How one woman went from homelessness, domestic violence to financial independence

Emily Owens has grim personal experience of adversity and financial insecurity – from sleeping in her car, feeling trapped by domestic violence, and becoming a widowed single mother at age 20 when her son was just 5 weeks old.

But she’s channelled that experience into a meaningful career focused on helping others make good financial decisions.

She shared her story of survival and finding purpose with Nadine this week to mark International Women’s Day, and to offer hope to those struggling.

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The Prosperity Project

The Prosperity Project is a weekly personal finance podcast from the NZ Herald. Join host Nadine Higgins every Monday as she talks to experts from New Zealand and around the world about the biggest money issues to help you become more prosperous.  

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• Latest episode: 2025-06-29
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