FUNMI
MISSION
Funmi wants to demystify money and make personal finance feel accessible, empowering and even enjoyable. If that's what you're looking for, you're in the right place.
OLUFUNWA
funmi
OLUFUNWA
Rewrite Your Money
Story.
For years, financial education has been dull, jargon-filled, and out of touch. Funmi takes a different path — cutting through the noise with clear, relatable teaching that actually sticks. Through workshops, coaching, and practical tools, she helps people understand how money works, build confidence, and make decisions that genuinely improve their lives.
ABOUT FUNMI
"Funmi Olufunwa is a personal finance expert and financial educator. She spent the first part of her career in financial services working in varied roles including as a lawyer, mortgage adviser and certified financial coach. She is now dedicated to making money feel less overwhelming and more empowering.
She blends practical guidance with mindset work to help people understand not just what to do with their money, but why it feels the way it does. Through her workshops, she creates open, judgement-free spaces where anyone can build confidence and take meaningful steps forward.
A trusted voice in personal finance, Funmi is regularly featured in the media and advocates for accessible financial education for all.
MISSION
Driven by hearing “finance isn’t for people like me,” Funmi set out to rewrite that story for good — “making personal finance accessible for everyone.”
FINANCIAL EDUCATOR & COACH
Funmi blends deep financial expertise with a people-first approach, “empowering people to take control of their money with confidence and clarity.”
PASSION
Funmi is passionate about helping people feel supported and informed in every money moment — “because financial knowledge shouldn’t be a privilege, it’s a right.”
INSPIRATION
Inspired by the belief that money should feel manageable and human, she works to “transform the way we talk, think and feel about money.”
FEATURED IN
Known for her clarity and practical approach, Funmi is recognised as a trusted voice in personal finance. She is regularly invited to share insights across the press and as a contributing writer for The Independent.
work with funmi
SPEAKING
WORKSHOP
Funmi is a clear, relatable voice in a world where money still feels like a taboo topic. Her talks cut through jargon and shame, giving audiences the confidence to understand their finances and start real conversations about money. Whether she’s on a stage, hosting a panel, or speaking in a corporate setting, Funmi blends expertise with warmth — helping people rethink their money habits, challenge old narratives, and walk away with tools they can use immediately.
WORKSHOPS
Funmi works with schools, workplaces and community groups to deliver relatable and engaging workshops and 1:1 sessions.
SCHOOLS
Funmi delivers relatable, interactive financial education in schools and colleges.
Addressed through age-appropriate sessions on:
What is money and how does it work?
Bank accounts: types and functions
Budgeting and smart spending
Saving today and for the future
Understanding payslips
Taxes and public services
Pensions and investing
Responsible credit use
Spotting financial scams
Student finance and loans
Renting and buying a home
Did you know?
“Less than half of UK children (47%) report having received meaningful financial education at school or at home.” (MaPS, 2023)
81% of young people say they worry about money or personal finances.” (Young Persons’ Money Index, 2023/24)
“Less than half of UK children (47%) report having received meaningful financial education at school or at home.” (MaPS, 2023)
WORKPLACES
Money matters at work — and it matters to your people. Financial stress affects focus, productivity and morale, yet many employees receive little support in managing their finances. Funmi’s interactive workshops equip your team with the knowledge, confidence and practical tools to take control of their money — boosting wellbeing, focus and performance.
Addressed through sessions on:
Improving financial wellbeing
Reading your payslip and understanding taxes
Budgeting, saving, and responsible credit use
Spotting and avoiding financial scams
Having difficult money conversations
Planning for major life events or financial milestones
Renting or buying a home
Understanding the value of benefits packages
Did you know?
59% of employees say money worries stop them performing at their best (HR Hub)
31% report financial concerns have directly affected their job performance — rising to 37% for those earning under £40,000 (CIPD, 2025)
Only 48% of UK employees receive any financial wellbeing support from their employer (CloudPay, 2025)
Testimonials
This session was really great, I feel like because my coach is independent from my friends/family I could be super honest and open! And I feel better for speaking about my money already.
“I expected the topic of mortgages to be far more complicated than it actually was, but Funmi explained it in clear, simple terms that made it much less daunting. She is a great communicator and was able to neatly bypass all of the jargon that often surrounds finance. I’m now in touch with a mortgage advisor whom I can now approach without feeling like a fish out of water. I’d highly recommend Funmi to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the idea of taking control of their financial situation.”
“Funmi’s energy and enthusiasm always inspires me. She helped me focus on one clear area of my finances, keeping things simple and my goals realistic. With the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to feel you need to achieve everything at once, but that only creates stress and poor decisions. Funmi reminded me that choosing one achievable financial goal brings calm and a real sense of ‘I can do this’. It’s made a big difference to how I approach my money.”
“I asked Funmi a question about my credit score which I was extremely worried about as I had an adverse rating, but through taking her sound guidance I managed to secure a mortgage offer with a high street bank at a great rate at the start of the year which completed on Monday. I am the first homeowner in my family.”
“Although I consider myself financially literate, I still learned a huge amount from my sessions with Funmi. She is knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely passionate about her work. Her coaching helped me reflect on my relationship with money and see my financial goals in a new light. Most importantly, she listened and gave feedback that was specific to my situation, making conversations about money — something many find taboo — feel comfortable, open and easy.”
“When my husband suggested involving you in our recent money conversations, I knew it would be helpful — and the session fully exceeded our expectations. You struck the perfect balance of informative and informal, explaining everything in a clear, accessible way while listening and responding to all our questions. The session felt relaxed, never rushed, and it was easy to ask for clarification when needed. We left with a far better understanding of mortgages and money management, and genuinely enjoyed the experience.”
