Iona Bain
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Journalist, Financial Expert, Author
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Iona Bain Biography
Iona Bain is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, speaker, and author, and is the UK’s go-to voice on millennial money. She is BBC Morning Live's resident financial expert and regularly engages audiences with her insights on financial wellbeing, resilience, and the complexities of the modern financial landscape.
Since founding Young Money, the UK's first website dedicated to young people's finances in 2011, Bain has become one of the most respected financial writers of her generation, known for her accessible yet authoritative approach. Her journey in finance began uniquely as a musician still living at her parents' home in Edinburgh, where her personal experience with theft and her struggle with dyscalculia motivated her to master her financial life and assist others in doing the same. Bain’s early experiences and challenges have profoundly shaped her mission to promote financial literacy and ensure everyone has access to the necessary tools to manage their money effectively.
Bain’s media presence is extensive; she has appeared on programs such as Channel 4’s "Cryptocurrency: Has the Bubble Burst?," "Rip Off Britain," "Newsnight," "Question Time," and "The One Show." Additionally, she regularly contributes to the Metro Newspaper and the Financial Times, along with other significant publications including the Times, the Daily Telegraph, and the Independent. Her book "Own It!" focuses on empowering young people to invest for a better future. She has also reported for Radio 4’s File on 4 on critical social issues.
Beyond writing and broadcasting, Bain is deeply committed to educational outreach. She is an ambassador for the National Numeracy society, tirelessly campaigning for greater awareness of dyscalculia. Her educational contributions extend to collaborating with BBC Social, BBC Bitesize, and Young Scot to produce educational videos that resonate with young viewers. Her role as the youngest-ever governor of the Pensions Policy Institute further underscores her commitment to influencing financial policy and education at high levels.
Throughout her career, Bain has maintained a strong connection with her audience, working with various brands and organizations to enhance public understanding of financial issues. Her work with the Lloyds Banking Academy on the Your Future Finances initiative, notable for being the first UK educational program fully accessible in sign language, highlights her inclusive approach to financial education.
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Iona Bain Speaking Topics
This is an overview of the financial challenges facing the public right now (particularly younger people) and how employers, individuals, and society can respond effectively.
- The cost-of-living crisis and its impact on different demographics
- Advice for how to navigate the crisis as an individual/employer depending on circumstances/demographics
- The housing crisis, central bank/government policy and the increasing complexity of digital finance
- The all-important roadblock between financial independence and settlement
- The wider social and cultural trends driving young people’s dissatisfaction with their finances, such as high expectations set by baby boomers
- The biggest myths surrounding millennial finance, from the avocado brunch fallacy to the idea that we’re all self-employed side hustlers
- The social, economic and financial factors in our favor
- How individuals and/or organizations can capitalize on technology, expanding knowledge and cultural de-stigmatization of money to improve our financial outlook
NOTE: insights can be tailored to be relevant to clients' fields, e.g. insurance, investment etc.
An in-depth look at how financial education can transform young people’s understanding of money, looking at:
- The evidence supporting the argument for financial education
- What’s currently going wrong in financial education?
- How self-taught money education changed my life
- My insights gained from 10 years working on various educational projects
- Approaches and methods that could prove most effective
- How can organizations use financial education to empower their workforce?
An inspirational, fun, and insightful look at how I went from clueless musician to millennial money guru who appears on BBC Morning Live every week, covering:
- How did a stolen piggy bank change my outlook on money?
- How you can understand your financial psychology, and change it for the better
- How I learned to manage my money
- My challenges with dyscalculia, how I overcame them and my work with National Numeracy
- My work on BBC Morning Live and the impact I’m having
- What are the key lessons? From learning about debt the easy way, to setting digital boundaries
A helpful and accessible talk breaking down the modern financial landscape for young people today, looking at:
- Why long-term saving and investing matters for you and the world
- How can you set yourself up to invest for the long-term?
