Feminist Money

Join us for Episode 32 of Feminist Money as we discuss how culture influences our understanding of online harm against women, which is at the centre of this episode. We explore how films and television shows portray online abuse, cyber harassment, and digital violence against women, and how these portrayals shape public awareness.

Following the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence campaign, this conversation also highlights advocates working to protect women and girls online. From shifting cultural narratives to raising awareness and promoting prevention, this episode examines how media and advocacy can work together to reduce online violence and support women’s digital safety.

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 31 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. Feature: The evolution of the manosphere from the internet’s margins to now being a global profit-making enterprise for manfluencers.
2. Campaign: Financial abuse and the Australian Government’s focus on making it harder for abusers to coerce people to become company directors, trapping them in debt.
3. International: Cash transfer schemes are currently being trialled across India to ensure women are paid for running households.
4. Pop Culture: Bringing financial independence motivation from the star of Legally Blonde, Reese Witherspoon.

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.

Join us for Episode 31 of Feminist Money as we discuss how to have a more Feminist Christmas.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But for many people, especially women, it comes with an unequal share of planning, organising, and emotional labour.

In this episode, we explore how to have a more feminist Christmas by unpacking the hidden work behind the festive season and challenging traditions that place responsibility on women by default. From gift giving and meal preparation to navigating family expectations, we discuss practical ways to create a fairer, more intentional celebration.

This conversation is about reducing burnout, sharing the mental load, and reimagining Christmas in a way that aligns with feminist values, without guilt or perfectionism.

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 29 of Feminist Money, as we discuss how to be a year-round advocate:

1. Part 1: Explore the pivotal moment that transformed a caring individual into a passionate advocate for ending gender-based violence, and learn strategies to overcome the common feeling of "I'm just one person—what can I do?”
2. Part 2: Discover practical actions to become a consistent ally during the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, including how homelessness disproportionately affects women, plus essential tips to avoid activist burnout for long-term engagement.
3. Part 3: How YWCA Australia's work advances gender economic equity and supports improved financial outcomes for women through advocacy and programs.
4. Part 4: Learn ways to meaningfully engage year-round supporters in campaigns against gender-based violence and the critical systemic changes needed for achieving gender equity in Australia.

Episode guest: Bianca Tini Brunozzi is the Campaigns and Advocacy Officer at YWCA Australia, the leading national provider of gender-responsive housing solutions. Bianca is also a member of the National Women's Equality Alliance Policy & Advocacy Advisory Committee.

About the episode: This episode focuses on how to be a year-round advocate as part of our coverage of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, exploring how we can support this issue beyond the campaign.

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 28 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. Part 1: What the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence means for frontline services in the family and domestic violence sector.
2. Part 2: Life on the frontline at Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) and the experience of working in crisis services.
3. Part 3: What the family and domestic violence services sector needs right now and how we can support frontline services.

Episode guest: Belinda Campbell is the Executive Director of Client Services of the Domestic Violence Crisis Service(DVCS). DVCS provides specialist domestic and family violence support services that support people, both during and after crisis situations, to prevent and respond to violence and abuse, building safer futures for people impacted by domestic and family violence.

About the episode: This episode focuses on frontline services providing support to people experiencing domestic and family violence as part of our coverage of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, exploring how we can work to end digital violence against women and girls.

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 27 of Feminist Money as we discuss the issue of technology-facilitated abuse, including:

1. Part 1: Understanding digital violence and its forms, and why digital violence is the theme of this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
2. Part 2: Programs helping protect women’s online activities and the importance of technology safety training for frontline services support workers.   
3. Part 3: The impact of supporting women’s technology safety, and how we can help end digital violence with supportive conversations and resources.

Episode guest: Karen Bentley is the CEO of Wesnet, the national peak body for specialist women's domestic and family violence services. Wesnet provides relief and support to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, intimate partner violence and other forms of gender-based violence

About the episode: This episode focuses on technology-facilitated abuse as part of our coverage of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, exploring how we can work to end digital violence against women and girls.

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 26 of Feminist Money as we discuss the issue of economic abuse, including:

1. Part 1: Understanding economic abuse as a form of gender based violence.
2. Part 2: The impact and long-term consequences of economic abuse for women.
3. Part 3: What we can do to support people experiencing economic abuse, including the changes required to our financial system to support women’s economic security.

Episode guest: Rebecca Glenn from the Centre for Women’s Economic Safety (CWES), which supports women experiencing economic abuse in the context of family violence and catalyses action that improves women’s economic safety.

About the episode: This episode focuses on economic abuse ahead of Economic Abuse Awareness Day on November 26. It’s part of our coverage of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, exploring how we can work to end digital violence against women and girls.

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 25 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. Feature: We launch the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign by introducing the UN Women’s call to end digital violence against women and girls.
2. Research: A new UK study reveals that women feel far less comfortable talking about money than men, and we dig into why.
3. Pop Culture: We unpack the Diary of a CEO interview that claims burnout is a myth, and explore why the debate is exploding online.

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 24 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. Starting a business: Taking your first steps as an entrepreneur, common mistakes to avoid, skills to build and legal and financial business start-up essentials.
2. Funding a business: Balancing your personal and business finances and managing cash flow.
3. Growing a sustainable business: Networking, finding a good mentor, knowing when to move from a side hustle to a full-time business and creating a business that works for you.

Episode guest: Lisa LaMaitre from Capital Women, which speaks to successful and emerging businesswomen to highlight the ‘behind the scenes’ challenges, insights, wisdom, and determination needed to remain relevant in today’s business world.

About the episode: This special episode is focused on entrepreneurship. It’s in recognition of Women's Entrepreneurship Day, an annual event on November 19 that supports, celebrates, and empowers women entrepreneurs worldwide.

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 23 of Feminist Money as we discuss:

1. Feature: We look at the legal change to ensure that mothers who lose a child are not punished financially by losing their parental leave.
2. Research: Our research story examines the mental load that mothers in a household are still disproportionately loaded up with, no matter their career or salary.
3. International: Our international story delves into the beliefs that determine women in Egypt will still receive half the inheritance of a man.
4. Pop Culture: We applaud Billie Eilish’s direct challenge to billionaires to give away more of their money.
5. Feminist Money Revisited: Updates on three Feminist Money stories, including money and power in Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, the great AI robbery and the first national memorial to witches.

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.