Banking On Girls
This podcast is for people raising and educating girls and young women, and explores the importance of early financial literacy. What should we be teaching girls so that they can gain skills and confidence in their own financial journey? Marina Batliwalla, a mother of three and a financial professional for over 20 years, uncovers the human experience of raising, educating, and inspiring girls financially, one story at a time.
Episodes
69: Women, Wealth & The Work Ahead: Inside Gloria Steinem's Living Room
In this personal episode, I recount an extraordinary evening at the Manhattan brownstone of iconic feminist and activist Gloria Steinem — the very home where Ms. Magazine was founded in the 1970s. The dinner was organized as part of the Milken Women's Financial Security Initiative, led by Cheryl Evans, and brought together 20 remarkable women from across the United States to discuss one of the mos
68: Mom, Teach Me About Money!
To celebrate Mother's Day, I surveyed six college women on the best financial advice their moms gave them, the worst financial advice they had received — and what they still wish they knew. The results are honest, eye-opening, and full of heart. This one is for every mom and daughter ready to take the next step together. What We Cover Why budgeting and credit are the lessons moms teach the most
67: Why Women Are Better Investors Than They Think — And The Data That Proves It (With Stanford Associate Professor Saumitra Jha)
Why Women Are Better Investors Than They Think — And The Data That Proves It | With Professor Saumitra Jha Most of us have heard of the gender wage gap. But there's another gap that gets far less attention — the gender investing gap. And according to new research from Stanford, the fix might be simpler than anyone expected. In this episode, we sit down with Professor Saumitra Jha, Associate Profes
66: She Invests Better Than Him — So Why Is She 25% Poorer?
This International Women's Month, we're zooming out and looking at the bigger picture of where women stand financially, what's holding them back, and what each of us can do about it. The numbers are sobering. The World Economic Forum estimates it will take 123 years to close the gender economic gap at the current pace. Women are expected to accumulate just 74% of the wealth men do over a full work
65:Why Avoiding A Money Conversation Is Costing Your Daughter Everything
In This Episode What I've been up to and what's coming this season Why moms and daughters learning together makes all the difference The moment teen girls realize time is their biggest financial superpower The emotional side of money nobody talks about How a shared financial language turns conflict into connection Stay Connected Learn more about the workshops: https://mom-daughter-wo
64: REWIND EPISODE What your children are learning about money on social media and how to start a conversation with them
In this REWIND episode, I speak with Josina Kamerling from the CFA Institute and discuss how parents can help their kids, especially girls, think critically about the financial advice they encounter on social media. We cover essential conversations that empower children to evaluate information effectively and build a solid understanding of money management. For those interested in more on this top
63: How Dr. Darla Bishop turned her money struggles into financial wisdom for others
In this episode of Banking on Girls, I sit down with Dr. Darla Bishop—author of How to Afford Everything, Madeline's Money Adventure (for ages 4–8), and How to Afford College and Grad School. Darla brings her signature mix of humor, wisdom, and real talk to help people of all ages build a healthier relationship with money. From being a doula to a military spouse, healthcare consultant, and now a v
62: What I learned at the UN Part 2- Women, technology & AI
In this follow-up to Episode 61, I return with Part 2 of my reflections from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW69), where I served as a delegate with the FEZANA NGO. This episode dives deep into the intersection of gender, technology, and financial inclusion. 💡 In this episode, you'll hear about: The dangers of AI bias—from credit access to deepfakes targeting women Wh
61: What I learned at the UN: Part 1 - Women, Climate & Finance
In this powerful episode of Banking on Girls, I take listeners inside the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York, where I attended as a delegate with the FEZANA NGO. From Kyrgyzstan to Latin America, the stories shared at the UN revealed a deep and urgent truth: climate change is not just an environmental crisis—it's an economic and gender justice crisis. You'll hear:
60: Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast, Adam Mendler's lessons from 500 leaders
In this special episode recorded live at the 2025 Milken Global Conference in Los Angeles, I sit down with Adam Mendler, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and host of the top-rated podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, where he's interviewed more than 500 of America's most successful leaders. Together, we discuss: Highlights from Milken 2025 What Adam has learned about leadership from hundreds of top CE
