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Back to SearchEp. 39: The Business of Better Health
Episode 38
Women's health is essential for both individual wellbeing and economic progress. Poor health can limit women’s ability to work, save, run businesses,…
6 hours ago
Ep. 37: Welcome to Indonesia: What Women Are Teaching Us About Climate Adaptation
Episode 37
As global leaders debate the future of climate adaptation, an important question remains: what does resilience look like for the women experiencing c…
4 weeks ago
Ep. 36: From Nano Business to Unicorn: What Women Entrepreneurs Need to Scale
Episode 36
Women entrepreneurs are not short on ambition, ingenuity, or discipline. What too many lack is access to the capital, networks, visibility, and trust…
1 month, 1 week ago
Ep. 35: From Invisible to Investable: How Fintech Can Unlock Growth for Women Entrepreneurs
Episode 35
Women entrepreneurs are engines of economic growth, yet millions remain excluded from formal financial systems because their businesses operate infor…
2 months ago
Ep. 34: Finance on the Frontlines: Serving Women Amid Crisis in Northern Nigeria
Episode 34
As insecurity and displacement continue to reshape northern Nigeria, how can financial systems adapt to serve those who need them most—especially wom…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 33: AI Is Evolving Finance. Are Protections Keeping Pace?
Episode 33
In this episode, AI and Deepfake Cartographer Henry Ajder joins us to unpack what rapid advances in AI mean for trust, safety, and financial inclusio…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 32: Instant Money, Real Barriers: Can Tokenized Payments Deliver for Low-Income Women?
Episode 32
Tokenized payments promise instant settlement, near-zero transaction costs, and fewer intermediaries—but can they actually work for low-income women …
6 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 31: Something to Buzz About: When Inclusion Becomes Economic Opportunity
Episode 31
In this episode of Making Finance Work for Women, we speak with Monika Shukla, Co-Founder & CEO of Humble Bee, on how inclusive business models can …
8 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 30: A Year-End Special: Our Biggest Reveal, Boldest Lessons, and a 2026 Sneak Peek
Episode 30
Episode 30 is a celebration. Women’s World Banking just crossed our most audacious milestone yet! Take a step back with us to reflect on the stories,…
9 months ago
Ep. 29: The Hidden Cost of Violence: How Finance Can Protect Women
Episode 29
The price of violence is economic. The solution can be, too. Behind many closed doors, violence is an everyday reality—especially for women in low-in…
9 months, 4 weeks ago