Resourceful: Stories From The Site

In mining and resources, the pay gap doesn’t just show up in your payslip. It shows up in your super, your options, and your future choices.In this episode, James Marshall sits down with Debbie French — financial adviser and ESS strategist — to talk about how women in mining and resources can build real financial confidence (even when they’re time poor, juggling caregiving, and navigating complex remuneration like executive share schemes).Meet the GuestDebbie shares her global upbringing through a “family of bankers” (Botswana, the UK, New Zealand, then Australia), how she found her way into finance through university, and why she’s built a niche supporting women — especially those in male-dominated industries — to take control of their financial futures. Her work spans mining and resources executives, professionals, and business owners with demanding schedules, fluctuating income, and remuneration packages that aren’t always straightforward.Why the Wealth Gap Still Hits HardDebbie breaks down the difference