Book cover of Why Women Don't Talk Money

Women, Money and Everything in between

#1 in Women Studies at Amazon
Top 10 on Straits Times Non-Fiction Best Seller List
Bestseller at Kinokuniya

Explore the complex relationship between women and money in Why Women Don't Talk Money, published by Penguin Random House SEA. This book features candid conversations with 24 remarkable women from diverse backgrounds.

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The book is just a start. It's time for women to break the taboo, own our worth, and confidently talk about money.

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Meet the Authors,
Sharon Sim and Serena Wong

Authors Sharon Sim and Serena Wong

“It's time for women to break the taboo, own our worth, and confidently talk about money.”

Sharon Sim's curiosity about women's thoughts and feelings about money led to a journey of self-discovery, pushing her to reassess her own financial mindset.

Serena Wong, driven by a personal quest to find her voice, corralled a diverse group of women to share their experiences, resulting in a book that goes beyond market trends, delving into the profound understanding that wealth is more than just dollars and cents.

and the Women who Talk Money

  • Choo Oi-Yee

    Choo Oi-Yee

  • Anthonia Hui

    Anthonia Hui

  • Cecilia Tan

    Cecilia Tan

  • Sunita Gill

    Sunita Gill

  • Lily Choh

    Lily Choh

  • Harmin Kaur

    Harmin Kaur

  • Veronica Phua

    Veronica Phua

  • Angela Loh

    Angela Loh

  • Quah Ting Wen

    Quah Ting Wen

  • Petrina Kow

    Petrina Kow

  • Christine Amour-Levar

    Christine Amour-Levar

  • Ning Chong

    Ning Chong

  • Joy Tan

    Joy Tan

  • Joanne Ho

    Joanne Ho

  • Madeline Liu

    Madeline Liu

  • Zheng Yizhou

    Zheng Yizhou

  • Catherine Loh

    Catherine Loh

  • Felicia Heng

    Felicia Heng

  • Dr Jade Kua

    Dr Jade Kua

  • Koh Huiting

    Koh Huiting

  • Anna Shatilova

    Anna Shatilova

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Hear from our readers

  • Thought-provoking and profound. Sharon and Serena have brilliantly captured twenty-four authentic and nuanced stories around money, coloured by family history, cultural upbringing, and personal experiences. Invaluable insights that will change the way we talk--and think--about money!

    Jayesh Parekh, Co-Founder of Sony Entertainment Television, Author of What Shall We Do with All This Money: Inspiring Perspectives on Wealth

  • When women take charge of their finances, everyone benefits." This line from the Introduction of Sharon Sim and Serena Wong's new book, Why Women Don't Talk Money, says it all. It's not just the story of Serena, Sharon or the twenty-two other women featured. It's testament to their strength and resilience, an acknowledgement of the sacrifices that they made in order to be financially independent, not just for themselves, but also to support their families. These are, after all, important lessons for ALL women.

    Georgette Tan, President of United Women Singapore (2019-2024)

  • This groundbreaking book amplifies women's voices and sparks empowering conversations about money. Through candid first-person narratives from women across diverse backgrounds, Sharon and Serena have curated a rich collection of experiences that bring this complex topic to light.

    Tom James, CEO of TradeFlow Cap, Author of Commodity Market Trading and Investment: A Practitioners Guide to the Markets

  • This book is a reflection of our times, and one that is crucial towards the change needed in this part of the world. It is seldom that you get a chance to unravel the perspectives and emotions of women in Asia when it comes to an otherwise hush-hush topic such as money. By gathering female trailblazers and collecting their stories, Sim and Wong give us a precious look into their minds and how they navigate money. A must-read for any woman wanting to take control of her own finances and future!

    Dawn Cher ‘SG Budget Babe’, Top finance influencer in Singapore

  • An insightful read on the different approaches that women have towards money, as well as their perspectives towards relationships, adversity, success and wealth. These women generously shared their diverse childhood experiences with money, so it will resonate regardless of your background. If you’ve felt alone and unsure in your money journey, this is a warm companion that gives you a glimpse of how other women started and thrived in theirs.

    Georgina Chang , Founder of Georgina Chang Communication

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