59: Banking on the Future: Insights from the 2025 Milken Global Conference
In this special recap episode of Banking on Girls, Marina Batliwalla takes you inside the Milken Global Conference 2025—a gathering of world leaders, innovators, and investors—to uncover what the future of finance, technology, and equity means for women and girls. You'll hear takeaways from thought leaders like Tony Blair, Jensen Huang, and top minds in retirement, caregiving, and Gen Z finance. F
58: How the Fires Changed Everything - and Sparked a Lesson in Money, Motherhood, and Community
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10 a.m., everything changed. In this powerful episode of Banking on Girls, we sit down with three mothers who lived through the terrifying Palisades fires in Los Angeles—watching the flames reach their homes in real time through security cameras and dash cams left behind. As smoke filled the sky and evacuation orders came fast, for some, their neighbors stepped in to
57: How a SIFMA Foundation Survey has Revealed What Parents Really Want — and What It Means for Financial Education
Today, we're thrilled to welcome back Melanie Mortimer, President of the SIFMA Foundation — the nation's leader in youth investor and financial education. Melanie holds a Master's in International Management and an MBA from Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo, and a BA in English from Agnes Scott College in Georgia. In this episode, we dive into the findings of a brand-new survey conducted by the SI
56: How the World Bank's Wendy Teleki is empowering women entrepreneurs around the globe
In this episode of the Banking on Girls podcast, we are excited to feature Wendy Teleki, the Head of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) at the World Bank. We-Fi plays a crucial role in supporting women entrepreneurs in over 60 developing countries by enhancing their access to finance, markets, skills, and technology. Wendy has been recognized as one of Forbes's "50 Over 50" women
55: How UCLA's Professor Hal Hershfield's work in connecting to your future self can change savings habits and transform lives
In this episode of Banking on Girls, we're joined by Professor Hal Hershfield, a distinguished expert in marketing, behavioral decision-making, and psychology at UCLA's Anderson School of Management. As the author of Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today, Professor Hershfield explores how understanding and connecting with our future selves can transform the way we make long-term fina
54: How Maura Cunningham, Founder of Rock the Street, Wall Street is changing the landscape for girls and finance
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Maura Cunningham, founder of Rock the Street, Wall Street—a groundbreaking non-profit organization dedicated to empowering high school girls by teaching them the fundamentals of math, investing, and finance. Maura brings over 25 years of Wall Street experience in finance and wealth management, as well as insights from her journey as a mother to a success
53: What your children are learning about money on social media and how to start a conversation with them
In this episode, we discuss how parents can help their kids, especially girls, think critically about financial advice they encounter on social media. We cover essential conversations that empower children to evaluate information effectively and build a solid understanding of money management. For those interested in more on this topic, this episode references Ep 42 with Josina Kamerling from the
52: How Milken Institute's Cheryl Evans is helping solve America's problem with lifetime financial security
My guest today is Cheryl Evans who leads the Lifetime FInancial Security Program at the Milken Institute and recently released the paper Shifting the Retirement Paradigm: Moving Towards Financial Security. As a mom herself to a teen daughter Cheryl cautions, "No one's coming to rescue you - be your own hero!" Listen here to learn: Why you need to make saving money a priority from a young age Wher
51: REWIND EPISODE How money mindset and business coach Rasa DiSalvo's career with athletes, executives and celebrities began as a volleyball player in Lithuania
Today's epsiode is a rewind of my conversation with Rasa DiSalvo, a business and high-performance coach, transformational speaker, and athlete. Rasa has coached founders, pro-athletes, Hollywood celebrities, corporate executives, and CEOs. Rasa's passion for human potential and high performance has been uniquely shaped by a career as an athlete, where human beings are tested to the limits of thei
50: REWIND EPISODE How Australian diplomat Kylie Hargreaves' early life and travels formed her views on leadership and financial literacy
Today's episode is a rewind of my converstion with Kylie Hargreaves, Chair of the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity and Deputy Chair for Regional Development Australia. Kylie is an experienced diplomat and is passionate about water, waste and energy. She has over 25 years experience in Federal and State Governments, including as Australia's Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner in the U
