Building Financial Confidence Through Real-World Learning
We've been helping UK professionals develop entrepreneurial skills and financial literacy since 2019. Our approach combines practical experience with structured learning that makes sense for busy people.
Explore Our ProgramsHow We Started
Back in 2018, I was sitting in yet another corporate training session about "strategic financial planning." The presenter was clicking through slides filled with theoretical frameworks that had little connection to what we actually faced as business owners and managers.
That's when I realized something was missing. Most financial education focused on either basic personal budgeting or complex academic theory. But what about the practical stuff? How do you actually evaluate a business opportunity? What questions should you ask when reviewing financial reports? How do you spot potential problems before they become crises?
So we started arelurionaleon in early 2019 with a simple idea: teach financial skills the way they're actually used. Our first program had eight participants, mostly small business owners from Northampton who were tired of generic advice that didn't fit their situations.
Meet Our Team
We're a small group of educators and finance professionals who believe learning works best when it connects to real experience
Octavia Brennemann
Head of Educational Development
Octavia spent twelve years in corporate finance before moving into education. She has a knack for explaining complex financial concepts in ways that actually make sense. Her background includes risk assessment, business development, and helping mid-sized companies navigate growth challenges.
Professionals Trained
Business owners and managers who've completed our programs since 2019
Core Team Members
Finance professionals, educators, and industry specialists supporting our programs
In Business Education
Continuously refining our approach based on participant feedback and industry changes
What Guides Our Work
These principles shape how we design programs and work with participants. They're not just words on our website – they influence every decision we make.
Practical Application
Every concept we teach gets connected to real scenarios. We use case studies from actual businesses and encourage participants to work with their own situations during the program.
Honest Communication
Financial topics can be intimidating, and we don't pretend otherwise. We acknowledge when things are complex and break them down step by step. No jargon unless we explain what it actually means.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly update our programs based on participant feedback and changes in the business environment. What worked in 2019 might need adjustment for 2025 challenges.