Pretty Covered, hosted by Jess Silva, is about holding space for authentic and honest conversations about life, independence, and facing the unexpected. We’re here to help make financial protection feel simple, relatable, and empowering, because small steps today can help make a big difference when life doesn’t go to plan.
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Fay Mahon: I Survived Cervical Cancer, Then Lost My Husband
Episode 11
Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 41:51
In this deeply personal episode of Pretty Covered, host Jess Silva sits down with mum of three and content creator Fay Mahon, who shares her experience of surviving cervical cancer in her twenties, losing her first husband Karl suddenly at 29, and rebuilding her life while raising two young children.
Fay opens up about being diagnosed with stage one cervical cancer following her first smear test, the complicated pregnancy that followed, and the arrival of her daughter Seren, who Fay describes as her “miracle baby.”
She also shares the devastating story of Karl’s sudden death following a bleed on the brain, and the reality of becoming a young widow with two children. With Karl as the main breadwinner and no wider life insurance beyond their mortgage cover. Fay found herself with no money in her bank account and bills, childcare and funeral costs still needing to be paid.
Now remarried with three daughters, Fay reflects on finding love again, creating a new chapter for her family and why everything she has experienced has changed the way she thinks about life, money and protecting the people she loves.
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(05:31) – Fay’s story: cancer, motherhood and becoming a young widow
(08:14) – Being diagnosed with cervical cancer at 25
(12:10) – Pregnancy after cancer and fighting to carry Seren
(16:56) – Welcoming her “miracle baby”
(23:25) – The morning Karl suddenly collapsed
(28:24) – Becoming a widow with two young children
(37:07) – The financial reality of losing the family breadwinner
(42:03) – How loss changed Fay’s approach to insurance and protection
(51:07) – Finding love again and rebuilding her family
(53:11) – How loss changed Fay’s outlook on life and motherhood
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Demi Jones: Surviving Thyroid Cancer Showed Me What Really Matters
Episode 10
Friday, August 28, 2026 • Duration 44:53
In this uplifting episode of Pretty Covered, host Jess Silva sits down with influencer and thyroid cancer survivor Demi Jones, who opens up about her whirlwind diagnosis at just 22 years old, after being dismissed for months as “young and healthy.”
Demi walks us through the emotional and practical challenges of receiving a cancer diagnosis so early in life, the urgent need for self-advocacy, and the complicated identity shift that followed. From confronting her own mortality to navigating surgery, fertility fears, and rebuilding confidence in the spotlight, Demi shares how this experience changed her outlook forever.
Together, they explore the realities of recovery, dating after cancer, financial stability, and what protection really means when the unimaginable happens.
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⏱️ Chapters (00:00) – Introducing Demi: life before diagnosis (04:20) – Spotting the lump: early symptoms and GP visits (08:50) – Being dismissed: fighting to be taken seriously (12:30) – The diagnosis: thyroid cancer at 22 (17:40) – Surgery, recovery and emotional whiplash (23:10) – How cancer changed her sense of identity (28:00) – Dating, confidence and scars (32:00) – Career changes and finding a new normal (37:00) – Fertility fears and financial pressure (41:00) – The importance of planning ahead (46:30) – What Demi wants other women to know
Kat Dodd: 16 Minutes That Felt Like a Lifetime
Episode 9
Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 40:49
In this raw episode of Pretty Covered, host Jess Silva sits down with home and fashion influencer Kat Dodd (@homewithkat_), who shares the terrifying night she found her partner, Adam, in cardiac arrest and the aftermath that followed.
Kat takes us through the harrowing moment she performed CPR in the middle of the night, how her quick thinking saved Adam’s life, and the five agonising days that followed as he lay in a coma. She opens up about the long journey of recovery, the PTSD that lingered, and the strength it took to rebuild their lives.
Together, they explore how this experience changed everything: from Kat’s relationship with fear, to her career, to her perspective on planning for the future. It’s a powerful reminder that life can change in an instant, and why learning CPR is so important!
