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How to Invest Without Ignoring Your Values.
Description
This week, Soph sits down with Lily from Pathfinder (https://pathfinder.kiwi/) to untangle the delightfully messy world of ethical investing aka, what happens when your money wants to grow, but your conscience would also like a word. Lily shares her own money story, from growing up in a household where “ordinary” was basically a swear word, to becoming the main earner in her family, to realising that financial independence is about so much more than just having cash in the bank. Together, they unpack why women are so drawn to values-led investing, why “good” and “profitable” don’t have to be mortal enemies, and how to think critically about tricky investing dilemmas like Tesla, tech companies, weapons, climate, conflict and greenwashing. It’s thoughtful, nuanced, occasionally existential, and proof that money and morals can sit at the same table, even if they argue over the bill.
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Credits:
Host: Sophie Hallwright
Guest: Lily Richards
Producer & Editor: Emily Rigby
Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro
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Chapters
- 00:00:00 Introduction to the episode
- 00:01:51 Meet Lily from Pathfinder
- 00:05:37 Lily’s personal money story
- 00:12:31 Lily’s career journey
- 00:16:31 The moment things clicked
- 00:20:54 What financial independence really means
- 00:23:14 Lily’s unique family setup
- 00:27:37 How ethics shaped Lily’s life
- 00:30:26 Why ethical investing feels so complicated
- 00:36:19 When an investment no longer feels right
- 00:39:3