Podcast Episode
People Before Profits in Building Wealth with Lorraine Thomas
WealthTalk - money, wealth and personal finance.·Kevin Whelan and Christian Rodwell·30 August 2026·45 min

About this episode
1. From Career Change to Property Investing
How Lorraine went from a career in law to caring for her father and becoming an accidental property investor.
How an email sent to the wrong Lorraine led her to housing vulnerable young people.
2. Learning Through Action and Experience
How Lorraine and her business partner learned from mistakes while navigating property auctions.
Why education is as much about building the right network and community as gaining knowledge.
3. The Influence of Family and Values
How Lorraine's parents shaped her entrepreneurial spirit, generosity and belief in giving others a chance.
Why she believes profit and purpose can work hand in hand.
4. Property, Dignity and Social Impact
How Lorraine uses property to support people facing difficult circumstances while preserving their dignity.
Why wealth building can go beyond financial independence towards impact and legacy.
5. Recognition, Purpose and Creating a Legacy
How a community initiative during COVID led to Lorraine receiving The Lancelot Andrewes Medal.
How PRIME helps successful women explore how they can create a bigger impact.
6. Taking Action and Finding Focus
Kevin and Bimbi's reflections on Lorraine's entrepreneurial drive, risk-taking and willingness to take action.
Why finding a clear focus and niche can be a powerful starting point when building something new.
Key Takeaways:
Wealth can be used to create opportunities for others.
Experience and influence can help support people facing difficult circumstances.
Entrepreneurial skills can be used to create meaningful social impact.
Building a legacy can start long before you're gone.
Resources:
The View From My Window: Grace, Grit and Purposeful Property
Lorraine Thomas on LinkedIn
[BOOK] Purposeful Retirement: Find Fulfillment in Later Life
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