Lesley Thomas

London

Weekend Editor and Beauty Editor at The Times

Editor of Weekend - The Times. Also Beauty Editor at the Times. Insta - lesleyjthomas

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Articles

The Conversation We’re Not Having - Why Money Confidence is Essential for a Thriving Relationship

1 week ago | globalwomanmagazine.com | Lesley Thomas

The Conversation We’re Not Having – Why Money Confidence is Essential for a Thriving Relationship By Lesley Thomas, Founder of The Money Confidence AcademyWe talk about everything when we’re entering a relationship, children, holidays, career plans, even what kind of dog we might want in five years’ time. We talk about where we’ll live, how many bedrooms we’ll need and whether we want a garden or a city pad. We talk about ambitions, dreams and visions for the future.
a cool city pad with design edge

2 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Lesley Thomas
What If Your Relationship with Money Didn’t Have to Feel So Serious?

3 weeks ago | globalwomanmagazine.com | Lesley Thomas

What If Your Relationship with Money Didn’t Have to Feel So Serious? Money. For so many women, especially ambitious, driven women, just hearing the word can spark a flurry of emotions. Stress. Guilt. Pressure. Even shame. We’re told to “be good with money,” but what does that even mean? That we have a perfectly colour-coded spreadsheet? That we never make a mistake? That we say no to anything remotely indulgent because it’s not “sensible”?
The beauty editor's 8 top hair treatments

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Lesley Thomas
It's time the sun set on ultra-violet tanning

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Lesley Thomas
How Subconscious Beliefs Shape Financial Behaviour & The Path to Money Confidence

1 month ago | globalwomanmagazine.com | Lesley Thomas

How Subconscious Beliefs Shape Financial Behaviour & The Path to Money Confidence Our relationship with money doesn’t start when we open our first bank account or earn our first salary. It begins much earlier, shaped by the experiences, messages and emotions we absorb throughout childhood. Whether we saw money as a source of stress, a tool for freedom, or something that was always scarce, these early influences form the foundation of our financial beliefs.
10 products our beauty experts always have in their make-up bags

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Nadine Baggott |Lesley Thomas |Jessica Diner
Why Talking to Your Teenage Children About Money Matters

1 month ago | globalwomanmagazine.com | Lesley Thomas

Why Talking to Your Teenage Children About Money Matters By Lesley ThomasMoney Lessons Start at HomeTeenagers are on the brink of financial independence, yet many enter adulthood without the skills or confidence to manage money effectively. Schools may cover financial education in a limited way, but the most impactful money lessons come from home. The way parents talk about, handle, and think about money directly influences how their children approach it in the future.
Carla Pereira

2 months ago | globalwomanmagazine.com | Lesley Thomas

Carla Pereira: Sharing Her Vision as a Human Management Expert From a childhood shaped by resilience to becoming a trailblazer in HR and leadership, Carla Pereira’s journey is one of determination, passion, and impact. Born in Portugal and raised between two worlds, she overcame early challenges to build a thriving career in recruitment, coaching, and leadership development. Now known as “Mrs.
How Women Hold Themselves Back Financially - and How to Change It - By Lesley Thomas

2 months ago | globalwomanmagazine.com | Lesley Thomas

How Women Hold Themselves Back Financially – and How to Change It – By Lesley Thomas Many women unknowingly sabotage their financial success. Whether it is avoiding money conversations, undercharging for their work, or feeling undeserving of wealth, these patterns create financial limitations that can last a lifetime. The good news is that financial confidence can be built and small shifts in mindset and actions can lead to long-term empowerment.