“I recently attended a talk by Funmi at the BPP Legal Advice Clinic, where she explained payslips, credit building and buying a home — including a helpful breakdown of Lifetime ISAs. These topics can feel overwhelming, but she made everything relaxed, engaging and easy to follow. I’m starting to save for a property, so her guidance was genuinely useful and empowering. I left feeling far more confident about my next steps and excited to attend more of her talks.”
“Attendees began the session feeling curious, pressured and excited, but left describing themselves as confident, grateful and motivated. Half arrived with no confidence in setting financial goals; by the end, 50% felt very confident and the rest somewhat confident. Every attendee said they now feel confident understanding budgeting and personal finance, and all said they’d recommend the session to others. These results show how powerful financial education can be — helping people learn to budget, save and make informed decisions that genuinely change lives.”
“Funmi is so knowledgeable & speaks so easily on all the topics, invites banter & participation & tailored some of the answers & discussion points around comments from the audience.”
Primis Talent
“This was a brilliant session and testament to how well it landed with the group, that people stayed on for longer than any other session we've run! Biggest thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with our community,”
Wise Monkey Financial Coaching Communnity
This session was really great, I feel like because my coach is independent from my friends/family I could be super honest and open! And I feel better for speaking about my money already.
“I expected the topic of mortgages to be far more complicated than it actually was, but Funmi explained it in clear, simple terms that made it much less daunting. She is a great communicator and was able to neatly bypass all of the jargon that often surrounds finance. I’m now in touch with a mortgage advisor whom I can now approach without feeling like a fish out of water. I’d highly recommend Funmi to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the idea of taking control of their financial situation.”
“Funmi’s energy and enthusiasm always inspires me. She helped me focus on one clear area of my finances, keeping things simple and my goals realistic. With the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to feel you need to achieve everything at once, but that only creates stress and poor decisions. Funmi reminded me that choosing one achievable financial goal brings calm and a real sense of ‘I can do this’. It’s made a big difference to how I approach my money.”
“I asked Funmi a question about my credit score which I was extremely worried about as I had an adverse rating, but through taking her sound guidance I managed to secure a mortgage offer with a high street bank at a great rate at the start of the year which completed on Monday. I am the first homeowner in my family.”
“Although I consider myself financially literate, I still learned a huge amount from my sessions with Funmi. She is knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely passionate about her work. Her coaching helped me reflect on my relationship with money and see my financial goals in a new light. Most importantly, she listened and gave feedback that was specific to my situation, making conversations about money — something many find taboo — feel comfortable, open and easy.”
“When my husband suggested involving you in our recent money conversations, I knew it would be helpful — and the session fully exceeded our expectations. You struck the perfect balance of informative and informal, explaining everything in a clear, accessible way while listening and responding to all our questions. The session felt relaxed, never rushed, and it was easy to ask for clarification when needed. We left with a far better understanding of mortgages and money management, and genuinely enjoyed the experience.”
“I recently attended a talk by Funmi at the BPP Legal Advice Clinic, where she explained payslips, credit building and buying a home — including a helpful breakdown of Lifetime ISAs. These topics can feel overwhelming, but she made everything relaxed, engaging and easy to follow. I’m starting to save for a property, so her guidance was genuinely useful and empowering. I left feeling far more confident about my next steps and excited to attend more of her talks.”
“Attendees began the session feeling curious, pressured and excited, but left describing themselves as confident, grateful and motivated. Half arrived with no confidence in setting financial goals; by the end, 50% felt very confident and the rest somewhat confident. Every attendee said they now feel confident understanding budgeting and personal finance, and all said they’d recommend the session to others. These results show how powerful financial education can be — helping people learn to budget, save and make informed decisions that genuinely change lives.”
“Funmi is so knowledgeable & speaks so easily on all the topics, invites banter & participation & tailored some of the answers & discussion points around comments from the audience.”
Primis Talent
“This was a brilliant session and testament to how well it landed with the group, that people stayed on for longer than any other session we've run! Biggest thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with our community,”
Wise Monkey Financial Coaching Communnity
This session was really great, I feel like because my coach is independent from my friends/family I could be super honest and open! And I feel better for speaking about my money already.
“I expected the topic of mortgages to be far more complicated than it actually was, but Funmi explained it in clear, simple terms that made it much less daunting. She is a great communicator and was able to neatly bypass all of the jargon that often surrounds finance. I’m now in touch with a mortgage advisor whom I can now approach without feeling like a fish out of water. I’d highly recommend Funmi to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the idea of taking control of their financial situation.”
“Funmi’s energy and enthusiasm always inspires me. She helped me focus on one clear area of my finances, keeping things simple and my goals realistic. With the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to feel you need to achieve everything at once, but that only creates stress and poor decisions. Funmi reminded me that choosing one achievable financial goal brings calm and a real sense of ‘I can do this’. It’s made a big difference to how I approach my money.”
“I asked Funmi a question about my credit score which I was extremely worried about as I had an adverse rating, but through taking her sound guidance I managed to secure a mortgage offer with a high street bank at a great rate at the start of the year which completed on Monday. I am the first homeowner in my family.”
“Although I consider myself financially literate, I still learned a huge amount from my sessions with Funmi. She is knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely passionate about her work. Her coaching helped me reflect on my relationship with money and see my financial goals in a new light. Most importantly, she listened and gave feedback that was specific to my situation, making conversations about money — something many find taboo — feel comfortable, open and easy.”
“When my husband suggested involving you in our recent money conversations, I knew it would be helpful — and the session fully exceeded our expectations. You struck the perfect balance of informative and informal, explaining everything in a clear, accessible way while listening and responding to all our questions. The session felt relaxed, never rushed, and it was easy to ask for clarification when needed. We left with a far better understanding of mortgages and money management, and genuinely enjoyed the experience.”