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⏱️ Chapters (00:00) – The night everything changed (03:20) – Recognising the signs of cardiac arrest (08:10) – Performing CPR on her partner (13:00) – Waiting for a pulse, and the ambulance arrives (17:40) – Five days in a coma: the unbearable wait (24:00) – Waking up and the long road to recovery (31:30) – PTSD, sleep struggles, and navigating trauma (35:00) – The push to leave teaching and start something new (38:00) – Why CPR awareness matters—and how sharing her story saved another life (41:45) – Life insurance, planning ahead, and protecting your family (47:30) – Moving forward, and what life looks like today
Gabby Allen: What Losing My Dad Taught Me
Episode 8
Friday, June 26, 2026 • Duration 37:34
In this empowering episode of Pretty Covered, host Jess Silva is joined by fitness coach and TV personality Gabby Allen. Gabby opens up about losing her dad to a brain tumour when she was just 20 years old, the suddenness of it all, and the financial and emotional aftermath that followed.
Gabby speaks candidly about how her dad’s illness reshaped her outlook on life, responsibility, and legacy. From navigating grief as a young adult to becoming the main support system for her mum, Gabby reflects on how this loss has influenced the way she approaches her own future and financial planning.
This episode explores how the loss of a parent early in life can impact your mindset long-term, and how Gabby channels that pain into purpose.
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⏱️ Chapters (00:00) – Gabby’s reflections on her dad and how quickly life can change (03:20) – The diagnosis: from healthy to terminal in weeks (08:10) – Losing her dad at 20 and stepping into responsibility (14:05) – Becoming the support system for her mum (21:40) – Channeling grief into purpose through fitness (26:00) – How the loss changed Gabby’s view on planning and protection (31:15) – Advice for others facing sudden family illness (37:00) – The ripple effects of loss on identity and mindset (41:50) – Gabby’s approach to life now: balance, strength and vulnerability (47:30) – Final thoughts: what her dad taught her
Frankie Essex: What Losing My Mum Taught Me About Being One
Episode 7
Friday, May 29, 2026 • Duration 40:02
In this heartfelt episode, Jess Silva is joined by TV personality and mum of twins, Frankie Essex. Frankie opens up about the devastating loss of her mum at just 13 years old, the silence that followed, and how she pieced together the truth herself in the years that came after.
She reflects on stepping into a parental role far too young, how grief shaped her teenage years, and how becoming a mum herself changed everything. Frankie also shares why her experience has made her determined to put protection in place, and how life insurance helped her family when they needed it most.
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⏱️ Chapters: (00:00:00) – Growing up in Bermondsey and moving to Essex (00:03:41) – Losing her mum at 13 (00:08:59) – Discovering the truth (00:15:10) – Taking on a parental role (00:21:25) – Teenage grief and early adulthood (00:28:07) – Joining TOWIE and losing friendships (00:36:02) – Life insurance and protection for her dad (00:41:23) – Becoming a mum and setting up her cover (00:48:00) – Learning to feel proud again (00:54:40) – Preparing for the future
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Rosie Moss: The Day Ben Was Lost At Sea
Episode 6
Friday, April 24, 2026 • Duration 57:15
In this moving episode, Jess Silva is joined by Rosie Moss, Widowed AF founder and mother of three whose life changed overnight when her husband Ben was tragically lost at sea whilst diving in 2018. His body was never recovered. Rosie speaks candidly about the heartbreak of her sudden loss, navigating through her traumatic grief, and the pressure of taking over her husband’s business while raising their three children alone. She shares how the experience shaped her resilience and why she now speaks out about financial planning, family security, and the realities of loss.
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(00:00:00) – Introduction and Rosie's journey to the podcast
Lauren Mahon: From Diagnosis to GIRLvsCANCER
Episode 5
Friday, March 27, 2026 • Duration 51:19
In this episode, host Jess Silva is joined by broadcaster, activist, and founder of GIRLvsCANCER, Lauren Mahon. Lauren opens up about receiving a breast cancer diagnosis in her early 30s, the emotional and financial challenges that followed, and why honest conversations around health, money, and the messy parts of life are more important than ever.
This powerful and candid conversation explores the impact of serious illness on work, finances, and mental wellbeing, and why the systems meant to support people often fall short. From benefit forms to fear of the future, Lauren doesn’t shy away from the real stuff and encourages us all to think about how we prepare for life’s curveballs.
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Amy Hart: The Cancer Scare That Changed My Entire Perspective
Episode 4
Friday, February 27, 2026 • Duration 44:07
In this candid and inspiring episode, host Jess Silva sits down with presenter, reality star and proud mum Amy Hart. Known for her honesty around fertility, health, and motherhood, Amy brings warmth and wisdom to a deeply personal conversation about preparing for the unexpected while building the life you dream of.
