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Send us a textIn this episode of The Wall Street Skinny, we dive deep into the world of financial inclusion with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking. Microfinance has long been hailed as a key tool for empowering women in emerging markets, but as Mary Ellen explains, true financial empowerment requires far more than just access to microloans.We explore how Women's World Banking is rethinking financial inclusion—looking beyond small-scale loans to other necessities like savings, insurance, and digital banking. Mary Ellen breaks down the complexities of creating sustainable economic growth, highlighting the importance of building financial resilience, promoting long-term wealth creation, and ensuring women have the tools to navigate both personal and global economic challenges.Throughout the conversation, we discuss the vital role of financial literacy, access to capital, and how tailored financial services can create lasting change for women entrepreneurs and their communities. This episode challenges the traditional view of microfinance and dives into the broader strategy needed to empower women economically—unlocking opportunities for sustainable, inclusive development.Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on what it really takes to build a financially inclusive future for women around the world.Learn more about Women's World Banking: https://www.womensworldbanking.org/Mary Ellen Iskenderian is the President and CEO of Women's World Banking, a global nonprofit dedicated to serving the nearly one billion women excluded by the formal financial sector. She joined Women's World Banking in 2006 and leads its global team in partnering with financial institutions and policymakers around the world to design and develop solutions and programs that facilitate systemic change for women. Additionally, she oversees Women's World Banking's asset management business that makes direct equity investments in financial service providers as a means to advance women in the workplace and as customers.Mary Ellen is a passionate advocate for women's economic empowerment through greater access to finance; she urgeCheck out Public.com at the link http://public.com/wallstreetskinnyJoin the waitlist for our flagship course on IB and PE fundamentals!https://the-wall-street-skinny.mykajabi.com/waitlist-opt-in-IBDPublic Disclosure: All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank.Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1828849), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.Our content is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

What is the business case for corporate volunteering and employees sharing their expertise for social good? And how can corporate philanthropy make a social impact? Social Impact Pioneer, Anthony Sanchez, Vice President and Global Head of Community Impact at Moody's, shares his wisdom. Anthony's career spans over two decades, during which he moved from corporate communications into corporate social responsibility (CSR). Finding his passion for delivering social impact through business actions, Anthony is today an award winning, champion of corporate social responsibility, philanthropy and a leader in employee engagement and employee volunteering. Leading teams first at American Express and now at Moody's, Anthony has been instrumental in developing global philanthropy initiatives and enriching employee engagement through volunteering, pro bono programs and embedding it into core business. During this podcast, Anthony shares what corporate philanthropy looks like in 2024, and how employee volunteering has evolved from painting fences to an important tool in colleague engagement, learning and development and community understanding. Links: Moody's Community Impact - https://communityimpact.moodys.io/ Moody's Employee Engagement Programs - https://communityimpact.moodys.io/employee-engagement Women's World Banking - https://www.womensworldbanking.org/ WEConnect International - https://weconnectinternational.org/ And if you like this, do take a look at the latest resources from the Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit: https://businessfightspoverty.org/global-goals-summits And do take a listen to: Ethical Supply Chain Management with Clare Fitton: https://businessfightspoverty.org/ethical-supply-chain-management-with-clare-fitton/

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Mary Ellen Iskenderian, CEO of Women's World Banking, joins David Bank for an Agents of Impact interview. They discuss the organization's 45 years of work advancing financial inclusion for low-income women around the globe and new initiatives around fintech, financial wellness and climate resilience. Read more by heading over to impactapha.com/podcasts

This week Liz Lumley sits down with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, president and chief executive of Women's World Banking, to discuss gender lens investing and strategies, the role of AI in achieving gender parity, and how focusing on women can better fight climate risks and build resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, our exploration of global fundraising continues with Clemencia Osa, who has been in fundraising for 20 years. Clemencia is the campaign and coalition manager at Women's World Banking, which is a nonprofit with a global footprint that is dedicated to empowering women's entrepreneurship and thereby reducing community inequality. I know you're going to enjoy hearing from Clemencia today, who shares her experiences, expertise and what it takes in real life to be successful seeking grants in Africa and beyond. Some key takeaways in this episode were: The balancing act of patience and consistency in grant-seeking. How hugely important the power of compelling storytelling is to engage donors and supporters. Being grant-ready, nurturing donor relationships, and the importance of developing a fundraising plan without necessarily a polished approach but rather, a genuine connection. If you have been inspired by Clemencia or any of our other guests, please head to the Fundraising Radicals blog to find out more about global fundraising challenges. You can access it via the website at www.fundraisingradicals.com/blog Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Women's World Banking website: https://www.womensworldbanking.org/ Women's World Banking LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women%27s-world-banking/ I hope you've enjoyed listening to this episode of the Fundraising Radicals podcast and that this conversation has challenged, informed, and maybe even inspired you and your fundraising leadership practice. This podcast has been made possible by the Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Network, Care International, the Ashmore Foundation, and our growing community of strategic partners. We're excited to explore and share alternative views and experiences so we can all move beyond the narrow experiences that dominate global fundraising practise today so that we're all better equipped to resource our causes and communities wherever in the world we are. Please do subscribe to the podcast on the platform of your choice. New episodes drop on the 1st & 15th of every month, so make sure to tune in to get more global perspectives on fundraising and leadership in the non-profit sector. More about Fundraising Radicals: If you want to find out all the ways in which we're working to empower, equip and engage fundraisers all over the world: Visit our website https://www.fundraisingradicals.com Read our blog https://www.fundraisingradicals.com/blog Follow Fundraising Radicals on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/fundraisingradicals Follow Craig on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigpollardfundraisingradicals And we're always looking for new perspectives. So if you would be willing to share some of your experience of global fundraising within a future episode of the podcast, please do email us. It's hello@fundraisingradicals.com

"Empowerment is the ability to make choices... and... having economic tools, economic resources is a way of providing the means for those choices." The world has come a long way since 1974 when women in America could not have their own bank account or checking account without their husband's signature. The 1st United Nations World Conference on Women in 1975 and the subsequent creation of Women's World Banking in 1979, have played a massive part in enabling women today to achieve financial independence and be economically empowered. Mary Ellen Iskenderian has been at the helm of Women's World Banking for 18 years. She joins us today to talk about how far we have come with respect to women's financial inclusion, her organisation's work in this area, particularly in low-income settings, and how far we have yet still to go. We talk about her book, ‘There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women' - a reference to the nearly one billion women, who until a couple of years ago, were outside of formal financial systems - and how women's financial inclusion is not just good for women and their families, but also, good for business, good for the resilience of the global economy, and essential to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Recorded May 2024.

Mary Ellen Iskenderian is President and CEO of Women's World Banking, the global nonprofit devoted to giving more low-income women access to the financial tools and resources they need to achieve security and prosperity. Ms. Iskenderian has led the Women's World Banking global team, based in New York, since 2006 and also serves on the Investment Committees of its two impact investment funds. Previously, Ms. Iskenderian worked at the International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank, and the investment bank Lehman Brothers. Ms. Iskenderian is a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations, as well as a member of the Women's Forum of New York and the UN's Business and Sustainable Development Commission. She serves as a Director on the Board of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Ms. Iskenderian holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in International Economics from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. Recently, she was recognized in the Forbes 50 over 50: Investment list, which highlights female investors and financial leaders. Her first book, There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women, was published by MIT Press in April 2022.

