121. Women, Wealth, and Social Change

Power, Purpose & Prosperity - Life & Leadership Strategies for Impact-Driven Leaders

How can aligning investments with values drive positive social change? Through conscious investing, individuals can leverage their financial resources to advocate for positive change and contribute to building a more equitable and sustainable future for all.
In this episode of the Power, Purpose & Prosperity Podcast, Sabine discusses with Janine Firpo the significant role women can play in the finance world. Janine is an experienced investor who prioritizes values, and has a rich background in empowering women to manage their finances. She's also a leading investor in Next Wave Impact, a fund aimed at encouraging more women to become angel investors.
Tune in to discover how joining supportive communities like investment circles can empower women, giving them the knowledge and confidence to invest with purpose. You'll also hear real-life examples highlighting the importance of paying attention to your investments to ensure financial growth.
Key Takeaways

• The potential for women to influence the economy significantly by 2030 through wealth control, and how this can lead to a more equitable and sustainable economy.
• How joining investment circles can empower women to confidently discuss and manage their finances.
• The importance of actively managing investments to ensure financial growth.
• The benefits of having a supportive community of women to overcome financial fears and gain investment knowledge.

What You Will Learn in This Episode:

• [02:24] Janine’s career evolution and the pivotal moment that led her to shift towards impact investing.
• [05:51] She describes her collaboration with Ellen Remmer and the founding of Invest for Better to help women invest with their values.
• [10:09] Understanding investment circles and how they empower women to confidently discuss and manage their finances.
• [14:09] The shame and guilt women feel around money, plus statistics and societal messages that discourage women from engaging with money.
• [17:46] Janine shares some real-life examples of women missing out on significant financial growth due to a lack of attention and knowledge.
• [23:09] The importance of seeking help to deal with your money trauma and taking small steps towards experimenting and gaining knowledge.
• [27:30] Tools and resources like robo-advisors (Betterment, Ellevest) for beginners, plus a few things to keep in mind.

Connect with Janine:

• Website: https://investforbetter.org/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-firpo-047282/

Book Recommendation:

• Activate Your Money, Invest to Grow Your Wealth, and Build a Better World
• Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

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Sabine Gedeon is a transformative figure in leadership and personal development and serves as the CEO of Gedeon Enterprises. With nearly two decades of experience, she guides clients in startups and Fortune 500 companies. Sabine's unique approach combines human-centered principles with tech-enabled solutions, delivering customized programs for leaders at all levels to tackle crucial leadership and talent development challenges.

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