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Come and see us at Money Talks by NatWest Thrive

Big ambitions, future moves or still figuring stuff out? Join Joe Baggs, Chunkz, Team GB athletes and inspiring creators as they share the good, the hard and the real stories behind their success, the challenges they’ve faced and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. See you there. Let’s do this.

What is Money Talks by NatWest Thrive?

Money Talks by NatWest Thrive is a two-day pop-up event designed to inspire your next move. Come and hear from top influencers including Joe Baggs and Chunkz, alongside Team GB athletes, as they share the good, the hard and the real stories behind turning their passions into opportunities.

Discover fresh ideas, explore different paths and get inspired to take action towards the future you want. Plus, there'll be exclusive merch, giveaways and interactive experiences throughout the day. Will you be one of the lucky ones to take something home?

Be part of it – all you need to know

Date: Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 2026

Time: 12:30pm to 5:00pm

Location: 36 EastCastle Street, London W1W 8DP

Who: For teens aged 16-17 years old

Cost: Free

Booking required: No. Just turn up.

The speakers

From content creators and business founders to Team GB athletes and social media stars, our speakers have all taken different paths to success, but they share one thing in common: they've followed their passions and turned them into opportunities.

Saturday 19th September

12.30pm doors open. 5:00pm doors close.

Lola Tambling, Beth Shriever and Kieran Reilly

12.45pm to 1.15pm

Hear how the Team GB athletes turned their passion for BMX and skateboarding into professional careers, explore the dedication, financial realities and opportunities that come with pursuing what you love.

@lolatambling

@bethanyshriever

@kieranbmxreilly

Joe Baggs

1.45pm to 2.00pm

Content creator and presenter Joe brings his experience of turning a passion into a career and what it really takes to build a future on your own terms. 

Chunkz

2:45pm to 3:00pm

From YouTube videos to becoming one of the UK’s most recognisable online personalities, Chunkz has built a career by staying authentic and entertaining millions. Hear how passion, creativity and consistency can open doors to opportunities.

Alizé Demange

3:45pm to 4:00pm

Shares her experience of building income from creativity, personal branding and reselling bringing honest insights into budgeting and managing money as a young entrepreneur.

Sunday 20th September

12.30pm doors open. 5:00pm doors close.

Lola Tambling, Beth Shriever and Kieran Reilly

12.45pm to 1.15pm

Hear how the Team GB athletes turned their passion for BMX and skateboarding into professional careers, explore the dedication, financial realities and opportunities that come with pursuing what you love.

@lolatambling

@bethanyshriever

@kieranbmxreilly

Joe Baggs

1.45pm to 2.00pm

Content creator and presenter Joe brings his experience of turning a passion into a carer and what it really takes to build a future on your own terms. 

Jake and Shae

2:45pm to 3:00pm

Come and meet Jake and Shae, the 20-year-olds who have built their businesses from £0 to £20k+ profit per month.

Learn how they made the move into entrepreneurship in their teens and now have multiple income streams, the lessons they learned along the way and what they know now.

NYK Chazza

3:45pm to 4:00pm

This popular online gamer and streamer has over 1M+ followers across social media. During his talk, Chazza will share how his understanding of online humour, culture and fandoms has helped him build a highly engaged audience and turn his passion for creating content into a successful career.

NatWest Thrive

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Ready for your next move?

A £20 gift card could be yours.

  • Open an Adapt account. Eligibility criteria apply.
  • We’ll email and text you a £20 gift card code within 30 days of your account being opened.
  • Exchange the code for a gift card from a range of popular retailers

Available to those who open an Adapt account from 24th August 2026. Existing Adapt account holders are not eligible. This offer may be changed, replaced or withdrawn at any time.