Mary Ellen Iskenderian is President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, the global nonprofit devoted to giving more low-income women access to the financial tools and resources they need to achieve security and prosperity. Ms. Iskenderian has led the Women’s World Banking global team, based in New York, since 2006 and also serves on the Investment Committees of its two impact investment funds. Previously, Ms. Iskenderian worked at the International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank, and the investment bank Lehman Brothers. Ms. Iskenderian is a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations, as well as a member of the Women’s Forum of New York and the UN’s Business and Sustainable Development Commission. She serves as a Director on the Board of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Ms. Iskenderian holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in International Economics from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. Recently, she was recognized in the Forbes 50 over 50: Investment list, which highlights female investors and financial leaders. Her first book, There’s Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women, was published by MIT Press in April 2022.

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Sandhya Murali who is the Co-Founder & COO of Solstice.  Solstice connects households and businesses to local clean energy sources that provide guaranteed annual savings.  Sandhya speaks about churn and retention for their community solar customers, partnering with solar developers on RFPs for their customer acquisition strategy, and how the Inflation Reduction Act has impacted their business. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market.   This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (“NTP”) to Commercial Operation Date (“COD”). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value. Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016.  He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets.  Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects.  He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio.  Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewood's portfolio.   He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University.  Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business.     Sandhya Murali Co-Founder & COO of Solstice She is responsible for finances, product development, solar developer relationships, and financial inclusion. Sandhya began her career in Barclays' investment banking division in New York and London, advising on and executing public equity transactions for Technology, Media and Telecom companies, and was also deeply involved in Barclays Philanthropy. Her volunteer work included Endeavor, Women's World Banking, and Barclays' Social Innovation Fund. During graduate school, Sandhya worked at Buen Power Peru, a for-profit social enterprise that distributes solar lamps and water heaters to off-grid communities in Peru. She holds a BBA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where she received the Sustainability Certificate.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Sandhya Murali Website:  https://solstice.us/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandhyamurali/

In Episode 28 of Business Diplomacy Today, host Matthias Catón is joined by Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking. Matthias and Mary Ellen examine the persistent gender gap in financial inclusion and its linkages to digital inclusion. Matthias and Mary Ellen begin their conversation by analysing why finance is not optimised ... Read more

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Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking joins us to discuss the importance of women's financial inclusion. We look at the topic of women's financial inclusion from various angles, including digital literacy, social norms and impact investing, and we also look at some of the research that tells us that this is not just a moral imperative but also an objective that makes commercial sense. Women's World Banking is a 44-year old global non-profit organisation and they currently work with 65 partners in 36 countries. Their partners include a range of organisations, such as mainstream banks, FinTechs, mobile money provides and non-bank financial institutions that recognise the commercial potential of serving low-income women in a responsible and sustainable way. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 200+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.   

Despite the progress we have made in the women's movement, there is still a noticeable gap in the conversation around women and their finances. For some, the end of a marriage can be a financial setback—one that tends to leave women having to crawl their way back to being financially solvent. Eliza VanCort is all too familiar with this struggle, and so she prepares a special episode for us. Here, she invites Mary Ellen Iskenderian, the President and CEO of Women's World Banking. Mary talks about the damaging messages women get about finance. She then shows us how to take control of our finances and shares what we can teach our daughters to help ensure their financial future. In this conversation, Eliza and Mary tell us that a man is not a financial plan. Join them today and discover the power of women in finance. Be inspired to secure your future!

So far, the world has failed to keep up with the U.N. development goals for gender equality… and the clock is ticking. Can increased financial inclusion and political participation for women help bridge the gap?   Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking, believes our traditional financial system fails women. She speaks with Ray Suarez about how tech and global investment can help level the playing field.    Guest:   Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO of Women's World Banking and author of “There's Nothing Micro About A Billion Women: Making Finance Work For Women”   Host:     Ray Suarez If you appreciate this episode and want to support the work we do, please consider making a donation to World Affairs. We cannot do this work without your help. Thank you

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One silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic is many more women have bank accounts than before. Around 250 million women in the global south opened a financial account for the first time to receive government assistance, according to analysis by the Women's World Banking's 2021 Global Findex Database. Also for the first time, the gender gap in account ownership across developing economies fell. But data is also showing that many of these women are not retaining these accounts. What can be done to ensure these newly banked women remain in the financial system?  On a special bonus episode of the Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women, we first hear from a member of the Self Employed Women's Association, a union of millions of female informal workers in India. They have drastically increased women's digital financial inclusion since the COVID-19 pandemic began.  Then, we share a conversation that first took place at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Foreign Policy editor in chief Ravi Agrawal sat down with global leaders committed to keeping newly banked women in the financial system. Agrawal first chats with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, president and CEO of Women's World Banking, and Mark Suzman, CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (which is also one of this podcast's funders). Then, Agrawal has an insightful discussion with Diane Karusisi, CEO of the Bank of Kigali, and Abubakar Suleiman, managing director and CEO of Sterling Bank. They share how they are changing their approach to banking to reach more women in Africa.

During this episode of our Climate & Sustainability Trailblazers podcast, we talk about the the role of women in the climate change agenda. Our host, Emily Farrimond, is joined by by Nithyasri (Nithya) Sharma, director of Global Strategy at Women's World Banking and Hortense Viard Expert in Climate and Sustainability Strategy at Baringa, to discuss the concept of a just transition and women's financial inclusion in it. Join us to hear how integrating these concepts into your business can drive value and help create a more just and sustainable world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A fantastic episode packed with research, information, and insights about financial inclusion, why it matters, how it affects women, and what we can do about it.Our guest is Mary Ellen Iskenderian, the President and CEO of Women's World Banking, a passionate advocate for women's economic empowerment, and the author of the incredibly important book "There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women"With Mary Ellen we discuss: - What financial inclusion is and how it relates to gender inclusion.- The3 pillars of financial inclusion: ability to save, ability to borrow, and insurance- Why microfinance, as much as it is critically important, alone is not the answer to the gender inclusion problem- Digitalisation of finance, how it is helping close the gender financial gap, and the potential role of fintech companies- Practical recommendations that we can all implement to have an impact.Find out more about Mary Ellen here: https://www.womensworldbanking.org/about-us/our-team/mary-ellen-iskenderian/

Our expert hosts, Benjamin Ensor and Nicole Perry, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. This week's guests include: Vinay Singh, Managing Director, Anthemis Tessa Bryant, Head of Brand and Communications, Lightyear With soundclips from: Johannes Fenner, Co-founder and Co-CEO, Justhome We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space: Shoppers relying on Buy Now Pay Later and microloans for groceries in the UK and US - 4:20 Kenyan fintech Pezesha raises $11m backed by Women's World Banking - 15:30 ING pulls the plug on Yolt, shutting down its open banking operation - 26:50 Berlin's Justhome houses €3.3m to assist first-time home buyers - 36:00 FedNow is coming. Is this real-time payments' moment? - 46:00 Trust Bank, a digital bank formed by Standard Chartered and NTUC, launches in Singapore - 47:45 The PayPal story could be coming to a screen near you - 49:20 Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. It's hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David M. Brear, Simon Taylor, Jason Bates and Gwera Kiwana, as well as a range of brilliant guests. We cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Johannes Fenner , Tessa Bryant, and Vinay Singh.