49: REWIND EPSIODE How Dr. Marlene Kanga became a global role model for women in STEM
This episode is a rewind of my conversation with Dr. Marlene Kanga. Dr. Kanga who lives in Sydney, Australia and is an outstanding leader and engineer. She was the second female President of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO), from 2017-2019. In that capacity she represented over 30 million engineers around the world. She holds non-executive director positions on Boards in A
48: REWIND EPISODE How Darline Llamas Llopis transformed her passion for sports into a career in finance with the NF
Today's epsiode is a rewind of my converstion with Darline Llamas Llopis, the Vice President of Finance and Retail of the Miami Dolphins football team and the Florida Formula 1 Grand Prix. Prior to joining the Dolphins, she was the Director of Finance and Controller of the Los Angeles Rams football team. She has an MBA from UCLA and Masters of Accountancy from the University of Southern Californi
47: REWIND EPISODE How Mayor Paige Cognetti's financial skills have guided her through life and career
This episode is a rewind episode of my conversation with Mayor Paige Cognetti, the first female Mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming Mayor, Mayor Cognetti advised the Pennsylvania Auditor General on the oversight of public school districts and care for older adults. Mayor Cognetti also served in the Obama administration as a senior advisor to the Under Secretary for International Aff
46: REWIND EPISODE How Berenice Giannini's upbringing as a young girl in Mexico led to the successful launch and sale of her e-commerce venture
This episode is a rewind of my conversation with entrepreneur Berenice ("Bere") Giannini. Giannini is not a typical venture-backed founder. She's a Mexican immigrant and solo entrepreneur who launched and exited her first venture-funded company, eTailPet, after a 20-year-long career outside the tech ecosystem in only four years. After earning an MBA from the University of Southern California while
45: REWIND EPISODE How Savvy Ladies is changing the culture of money silence for women
This episode is a rewind of my conversation with Judy Herbst, the Executive Director of Savvy Ladies, a non-profit organization that offers a FREE financial help line and financial planning education to women. Savvy Ladies is completely independent from any financial institution or organization and its resources are provided free of charge. You can find out more about Savvy Ladies here: https://w
44: The Milken Institute's Nicole Valentine tells us what the future of the finance looks like and the implications for young women
This is episode is recorded at the 2024 Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California. My guest is Nicole Valentine, the director, Fintech at the Milken Institute with over a decade of financial services and innovation experience. Nicole's work engages policymakers to improve access to capital and financial inclusion. She is frequently featured in the media including CNBC, Forbes, USA Tod
43: What I learned at the United Nations about the status of women in the world today
In this episode of Banking on Girls, I reflect on my experience at the United Nations 68th Commission on the Status of Women, highlighting the urgent need for gender financial inclusion. From the grandeur of the General Assembly Hall to intimate panel discussions, the event showcased global efforts to address disparities in economic empowerment. Insights from Nordic countries underscored persisten
42: What your child is learning about money on social media and the conversations you need to be having
In this episode I speak with Josina Kamerling, the Head of Regulatory Outreach for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region for the CFA Institute, about their recently released paper The Finfluencer Appeal: Investing in the Age of Social Media. Josina tells us that financial regulatory systems around the world are not fit for purpose for dealing with this new way of marketing financial ad
41: REWIND EPISODE How aeronautical engineer Karina Montilla Edmonds' early exposure to math led her to advocacy for women in STEM
This is a REWIND EPISODE where my guest is Karina Montilla Edmonds an aeronautical engineerr and leader in the field of innovation and technology transfer. Karina has a distinguished career spanning from the Obama Administration to tech companies such as Google. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Academies and University Alliances at SAP, a multinational software
40: How CEO Elizabeth Rossiello became one of the 1.5% of female fintech founders globally
My guest today is Elizabeth Rossiello the CEO and founder of AZA Finance, a fintech company which is accelerating global access to frontier markets through an innovative infrastructure. In this episode Elizabeth tells us how she became one of the 1.5% of female fintech founders globally. Elizabeth also gives us a lesson on cryptocurrency, and tells us the most important money lessons she is teca
