In this empowering episode, host Natalie Benamou sits down with Janine Firpo, Co-Founder and President of Invest for Better. Janine is an advocate for values-aligned investing and financial empowerment for women. Together, they explore how women can redefine their relationship with money, transform their financial goals, and leverage their wealth for positive impact.
Janine shares practical insights on how community, investment clubs, and purpose-driven financial choices can help women gain financial independence and shape the future they want to see.
Three Key Takeaways:
Values-Aligned Financial Decisions: Janine Firpo shares insights from her book "Activate Your Money," providing practical guidance for women to align their financial choices with their core values. Her experiences underline the significance of women harnessing their financial power to foster a more equitable society.
The Power of Community and Shared Learning: The episode emphasizes the untapped potential of women's investment clubs. Janine and Natalie discuss how women can build investment confidence and knowledge through community support and shared experiences.
Invest for Better Movement: Discover the impactful work of Invest for Better, a nonprofit co-founded by Janine, dedicated to advancing women's financial empowerment. The conversation highlights the importance of community learning and dismantling barriers like imposter syndrome, empowering women to become confident investors aligned with their values.
Listeners are encouraged to explore the resources available through Invest for Better and consider joining Janine's programs.
The episode is a powerful reminder that the power of the purse is in women's hands, and by making informed, values-aligned financial choices, we can make a significant impact in lives and the world. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with Janine Firpo and be inspired to activate financial power.
Favorite quotes:
"Financial empowerment isn't just about managing money. It's about using it as a lever to shape the world we deserve." - Janine Firpo
"Money is another lever that we can pull to create the world we deserve."
"If you do not feel heard by your financial advisor, fire them. Go find one who will listen to you."
"Aligning your investments with your values can unlock a new era of financial empowerment for women."
Thank you Janine for being on the show today and for the collaboration with HerCsuite®.
Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.
About our featured guest Janine Firpo
Janine Firpo is a values-aligned investor and social innovator. In 2017 she left a successful 35+ year career in technology and international development to focus on how women can create a more just and equitable society through their financial investments. Her book, Activate Your Money, was published in May 2021. Later that year, Janine co-founded Invest for Better, a non-profit organization that helps women invest their money in ways that align with their values. In 2024, Forbes named Janine one of “50 Over 50” female leaders who continue to make impact later in life.
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