Financial literacy and the gender wealth gap are two sides of the same coin. There is a business case for financial institutions to promote the financial inclusion of women to ensure a remarkable growth impact. Supporting women by means of an actionable plan and raising the confidence in them as investors, on the other hand, would reduce the existing wealth gap. Join our talk with the amazing women from various branches of the financial sector to hear how they #ChangeTheGame. Guests: Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO of Women's World Banking, Eva-Valérie Gfrerer, Founder and CEO of Morphais, Nannette Hechler-Fayd'herbe, Head of Global Economics & Research and Chief Investment Officer EMEA, Credit Suisse. Host: Kathy Norman, Global Head Social Sustainability & Strategy, Credit Suisse Read more: Credit Suisse Gender 3000 report. The Credit Suisse Gender 3000 report shows women hold almost a quarter of board room positions globally https://www.credit-suisse.com/about-us-news/en/articles/media-releases/credit-suisse-gender-3000-report-shows-women-hold-almost-a-quart-202109.html

The president and CEO of Women's World Banking, Mary Ellen Iskendarian, discusses how women globally disproportionately bore the economic cost of the pandemic, and how for many women, the concept of microfinance has been an economic lifeline, especially for many women in developing countries. We also discuss her recent book, There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women, in which Iskendarian explores some of the personal stories of the nearly one billion women have been completely excluded from the formal financial system. Mentioned in this episode: There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women by Mary Ellen Iskenderian The World Bank's latest Global Findex report which has shown that 742 million women in the world are still without access to formal financial services. If this were a country, it would be the 3rd largest in the world and twice the population of the United States. Listen to All Electorette Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, please spread the word by telling your friends, family and colleagues about The Electorette! WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette Facebook Electorette Instagram Electorette Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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https://www.alainguillot.com/mary-ellen-iskenderian Mary Ellen Iskenderian is President and CEO of Women's World Banking and author of the book There's Nothing Micro about a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women

In this episode of “What Do You Understand” Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking, discusses financial inclusion for women around the world. She has recently published the book There's Nothing Micro about a Billion Women: Making Finance Work for Women.

Mary Ellen Iskenderian, the CEO of Women's World Banking, talks about her new book and the opportunities and challenges facing women entrepreneurs in developing countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Ellen Iskenderian, the CEO of Women's World Banking, talks about her new book and the opportunities and challenges facing women entrepreneurs in developing countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kumar Galhotra, President of Ford Blue, Ford's internal-combustion business, joins us from the Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, Ohio to discuss the latest on the company's employment, production initiatives, and electric vehicle plans. Emily Chang, host of Bloomberg Technology, discusses Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg leaving the company after 14 years. Brian Kinsella, Senior VP of Product Management at Manhattan Associates, discusses the supply chain and tech. Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO at Women's World Banking, talks about women working in finance and growing women in the workforce in America and developing nations. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Matt Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frankie's guests include the President and CEO of Women's World Banking and author of new book 'There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work For Women' Mary Ellen Iskenderian AND insightful registered pharmacist Ben Fuchs to discuss his own line of skin care and to discuss current events like the baby formula shortage.Mary Ellen Iskenderianhttps://www.meiskenderian.com/Mary Ellen Iskenderian (@MEIskenderian) / Twitterhttps://www.womensworldbanking.org/about-us/our-team/mary-ellen-iskenderian/BOOK: There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work For Women (MIT Press; April 19, 2022)Mary Ellen Iskenderian, author of There's Nothing Micro About a Billion Women: Making Finance Work For Women, is President and CEO of Women's World Banking, a global nonprofit devoted to giving more low-income women access to financial tools and resources they need for both security and prosperity. Mary Ellen is a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations, as well as a member of the Women's Forum of New York, and the UN's Business and Sustainable Development Commission. https://www.womensworldbanking.org/Ben Knight Fuchs is a regenerated pharmacist, whose mission is the natural approach. No drugs. Ben is a pioneer in natural skin care as well with a successful business. For the past 35 years he has been developing pharmacy-potent skin health products for estheticians, dermatologists, plastic surgeons and his own savvy customers. https://www.truthtreatments.com/Ben FuchsRegistered pharmacisthttps://www.truthtreatments.com/******Frankie Boyer is an award winning talk show host that empowers listeners to live healthy vibrant lives http://www.frankieboyer.com

One reason: lack of digital IDs, say Mary Ellen Iskenderian of Women's World Banking and Janet Truncale of EY.

