Feminist Money

In this episode, we unpack the hidden ways economic pressures on women's money:

• Fuel Prices Crushing Women’s Wallets: How surging petrol costs widen the gender pay gap, burden sole mums, care workers, and remote communities, and threaten food security and health access.
• ADHD and the “Money Tax”: Why managing finances feels impossible with ADHD, from impulsive spending to late fees, and the extra challenges women face in managing the ADHD tax.
• WEF Davos says Gender Equality = Smart Economics: Why investing in women and girls is essential for resilient growth, public health, and economic stability, according to World Economic Forum leaders at Davos.
• Kim Kardashian Auctions Her ‘All’s Fair’ Wardrobe: The reality TV star sells her TV lawyer looks to fund free legal aid for women fighting for safety, custody, and justice.

We explore the intersections of money, gender, mental health, global policy, and celebrity activism.

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About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

In this episode, we explore the many dimensions of gender inequality and women’s wellbeing. We start with retirement reform, diving into Australia’s new LISTO changes that aim to boost the retirement savings for women earning lower incomes. Next, we tackle the gender gap in financial literacy, examining how differences in access to education and resources shape women’s financial confidence and decision‑making. We then unpack the persistent gender wealth gap, exploring why inequity endures and what having fewer assets means for women’s long‑term security and financial wellbeing. Finally, we celebrate Oscars and motherhood, highlighting Jessie Buckley’s historic win and her heartfelt reflections on family and being a Mum in life and on screen. Tune in for a conversation that spans policy, culture, and the lived experiences shaping women’s lives today.

Join us for Episode 42 of Feminist Money, as we discuss International Women’s Day, with Laura Nuttall, ACT Greens MLA and the ACT’s first Gen Z MLA.

In this International Women’s Day episode, we sit down with Laura Nuttall, the ACT’s first Gen Z MLA and Greens spokesperson for Women and Young People. Laura reflects on her journey into politics, the lessons she’s learned as a young leader, and what representation means for young women in Canberra. We dive into the economic realities, gender equality challenges, and practical strategies to create fairer opportunities for women and girls in Australia.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Laura’s journey as the ACT’s first Gen Z MLA and what youth representation means.
• Leadership lessons she’s learned and advice for women considering political careers.
• How to “Balance the Scales” for women and girls in Canberra and Australia.
• The gap between gender equality statistics and women’s everyday financial realities.
• Key financial pressures affecting young women, students, and early career workers.
• Practical steps to improve women’s economic security.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.

Join us for Episode 41 of Feminist Money, as we discuss International Women’s Day.

In this International Women’s Day episode, we speak with Marisa Paterson, ACT Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, about the progress being made toward gender equality and the work still ahead.

Aligned with the International Women’s Day theme from UN Women Australia, “Balance the Scales”, this conversation explores how policies in the ACT aim to create fairer, safer and more equitable outcomes for women and girls.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What “Balance the Scales” means in practice and how the theme shapes the ACT’s approach to gender equity, safety and justice for women and girls.
• The current state of gender equality in Canberra, including progress to date, achievements of the ACT Women’s Plan 2016–2026 and ongoing challenges.
• Economic pressures impacting women in the ACT, from cost-of-living and childcare costs to the importance of preventing domestic, family and sexual violence.
• The realities of balancing work, parenting and public leadership.
• How a career in anthropology and social research, including on gambling harm prevention, shapes evidence-based policy and advocacy on women’s issues.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.

Join us for Episode 40 of Feminist Money, as we discuss International Women’s Day

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day 2026, we explore what it really means to “Balance the Scales” and how this year’s theme challenges governments, workplaces and communities to deliver genuine structural change for women and girls.

Joining us is Caitlin Tough, ACT MLA and Ambassador for Endometriosis Australia. Caitlin shares how the UN Women Australia IWD theme resonates in her work as a politician, and why women’s economic security and healthcare access must be central to public policy reform.