39: How SIFMA Foundation President, Melanie Mortimer, is teaching 12 million girls about investing and personal finance
My guest today is Melanie Mortimer the President of the SIFMA Foundation. SIFMA is the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, and the SIFMA Foundation is the nation's leader in youth investor and financial education that ensures all young people, regardless of background, have access to transformative knowledge and tools to prepare for their financial futures. Melanie has a Master'
38: How CEO Martine Ferland successfully guided her firm through the pandemic, the issues she sees facing women, and the money lessons she has passed down to her children
My guest today is Martine Ferland, the Chief Executive Officer of Mercer, a $5 billion global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. She also serves as Vice Chair of Marsh McLennan, Mercer's parent company, the leading global professional services firm in risk, strategy and people. In this episode Martine tell
37: How some early concepts learned in childhood can influence later adult money behaviors
In this episode we discuss some of the early learning concepts for children that are thought to lead to adult money behaviors and habits. We discuss ways in which parents can think about engaging children to develop their concepts and skills in some of these areas.
36: How UChicago's Rebecca Maxcy is changing the money dialogue for parents and kids
My guest today is Rebecca Maxcy, the Director and Principal Investigator at the University of Chicago Financial Education Initiative, where she has led the research and development of finEDge, a single-semester financial education course for high school students and Talking Cents, conversation cards developed to engage people in conversations about money. She is also an author of Everyday Mathema
35: Why bestselling financial journalist Farnoosh Torabi says facing your money fears can help women build wealth
Today I speak with Farnoosh Torabi, bestselling Financial Author and creator of the So Money Podcast, which has had over 25 million downloads. Farnoosh holds a degree in Finance and International Business from Pennsylvania State University and a Masters in Journalism from Columbia University. As one of the US's favorite money experts, she's been featured in countless publications and on TV, incl
34: REWIND EPISODE How Lacy Filipich succesfully retired at 31 and why she's teaching kids to do the same
Today is a REWIND Episode where I speak with Lacey Filipich, the Founder of Money School which helps people become financially independent and raise financially capable kids. Money School is also the title of her award-winning book which was the winner of the best book 2022 at the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards. Lacey graduated as valedictorian from the University of Queensland in Australia
33: REWIND EPISODE How Entertainment Industry CEO Sarah Harden is on a mission to change the narrative for Women in Hollywood and at Home
This episode is a Rewind Episode of my conversation with Entertainment Industry CEO Sarah Harden who leads Reese Witherspoon's company Hello Sunshine. Sarah has led Hello Sunshine's rapid growth as a premium content studio and direct-to-consumer media brand. Prior to her time with Hello Sunshine, she was President of Otter Media, and spent 10 years at News Corp/Fox, serving as Group Director at Ne
32: How Cherie Blair's childhood lessons led to her championing entrepreneurship for women and impacting millions of lives
My guest today is Lady Cherie Blair CBE KC, founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, a leading international human rights lawyer, a passionate campaigner for women's equality, and wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Cherie studied law at the London School of Economics, she's a King's Counsel, and a founding member of Omnia Strategy, a pioneering international law firm that
31: How scoutmaster Mike Lanning's early influences have helped him raise generations of young leaders and why girls are now benefiting
My guest today is Mike Lanning, an attorney and scoutmaster extraordinaire! Mike is the Scoutmaster at Troop 223 in the Pacific Palisades, a suburb of Los Angeles where he has been Scoutmaster since 1953. Mike is an Eagle Scout himself and has received numerous scouting awards including Distinguished Eagle and Scoutmaster of the Year. This past year Mike was recognized as Citizen of the Year in th
30: How Savvy Ladies is changing the culture of money silence for women
My guest today is Judy Herbst, the Executive Director of Savvy Ladies, a non-profit organization that offers a FREE financial help line and financial planning education to women. Savvy Ladies is completely independent from any financial institution or organization and its resources are provided free of charge. You can find out more about Savvy Ladies here: https://www.savvyladies.org/?gclid=CjwKC
29: How author Will Rainey's money skills led to a whole new life for his family, and the lessons he teaches his daughters