Jess Menton, Equities Reporter with Bloomberg News, discusses markets, stocks, and inflation. Laura Wright, Producer with Bloomberg TV, discusses the French election and what it means for the US and global economies as well as the war in Ukraine. Hans Olsen, CIO at Fiduciary Trust Company, talks about markets, investing, and the economy. Mary Ellen Iskenderian, CEO at Women's World Banking, talks about women working in finance and job opportunities in the sector in America and in developing nations. Hosted by Matt Miller and Kriti Gupta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the World Bank, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comprise about 90% of the global economy. But these kinds of businesses – too big for microfinance and too small for commercial bank loans with favorable rates – face many hurdles to borrow money. On today's episode of the Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women, we delve deeper into the “missing middle” credit gap and what can be done to improve SMEs' access to financing. Also, we look at specific barriers to women business owners, such as how low property ownership rates hinder their ability to qualify for small business loans. Host Reena Ninan talks to Ada Osakwe, founder of the Nuli Juice Company, about the various obstacles she overcame to expand her business – including her first store almost getting destroyed in Lagos, Nigeria. Then, World Bank Financial Inclusion Expert Mahesh Uttamchandani shares the financial solutions he is most excited about for SMEs. Special thanks this week to IFC's Jessica Schnabel, who recommended we talk to Ada Osakwe, and to Mary Ellen Iskenderian from Women's World Banking. The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women is a Foreign Policy podcast made possible through funding by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.*Correction note 3:30 p.m. EST, Apr. 7: An earlier version of this episode called Mahesh Uttamchandani an economist. That has been corrected to reflect his title as a financial inclusion expert. We apologize for the error. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ABOUT THE IMPORTANT THINGSThe Important Things with Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar is a podcast that asks the question: how can you lead a life of fulfillment? The ongoing pandemic has given us all the opportunity to examine what really matters most to us and what brings us true contentment. Each week through candid conversations with friends, thought leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs (including Jennifer Fisher, Gloria Steinem, Jeopardy Champion Amy Schneider, Soccer Legends Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris, Charity Founder Christy Turlington Burns) Bobbi and Anjali uncover ways we can all learn to live more authentic, gratifying lives. Not the usual platitudes and advice, but the TRULY important stuff; the learnings and habits that anyone can take along for the ride.Episodes here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-important-things-with-92746733/The Important Things with Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar is a podcast that asks the question: how can you lead a life of fulfillment? The ongoing pandemic has given us all the opportunity to examine what really matters most to us and what brings us true contentment. Each week through candid conversations with friends, thought leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs, Bobbi and Anjali are looking for ...www.iheart.comBOBBI BROWN BIOEven as a young girl, Bobbi Brown was enthralled by makeup. "I remember watching my mother apply her white eye shadow and black liner in her blue gilded bathroom--she was glamorous, but fresh-looking." And as soon as she was able to work, Bobbi raced to the small cosmetics store in town, where she got her first taste of formal training.Bobbi's education continued at Boston's Emerson College, where she earned a B.F.A. in theatrical makeup. Upon graduation, she moved to New York City to make it as a professional makeup artist. She showed her ever-growing portfolio to anyone who would look at it, slowly built up contacts and experienced the challenges typical of most freelance makeup artists trying to make it in Manhattan. But despite the ups and downs, her talent and drive earned her coveted gigs with top magazines, photographers and models. Bobbi began her collaboration with photographers Bruce Weber and Arthur Elgort for American Vogue, as well as with the late Francesco Scavullo for Cosmopolitan and Self. A seven-page spread of full-face beauty shots of supermodel Tatiana Patitz--shot by Wayne Maser--also put Bobbi's work front and center.Bobbi's big breakthrough was her first American Vogue cover. The image was shot by famed photographer Patrick Demarchelier and featured the soon-to-be-supermodel Naomi Campbell, made up by Bobbi Brown. Seven years after arriving to New York City knowing no one, Bobbi was part of the club. The industry took notice.As a successful makeup artist with access to everything in the market, Bobbi found nearly all products looked too artificial, making it impossible to create a gorgeous, no-makeup look.Ten years into her freelance career, a chance meeting with a chemist at a magazine photo shoot changed everything. "I had the idea to create a lipstick that didn't smell, wasn't dry or greasy and looked like lips, only better--and I told the chemist about it," she says.The chemist made the lipstick following Bobbi's unprecedented specifications and the result was Brown Lip Color, a pinky-brown shade. Nine other brown-based lipstick shades followed soon after, and Bobbi's set of lipsticks was complete.In 1991, her 10 lipsticks debuted at the Bergdorf Goodman under the name of Bobbi Brown essentials. Bobbi was expecting to sell 100 in a month. She sold 100 within the first day.The message was clear: women wanted makeup that was simple, flattering and wearable. Word spread quickly. Bobbi's unique approach to cosmetics was a long-awaited gift for women who wanted a more natural look. The magazine industry's most prominent beauty editors got behind Bobbi, and her small, insider brand garnered big time buzz.The range expanded beyond lipstick. Bobbi's foundations were yellow-based, not pink, revolutionizing face makeup as it's known today. And, before long, she showed that she was as adept at neutrals as she was at bright and bold colors.This sea change in the beauty market caught the attention of cosmetics empire Estee Lauder, who bought Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in 1995, just four years after the company's inception. Today, Bobbi Brown retains creative control of the brand.In addition to running her company, Bobbi continues to pursue her craft by creating the runway looks for New York Fashion Week. A permanent fixture backstage, she works with the industry's best designers including Rachel Roy, J. Mendel, Erin Fetherston, Tory Burch and Cynthia Rowley.Bobbi often does how-to segments on The Today Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show, and her advice can be found in syndicated columns and advice features for magazines and websites around the globe.Of course, you can always find Bobbi where she began--on the set. Bobbi is still the world's most celebrated makeup artists for personalities and fashion magazines.A New York Times best-selling author, Bobbi has written several instructional and engaging beauty and lifestyle books, including: Bobbi Brown Beauty, Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty, Bobbi Brown Beauty Evolution, Bobbi Brown Living Beauty and Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual.For Bobbi, making other people's lives better simply makes sense. "I love helping others because it feels good," she says. On a year-round basis, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics donates generous financial and in-kind support to organizations including Dress for Success and the Jane Addams Vocational High School. To learn more about Bobbi's philanthropic work, please visit Bobbi's Causes.ANJALI KUMAR BIOAnjali Kumar works with entrepreneurs and C-level executives in all stages of business, focusing on early-stage tech, consumer products, and luxury fashion companies with a social conscience.Anjali recently founded Slightly Reserved, a home for all of Anjali's entrepreneurial and creative ventures, including an advisory firm providing legal counsel and business strategy for entrepreneurs, executives, talent, and brands. She is also a co-founder of COVID Tech Connect which sent nearly 20,000 smart devices to hospitals and senior care facilities across the US that allow critically ill patients to connect with their loved ones.Prior to that, Anjali was the Founding Chief People Officer and General Counsel at Cheddar, the Founding Head of Social Innovation and Founding General Counsel at Warby Parker, Founding General Counsel at Acumen, and Senior Counsel at Google.While at Google, Anjali curated and hosted the @Google Speaker Series on the NYC campus, bringing Googlers from around the globe face-to-face with today's most prominent and innovative thought leaders including Anthony Bourdain, Questlove, and Jacques Pépin and hosted a YouTube interview series "Lunchtime at Google."Anjali's 2017 TED Talk based on her book Stalking God: My Unorthodox Search For Something To Believe In (Hachette 2018), has been watched by 5 million people around the world and translated into over twenty languages. A television show based on her book is in development.Anjali earned her BA in Biomedical Ethics from Brown University and a JD from Boston University School of Law. She is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School and Fordham University and continues to advise non-profit organizations including Malala Fund and IDEO.org.In 2016, she was appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio to join the NYC Children's Cabinet Advisory Board and the board of directors of GrowNYC. Anjali currently serves on the board of directors of Happy Money, IFundWomen, Women's World Banking, Amplifier, POV, and GloScience Professional.Anjali lives in New York City and upstate New York with her husband and daughter.

Access to property is arguably one of the most important paths for women's income security. But for many, there are not only economic barriers to owning property but also legal obstacles. For example, there are approximately 75 countries where women still do not have the same rights as men to inherit property.On today's episode of The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women, we follow the story of Rachel Korir. Her legal battle to get her fair share of her father's property in Kenya revealed gaps in the country's recent constitutional reforms, which aimed to make property rights equal among men and women. We also speak to Cardiff University professor Ambreena Manji, who specializes in East African land, law, and development. Two years ago, Manji also wrote a book titled The Struggle for Land and Justice in Kenya.Special thanks this week to Dominic Kirui, who first reported about Korir and helped us produce our interview; Olivia Bitanihirwe, who provided Korir's voice-over; and Mary Ellen Iskenderian, the president and CEO of Women's World Banking. An early conversation with Iskenderian got us thinking more about property rights. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lisa Erickson, Senior VP/Head: Traditional Investment at US Bank Wealth Management, discusses the economy and markets amid inflation and the war in Ukraine. Angie Gildea, KPMG US Energy Sector Leader, talks about rising oil prices. Mary Ellen Iskenderian, CEO at Women's World Banking, discusses women working in finance and job opportunities in the sector. Geralyn Ritter, Head of External Affairs and ESG at Organon, discusses the company's vision, women in the workplace, and women's health. Hosted by Matt Miller and Sonali Basak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anjali Bansal is the Founder of Avaana Capital which invests in and provides scaling up support to innovation-led startups for catalyzing impact at scale while delivering commercial returns.Anjali has invested in and mentored various successful start-ups including Delhivery, UrbanClap, Darwinbox, Nykaa, and Lenskart. She is closely associated with NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform, digital solutions, and mentor to the Atal Innovation Mission.Anjali is former Non-Executive Chairperson of Dena Bank, appointed by the Government of India to steer the resolution of the stressed Bank, eventually leading to merger with Bank of Baroda. She was earlier a global Partner and Managing Director with TPG Growth PE responsible for India, SE Asia, Africa and the Middle East. She started her career as a strategy consultant with McKinsey and Co. in New York.She serves as an independent non-executive director on several leading boards including Tata Power, Bata, Kotak AMC, and Piramal Enterprises. She has previously chaired the India board of Women's World Banking, a leading global livelihood-promoting institution and on the Managing Committee of the Indian Venture Capital Association.She has been elected as President designate, Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and serves on the CII National Committee on Corporate Governance. Anjali previously co-founded and chaired the FICCI Center for Corporate Governance program for Women on Corporate Boards. She is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization and charter member of TiE.In this episode, we will cover:1. Looking back at India's most recent boom cycle i.e. 2020-present (2:50)2. Skeptical about this period or a believer of the potential? (7:50)3. Evolution of Anjali's career (11:55)4. The role of empathy and insecurity in professional life (16:56)5. What is Anjali's purpose behind investing (23:21)6. Why venture and how do you measure the impact of your own in venture beyond capital returns (28:57)7. The India opportunity (37:54)8. How does Avaana think about the evolving venture landscape and where to place their bets (42:25)9. Anjali's journey as an LP (47:01)10. Advice for fund managers (53:18)11. Advice for founders (56:18)

In this episode of FRT, we hear from Andy Woolnough, Executive VP of Global Advocacy, and Sonja Kelly, Director of Research and Advocacy, from Women's World Banking, discussing digital solutions for financial inclusion and innovation. Focused on enabling women's financial stability and resilience, Women's World Banking pursues research and programs that enable not only women's financial goals, but ultimately support SMEs, reduce gender inequality gaps, and promote economic growth.