We discuss:

• What “Balancing the Scales” means in practical policy terms.
• The biggest barriers to gender economic equity in Australia
• The one piece of legislative change that could transform women’s financial security.
• What inspired Caitlin to enter politics and run for office.
• The realities of campaigning and getting elected.
• The experience of people living with endometriosis and what needs to change in healthcare access, workplace flexibility and support systems.
• One powerful piece of feminist advice for International Women’s Day 2026.

A powerful conversation on women’s leadership, economic security and health reform to support conversations on “Balancing the Scales” for International Women's Day 2026.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.

Join us for Episode 39 of Feminist Money, as we discuss International Women’s Day.

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day 2026, we unpack the confusion around this year’s multiple IWD themes and ask: which message actually supports meaningful structural change?

With themes from UN Women Australia and the global call from UN Women, alongside the message to “Give to Gain,” we explore why there are different International Women’s Day campaigns and how to decide which one to align with.

Joining us is Lacey Filipich, Australian financial educator, TEDx speaker and founder of Money School. As a frequent IWD speaker, Lacey shares practical feminist guidance on a question many women face: should you speak “for exposure” on International Women’s Day?

We discuss:

• Why International Women’s Day has multiple themes
• How global themes are determined and adapted locally
• The difference between structural change and marketing messaging
• Why paying women for their expertise matters
• How to respond if you’re asked to speak for free
• Setting boundaries without burning bridges
• When volunteering your time aligns with your values — and when it reinforces unpaid labour

If you’re planning an International Women’s Day event, considering a speaking opportunity, or navigating how to participate in IWD 2026 in a way that aligns with your values, this episode offers clear, practical insight.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.

This episode of Feminist Money explores whether female leaders and gender bias affect how women are judged on their skills or their appeal. We examine how AI-driven job disruption and women at work is reshaping careers and which roles are most at risk. We highlight the WASPI women’s pension campaign in the UK and their fight for fair state pensions and retirement with dignity. We celebrate The Guilty Feminist podcast by Deborah Frances-White as a cornerstone of feminist conversation and community. We also dive into the backlash to The Diary of a CEO and the important conversations it has sparked about how men talk about women, power, and feminism.

Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

This episode of Feminist Money examines new gender retirement gap research, explaining why women retire with less money than men and how workplace structures, pension systems, and pay inequality combine to disadvantage women over their lifetimes. Plus, thanks to the University of Edinburgh, find out what the financial industry can actually do to address it.

We then turn to Iranian women’s economic reality, exploring how political repression, ongoing protests, and economic instability affect women’s ability to work, earn, and maintain financial independence in Iran today.

In our entertainment segment, we spotlight menopause comedy with Bridget Christie’s The Change, discussing why menopause representation in television matters for women’s careers and cultural visibility.

We close with Katherine Ryan’s viral takedown of Brooklyn Beckham, unpacking the backlash to nepo baby culture, thanks to the feminist comedian calling out the reality of nepo babies who use their inherited name and fame to dominate headlines.

Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.

Join us for Episode 34 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. Feature: According to a recent study by a financial institution, women are worried about retirement due to a retirement confidence gap and a long-running financial literacy gap. We explain why blaming women for a lack of financial literacy may not be the best strategy to address the gender retirement gap for all women.
2. Research: The hidden costs that mothers take on, as research finds that motherhood changes how women prioritise money and manage their finances.
3. Campaign: Canada’s development of an economic abuse strategy and why its voluntary nature might be holding it back.
4. International: Women are being jailed in Egypt for the crime of going into debt due to unscrupulous creditors, and the work being undertaken to change it.
5. Pop Culture: As Reese Witherspoon issues a warning about celebrity impersonation scams, we look at these scams and how to protect yourself from them.

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About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Join us for Episode 33 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. Feature: Whether your identity and your opinions should result in artists losing paid gig employment, based on the Adelaide Writers Week festival experience.
2. Campaign: The campaign of 100 famous mothers, including Dame Judi Dench and Dame Joanna Lumley, to protect the medical rights of other mothers in Palestine after the ban on medical aid.
3. International: Why women in the UK are still retiring on a third of the money of men on average.
4. Pop Culture: The growth of celebrities like Iggy Azalea and Tristan Tompson, who are back to promoting cryptocurrency.

Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.