“I recently attended a talk by Funmi at the BPP Legal Advice Clinic, where she explained payslips, credit building and buying a home — including a helpful breakdown of Lifetime ISAs. These topics can feel overwhelming, but she made everything relaxed, engaging and easy to follow. I’m starting to save for a property, so her guidance was genuinely useful and empowering. I left feeling far more confident about my next steps and excited to attend more of her talks.”
“Attendees began the session feeling curious, pressured and excited, but left describing themselves as confident, grateful and motivated. Half arrived with no confidence in setting financial goals; by the end, 50% felt very confident and the rest somewhat confident. Every attendee said they now feel confident understanding budgeting and personal finance, and all said they’d recommend the session to others. These results show how powerful financial education can be — helping people learn to budget, save and make informed decisions that genuinely change lives.”
“Funmi is so knowledgeable & speaks so easily on all the topics, invites banter & participation & tailored some of the answers & discussion points around comments from the audience.”
Primis Talent
“This was a brilliant session and testament to how well it landed with the group, that people stayed on for longer than any other session we've run! Biggest thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with our community,”
Wise Monkey Financial Coaching Communnity
This session was really great, I feel like because my coach is independent from my friends/family I could be super honest and open! And I feel better for speaking about my money already.
“I expected the topic of mortgages to be far more complicated than it actually was, but Funmi explained it in clear, simple terms that made it much less daunting. She is a great communicator and was able to neatly bypass all of the jargon that often surrounds finance. I’m now in touch with a mortgage advisor whom I can now approach without feeling like a fish out of water. I’d highly recommend Funmi to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the idea of taking control of their financial situation.”
“Funmi’s energy and enthusiasm always inspires me. She helped me focus on one clear area of my finances, keeping things simple and my goals realistic. With the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to feel you need to achieve everything at once, but that only creates stress and poor decisions. Funmi reminded me that choosing one achievable financial goal brings calm and a real sense of ‘I can do this’. It’s made a big difference to how I approach my money.”
“I asked Funmi a question about my credit score which I was extremely worried about as I had an adverse rating, but through taking her sound guidance I managed to secure a mortgage offer with a high street bank at a great rate at the start of the year which completed on Monday. I am the first homeowner in my family.”
“Although I consider myself financially literate, I still learned a huge amount from my sessions with Funmi. She is knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely passionate about her work. Her coaching helped me reflect on my relationship with money and see my financial goals in a new light. Most importantly, she listened and gave feedback that was specific to my situation, making conversations about money — something many find taboo — feel comfortable, open and easy.”
“When my husband suggested involving you in our recent money conversations, I knew it would be helpful — and the session fully exceeded our expectations. You struck the perfect balance of informative and informal, explaining everything in a clear, accessible way while listening and responding to all our questions. The session felt relaxed, never rushed, and it was easy to ask for clarification when needed. We left with a far better understanding of mortgages and money management, and genuinely enjoyed the experience.”
“I recently attended a talk by Funmi at the BPP Legal Advice Clinic, where she explained payslips, credit building and buying a home — including a helpful breakdown of Lifetime ISAs. These topics can feel overwhelming, but she made everything relaxed, engaging and easy to follow. I’m starting to save for a property, so her guidance was genuinely useful and empowering. I left feeling far more confident about my next steps and excited to attend more of her talks.”
“Attendees began the session feeling curious, pressured and excited, but left describing themselves as confident, grateful and motivated. Half arrived with no confidence in setting financial goals; by the end, 50% felt very confident and the rest somewhat confident. Every attendee said they now feel confident understanding budgeting and personal finance, and all said they’d recommend the session to others. These results show how powerful financial education can be — helping people learn to budget, save and make informed decisions that genuinely change lives.”
“Funmi is so knowledgeable & speaks so easily on all the topics, invites banter & participation & tailored some of the answers & discussion points around comments from the audience.”
Primis Talent
“This was a brilliant session and testament to how well it landed with the group, that people stayed on for longer than any other session we've run! Biggest thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with our community,”
Wise Monkey Financial Coaching Communnity
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FUNMI
MISSION
Funmi wants to demystify money and make personal finance feel accessible, empowering and even enjoyable. If that's what you're looking for, you're in the right place.
OLUFUNWA
funmi
OLUFUNWA
Rewrite Your Money Story.
For years, financial education has been dull, jargon-filled, and out of touch. Funmi takes a different path — cutting through the noise with clear, relatable teaching that actually sticks. Through workshops, coaching, and practical tools, she helps people understand how money works, build confidence, and make decisions that genuinely improve their lives.
ABOUT FUNMI
"Funmi Olufunwa is a personal finance expert and financial educator. She spent the first part of her career in financial services working in varied roles including as a lawyer, mortgage adviser and certified financial coach. She is now dedicated to making money feel less overwhelming and more empowering.
She blends practical guidance with mindset work to help people understand not just what to do with their money, but why it feels the way it does. Through her workshops, she creates open, judgement-free spaces where anyone can build confidence and take meaningful steps forward.
A trusted voice in personal finance, Funmi is regularly featured in the media and advocates for accessible financial education for all.
MISSION
Driven by hearing “finance isn’t for people like me,” Funmi set out to rewrite that story for good — “making personal finance accessible for everyone.”
FINANCIAL EDUCATOR & COACH
Funmi blends deep financial expertise with a people-first approach, “empowering people to take control of their money with confidence and clarity.”
PASSION
Funmi is passionate about helping people feel supported and informed in every money moment — “because financial knowledge shouldn’t be a privilege, it’s a right.”
INSPIRATION
Inspired by the belief that money should feel manageable and human, she works to “transform the way we talk, think and feel about money.”