In this episode I speak with Will Rainey, the founder of Blue Tree, a blog on financial literacy which he started up to help as many parents as possible teach their kids about money. In his blog Will covers some really great topics like the story of how basketball player Shaquille O'Neil went from poor to wealthy and the explanation for why diamonds are so expensive. Will is also the author of Gra
28: How Bluestone Lane's founder Nick Stone translated his finance skills into the fastest growing premium cafe brand in the US and the way he's raising his kids
In this episode of Banking on Girls podcast I speak with Nick Stone, Founder of Bluestone Lane, the fastest growing premium cafe brand in the US. Nick has excelled in three vastly different careers, as a professional football player in Australia, an investment banker, and now as an entrepreneur. Nick talks about the skills that helped him bridge 3 very different and succesful careers. Nick tells u
27: REWIND EPISODE - Why Karen Holland says that teaching kids to think before they buy is the best financial habit you can give them
This episode is a REWIND of my conversation with Karen Holland, the Founder of GiftingSense.org. If you've ever had a child come to ask you for something they want to buy and you've thought to yourself, if only they understood the value of money better, then today's episode is going to be extremely informative. Karen has created a FREE online quiz that is helping parents and schools teach kids to
26: REWIND EPISODE- How a liberal arts student became a Professor of Finance and the money lessons Julia Plotts is now teaching her daughter
This episode is a rewind of one the most popular Banking On Girls episodes in which we learn practical tips and advice on raising kids with financial literacy from a Professor of Finance. In this episode we speak with Professor Julia Plotts, the Academic Director of the Masters of Finance program and Professor of Clinical Finance and Business Economics at the USC Marshall School of Business- where
25: How philanthropist Rekha Mody is providing a platform for social change for women and children in India
My guest today is Rekha Mody, a philanthropist and women's activist based in Calcutta India. Rekha is the founder of 3 organizations: Divya Chaya Trust (1984) -which rehabilitates and supports underprivileged children and destitute women. Habiart Foundation to promote contemporary art, and spearheaded Sphote "A creative protest against terror" in 2001. Sri Shakti (1998) - which translates as "the
24: How this week turned into a Billion dollar week for Girl Power in LA
This week was a billion dollar week for girl power in LA. Barbie and Taylor Swift ruled LA this week, and with two teenage daughters it was hard for me to escape the fever, with one local radio station even renaming themselves to SWIFT FM. Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie is estimated to have brought in $1b after just 3 weeks at the box office. This makes Greta Gerwig the first solo female director w
23: How Berenice Giannini's upbringing as a young girl in Mexico led to the successful launch and sale of her e-commerce venture
My guest today is Berenice ("Bere") Giannini who is no stranger to innovation and success. Giannini is not a typical venture-backed founder. She's a Mexican immigrant, solo entrepreneur who launched and exited her first venture-funded company, eTailPet, after a 20-year-long career outside the tech ecosystem in only four years. After earning an MBA from the University of Southern California while
22: How Zerbanoo Gifford's passion for politics led to her solution for world peace and the empowerment of women
My guest today is Zerbanoo Gifford, a human rights campaigner based in London, England, and founder of The ASHA Centre, a charity working for the empowerment of young people, sustainable development and peace & reconciliation worldwide. Zerbanoo is the author of several books and holds countless awards including the International Woman of the Year Award 2006 for her humanitarian work, which spa
21: How California School Finance Authority, Executive Director, Katrina Johantgen's immigrant parents set her up with good financial habits and why she encourages women to consider a career in the public sector
My guest today is Katrina Johantgen who is the Executive Director of the California School Finance Authority where since 2000 she has overseen the development of the state and federal charter school grant and loan programs. Under her leadership The California School Finance Authority has disbursed over $4 and half billion dollars to non-profit borrowers for educational facilities and student housi
20: How trailblazing surgeon Dr. Susan Bukata became one of the first female orthopedic department chairs in the US and what she has learned about diversity and negotiation
In this epsiode orthopedic surgeon and UCSD department chair, Dr. Susan Bukata, shares her life lessons in gender equity, diversity, and negotiating in a male dominated field. Dr. Bukata tells us how she is handing down the habits of saving and budgeting that she learned as a student, to her children.