Maggie and Rachel stumble through the mostly sad history of adoption. We promise this isn't becoming a sad podcast! Donation Station Women's World Banking

Financial inclusion, micro-finance, climate change and sustainability - hot topics these days - are aptly covered in today's episode when Jason Henrichs interviews Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking, the NGO that wants to use financial innovations to get bank accounts for 1 billion unbanked women around the world; and JP Nicols speaks with Arnaud Auger, Deputy Head of BNP Paribas C.Lab Americas (BNP's Innovation lab) as he shares insights on fintech for climate change and how to empower BNP Paribas' clients on this challenge and their journey to sustainable finance. Is it possible to measure your carbon footprint via your banking app? Automatically align your portfolio with your values? Listen to learn more. https://youtu.be/ZkIf1dkEEAA

Wharton's Katherine Klein talks to Mary Ellen Iskenderian president and CEO of Women's World Banking a nonprofit that is expanding financial inclusion for women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton's Katherine Klein talks to Mary Ellen Iskenderian, president and CEO of Women's World Banking, a nonprofit that is expanding financial inclusion for women.

Wharton's Katherine Klein talks to Mary Ellen Iskenderian, president and CEO of Women's World Banking, a nonprofit that is expanding financial inclusion for women.

Our guest for this episode is Shuyin Tang, a Partner at Patamar Capital, a leading impact investing firm in Southeast Asia. Shuyin is responsible for Patamar's investing activities in the Mekong region and has led investments into education, financial technology, employee benefits and healthcare companies.Shuyin also spearheaded Patamar's gender lens investing efforts, including managing one of the first gender lens investing funds in Southeast Asia, the Investing in Women Fund. She is also the co-founder and CEO of the Beacon Fund, a boundary-breaking fund for female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia's emerging markets. In this episode, Shuyin and I talked about the impact of the work she is doing, the innovation of  female entrepreneurs, inspiring case studies of their clients, the biggest thing she learned as a person, and more.Shuyin was named one of Australia's "100 Women of Influence" by the Australian Financial Review in 2015 and an Asia 21 Young Leader by the Asia Society in 2016. She currently serves on the Southeast Asia Advisory Council of Women's World Banking, a global NGO promoting women's financial inclusion. She graduated summa cum laude from the Australian National University where she was also awarded the University Medal.Listen to Shuyin's advocacy and stay tuned until the end as she shares her personal advice on how to make a change and impact with the work you do.Resources/LinksBeacon Fund Intro to Mezzanine Finance

Our guest today is Michaela Walsh. Michaela is an activist, scholar, mentor, educator, and author. She was the Founding President of Women's World Banking. Women's World Banking is the global leader in women's financial inclusion. Prior to that, Michaela served as a Project Director for the U.S. Congressional Office of Technology Assessment, and as a Program Associate with the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Michaela also was a pioneer woman manager with Merrill Lynch in Beirut, Lebanon, in the '60s, and the first woman Partner of Boettcher & Company in the '70s, and in 1980.  This episode is a rare one. Michaela at 86 years old has a treasure trove of experience and is a true force of nature. We talk about the founding idea of women's world banking, the issues it wanted to solve, the story how it came into existence. We talk about Michaela's experience in female financial inclusion and the positive effects of it. We talk about how WWB financed over 100 million women over the years and became one of the most important financial institutions for female empowerment.  

Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking, joins host and Vice Dean of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative Katherine Klein to discuss the need to increase women's financial inclusion – access to bank accounts, insurance, mobile money apps, and even cell phones. Increasing women's financial inclusion will increase economic stability, prosperity, and equality for women. Iskenderian describes Women's World Banking's advisory role, policy advocacy, and impact investing.Transcript. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Priyanka Zielinski shares on Family Business Theory vs Family Business Lived. Finding Solutions from practical experiences. About Priyanka Zielinski: Priyanka Gupta Zielinski is a business leader and entrepreneur. Through her writings, she addresses the biggest pressure points facing the next generation of India: career, love, and marriage. By exploring the role of Indian traditions and repositioning them with a beneficial, modern twist, Priyanka seeks to empower India's next generation in their pursuit of new opportunities and fulfilment in their lives and careers. As the executive director of MPIL Steel Structures Ltd, Priyanka has led her family business to exponential growth and diversification. She has previously worked with financial institutions such as the Women's World Banking and the Fund for the City of New York. In 2012, she was named Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by ET Now.

“People sometimes don't have access to the same opportunities… so the training is ever more important to put everybody on the same level, to give another chance to someone who didn't have the best education to come up to the next level.” -Bernardo Weaver    Wall Street, as a global financial center for centuries, stands and continues to grow. But what can we learn from this structured industry, especially in the early stages of our business? In this episode, I am pumped to have on the show Bernardo Weaver, Founder of Weaver Advisory LLC., and also a good friend of mine. Bernardo spent over 20 years as an advisor for the World Bank and financial modeling instructor and trainer for top investment banks. He and his team help organizations find tailored solutions for their PPP projects, valuations, and financial dilemmas.    Bureaucracy and over-regulation plague the financial industry. If we look at entrepreneurship in terms of economics and resource allocation, small and average-sized businesses barely stand a chance. Thankfully, modernization is slowly bypassing the traditional banking institutions to pave the way for small business owners to succeed.    Although having their advantages, there are elites and educated people who are yet to uncover the secret of wealth. In this conversation, Bernardo and I had an incredible exchange about the financial industry and entrepreneurship. Bernardo will take you deep into the realm of world banking and some insider tips and secrets about how this giant institution makes money and how small business owners can take advantage of this structure to uplevel their game and find their niche. He also shares the importance of training and how it can help entrepreneurs break free from the trap of overeducation and demographics. The tables turned as Bernardo takes charge of the questioning (ha ha!) and I get to talk about balancing the service delivery and management aspect of your business and making your business more profitable despite the risks.    If you are a parentpreneur, you surely want to create the most value for your family. Learn how you can do that while Finding Comedy in the Chaos by clicking the link below:     https://jayrooke.com/129-Bernardo-Weaver  Check out my website: https://jayrooke.com/    Follow me on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Book for a  JayWalking Session   Join the Gonzo Parenting Community Finding Comedy in the Chaos with Jay:  Website Facebook Group Episode Highlights: 06:28 Navigating a Bureaucratic Industry 12:35 How Financial Institutions Make Money   18:41 The Entrepreneur's Sticking Point 25:21 Finance, Culture, and Language  36:10 Pros and Cons of World Banking 41:16 Who's Really Making Money? 46:04 Avoid This Expensive Cost! 49:42 How to Make Your Business More Profitable 53:30 How to Succeed as Parentpreneurs 

Please enjoy this special Building the Future episode with 35 West host and CSIS Americas Deputy Director Margarita R. Seminario. In this episode, we talk with Mia Mitchell (from the U.S. Department of State) and Sonja Kelly (from the Women's World Banking) to understand the barriers we face to enabling inclusive access to finance to women around the world while discussing the various opportunities that the U.S. government has in overcoming such hurdles.

