The Equity Effect

In this episode of The Equity Effect, host Kristen Shrimplin sits down with retired Procter & Gamble Chairman and CEO John Pepper to discuss the enduring legacy of his late wife, Francie Garber Pepper. 

For over five decades, Francie was a fierce advocate for women's rights, and the Survivor Equity Fund established in her honor continues that fight by providing immediate, life-saving financial assistance to survivors of domestic violence. John breaks down how an average, targeted investment of just $1,000 per person can cover critical needs like housing, childcare, and transportation, granting survivors the economic freedom required to escape abuse. 

The conversation also highlights the hidden $4.7 billion annual cost of domestic violence on the workplace and provides actionable advice for business leaders on how to recognize the signs of abuse, implement supportive HR policies, and build a corporate culture of trust and safety

In this episode of The Equity Effect, host Kristin Shrimplin is joined by Matthew Randazzo, President and CEO of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. From navigating early life challenges in Detroit to leading a regional philanthropy, Matthew joins the show to discuss what truly drives impactful community leadership.

Tune in as he talks big-picture regional growth, the intersection of strategy and empathy, and why true community impact starts with proximity and shared lived experiences. 

Plus, he breaks down how innovative public-private partnerships - like GCF’s housing leverage funds - are tackling critical local challenges across housing affordability, education, and community vibrancy.

In this episode of The Equity Effect, host Kristin Shrimplin is joined by Barbara Turner, founder and CEO of BT Rise and former President and CEO of Ohio National Financial Services. 

Barbara shares her remarkable journey breaking barriers as the first woman and first person of color to lead the 100-plus-year-old company, discussing her roots, the importance of economic empowerment, and why it is vital to build new rooms rather than just warming a seat.

In this episode of The Equity Effect, host Kristin Shrimplin is joined by Lever for Change leaders Dr. Cecilia Conrad (CE0), alongside Dr. Kristen J. Molyneaux, (President and Co-Founder). 

Together, they share their journeys from academia and education into large-scale philanthropic leadership, exploring how trust-based models, open-call investments, and bolder risk horizons can tackle humanity's most intractable global challenges.

In this episode of The Equity Effect, host Kristin Shrimplin is joined by Camilla Worrell, Executive Director of the Women’s Fund of Greater Cincinnati. 

With a deep background in law, policy advocacy, and community leadership, Camilla dives into what it truly means for women to achieve economic self-sufficiency. 

Together, they explore how outdated systems, policy barriers, and the hidden "math" behind household costs - such as housing, child care, and healthcare - impact women's economic security and mobility. 

Tune in for an insightful conversation on moving beyond individual resilience to create systemic change and true equity.