19: How aeronautical engineer Karina Montilla Edmonds' early exposure to math led her to advocacy for women in STEM
My guest today is Karina Montilla Edmonds an aeronautical engineerr and leader in the field of innovation and technology transfer. She has a distinguished career spanning from the Obama Administration to tech companies such as Google. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Academies and University Alliances at SAP, a multinational software company. Karina has been a l
18: How computer giant HP Inc's CFO Marie Myers' journey from Australia's sugarcane fields to the US has formed the way she's raising her daughters to be smart about money and technology
In this episode I speak with Marie Myers the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for HP Inc. where she serves as a strategic advisor and is responsible for all aspects of financial operations. Marie is a passionate advocate for digital transformation and automation and is committed to education and to helping ensure STEM for Girls and advancing the Digital Agenda in education. She serves on the boards
17: How Fortune 500 company CEO, Greg Creed, is empowering the next generation of his family to be smart about money.
In this episode I speak with Greg Creed, former CEO of Fortune 500 company Yum! Brands Inc.,(parent company of Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell). Greg retired in 2019 after a successful 25-year career with the company, and now runs his own marketing & branding firm, and serves on several boards including Delta Airlines and Girls Inc. Greg graduated from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in
16: What launching my podcast has taught me in the first 15 episodes
In this episode I share some of the lessons I've learned in the 6 months since launching Banking On Girls. Many women find the thought of money stressful, but women also know that it is also the key to freedom. So what are some of the practical steps we can take towards that freedom, for ourselves and our girls? This month I'm starting a mailbag, so please email your questions to podcast@banking
15: How Sonya Ottaway's career as an accountant and sports ambassador has led her to a lifetime of adventures all over the world
My guest today is Sonya Ottaway, a Chartered Accountant and Director at one of the world's big 4 accounting firms. She is also the Founder of Netball America and its unique Be An Inspiration® program which provides opportunities to children for leadership, teamwork and physical fitness -all while helping improve self-esteem with a focus on anti-bullying & cultural understanding. Sonya's career ha
14: How Robin Taub became the award winning author of The Wisest Investment and her advice for parents
In this episode I speak with Robin Taub, author of the award winning book, The Wisest Investment: Teaching Your Kids to Be Responsible, Independent and Money-Smart for Life, a book that gives parents the information and skills they need to teach their kids about money. Robin has held professional positions in audit and tax at two of Canada's largest accounting firms, and spent five years in the co
13: How money mindset and business coach Rasa DiSalvo's career with athletes, executives and celebrities began as a volleyball player in Lithuania
My guest today is Rasa DiSalvo, a business and high-performance coach, transformational speaker, and athlete. Rasa has coached founders, pro-athletes, Hollywood celebrities, corporate executives, and CEOs. Rasa's passion for human potential and high performance has been uniquely shaped by a career as an athlete, where human beings are tested to the limits of their mental, physical and technical a
12: How Lacey Filipich successfully retired at 31, and how she's teaching kids to have the same opportunity
My guest today is Lacey Filipich, the founder of Money School which helps people become financially independent and raise financially capable kids. Money School is also the title of her award-winning book which was the winner of the best book 2022 at the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards. Lacey graduated as valedictorian from the University of Queensland in Australia with an Honours degree in C
11: Why Karen Holland says that teaching kids to think before they buy is the best financial habit you can give them
My guest today is Karen Holland who is the Founder of GiftingSense.org. If you've ever had a child come to ask you for something they want to buy and you've thought to yourself, if only they understood the value of money better, then today's episode is going to be extremely informative. Karen has created a FREE online quiz that is helping parents and schools teach kids to think before they buy - a
10: How Dr. Marlene Kanga became a global role model for women in STEM