FEATURED IN
Known for her clarity and practical approach, Funmi is recognised as a trusted voice in personal finance. She is regularly invited to share insights across the press and as a contributing writer for The Independent.
work with funmi
WORKSHOPS
Funmi works with schools, workplaces and community groups to deliver relatable and engaging workshops and 1:1 sessions.
SCHOOLS
Funmi delivers relatable, interactive financial education in schools and colleges.
Addressed through age-appropriate sessions on:
What is money and how does it work?
Bank accounts: types and functions
Budgeting and smart spending
Saving today and for the future
Understanding payslips
Taxes and public services
Pensions and investing
Responsible credit use
Spotting financial scams
Student finance and loans
Renting and buying a home
Did you know?
“Less than half of UK children (47%) report having received meaningful financial education at school or at home.” (MaPS, 2023)
81% of young people say they worry about money or personal finances.” (Young Persons’ Money Index, 2023/24)
“Less than half of UK children (47%) report having received meaningful financial education at school or at home.” (MaPS, 2023)
WORKPLACES
Money matters at work — and it matters to your people. Financial stress affects focus, productivity and morale, yet many employees receive little support in managing their finances. Funmi’s interactive workshops equip your team with the knowledge, confidence and practical tools to take control of their money — boosting wellbeing, focus and performance.
Addressed through sessions on:
Improving financial wellbeing
Reading your payslip and understanding taxes
Budgeting, saving, and responsible credit use
Spotting and avoiding financial scams
Having difficult money conversations
Planning for major life events or financial milestones
Renting or buying a home
Understanding the value of benefits packages
Did you know?
59% of employees say money worries stop them performing at their best (HR Hub)
31% report financial concerns have directly affected their job performance — rising to 37% for those earning under £40,000 (CIPD, 2025)
Only 48% of UK employees receive any financial wellbeing support from their employer (CloudPay, 2025)
Testimonials
This session was really great, I feel like because my coach is independent from my friends/family I could be super honest and open! And I feel better for speaking about my money already.
“I expected the topic of mortgages to be far more complicated than it actually was, but Funmi explained it in clear, simple terms that made it much less daunting. She is a great communicator and was able to neatly bypass all of the jargon that often surrounds finance. I’m now in touch with a mortgage advisor whom I can now approach without feeling like a fish out of water. I’d highly recommend Funmi to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the idea of taking control of their financial situation.”
“Funmi’s energy and enthusiasm always inspires me. She helped me focus on one clear area of my finances, keeping things simple and my goals realistic. With the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to feel you need to achieve everything at once, but that only creates stress and poor decisions. Funmi reminded me that choosing one achievable financial goal brings calm and a real sense of ‘I can do this’. It’s made a big difference to how I approach my money.”
“I asked Funmi a question about my credit score which I was extremely worried about as I had an adverse rating, but through taking her sound guidance I managed to secure a mortgage offer with a high street bank at a great rate at the start of the year which completed on Monday. I am the first homeowner in my family.”
“Although I consider myself financially literate, I still learned a huge amount from my sessions with Funmi. She is knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely passionate about her work. Her coaching helped me reflect on my relationship with money and see my financial goals in a new light. Most importantly, she listened and gave feedback that was specific to my situation, making conversations about money — something many find taboo — feel comfortable, open and easy.”
“When my husband suggested involving you in our recent money conversations, I knew it would be helpful — and the session fully exceeded our expectations. You struck the perfect balance of informative and informal, explaining everything in a clear, accessible way while listening and responding to all our questions. The session felt relaxed, never rushed, and it was easy to ask for clarification when needed. We left with a far better understanding of mortgages and money management, and genuinely enjoyed the experience.”
“I recently attended a talk by Funmi at the BPP Legal Advice Clinic, where she explained payslips, credit building and buying a home — including a helpful breakdown of Lifetime ISAs. These topics can feel overwhelming, but she made everything relaxed, engaging and easy to follow. I’m starting to save for a property, so her guidance was genuinely useful and empowering. I left feeling far more confident about my next steps and excited to attend more of her talks.”
“Attendees began the session feeling curious, pressured and excited, but left describing themselves as confident, grateful and motivated. Half arrived with no confidence in setting financial goals; by the end, 50% felt very confident and the rest somewhat confident. Every attendee said they now feel confident understanding budgeting and personal finance, and all said they’d recommend the session to others. These results show how powerful financial education can be — helping people learn to budget, save and make informed decisions that genuinely change lives.”
“Funmi is so knowledgeable & speaks so easily on all the topics, invites banter & participation & tailored some of the answers & discussion points around comments from the audience.”
Primis Talent
“This was a brilliant session and testament to how well it landed with the group, that people stayed on for longer than any other session we've run! Biggest thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with our community,”
Wise Monkey Financial Coaching Communnity
This session was really great, I feel like because my coach is independent from my friends/family I could be super honest and open! And I feel better for speaking about my money already.
“I expected the topic of mortgages to be far more complicated than it actually was, but Funmi explained it in clear, simple terms that made it much less daunting. She is a great communicator and was able to neatly bypass all of the jargon that often surrounds finance. I’m now in touch with a mortgage advisor whom I can now approach without feeling like a fish out of water. I’d highly recommend Funmi to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the idea of taking control of their financial situation.”
“Funmi’s energy and enthusiasm always inspires me. She helped me focus on one clear area of my finances, keeping things simple and my goals realistic. With the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to feel you need to achieve everything at once, but that only creates stress and poor decisions. Funmi reminded me that choosing one achievable financial goal brings calm and a real sense of ‘I can do this’. It’s made a big difference to how I approach my money.”
“I asked Funmi a question about my credit score which I was extremely worried about as I had an adverse rating, but through taking her sound guidance I managed to secure a mortgage offer with a high street bank at a great rate at the start of the year which completed on Monday. I am the first homeowner in my family.”