A solo deep dive, Part 1, of my blockchain and crypto research. Only me, no Diego, so don't fall asleep. Cheerio! CB Here is link to some research, however, it is constantly updating and growing. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_QaYmCm--Mug_f4syqsexnZN1y2EUfjgqxApGSn1sDU/edit?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/berendzenbond/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berendzenbond/support

CSIS Americas Deputy Director, Maggie Seminario, guest hosts this week's Building the Future episode on Gender Equity and Financial Inclusion. In this episode, we talk with Mia Mitchell (from the U.S. Department of State) and Sonja Kelly (from the Women's World Banking) to understand the barriers we face to enabling inclusive access to finance to women around the world while discussing the various opportunities that the U.S. government has in overcoming such hurdles. This is the second part of the two-part series on Digital ID-enabled Financial Inclusion and has been produced thanks to the generous support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking, joins Kopi Time to talk about giving low-income women in the developing world access to the financial tools and resources. She begins by setting the ground for where we stand with respect to gender equity. She points out that financial inclusion means more than just having a bank account; increasingly, a better indicator is access to a smartphone, in which there remains a large gender gap. She shares her organisation's rich insights into partnering with governments and entrepreneurs to come up with innovative, increasingly digital, gender-based solutions that lift up women and reduce inequality.  She explains that the research and experience of her organisation forms the basis for providing a wide range of companies with the tools and programs needed to build gender-diverse teams. Women's World Banking has also been involved in successful gender-lens investments; Mary Ellen shares her experience with fund raising, successful exits, and the impact of the pandemic on such investments.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 1: IBOR Soundbites In this podcast, our Partner Benedict James and Managing Associate Bobby Butcher explore the impact of lending in the new compounded risk-free rate world.

Episode 1: IBOR Soundbites In this podcast, our Partner Benedict James and Managing Associate Bobby Butcher explore the impact of lending in the new compounded risk-free rate world.

In 2015, a report from the McKinsey Global Institute found that up to $28 trillion could be added to global GDP by 2025 if women were allowed to achieve their full economic potential. Yet according to the World Economic Forum, there are more than 70 countries where women are not allowed to open bank accounts or obtain credit. The gender gap in financial account penetration tends to be widest in certain emerging markets, like South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and parts of the Middle East. Even when financial services are available to them, women often face bias and discrimination at various stages of the lending process. But the emergence of new financial technology companies and mobile credit platforms, accessible with just a few taps on a mobile phone, could change that, offering loans even to women with little or no credit history. The nonprofit Women’s World Banking recently released a report finding that, “For women, who have historically been the victims of unconscious bias in lending decisions, algorithm-enabled credit decisions could create a level playing field.” However, tapping into that potential will require addressing the myriad forms of bias that can creep into artificial intelligence algorithms. This week on Trend Lines, Mary Ellen Iskendarian, president and CEO of Women’s World Banking, joins WPR’s Elliot Waldman to discuss the promise and perils of financial technology for women’s economic empowerment. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you’ve read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: How to Make COVID-19 Recoveries Gender Inclusive The Importance of Gender Inclusion in COVID-19 Responses Protecting Our Mental Autonomy From New Technologies What Google’s Firing of Researcher Timnit Gebru Means for AI Ethics Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

Futurist, author and entrepreneur Brett King shares precious insights on the evolution of banking, the rise of technosocialism, the emergence of a new world older powered by technology in combination with financial systems and how we can create better systems that benefit everyone through prosperous economies. Brett King is a world-renowned futurist and speaker, an International Bestselling Author, and a media personality who covers the future of business, technology, and society. President Xi Jinping cited his book Augmented on the topic of Artificial Intelligence and he was voted Top Foreign Author for 2019 in Russia. He has spoken in over 50 countries, at TED conferences, given opening keynotes for Wired, Techsauce, Singularity University, Web Summit, The Economist, IBM's World of Watson, CES, SIBOS and many more. He has appeared as a commentator on CNN, CNBC, BBC, ABC, Fox, and Bloomberg. He previously advised the Obama administration on Fintech policy and advises regulators and bank boards around the world on technology transformation.›› GoldRepublic PodcastA podcast inviting guests with valuable insights into the emergence of a new monetary system through the lens of precious metals, cryptocurrencies and other financial instruments hosted by Bart Brands, Precious Metals Specialist and Alexej Jordanov, Content Architect at GoldRepublic.›› Subscribe to the podcast- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4AxNbMR2rGqsF5hLh6ODxv- iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/goldrepublic-podcast-covering-emergence-new-monetary/id1547812811- YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTuhW51ulwy1GEg1lbfF7jSgFJRXx9bYxNeed more information about GoldRepublic.com?Visit us on our website: https://bit.ly/38p4qthWant to open directly an account?Click on this link: https://bit.ly/38stf7p⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️The information provided in this video statement is not an offer, investment advice, or financial service. It is also not intended to encourage you to buy or sell a product or to purchase a service from GoldRepublic, nor as a basis for an investment decision. A decision to invest in a GoldRepublic product can and may only be based on the information contained in a final prospectus and any Key Investor Information and other information about the product concerned (such as annual or semi-annual results). This information is available on the website (www.goldrepublic.com). If necessary, call in an advisor.

Our guest for this Episode of The Small Business Show is Marcy Rye from, Founder & CEO Wire Media.How do you create a beautiful, functional and SEO-optimized website? Why is accessibility becoming an important part of website design? Marcy talked us through the best practices for a small business website. She also explained how a DIY, freelance designer and design firm approach differs in building a website.According to Marcy, clients are often worried about getting all the content ready for a website redesign project (it's a lot of work, usually). She helps them to prioritize based on what we need to keep the design process moving forward, and provides templates and schedules to help keep them on track.When clients often give her direction to change something on a website, such as, "make the button larger". She would always ask them what is the problem they're trying to solve. Most of them are relieved to learn that if they just tell her the problem they see, she can come up with cost-effective, user-friendly ways to solve them and they don't have to try to figure it out.Lastly, clients aren't sure what a website should cost and so list all kinds of features and requirements for their site. She helps them again to prioritize what's really necessary based on their internal strategic goals as well as user goals and objectives (often by doing user research or testing). This also takes stakeholder personal opinions out of the equation, making for a smooth process. GUEST INFO:Marcy is the founder of Wire Media, an award winning creative agency that provides content, design, and technology services to create and sustain highly effective websites for nonprofits, universities, and social good companies. Her work focuses on content creation and user experience design — helping clients communicate more effectively with their audiences.In her role at Wire Media, she has led creative projects for clients including LA Metro, Humane Society, Box Inc., CREDO, Environmental Defense Fund, Reach Capital, The Solutions Project, Women's World Banking, Stanford University, and numerous Democratic and progressive political campaigns in the US, Africa, and the Caribbean.Marcy has nearly 20 years of experience working at the intersection of cutting-edge design and technology to help clients communicate better with their audience, create opportunities to engage with them, and build lasting and meaningful relationships. Her prior work experience includes branding and design for the Smithsonian, The World of Coca-Cola Museum, the Women in Military Service Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, and AARP.She was a co-founder of T-REX Creative, a movie marketing agency in Hollywood, and sold her share of T-REX in 2015. Marcy is a frequent speaker and author on topics including data design, visual storytelling, web design and accessibility, and UX design. Contact for Marcy Rye

Thank you for listening to another episode of DWP In this episode we talk about the shady dealings of the central bank, the creature from Jekyll island and other federal reserve related topics. We talk about the elite group of insiders who hijacked the monetary system of not just the US but the world. If you love DWP support us on patreon for only $3 Dangerous World Podcast. Merch available thru IG @dangerousworldpod $17 tees and $35 hoodies JadeCBD.co promo code “DANGER” for 10% off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thank you for listening to another episode of DWP In this episode we talk about the shady dealings of the central bank, the creature from Jekyll island and other federal reserve related topics. We talk about the elite group of insiders who hijacked the monetary system of not just the US but the world. If you love DWP support us on patreon for only $3 Dangerous World Podcast. Merch available thru IG @dangerousworldpod $17 tees and $35 hoodies JadeCBD.co promo code “DANGER” for 10% off --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerous-world/support

1 billion women around the world remain outside of the formal financial system today. Yes, you read that right. 1 billion. In this episode we speak with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking, about this staggering imbalance. We ask Mary Ellen about what it will take to close that gap and how investing in women leads to greater economic stability and prosperity for their families and communities.

