Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEp. 28: As Aid Fades, Can Private Capital Carry the Climate Fight?
Episode 28
As aid retreats and climate impacts increase, can investors step in where governments can’t? The battleground for influence just may be shifting from…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 27: Money in Motion: The Future of Financial Systems
Episode 27
What does the rise of instant payments, CBDCs, and buy-now-pay-later innovations mean for global financial systems—and for the women too often left a…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 26: Tokens, Tech & Trust: What Crypto Means for Inclusive Finance
Episode 26
Crypto is redefining value. But what does this mean for people too often left behind by traditional finance—especially women? In this episode of Maki…
1 year, 1 month ago
Ep. 25: Inside the Numbers: What the Global Findex Means for Women
Episode 25
The Global Findex 2025 is here—and it’s making headlines. In this special episode, Women’s World Banking President & CEO Mary Ellen Iskenderian joins…
1 year, 1 month ago
Ep. 24: Not Just a Loan: How Credit Can Power—or Fail—Women’s Economic Potential
Episode 24
Traditional credit products often ignore the lived realities of women entrepreneurs—requiring collateral they don’t own, loan terms they can’t meet, …
1 year, 2 months ago
Ep. 23: Mary Had a Little Loan: A Mother’s Day Reflection
Episode 23
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re taking a closer look at the role of credit access in unlocking economic mobility for women. Women contribute an…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep. 22: Can a Credit Score Be Compassionate?
Episode 22
Can a credit score be compassionate? What if lenders could see a climate shock coming—and adjust your repayment plan before it hits? In this episode …
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep. 21: Beyond the Bank: Why Financial Inclusion is a Public Health Issue
Episode 21
What if your ability to open a bank account determined whether you could survive childbirth? Or if a lack of credit meant you couldn’t access life-sa…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep. 20: From Fintech Innovator to Policy Accelerator: A Regulator’s Journey
Episode 20
In our 20th episode of The Making Finance Work for Women Podcast and as we approach Women’s History Month, we sit down with Inés, a powerhouse in dig…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep. 19: Can Financial Inclusion Solve Gender-Based Violence?
Episode 19
Behind the closed doors of many homes, violence is a harsh reality—especially for women in low-income countries. In this episode, we sit down with Dr…
1 year, 8 months ago