Some stories don’t just move you, they rewire something in you.

Week two of the trip, on the ground at the Forever Projects site, one of the clearest truths of emerges: when you invest in a woman, the impact multiplies.

This episode explores that transformation, from crisis to stability, from survival to self-actualisation, and why empowering women creates ripple effects that extend far beyond any single moment of support.

What to expect in this episode

- A conversation on the linear relationship between money and happiness (up to a certain point)

- Stories of gender bias experienced by participants in their careers

- Why funding for female led start ups is so low and how to change the statistic

- Incredible tales of transformation from the women in Tanzania, from hopelessness to hope

- Tangible actions you can take to invest in women on a daily basis

Voices you’ll hear:

Mark Dombkins: Founder of Forever Projects

Jess Walker: Venture Investment Principal at Wollemi Capital, Founder of UNA diamond and the Neon Lab, and Non Executive Director of Forever Projects

Andrea Gardiner: CEO of Jelix Ventures and co-founder of WinVC

Solai Valliappan: Angel Investor, Founder of Chai and Capital and Board Chair of Forever Projects (+ many other things!)

Kaday Conteh: Board Member of Forever Projects, Senior Legal Counsel at Northern Star Resources & Co Founder of Society of African Australian Lawyers

Mentions

Elinipa: The incredible Tanzanian artist who has kindly allowed us to use her music across the series

If someone in your network would love these conversations, please share along. Help us create Ripple Effects.

This series is brought to you by Forever Projects, hosted by Soph Dicker, from the podcast So Invested - smart and unfiltered chats about money, business and building a life you are So Invested in.

Inspired to join Forever Projects next Tanzania Immersion Trip in July 2026? Find out more and register your interest here.