Amy opens up about navigating a cervical cancer scare during her first pregnancy, the whirlwind of egg-freezing and IVF as a solo woman, and the sobering moment she realised she wouldn’t be eligible for life insurance due to a medical flag, until after giving birth. Now a mum with another baby on the way, Amy shares how becoming a parent has changed her relationship with risk, protection, and planning ahead.
We also touch on grief, growing up in a family of funeral directors, and how being exposed to conversations around death from a young age gave Amy a unique perspective on planning ahead and understanding what really matters.
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In this heartfelt and empowering episode, host Jess Silva sits down with financial coach, speaker, and author Selina Flavius. Selina is the founder of Black Girl Finance and a powerful voice for women’s financial confidence and independence.
Selina shares the story of losing her fiancé suddenly in 2022 and the financial, legal, and emotional aftermath that followed. Her personal experience, being left without access to his pension, benefits, or estate, highlights the urgent need for conversations around wills, protection, and long-term planning, especially for unmarried couples.
She also speaks about founding Black Girl Finance, the financial gaps women face, and how financial education can be a way to reclaim power and security. This episode is full of practical tips, emotional honesty, and deeply human insight, a must-listen for anyone wanting to better protect themselves and the people they love.
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Today’s episode is packed with practical, empowering insight as host Jess Silva is joined by financial advisor and educator Zoë Burt. Zoë is the co-founder of Financial Freedom Coach and a passionate advocate for helping women take control of their finances.
In this episode, Zoë breaks down everything from savings and investing to pensions and life insurance, all with clear, jargon-free explanations. She also shares her own financial experiences, lessons learned, and how women can feel more confident and informed about their money decisions.
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Terms and conditions apply. Life insurance is designed to help provide financial security. Premiums can vary based on health and other risk factors. Some sports and pastimes may not be covered.
(00:05:05) – Rosie and Ben's Story
(00:09:45) – The night everything changed
(00:17:07) – Accepting reality
(00:23:40) – Running a business and parenting through grief
(00:29:56) – Coping mechanisms
(00:35:14) – How life insurance helped
(00:44:36) – Building an award winning podcast and community for widows
(00:56:47) – Looking ahead
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(00:00) – Diagnosis, denial and confronting the unknown
(06:15) – Facing work, finances and the emotional fallout
(14:40) – Making the system work for you
(23:30) – Talking about illness and money with confidence
(36:00) – What we don’t prepare for - and why we should
(44:55) – GIRLvsCANCER and using her voice
(56:20) – The power of community and being honest about fear
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During the podcast, Lauren mentioned that prices are cheaper the younger you are. Please note that this can vary depending on health and other risk factors.
08:00 – Pregnancy, a Cancer Scare, and What Happened Next
14:45 – Giving Birth, Navigating Loss, and Postnatal Mental Health
23:10 – Growing Up in a Family of Funeral Directors
28:40 – The Turning Point: Applying for Life Insurance
34:00 – Why Protection Felt Like a Priority as a New Mum
41:15 – Amy’s Advice on Fertility, Money, and Planning Ahead
47:20 – What’s Next for Amy, and Final Reflections
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00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
01:10 - Meet Selina Flavius: Black Girl Finance Mission
05:50 - Growing Up Without Financial Literacy
09:50 - The Unexpected Loss of Her Partner
17:20 - Navigating Death Without Marriage or a Will
27:00 - Family Complications and Legal Challenges
31:10 - The Importance of Financial Conversations
34:30 - Essential Financial Advice for Women
38:50 - Emergency Funds and Investment Basics
43:00 - Final Thoughts on Building Wealth
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(00:00) - Women's Financial Literacy and Empowerment
(03:35) - Closing the Financial Gender Gap
(07:55) - Understanding Women's Financial Savvy
(13:29) - Getting Started With Investing for Women
(22:12) - Financial Strategy and Investment Diversification
(28:08) - Managing Finances in Relationships and Investments
(35:29) - Understanding Pensions and Life Insurance
(47:40) - Clearing Money Misconceptions and Balance
(01:00:46) - Feeling Secure With Pretty Covered
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