hear what helped, what made things harder, and what people wish they had in place before things went wrong. 

Honest, judgement-free and grounded in real life, this session is a reminder that financial shocks can happen to anyone – and that recovery is possible. 

What to expect 

• You’ll hear real stories of financial shocks and recovery. 
• You’ll get a chance to ask questions. 
• If you can’t make it on the day, you’ll get access to the recording. 

Sign up for free access to the webinar, the recording, and follow-up emails from Sorted. 

About the panel 

Willie Leota – founder of the Fresh Moni podcast 

Willie has spent more than 17 years working in banking and mortgage broking, helping people make sense of home loans and take confident steps towards home ownership. He is the founder of Ethos Mortgages, where he supports individuals and families with buying their first home, refinancing and property investment. Willie also founded Fresh Moni, an award-winning podcast and financial education platform created to make money conversations easier and help Pasifika and Māori build wealth for future generations. 

Emma Letessier – founder of She’s Worth It 

Emma Letessier is the founder of She’s Worth It, a community that empowers women to rebuild their financial confidence after separation and divorce. Drawing on her own lived experience, she is passionate about making money conversations more accessible and helping women take control of their financial future. 

Angela Smart – team lead at MoneyTalks 

Ange has led the team at MoneyTalks for more than 20 years, and her background working in finance in the private, NGO and charitable sectors means there isn’t much she hasn’t seen. She says that, ultimately, it always comes back to people and how we can help those around us to enjoy life and be there to lift others up when times are tough. 

About the hosts 

This webinar is hosted by Sorted, with Kate Hannah chairing the panel. Kate will guide the kōrero, bringing together the panellists’ real-life experiences in a way that is honest, supportive and easy to follow.