Vanessa Stoykov

Vanessa Stoykov is an international award-winning money educator, with a focus on making talking about money entertaining and relatable. In the current cost of living crisis, she is a trusted voice to the media and to everyday Australians about new ways to think about money in a challenging environment. She was voted by Finder in 2024 as one of Australia’s most loved top financial figures. With over two decades of experience in the wealth creation space, Vanessa Stoykov knows how important it is to have courageous conversations in order to achieve financial freedom. From her 25-year history of owning a financial services education-focused media business, Evolution Media Group, Vanessa has a deep understanding of the finance world and has the unique ability to communicate this in a way that everyday people can understand. Current Work: Vanessa is currently working with some of the bigger employers in Australia to help deliver financial wellness programs that ease financial stress and give people the tools to take control of their financial situation. She founded and sold the largest video training portal for financial advisers in Australia and is the creator and host of the international award-winning TV Series - Secrets of The Money Masters: The Investment Series, on channel 9. She is the author of The Breakfast Club for 40-Somethings book and podcast, selected by Blinkist in 2023 to bring to millions around the globe. Her most recent book, The Five Conversations About Money That Will Radically Change Your Life was published by US independent publishing house Mango. She is a regular commenter in the media including the ABC, network TV and mainstream daily press, and her level-headed conversations around money reached 21 million people during COVID lockdown. Vanessa has three sons and knows firsthand the importance of telling money stories that matter.