In this episode I am joined by Janine Firpo, a distinguished values-driven investor and author, who has dedicated her career to fostering a more equitable financial landscape for women.

Throughout our discussion, we explore the profound impact of community support and the necessity of women supporting one another in their professional pursuits. Janine elucidates her journey from the tech industry to her current role as an advocate for women-led enterprises, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy and investment strategies that reflect personal values.

We conclude with practical insights on how women can take actionable steps towards harnessing their financial resources to effect positive change in their communities and beyond.

Our Guest This Week:

Today we have a 🌟 Values-Driven Vanguard🌟 in our midst!  

Janine Firpo is a values-aligned investor, social innovator, and author who has spent more than three decades leading transformative initiatives in technology and international development at organizations like Hewlett-Packard, Apple, and the World Bank. In 2017, she left her corporate and global development career to dedicate herself to helping women use their money to create a more just and equitable world. She is the author of Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World, and the co-founder of Invest for Better—a nonprofit that has already empowered over 2,500 women in the U.S. and Europe to take confident, values-aligned investment action. Named to the Forbes “50 Over 50” list in 2024, Janine continues to inspire and equip women to grow their wealth while building a sustainable, equitable future for all.

Takeaways:

• Janine's commitment to empowering women through financial literacy highlights the importance of values-aligned investing.
• The significance of women supporting one another in professional environments is underscored through Janine's personal career experiences.
• Investing in community banks that prioritize social equity can lead to impactful changes in underserved communities.
• The discussion outlines the transformative potential of values-driven investments in creating sustainable and equitable futures.
• Janine's narrative illustrates the power of personal stories in shaping one's professional journey and belief systems.

Chapters:

00:07 Amplifying Women's Voices in Leadership

00:35 Transformational Moments and Career Choices

14:50 Understanding Values Aligned Investing

16:33 Investing Strategies and Personal Finance

24:55 Investing in Community: Building Wealth Together

Burning Questions Answered:

1.Why do so many women feel insecure about money and investing?

2.What is values-aligned investing, and how can you do it even with a small amount?

3.How can your money actively support women, communities, and the planet?

4.What practical first steps can women take right now to start investing?

5.How can talking openly about money change your life and legacy?

Favorite Quotes:

“When women come together to talk about money, something magical happens.”

"True evil, the worst evil happens when good people fail to step up.”

“We are afraid of making a mistake, but the only way to build confidence is to start.”

Guest Offers & Contact Information:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-firpo-047282/

www.investforbetter.org/membership

Buy Janine’s book, Activate Your Money

From Women-Owned Bookstore:  https://bookshop.org/p/books/activate-your-money-invest-to-grow-your-wealth-and-build-a-better-world-janine-firpo/18710921?ean=9781394171347&next=t

From Amazon: 

https://a.co/d/dQ10tPn

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