ABOUT US
Empowering Workplaces.
Uplifting Communities.
At Let’s Talk Money, we believe that real financial and workforce development doesn’t end at the office door.
In South Africa, an employed individual is rarely just managing their own income, they are often the anchor of an entire extended family and community. When workers carry the emotional and financial strain of surrounding unemployment, it directly impacts their well-being, focus and workplace productivity.
In response to this crisis, we build enterprise-grade training programs that solve two critical challenges at once:
1. In the Workplace: We deliver practical, high-impact training that sharpens skills, improves financial wellness, and drives workplace performance.
2. In the Community: We equip trained employees with structured, self-explanatory toolkits. Without needing to become trainers or educators, they are empowered to facilitate constructive conversations and guide solutions within their personal circles of influence.
Through this dual-action model, corporate training investment fuels a sustainable, open-access library of world-class learning resources for every South African.
Meet the Team
SP Barnard
Founder
“Across our communities, I saw people facing unemployment, mounting debt and the daily pressures of starting and running a small business, all while trying to make every rand count. I realised that I have a choice, I could either stand by and complain, or help build a solution.”
SP is the Founder of Let’s Talk Money, bringing over 15 years of experience in business development. With an extensive background spanning cross-border trade, regulated financial platforms, and business operations, he designs practical, high-impact learning frameworks grounded in governance and corporate discipline. Holding certifications across finance, compliance, and B-BBEE management, including NCR Loan Officer, Financial Advisor (RE5), and ISO auditing credentials, SP leverages his operational expertise to turn complex financial concepts into accessible, actionable toolkits that empower workforces and strengthen household resilience across South Africa.
Maryka (Wiese) Ludik
Head of Operations and Lead Facilitator
“True impact happens when clear strategy meets human-centered execution. We ensure our learning tools are not only operationally seamless for employers, but deeply practical and empowering for the individuals who use them.”
Maryka serves as the Head of Operations and Lead Facilitator at Let’s Talk Money, bridging high-level strategic goals with practical, ground-level execution. With over 15 years of experience in project management, operational logistics, and strategic communication, she oversees the seamless delivery of LTM’s enterprise programs. Her background ensures that corporate clients receive structured, operationally sound training frameworks that integrate effortlessly into workplace environments without disrupting day-to-day productivity.
As a certified ADHD and Executive Functioning Coach with a degree in Communication Science, Maryka brings a deep, human-centered approach to facilitation and learning design. She specializes in creating inclusive, neurodiverse-friendly toolkits that simplify complex concepts into actionable behaviors. Through her leadership, employees are empowered with clear, guided resources that enable them to navigate workplace demands while confidently facilitating practical solutions within their own circles of influence.
Practical Financial Literacy and Enterprise and Supplier Development for South Africans