Brigit and Don welcome Dr. Ruth Goodwin Groen to discuss the impact of the Better Than Cash Alliance, addressing the challenges of cultivating responsible digital payment methods, G20’s Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion, how Dr. Ruth Goodwin-Groen began advocating for women’s financial equality, how digitization can relieve systemic corruption, Covid-19’s heightened impact on women, and the ethical issues and implications of the lack of international access to identification. Dr. Ruth Goodwin-Groen is the Managing Director of the United Nations based Better Than Cash Alliance, leading its efforts to accelerate the global shift from cash to digital payments by governments, companies and international organizations. This continues her work on poverty reduction as it helps to increase transparency, efficiency and provide a pathway to financial inclusion, driving inclusive growth. She represents Better Than Cash Alliance at the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion, is a member of the World Economic Forum Financial Inclusion Steering Committee and a member of the Reference Group of the United Nations Secretary General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. Previously, Dr. Goodwin-Groen was the Australian Co-Chair of the G20’s Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion and the Financial Services for the Poor Adviser at the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). She has also advised organizations in the field of financial inclusion including the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor, the World Bank Group, the Soros Foundation, the UK Department for International Development, the FinMark Trust (South Africa), the German Technical Cooperation, Women’s World Banking, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as well as Cambridge University in over 15 different countries. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Bath, UK, an M.B.A. (Distinction) from Harvard Business School, USA and; a B.Sc. Hons. (1st) from the University of Western Australia.

This episode I sit down with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking. Want to hear about kicking down doors? Mary Ellen talks about how she learned to kick down doors and make her own way. I am inspired by her work. Her insights resonate for women leaders everywhere. "I think that gender lens - the ability to now see a situation and question it - how would this be different for women? How would this situation have changed, or this decision have varied if it were in the hands of a woman? I naturally ask that question."Mary Ellen shares her "question funnel" for us to utilize in our own industry. I am grateful for this raw conversation and can't wait to hear what you think.

The concept of BoP was first introduced by C.K. Pralahad in his book The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid. The underlying idea behind the concept is simple: markets at the bottom of the social pyramid are a source of unexploited entrepreneurial and business opportunities.Some of the brightest minds in the Bitcoin community have argued that Libra, a virtual currency managed by the Libra association – a Switzerland-based foundation initiated by Facebook – with no control from government authorities, will be beneficial to financial inclusion, to the world of cryptocurrencies, and more specifically to Bitcoin, by raising people’s awareness about central banks’ monopoly over monetary supply and giving the general public exposure to the world of cryptocurrencies. NARRATIVE The role of business to meet social needs. In this context, fostering financial inclusion. RISK Adverse incorporation: inclusion in markets with no protection, no recourse. NARRATIVE Business’ responsibility to replace the failing state. In this context, challenging central banks’ monopoly over monetary system. RISK A risk to public accountability, as businesses cannot be held accountable as easily as public sector institutions. NARRATIVE Revamping the concept of poverty, more specifically increase the productivity and unleash the potential spirit of the poor. RISK Accumulation by dispossession: users of the Libra coin will generate value for the project, while granting the Libra association vast amount of data on their behaviour, daily habits, etc. Hence generating a new source of potential revenues for the Association and its members. The informal subjects then more legible become easier to govern. NARRATIVE The creation of innovative (often technology-focused) business solution. In the Libra example, this involves the creation of a digital currency based on a permissioned blockchain. RISK Attack the symptoms of poverty without changing the underlying structure by hiding behind open source and technological idealism. NARRATIVE Legitimate initiative supported by renown academic and not-for-profit institutions. RISK Unconventional partnership with NGOs (e.g. Mercy Corps, Women’s World Banking) and supposedly independent institutions (e.g. University College London, MIT) to legitimise and hide the rent-seeking nature of the initiative.

Microlending is touted as a way to lift women out of poverty - with stories of small loans transforming lives in developing countries. But is that the reality? Kim Chakanetsa speaks to two women who lead microfinance organisations in India and the US. Julie Hanna is an Egyptian-born entrepreneur and chair of the board of Kiva, a US-based non-profit organisation that allows people to lend money via the internet to people on low incomes in over 90 countries. Julie herself came to the US as a child refugee, fleeing civil wars in Jordan and in Lebanon, where her family were living. She says it shaped her as a person. In 2015, President Obama named her Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship. Vijayalakshmi Das is the CEO of Friends of Women's World Banking, India, which is based in Ahmedabad. The organisation looks to not only provide women in India with microloans but also, through a group structure, provide support, knowledge and education for women in poverty so that they're able to use their new access to finance in a positive way. Image: L - Image and credit: Julie Hanna R - Image and credit: Viji Das

Michaela Walsh - The Next Adventure "The one thing I wanted in life was not to be cynical when I get old and, I’ve discovered that by looking at life as an adventure, there’s no way you can be cynical." Sitting in Michaela Walsh’s New York City apartment and watching her eyes sparkle with mischief and delight every time she talked about the possibility of an adventure was an extraordinary privilege and pleasure for these Two Old Bitches! She has made an indelible mark for women in this world. She founded and led groundbreaking Women’s World Banking (WWB) from 1975 to 1990. WWB continues today, with banks led by and for women in more than 50 countries (and if you want to know more about Women’s World Banking, order Michaela's book.) Today Michaela is an 84-year old who is still pondering her next adventure. Join us to hear this pioneer for women’s economic leadership reflect on her truths, her journey as a risk-taker and disrupter, and her aspirations for what comes next.

