Bump to Business Owner

E105: Twins, fintech and NICU recovery with Sophia Jarvis

Published: 7 May 2026 at 05:55 Europe/London

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Sophia Jarvis, CEO of Mia Wealth, shares her journey through high-risk pregnancy, neonatal intensive care, and building a fintech startup while navigating motherhood. Discover insights on balancing ambition, personal resilience, and innovative approaches to children's financial futures.

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Lucy Legal and her Get Legit Hub. Don't trust ChatGPT for legal advice! Go to www.lucylegal.co.uk/the-hub for real legal guidance, templates and support.

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Episode 103 - My experience of motherhood, business and what I would have done differently, Lucy Legal interviews Caroline

Episode 104 - Preparing your business (and life!) for Maternity Leave with Lucy Legal

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Episode 17 - "Every single person thought I was crazy"

Topics:

Sophia's career in wealth management and transition to fintech
Her high-risk pregnancy and NICU experience with twins
The founding and mission of Mia Wealth
Challenges of fundraising while pregnant and with twins
Maternal mental health and support systems

Resources:

Sophia's Angel Doctor Meena: www.maternitywellnessclinic.com

Nugget Savings: www.nuggetsavings.com

Chapters:

01:00 Introduction to Sophia Jarvis and Mia Wealth
03:37 The Journey of Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
06:12 Transitioning from Wealth Management to Fintech
08:57 The Birth of Mia Wealth: A Solution for Children's Financial Futures
11:10 Navigating Pregnancy and Business Challenges
13:56 Experiences with NICU and Maternal Mental Health
26:45 Navigating Maternal Mental Health Challenges
29:31 The Importance of Support Systems
32:10 Balancing Motherhood and Business
39:44 Surprises in Building a FinTech Company
44:35 Defining Success and Future Aspirations

Links:

Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

About Sophia Jarvis

Sophia Jarvis is the co-founder and CEO of Mia Wealth, a family investment app on a mission to change the way we give gifts to children, turning presents into long-term financial futures. With over a decade in wealth management across London and Dubai, and a CFA under her belt, Sophia left behind a successful and secure career to build a business designed to help families create lasting legacies for the next generation. But Mia Wealth isn't just a fintech story, it's a deeply personal journey. Sophia launched and raised her pre-seed round whilst pregnant and then navigated the first year of building a startup alongside becoming a mum to twin girls.

Sophia Jarvis's Links:

Website: https://miawealth.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-jarvis-cfa-361772b/ Instagram (Mia Wealth): https://www.instagram.com/miawealthapp/ Instagram (Sophia): https://www.instagram.com/sophiajarvis__/

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