In this panel discussion, we deep dive into ways to empower women financially and tackle important challenges, such as the gender wage gap, limited access to financial resources, and barriers to career progression.

Speakers: Soumaya Keynes (Economist Financial Times), Cressida Myers (JP Morgan), Dianne Greyson (#EthnicityPayGap Campaign) and Vivi Friedgut (Blackbullion).

On March 3rd, 2024, Vestpod's Money Matters festival took centre stage at the iconic KOKO in Camden, London. In this panel discussion, we deep dive into ways to empower women financially and tackle important challenges, such as the gender wage gap, limited access to financial resources, and barriers to career progression. 

Full talk on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrm9WaEZ_I8 

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Women on the Move, PensionBee and the Financial Times.

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Emilie Bellet speaks with Suhair Khan, founder of Open-Ended Design and former Google leader. Suhair delves into the basics of AI, debunking common myths and highlighting its transformative potential in healthcare, climate, education, and finance. She also discusses the ethical challenges in AI and shares insights on recent exciting developments and practical applications of the technology.

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Open Ended: https://www.openended.design/ 

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Emilie Bellet speaks with Nina Mohanty, co-founder and CEO of Bloom Money, an app designed to help diaspora communities build generational wealth. Nina discusses the significant challenges that migrants face in accessing financial services, sharing her personal struggle of opening a bank account and her journey from working in fintech to raising funds for her startup. A passionate advocate for technology, Nina believes in the transformative power of fintech to make finance fair, transparent, and accessible for everyone.

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Bloom Money: https://bloommoney.co/ 

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Today, Emilie Bellet is diving into creating a monthly budget that truly aligns with your financial goals. Budgeting might seem daunting or restrictive, but it’s really about gaining control, achieving financial stability, and working toward your aspirations. 

We’ll cover how to analyse your income, understand your take-home pay, set up a saving plan (including a pension), and manage your expenses effectively. 

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Today on The Wallet, Emilie Bellet is joined by Kyla Scanlon, recognised by Fast Company as ‘the internet’s favourite econ nerd.’ Kyla’s new book, "In This Economy?", equips readers with the tools to understand the economy and its impact on their finances. In this episode, we discuss misconceptions about the economy, the concept of "vibecessions," and how personal financial decisions fit into the broader economic context. Kyla also shares insights on improving financial literacy and practical tips for making smarter financial decisions. 

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Kyla’s newsletter: https://kyla.substack.com/

And website for all her socials: https://kylascanlon.com/ 

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Today, Emilie Bellet is joined by Isabel Berwick, host of the FT's Working It podcast and author of *The Future-Proof Career*. In this episode, we dive into the evolving role of work in an AI-driven world and what a "Future-Proof Career" really means. Isabel shares insights on the importance of soft skills, what makes people happy or unhappy at work, and trust in remote settings. We also tackle gender equity challenges and the rise of CEO churn, especially among women.

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Isabel’s book: The Future-Proof Career: Strategies for thriving at every stage

Working It Newsletter: https://www.ft.com/working-it 

Follow Isabel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-berwick-8b4922167/ 

Report McKinsey, Women in the Workplace 2023: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace 

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NASDAQ, FTSE… In today's episode, we’ll demystify stock exchanges, and explain how they impact investors or potential investors like you. We'll explore how stock exchanges serve as gateways to investment vehicles such as index funds, providing you with opportunities to grow your money and participate in the global economy.

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Today, Emilie Bellet is joined by Sara Williams, a debt advisor with over 20 years of experience and the voice behind Debt Camel since 2013, as we demystify the world of credit scores. Is credit always good? We'll explore what a credit score is, the main credit agencies in the UK, and how credit scores are calculated. Plus, we'll uncover how to check your score for free, ways to improve it, and debunk common myths.

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Debt Camel: https://debtcamel.co.uk/ 

Loqbox: https://www.loqbox.com/

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Today we're answering a question from one of our Money Matters Festival attendees who wanted more information about building her first portfolio of investments.

Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your strategy, Emilie Bellet is giving you a 10-steps checklist to understand and select your portfolio. We will be covering risk / reward, asset allocation and diversification, balancing a portfolio, passive approach with funds and also monitoring.

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Women often shoulder two-thirds or more of the unpaid domestic work and childcare responsibilities for their homes and families. This has significant effects on relationships, wealth, and overall well-being.

In this episode, Eve Rodsky discusses how to make societal change one partnership at a time, aiming to redistribute domestic work and redefine relationships. We look into actionable systems outlined in her book and platform Fair Play, addressing mental load, returning to work, and the importance of prioritising alone ‘unicorn’ time.

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Eve Rodsky: https://www.everodsky.com/

Fair Play: https://www.fairplaylife.com/

Listen to PensionBee’s monthly podcast, The Pension Confident Podcast to better understand the world of personal finance and pensions.

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