“Although I consider myself financially literate, I still learned a huge amount from my sessions with Funmi. She is knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely passionate about her work. Her coaching helped me reflect on my relationship with money and see my financial goals in a new light. Most importantly, she listened and gave feedback that was specific to my situation, making conversations about money — something many find taboo — feel comfortable, open and easy.”
“When my husband suggested involving you in our recent money conversations, I knew it would be helpful — and the session fully exceeded our expectations. You struck the perfect balance of informative and informal, explaining everything in a clear, accessible way while listening and responding to all our questions. The session felt relaxed, never rushed, and it was easy to ask for clarification when needed. We left with a far better understanding of mortgages and money management, and genuinely enjoyed the experience.”
“I recently attended a talk by Funmi at the BPP Legal Advice Clinic, where she explained payslips, credit building and buying a home — including a helpful breakdown of Lifetime ISAs. These topics can feel overwhelming, but she made everything relaxed, engaging and easy to follow. I’m starting to save for a property, so her guidance was genuinely useful and empowering. I left feeling far more confident about my next steps and excited to attend more of her talks.”
“Attendees began the session feeling curious, pressured and excited, but left describing themselves as confident, grateful and motivated. Half arrived with no confidence in setting financial goals; by the end, 50% felt very confident and the rest somewhat confident. Every attendee said they now feel confident understanding budgeting and personal finance, and all said they’d recommend the session to others. These results show how powerful financial education can be — helping people learn to budget, save and make informed decisions that genuinely change lives.”
“Funmi is so knowledgeable & speaks so easily on all the topics, invites banter & participation & tailored some of the answers & discussion points around comments from the audience.”
Primis Talent
“This was a brilliant session and testament to how well it landed with the group, that people stayed on for longer than any other session we've run! Biggest thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with our community,”
Wise Monkey Financial Coaching Communnity
This session was really great, I feel like because my coach is independent from my friends/family I could be super honest and open! And I feel better for speaking about my money already.
“I expected the topic of mortgages to be far more complicated than it actually was, but Funmi explained it in clear, simple terms that made it much less daunting. She is a great communicator and was able to neatly bypass all of the jargon that often surrounds finance. I’m now in touch with a mortgage advisor whom I can now approach without feeling like a fish out of water. I’d highly recommend Funmi to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the idea of taking control of their financial situation.”
“Funmi’s energy and enthusiasm always inspires me. She helped me focus on one clear area of my finances, keeping things simple and my goals realistic. With the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to feel you need to achieve everything at once, but that only creates stress and poor decisions. Funmi reminded me that choosing one achievable financial goal brings calm and a real sense of ‘I can do this’. It’s made a big difference to how I approach my money.”
“I asked Funmi a question about my credit score which I was extremely worried about as I had an adverse rating, but through taking her sound guidance I managed to secure a mortgage offer with a high street bank at a great rate at the start of the year which completed on Monday. I am the first homeowner in my family.”
“Although I consider myself financially literate, I still learned a huge amount from my sessions with Funmi. She is knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely passionate about her work. Her coaching helped me reflect on my relationship with money and see my financial goals in a new light. Most importantly, she listened and gave feedback that was specific to my situation, making conversations about money — something many find taboo — feel comfortable, open and easy.”
“When my husband suggested involving you in our recent money conversations, I knew it would be helpful — and the session fully exceeded our expectations. You struck the perfect balance of informative and informal, explaining everything in a clear, accessible way while listening and responding to all our questions. The session felt relaxed, never rushed, and it was easy to ask for clarification when needed. We left with a far better understanding of mortgages and money management, and genuinely enjoyed the experience.”
“I recently attended a talk by Funmi at the BPP Legal Advice Clinic, where she explained payslips, credit building and buying a home — including a helpful breakdown of Lifetime ISAs. These topics can feel overwhelming, but she made everything relaxed, engaging and easy to follow. I’m starting to save for a property, so her guidance was genuinely useful and empowering. I left feeling far more confident about my next steps and excited to attend more of her talks.”
“Attendees began the session feeling curious, pressured and excited, but left describing themselves as confident, grateful and motivated. Half arrived with no confidence in setting financial goals; by the end, 50% felt very confident and the rest somewhat confident. Every attendee said they now feel confident understanding budgeting and personal finance, and all said they’d recommend the session to others. These results show how powerful financial education can be — helping people learn to budget, save and make informed decisions that genuinely change lives.”
“Funmi is so knowledgeable & speaks so easily on all the topics, invites banter & participation & tailored some of the answers & discussion points around comments from the audience.”
Primis Talent
“This was a brilliant session and testament to how well it landed with the group, that people stayed on for longer than any other session we've run! Biggest thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with our community,”
Wise Monkey Financial Coaching Communnity
This session was really great, I feel like because my coach is independent from my friends/family I could be super honest and open! And I feel better for speaking about my money already.
“I expected the topic of mortgages to be far more complicated than it actually was, but Funmi explained it in clear, simple terms that made it much less daunting. She is a great communicator and was able to neatly bypass all of the jargon that often surrounds finance. I’m now in touch with a mortgage advisor whom I can now approach without feeling like a fish out of water. I’d highly recommend Funmi to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the idea of taking control of their financial situation.”
“Funmi’s energy and enthusiasm always inspires me. She helped me focus on one clear area of my finances, keeping things simple and my goals realistic. With the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to feel you need to achieve everything at once, but that only creates stress and poor decisions. Funmi reminded me that choosing one achievable financial goal brings calm and a real sense of ‘I can do this’. It’s made a big difference to how I approach my money.”