- The basics of pensions, from auto-enrolment to ‘greening’ your retirement fund
- The three main kinds of investing tech – robo-advisers, platforms and share-trading apps
- The dangers posed by day-trading, forex, Bitcoin and ‘finfluencers’ promoting high-risk schemes.
- How to protect yourself against fraud and maximize your chances of achieving your goals.
How do I book Iona Bain to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Iona Bain for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Iona Bain, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Iona Bain or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Iona Bain for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Iona Bain, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Iona Bain are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Iona Bain, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Iona Bain speak about?
Iona Bain is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Broadcasting, News & Media, Finance, Business, Thought Leadership, Generational Issues, Blogging, Business Growth and Economy.
Where does Iona Bain travel from?
Iona Bain generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Iona Bain?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Iona Bain for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Iona Bain for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Iona Bain or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Iona Bain is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalism, Broadcasting and News & Media. The estimated speaking fee range to book Iona Bain for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Iona Bain generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bobbi Rebell, Terry Savage and Julianne Malveaux. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Iona Bain for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Iona Bain Speaking Topics
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The Cost-of-Living Crisis and How We Can Respond
This is an overview of the financial challenges facing the public right now (particularly younger people) and how employers, individuals, and society can respond effectively.
- The cost-of-living crisis and its impact on different demographics
- Advice for how to navigate the crisis as an individual/employer depending on circumstances/demographics
- The housing crisis, central bank/government policy and the increasing complexity of digital finance
- The all-important roadblock between financial independence and settlement
- The wider social and cultural trends driving young people’s dissatisfaction with their finances, such as high expectations set by baby boomers
- The biggest myths surrounding millennial finance, from the avocado brunch fallacy to the idea that we’re all self-employed side hustlers
- The social, economic and financial factors in our favor
- How individuals and/or organizations can capitalize on technology, expanding knowledge and cultural de-stigmatization of money to improve our financial outlook
NOTE: insights can be tailored to be relevant to clients' fields, e.g. insurance, investment etc.
-
Financial Education/Inclusion: Why it Matters and How to Make it Work
An in-depth look at how financial education can transform young people’s understanding of money, looking at:
- The evidence supporting the argument for financial education
- What’s currently going wrong in financial education?
- How self-taught money education changed my life
- My insights gained from 10 years working on various educational projects
- Approaches and methods that could prove most effective
- How can organizations use financial education to empower their workforce?
-
Me, Money & Making It: How I Got Here and What I’ve Learned
An inspirational, fun, and insightful look at how I went from clueless musician to millennial money guru who appears on BBC Morning Live every week, covering:
- How did a stolen piggy bank change my outlook on money?
- How you can understand your financial psychology, and change it for the better
- How I learned to manage my money
- My challenges with dyscalculia, how I overcame them and my work with National Numeracy
- My work on BBC Morning Live and the impact I’m having
- What are the key lessons? From learning about debt the easy way, to setting digital boundaries
-
How to Own It: Demystifying Savings, Pensions & Investing for a New Generation
A helpful and accessible talk breaking down the modern financial landscape for young people today, looking at:
- Why long-term saving and investing matters for you and the world
- How can you set yourself up to invest for the long-term?
- The basics of pensions, from auto-enrolment to ‘greening’ your retirement fund
- The three main kinds of investing tech – robo-advisers, platforms and share-trading apps
- The dangers posed by day-trading, forex, Bitcoin and ‘finfluencers’ promoting high-risk schemes.
- How to protect yourself against fraud and maximize your chances of achieving your goals.
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How do I book Iona Bain to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Iona Bain for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Iona Bain, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Iona Bain or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Iona Bain for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Iona Bain, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Iona Bain are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Iona Bain, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Iona Bain speak about?
Iona Bain is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Broadcasting, News & Media, Finance, Business, Thought Leadership, Generational Issues, Blogging, Business Growth and Economy. -
Where does Iona Bain travel from?
Iona Bain generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Iona Bain?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Iona Bain for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Iona Bain for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Iona Bain or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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