Timestamps 7:05 - Meeting President Reagan 21:15 - How a public speaker is born 28:12 - Skills for managing crises 34:34 - Why it's important to empower women in business 37:49 - Advice to young women Biography Rosmarie Michel, now in her eighties, looks back on a lifetime of entrepreneurship and advocacy for women in business. In the 1970s she was one of the first women to be appointed to the board of major Swiss companies such as Valora and Volksbank, which later was bought by Credit Suisse. From 1983-1985 she held the presidency of the International Federation of Business and Professional Women (IFBPW). She also served over a decade as the vice chair of Women’s World Banking, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing female entrepreneurs with access to financial resources. During her career Rosmarie met and exchanged her thoughts on women in business with many influential personalities, such as President Ronald Reagan and Hillary Clinton. To this day, Rosmarie remains active as a mentor of female entrepreneurs and a driver for the empowerment of all women. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/swisspreneur/message

In this episode I interview Jody Rasch, managing director of VegInvest Trust, a vegan investment fund in New York that provides early-stage capital and guidance to companies striving to replace the use of animals. Prior to launching VegInvest Trust in 2015, Jody headed the Social Performance Group at financial services company Moody's Corporation, working on projects including microfinance and social investing. He also served on various advisory boards including Women's World Banking's Gender Performance Initiative and the Global Impact Investing Rating Service (GIIRS). His 39-year professional background also includes founding a company that conducted financial training programs for international commercial and investment banks, heading up the New York derivatives sales desk of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and working in the corporate treasury departments of two Fortune 500 companies. VegInvest Trust's current portfolio includes plant-based meal planning and delivery services Lighter and Purple Carrot, fast food chain Veggie Grill, sustainable seafood company New Wave Foods, and Washington DC eatery Shouk. In this interview Jody talks about: •    The types of businesses VegInvest Trust is looking to collaborate with •    What he looks for when considering investing in a business •    The key mistakes vegan business owners make when approaching investors •    What to do when you have little to no experience in an industry to make your venture attractive to investors •    What he expects as an investor from a business after funding has been provided •    The risks involved in investing – for both the business owner and investor •    Why he believes large animal product companies buying out vegan businesses is a good thing •    What to put in place to deter a company buying out your vegan brand, then later adding animal products under its name •    And much more Visit the VegInvest Trust website (where you can fill out a form to submit your investment proposal) Check out the Glass Wall Syndicate group of venture capitalists that VegInvest Trust is part of Brands mentioned in vegan business news roundup: Bonobo Café Kama Cream Oh Deer Sugar Wegan Foods (no website or social media) RESOURCES: My Online PR Course for Vegan Business Owners & Entrepreneurs: Vegans in the Limelight My book Vegan Ventures: Start and Grow an Ethical Business Follow Vegan Business Media on: Facebook   Twitter  Instagram  Connect with me personally at: Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn

In this episode I interview Jody Rasch, managing director of VegInvest Trust, a vegan investment fund in New York that provides early-stage capital and guidance to companies striving to replace the use of animals. Prior to launching VegInvest Trust in 2015, Jody headed the Social Performance Group at financial services company Moody’s Corporation, working on projects including microfinance and social investing. He also served on various advisory boards including Women’s World Banking’s Gender Performance Initiative and the Global Impact Investing Rating Service (GIIRS). His 39-year professional background also includes founding a company that conducted financial training programs for international commercial and investment banks, heading up the New York derivatives sales desk of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and working in the corporate treasury departments of two Fortune 500 companies. VegInvest Trust’s current portfolio includes plant-based meal planning and delivery services Lighter and Purple Carrot, fast food chain Veggie Grill, sustainable seafood company New Wave Foods, and Washington DC eatery Shouk. In this interview Jody talks about: •    The types of businesses VegInvest Trust is looking to collaborate with •    What he looks for when considering investing in a business •    The key mistakes vegan business owners make when approaching investors •    What to do when you have little to no experience in an industry to make your venture attractive to investors •    What he expects as an investor from a business after funding has been provided •    The risks involved in investing – for both the business owner and investor •    Why he believes large animal product companies buying out vegan businesses is a good thing •    What to put in place to deter a company buying out your vegan brand, then later adding animal products under its name •    And much more Visit the VegInvest Trust website (where you can fill out a form to submit your investment proposal) Check out the Glass Wall Syndicate group of venture capitalists that VegInvest Trust is part of Brands mentioned in vegan business news roundup: Bonobo Café Kama Cream Oh Deer Sugar Wegan Foods (no website or social media) RESOURCES: My Online PR Course for Vegan Business Owners & Entrepreneurs: Vegans in the Limelight My book Vegan Ventures: Start and Grow an Ethical Business Follow Vegan Business Media on: Facebook   Twitter  Instagram  Connect with me personally at: Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn

For Beyond 50's "Finance" talks, listen to an interview with John Cruz. He'll talk about his true story of uncovering money laundering and bank fraud at HSBC, an international bank where he had worked. He was followed and threatened. Cruz recreates conversations with co-workers and management. Tensions rise as he wonâ??t back down, nor look the other way. You'll learn about how large sums of money were hidden within accounts. The bank's own internal computer system seemed to be designed to allow the fraud. Why was management telling him to ignore it? Just how much illicit money could possibly be funneled through unsuspecting accounts? How can a big bank get away with such blatant fraud? Tune in to Beyond 50: America's Variety Talk Radio Show on the natural, holistic, green and sustainable lifestyle. Visit www.Beyond50Radio.com and sign up for our Exclusive Updates.

Join Dr. Krister Lowe and leading organizational coach Jane Abitanta for this week’s episode of The Team Coaching Zone Podcast.  Jane Abitanta, Principal of Perceval Associates, occupies a special position in the institutional investment arena that comes from her ability to diagnose the underlying problems that get in the way of money managers, and provide successful solutions that help them attract and retain clients.  Over the past fifteen years, Jane has advised many of the top institutional fund managers, family offices and more than 100 hedge funds, helping them to articulate their particular edge in terms of the real-world needs of their markets.  She has served as a charter faculty member of the Institute for Private Investors, a member of the Investment Committee of Women’s World Banking, and a director of the Association for Investment Management Sales Executives (AIMSE). She is a director of Green Cay Asset Management, a Bahamas-based alternative investment firm and a former director of Shaking the Tree, a not-for-profit organization that uses interactive theater to illustrate family dynamics.  In this episode Jane shares stories of hits and misses coaching asset management teams.  Themes highlighted in the podcast interview include: establishing credibility as a coach, using the self as instrument, balancing the roles of coach and facilitator, supervision and peer coaching support and more.  Some resources Jane recommends are the work on Intentional Change Theory and Learning Agility.  If you are a team coach interested in working with money managers, this is an episode you surely will not want to miss!

Paul Hellyer joins us on his return to Canada to discuss one of the most important speeches of his life (read it here http://scr.bi/GlobalFraud-GlobalHopebyPaulHellyer ) challenging World Banking Cartels delivered February 26, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. Paul Hellyer is the founder of CAP. He has served as Minster of Defence for Lester B. Pearson and was the Deputy of Prime Minister for Pierre Elliot Trudeau. He is one of the longest serving members of the Privy Council for Canada. Paul Hellyer is a leader of Monetary Reform and has written a number of books on the matter to preserve Canadian Sovereignty.

Paul Hellyer joins us on his return to Canada to discuss one of the most important speeches of his life (read it here http://scr.bi/GlobalFraud-GlobalHopebyPaulHellyer ) challenging World Banking Cartels delivered February 26, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. Paul Hellyer is the founder of CAP. He has served as Minster of Defence for Lester B. Pearson and was the Deputy of Prime Minister for Pierre Elliot Trudeau. He is one of the longest serving members of the Privy Council for Canada. Paul Hellyer is a leader of Monetary Reform and has written a number of books on the matter to preserve Canadian Sovereignty.

Bank bailouts, fiscal stimulus and bankruptcy counseling. Amidst the solutions proposed to fix the current global economic crisis, why do so few of the pundits and policymakers discuss the role of women? Join the World Affairs Council in conversation with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, and Monica Morse, Board Member of Astia, as they discuss the global impact of women on economic development—from microfinance to leaders of multimillion dollar companies. The speakers will explore the work of their organizations, which respectively recruit, train and support women running both small ventures as well as high growth, high capital outfits. They will discuss how investing in women as a business strategy creates a sound social and financial approach to alleviating the current crisis and preventing others.