“I asked Funmi a question about my credit score which I was extremely worried about as I had an adverse rating, but through taking her sound guidance I managed to secure a mortgage offer with a high street bank at a great rate at the start of the year which completed on Monday. I am the first homeowner in my family.”
“Although I consider myself financially literate, I still learned a huge amount from my sessions with Funmi. She is knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely passionate about her work. Her coaching helped me reflect on my relationship with money and see my financial goals in a new light. Most importantly, she listened and gave feedback that was specific to my situation, making conversations about money — something many find taboo — feel comfortable, open and easy.”
“When my husband suggested involving you in our recent money conversations, I knew it would be helpful — and the session fully exceeded our expectations. You struck the perfect balance of informative and informal, explaining everything in a clear, accessible way while listening and responding to all our questions. The session felt relaxed, never rushed, and it was easy to ask for clarification when needed. We left with a far better understanding of mortgages and money management, and genuinely enjoyed the experience.”
“I recently attended a talk by Funmi at the BPP Legal Advice Clinic, where she explained payslips, credit building and buying a home — including a helpful breakdown of Lifetime ISAs. These topics can feel overwhelming, but she made everything relaxed, engaging and easy to follow. I’m starting to save for a property, so her guidance was genuinely useful and empowering. I left feeling far more confident about my next steps and excited to attend more of her talks.”
“Attendees began the session feeling curious, pressured and excited, but left describing themselves as confident, grateful and motivated. Half arrived with no confidence in setting financial goals; by the end, 50% felt very confident and the rest somewhat confident. Every attendee said they now feel confident understanding budgeting and personal finance, and all said they’d recommend the session to others. These results show how powerful financial education can be — helping people learn to budget, save and make informed decisions that genuinely change lives.”
“Funmi is so knowledgeable & speaks so easily on all the topics, invites banter & participation & tailored some of the answers & discussion points around comments from the audience.”
Primis Talent
“This was a brilliant session and testament to how well it landed with the group, that people stayed on for longer than any other session we've run! Biggest thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with our community,”
Wise Monkey Financial Coaching Communnity
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MISSION
Funmi wants to demystify money and make personal finance feel accessible, empowering and even enjoyable. If that's what you're looking for, you're in the right place.
OLUFUNWA
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OLUFUNWA
Rewrite Your Money Story.
For years, financial education has been dull, jargon-filled, and out of touch. Funmi takes a different path — cutting through the noise with clear, relatable teaching that actually sticks. Through workshops, coaching, and practical tools, she helps people understand how money works, build confidence, and make decisions that genuinely improve their lives.
ABOUT FUNMI
"Funmi Olufunwa is a personal finance expert and financial educator. She spent the first part of her career in financial services working in varied roles including as a lawyer, mortgage adviser and certified financial coach. She is now dedicated to making money feel less overwhelming and more empowering.
She blends practical guidance with mindset work to help people understand not just what to do with their money, but why it feels the way it does. Through her workshops, she creates open, judgement-free spaces where anyone can build confidence and take meaningful steps forward.
A trusted voice in personal finance, Funmi is regularly featured in the media and advocates for accessible financial education for all.
MISSION
Driven by hearing “finance isn’t for people like me,” Funmi set out to rewrite that story for good — “making personal finance accessible for everyone.”
FINANCIAL EDUCATOR & COACH
Funmi blends deep financial expertise with a people-first approach, “empowering people to take control of their money with confidence and clarity.”
PASSION
Funmi is passionate about helping people feel supported and informed in every money moment — “because financial knowledge shouldn’t be a privilege, it’s a right.”
INSPIRATION
Inspired by the belief that money should feel manageable and human, she works to “transform the way we talk, think and feel about money.”
FEATURED IN
Known for her clarity and practical approach, Funmi is recognised as a trusted voice in personal finance. She is regularly invited to share insights across the press and as a contributing writer for The Independent.
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WORKSHOPS
Funmi works with schools, workplaces and community groups to deliver relatable and engaging workshops and 1:1 sessions.
SCHOOLS
Funmi delivers relatable, interactive financial education in schools and colleges.
Addressed through age-appropriate sessions on:
What is money and how does it work?
Bank accounts: types and functions
Budgeting and smart spending
Saving today and for the future
Understanding payslips
Taxes and public services
Pensions and investing
Responsible credit use
Spotting financial scams
Student finance and loans
Renting and buying a home
Did you know?
“Less than half of UK children (47%) report having received meaningful financial education at school or at home.” (MaPS, 2023)
81% of young people say they worry about money or personal finances.” (Young Persons’ Money Index, 2023/24)
“Less than half of UK children (47%) report having received meaningful financial education at school or at home.” (MaPS, 2023)
WORKPLACES
Money matters at work — and it matters to your people. Financial stress affects focus, productivity and morale, yet many employees receive little support in managing their finances. Funmi’s interactive workshops equip your team with the knowledge, confidence and practical tools to take control of their money — boosting wellbeing, focus and performance.
Addressed through sessions on:
Improving financial wellbeing
Reading your payslip and understanding taxes
Budgeting, saving, and responsible credit use
Spotting and avoiding financial scams
Having difficult money conversations
Planning for major life events or financial milestones
Renting or buying a home
Understanding the value of benefits packages
Did you know?
59% of employees say money worries stop them performing at their best (HR Hub)
31% report financial concerns have directly affected their job performance — rising to 37% for those earning under £40,000 (CIPD, 2025)
Only 48% of UK employees receive any financial wellbeing support from their employer (CloudPay, 2025)
Testimonials
This session was really great, I feel like because my coach is independent from my friends/family I could be super honest and open! And I feel better for speaking about my money already.
