Today on the show we welcome Janine Firpo, an accomplished speaker, author, and social entrepreneur, dedicated to empowering women through values-aligned investing. She has a relentless drive to make a difference and poured it all into her book, 'Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World'. In this episode, you will learn:

• How Janine transitioned from a lucrative career in big tech to impact investing
• The importance of aligning financial goals with social values
• How to integrate ethical considerations into your investment portfolio
• Practical steps you can take to manage your finances ethically and effectively

 

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