Women & Wealth

The pandemic is threatening to roll back the clock on decades of gains women have made in the workplace—collateral damage as women remain disproportionately impacted by the economic crisis. Cherita Ellens, President and CEO of Women Employed, takes us behind the staggering statistics, exploring systemic inequities and why this presents an opportunity to rebuild from the ground up.

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How do you transition after a successful, high-powered career? With creativity and forethought, women can overcome outdated attitudes and remain valuable assets. As the founders of Lustre, Karen Wagner and Erica Baird are redefining what "modern, active" retirement looks like for female Boomers. They share tips on laying the groundwork for a purpose-filled second chapter in life. For more advice, visit Lustre.net.

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The centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment marks a historic milestone. But for Emily Ramshaw, co-founder of The 19th*, it also represents unfinished business. With her newly launched nonprofit newsroom—by women, for women—she's seizing the moment to elevate women's voices and stories, particularly those who are underserved. In this episode, we'll hear from Emily, along with America's historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, on the struggle for women's right to vote, the responsibility to step up for something greater, and why representation in media matters. For more, see Bernstein Women & Wealth [https://plnk.to/ww] and The 19th* [https://19thnews.org/]

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The national reckoning around racial injustice has caught many by surprise. But Laura Sutphen—a corporate social responsibility expert advising global brands—has been navigating the "pressure around purpose" for decades. She joins Beata Kirr to discuss best in class leaders, progress over perfection, and how you can separate "purpose lite" brands from those truly committed to promoting social change. For more on investing with purpose, visit Purpose in a Portfolio.

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Which "money messages" have helped this 102 year-old family maintain cohesion where other family-owned businesses have frayed? How have they used open communication to pass down values and keep the family on track? Kim Duchossois, who chairs her family's foundation, reflects on humble beginnings, transformational giving—and how they've passed down wisdom and perspective from older generations. For more on nurturing strong family bonds, read our blog https://bit.ly/longevity-and-legacy.

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Looking for a rare bright spot in today's negative news? This female founder's mission to buy tablets for hospitals will surely inspire. Sara Rodell made headlines by leveraging her company's logistics platform and quickly mobilizing her tech network to facilitate video calls between isolated patients and their loved ones. Sara's remarkable journey from Salesforce Dream Pitch winner to Covid Connector shows how innovative business leaders can use their talents to make a profound difference in people's lives. For more on navigating the crisis, visit https://bit.ly/covid-19_microsite

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Many of us are feeling extreme levels of stress these days—and for good reason. Turns out our brains are hardwired to hate uncertainty. What can we do to tamp down our "fight or flight" response? Happiness expert Nataly Kogan takes us beyond meditation or turning off the news. She offers prescriptive tools you can incorporate in your daily routine to reprogram your response. Covid-19 remains an unprecedented threat to your health, wealth, and emotional well-being. Here's the best way to cope. For more on navigating the crisis, visit https://bit.ly/covid-19_microsite.

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It took 10 years to put a man on the moon and 10 to find a treatment for HIV. Yet we may be on track to find a solution for novel coronavirus in less than two years. That's remarkable, according to Ronny Gal, Bernstein's senior research analyst specializing in Global Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals. He sat down with Beata Kirr to share his encouraging prognosis for tests, treatments, and vaccines—and to weigh in on when to reopen the economy. For more on navigating the crisis, visit https://bit.ly/covid-19_microsite

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The speed and magnitude of stocks' unwind has been incredibly unnerving. And many investors are wondering what to do. But meaningfully readjusting your portfolio at a time like this can backfire in the long run. Beata and colleague Moira McLachlan discuss finding perspective amid market turmoil, why having a plan helps, and how to make sure your concerns are heard. For more on navigating the crisis, visit https://bit.ly/covid-19_microsite.

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Girls and women deserve to be #EqualEverywhere. Yet they face greater barriers to fulfillment than men and boys. That's why Bernstein is adding our voice to the UN Foundation's global campaign for gender equality. Half the battle is raising awareness—and that means engaging in uncomfortable conversations about what it will take to drive faster action. Michelle Milford Morse, the UN Foundation's VP for Women & Girls, joins us to discuss moving beyond polite satisfaction when it comes to progress and why the next generation gives her hope. For more, see Bernstein Women & Wealth [https://plnk.to/ww] and equaleverywhere.org [https://equaleverywhere.org/].

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