“I expected the topic of mortgages to be far more complicated than it actually was, but Funmi explained it in clear, simple terms that made it much less daunting. She is a great communicator and was able to neatly bypass all of the jargon that often surrounds finance. I’m now in touch with a mortgage advisor whom I can now approach without feeling like a fish out of water. I’d highly recommend Funmi to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the idea of taking control of their financial situation.”
“Funmi’s energy and enthusiasm always inspires me. She helped me focus on one clear area of my finances, keeping things simple and my goals realistic. With the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to feel you need to achieve everything at once, but that only creates stress and poor decisions. Funmi reminded me that choosing one achievable financial goal brings calm and a real sense of ‘I can do this’. It’s made a big difference to how I approach my money.”
“I asked Funmi a question about my credit score which I was extremely worried about as I had an adverse rating, but through taking her sound guidance I managed to secure a mortgage offer with a high street bank at a great rate at the start of the year which completed on Monday. I am the first homeowner in my family.”
“Although I consider myself financially literate, I still learned a huge amount from my sessions with Funmi. She is knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely passionate about her work. Her coaching helped me reflect on my relationship with money and see my financial goals in a new light. Most importantly, she listened and gave feedback that was specific to my situation, making conversations about money — something many find taboo — feel comfortable, open and easy.”
“When my husband suggested involving you in our recent money conversations, I knew it would be helpful — and the session fully exceeded our expectations. You struck the perfect balance of informative and informal, explaining everything in a clear, accessible way while listening and responding to all our questions. The session felt relaxed, never rushed, and it was easy to ask for clarification when needed. We left with a far better understanding of mortgages and money management, and genuinely enjoyed the experience.”
“I recently attended a talk by Funmi at the BPP Legal Advice Clinic, where she explained payslips, credit building and buying a home — including a helpful breakdown of Lifetime ISAs. These topics can feel overwhelming, but she made everything relaxed, engaging and easy to follow. I’m starting to save for a property, so her guidance was genuinely useful and empowering. I left feeling far more confident about my next steps and excited to attend more of her talks.”
“Attendees began the session feeling curious, pressured and excited, but left describing themselves as confident, grateful and motivated. Half arrived with no confidence in setting financial goals; by the end, 50% felt very confident and the rest somewhat confident. Every attendee said they now feel confident understanding budgeting and personal finance, and all said they’d recommend the session to others. These results show how powerful financial education can be — helping people learn to budget, save and make informed decisions that genuinely change lives.”
“Funmi is so knowledgeable & speaks so easily on all the topics, invites banter & participation & tailored some of the answers & discussion points around comments from the audience.”
Primis Talent
“This was a brilliant session and testament to how well it landed with the group, that people stayed on for longer than any other session we've run! Biggest thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with our community,”
Wise Monkey Financial Coaching Communnity
This session was really great, I feel like because my coach is independent from my friends/family I could be super honest and open! And I feel better for speaking about my money already.
“I expected the topic of mortgages to be far more complicated than it actually was, but Funmi explained it in clear, simple terms that made it much less daunting. She is a great communicator and was able to neatly bypass all of the jargon that often surrounds finance. I’m now in touch with a mortgage advisor whom I can now approach without feeling like a fish out of water. I’d highly recommend Funmi to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the idea of taking control of their financial situation.”
“Funmi’s energy and enthusiasm always inspires me. She helped me focus on one clear area of my finances, keeping things simple and my goals realistic. With the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to feel you need to achieve everything at once, but that only creates stress and poor decisions. Funmi reminded me that choosing one achievable financial goal brings calm and a real sense of ‘I can do this’. It’s made a big difference to how I approach my money.”
“I asked Funmi a question about my credit score which I was extremely worried about as I had an adverse rating, but through taking her sound guidance I managed to secure a mortgage offer with a high street bank at a great rate at the start of the year which completed on Monday. I am the first homeowner in my family.”
“Although I consider myself financially literate, I still learned a huge amount from my sessions with Funmi. She is knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely passionate about her work. Her coaching helped me reflect on my relationship with money and see my financial goals in a new light. Most importantly, she listened and gave feedback that was specific to my situation, making conversations about money — something many find taboo — feel comfortable, open and easy.”
“When my husband suggested involving you in our recent money conversations, I knew it would be helpful — and the session fully exceeded our expectations. You struck the perfect balance of informative and informal, explaining everything in a clear, accessible way while listening and responding to all our questions. The session felt relaxed, never rushed, and it was easy to ask for clarification when needed. We left with a far better understanding of mortgages and money management, and genuinely enjoyed the experience.”
“I recently attended a talk by Funmi at the BPP Legal Advice Clinic, where she explained payslips, credit building and buying a home — including a helpful breakdown of Lifetime ISAs. These topics can feel overwhelming, but she made everything relaxed, engaging and easy to follow. I’m starting to save for a property, so her guidance was genuinely useful and empowering. I left feeling far more confident about my next steps and excited to attend more of her talks.”
“Attendees began the session feeling curious, pressured and excited, but left describing themselves as confident, grateful and motivated. Half arrived with no confidence in setting financial goals; by the end, 50% felt very confident and the rest somewhat confident. Every attendee said they now feel confident understanding budgeting and personal finance, and all said they’d recommend the session to others. These results show how powerful financial education can be — helping people learn to budget, save and make informed decisions that genuinely change lives.”
“Funmi is so knowledgeable & speaks so easily on all the topics, invites banter & participation & tailored some of the answers & discussion points around comments from the audience.”
Primis Talent
“This was a brilliant session and testament to how well it landed with the group, that people stayed on for longer than any other session we've run! Biggest thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with our community,”
Wise Monkey Financial Coaching Communnity
This session was really great, I feel like because my coach is independent from my friends/family I could be super honest and open! And I feel better for speaking about my money already.