My guest today is Dr. Marlene Kanga. Dr. Kanga lives in Sydney, Australia and is an outstanding leader and engineer. She was the second female President of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO), from 2017-2019. In that capacity she represented over 30 million engineers around the world. She holds non-executive director positions on Boards in Australia including Sydney Water Cor
9: How Mayor Paige Cognetti's financial skills have guided her through life and career
My guest today is Mayor Paige Cognetti, the first female Mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming Mayor, Mayor Cognetti advised the Pennsylvania Auditor General on the oversight of public school districts and care for older adults. Mayor Cognetti also served in the Obama administration as a senior advisor to the Under Secretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Treasury Department an
8: Why financial historian Mark Higgins says Henrietta (Hetty) Green was the best investor in US history
In this episode, financial historian Mark Higgins takes us back to the Gilded Era where he explores Henrietta (Hetty) Green's childhood and how she became such an astute investor. Mark Higgins is an author and historian with many years of experience in the financial services industry. He is working on a complete history of the US financial system titled "Becoming an Enlightened Investor" and recen
7: How Australian diplomat Kylie Hargreaves' early life and travels formed her views on leadership and financial literacy
Today's guest is Kylie Hargreaves, Chair of the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity and Deputy Chair for Regional Development Australia. Kylie is an experienced diplomat and is passionate about water, waste and energy. She has over 25 years experience in Federal and State Governments, including as Australia's Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner in the US, UK and Spain and as former Depu
6: How Darline Llamas Llopis transformed her passion for sports into a career in finance with the NFL
Today's guest is Darline Llamas Llopis the Vice President of Finance and Retail of the Miami Dolphins football team and the Florida Formula 1 Grand Prix. Prior to joining the Dolphins, she was the Director of Finance and Controller of the Los Angeles Rams football team. She has an MBA from UCLA and Masters of Accountancy from the University of Southern California (USC). She is a native of Los Ange
5: How an entrepreneur's journey from Boston to Nigeria inspired Mira Mehta's solution to global poverty
RMira Mehta is co-founder and CEO of Tomato Jos – a fully integrated farming and processing agribusiness in Northern Nigeria that produces tomato paste and other agricultural products for the domestic market. Before founding Tomato Jos, Mira worked in the financial services and healthcare sectors in New York and Nigeria, respectively, where she gained valuable technical skills, developed an empath
4: How a liberal arts student became a Professor of Finance and the money lessons Julia Plotts is now teaching her daughter
In this episode we speak with Professor Julia Plotts, the Academic Director of the Masters of Finance program and Professor of Clinical Finance and Business Economics at the USC Marshall School of Business- where she has been awarded the Golden Apple award for teaching excellence 12 times. She is the mother of two children including a teenage daughter. Julia gives us a glimpse into her journey fro
3: How tech company CFO, Elaine Paul's career and family values have been shaped by her early lessons in financial literacy.
My guest today is Elaine Paul, the Chief Financial Officer of Lyft, where she oversees their finance, accounting, and treasury functions. Prior to joining Lyft, Elaine served as the Chief Financial Officer of Amazon Studios and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in Economics and History with Distinction from Stanford University. In this episode, Elaine discusses her childhood i
2: How entertainment industry CEO, Sarah Harden, is on a mission to change the narrative for women in Hollywood and at home
Sarah Harden has led Hello Sunshine's rapid growth as a premium content studio and direct-to-consumer media brand. Prior to her time with Hello Sunshine, she was President of Otter Media, and spent 10 years at News Corp/Fox, serving as Group Director at News Corp Asia. Sarah holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA (Hons) from The University of Melbourne. In this episode, Sarah discuss
1: Why I started this podcast
Welcome to the Banking on Girls podcast - I'm a mother of three, and a financial professional for over 20 years. I've lived on three continents, and met so many incredible women, but recently it's struck me that no matter how accomplished some women may be, they still may not have confidence in their ability to look after their own finances. And these women are not alone. What should we be teachi
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