“I expected the topic of mortgages to be far more complicated than it actually was, but Funmi explained it in clear, simple terms that made it much less daunting. She is a great communicator and was able to neatly bypass all of the jargon that often surrounds finance. I’m now in touch with a mortgage advisor whom I can now approach without feeling like a fish out of water. I’d highly recommend Funmi to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the idea of taking control of their financial situation.”
“Funmi’s energy and enthusiasm always inspires me. She helped me focus on one clear area of my finances, keeping things simple and my goals realistic. With the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to feel you need to achieve everything at once, but that only creates stress and poor decisions. Funmi reminded me that choosing one achievable financial goal brings calm and a real sense of ‘I can do this’. It’s made a big difference to how I approach my money.”
“I asked Funmi a question about my credit score which I was extremely worried about as I had an adverse rating, but through taking her sound guidance I managed to secure a mortgage offer with a high street bank at a great rate at the start of the year which completed on Monday. I am the first homeowner in my family.”
“Although I consider myself financially literate, I still learned a huge amount from my sessions with Funmi. She is knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely passionate about her work. Her coaching helped me reflect on my relationship with money and see my financial goals in a new light. Most importantly, she listened and gave feedback that was specific to my situation, making conversations about money — something many find taboo — feel comfortable, open and easy.”
“When my husband suggested involving you in our recent money conversations, I knew it would be helpful — and the session fully exceeded our expectations. You struck the perfect balance of informative and informal, explaining everything in a clear, accessible way while listening and responding to all our questions. The session felt relaxed, never rushed, and it was easy to ask for clarification when needed. We left with a far better understanding of mortgages and money management, and genuinely enjoyed the experience.”
“I recently attended a talk by Funmi at the BPP Legal Advice Clinic, where she explained payslips, credit building and buying a home — including a helpful breakdown of Lifetime ISAs. These topics can feel overwhelming, but she made everything relaxed, engaging and easy to follow. I’m starting to save for a property, so her guidance was genuinely useful and empowering. I left feeling far more confident about my next steps and excited to attend more of her talks.”
“Attendees began the session feeling curious, pressured and excited, but left describing themselves as confident, grateful and motivated. Half arrived with no confidence in setting financial goals; by the end, 50% felt very confident and the rest somewhat confident. Every attendee said they now feel confident understanding budgeting and personal finance, and all said they’d recommend the session to others. These results show how powerful financial education can be — helping people learn to budget, save and make informed decisions that genuinely change lives.”
“Funmi is so knowledgeable & speaks so easily on all the topics, invites banter & participation & tailored some of the answers & discussion points around comments from the audience.”
Primis Talent
“This was a brilliant session and testament to how well it landed with the group, that people stayed on for longer than any other session we've run! Biggest thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with our community,”
Wise Monkey Financial Coaching Communnity
This session was really great, I feel like because my coach is independent from my friends/family I could be super honest and open! And I feel better for speaking about my money already.
“I expected the topic of mortgages to be far more complicated than it actually was, but Funmi explained it in clear, simple terms that made it much less daunting. She is a great communicator and was able to neatly bypass all of the jargon that often surrounds finance. I’m now in touch with a mortgage advisor whom I can now approach without feeling like a fish out of water. I’d highly recommend Funmi to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the idea of taking control of their financial situation.”
“Funmi’s energy and enthusiasm always inspires me. She helped me focus on one clear area of my finances, keeping things simple and my goals realistic. With the pressures of everyday life, it’s easy to feel you need to achieve everything at once, but that only creates stress and poor decisions. Funmi reminded me that choosing one achievable financial goal brings calm and a real sense of ‘I can do this’. It’s made a big difference to how I approach my money.”
“I asked Funmi a question about my credit score which I was extremely worried about as I had an adverse rating, but through taking her sound guidance I managed to secure a mortgage offer with a high street bank at a great rate at the start of the year which completed on Monday. I am the first homeowner in my family.”
“Although I consider myself financially literate, I still learned a huge amount from my sessions with Funmi. She is knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely passionate about her work. Her coaching helped me reflect on my relationship with money and see my financial goals in a new light. Most importantly, she listened and gave feedback that was specific to my situation, making conversations about money — something many find taboo — feel comfortable, open and easy.”
“When my husband suggested involving you in our recent money conversations, I knew it would be helpful — and the session fully exceeded our expectations. You struck the perfect balance of informative and informal, explaining everything in a clear, accessible way while listening and responding to all our questions. The session felt relaxed, never rushed, and it was easy to ask for clarification when needed. We left with a far better understanding of mortgages and money management, and genuinely enjoyed the experience.”
“I recently attended a talk by Funmi at the BPP Legal Advice Clinic, where she explained payslips, credit building and buying a home — including a helpful breakdown of Lifetime ISAs. These topics can feel overwhelming, but she made everything relaxed, engaging and easy to follow. I’m starting to save for a property, so her guidance was genuinely useful and empowering. I left feeling far more confident about my next steps and excited to attend more of her talks.”
“Attendees began the session feeling curious, pressured and excited, but left describing themselves as confident, grateful and motivated. Half arrived with no confidence in setting financial goals; by the end, 50% felt very confident and the rest somewhat confident. Every attendee said they now feel confident understanding budgeting and personal finance, and all said they’d recommend the session to others. These results show how powerful financial education can be — helping people learn to budget, save and make informed decisions that genuinely change lives.”
“Funmi is so knowledgeable & speaks so easily on all the topics, invites banter & participation & tailored some of the answers & discussion points around comments from the audience.”
Primis Talent
“This was a brilliant session and testament to how well it landed with the group, that people stayed on for longer than any other session we've run! Biggest thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with our community,”
Wise Monkey Financial Coaching Communnity
GET IN TOUCH
Reach out to learn how we can work together.