Posts tagged economy
Lisa Friedlander: Reflections And Insights On What It Means To "Venture" Beyond Expectations In Life And Career

From an early age, Lisa Friedlander was taught the value of hard work, financial responsibility, and independence. Today, Lisa is passionate about investing in women-led and social impact companies. She co-founded - and sold - her own startup, and as an angel investor, admits she’s not a ‘math person’…but loves “digging into the numbers and watching companies take investment dollars and scale a company.” Lisa tells The Fem Word what it means to “venture” past expectation–and how taking risks can bring major payoffs for bold women who dare to lead.

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Financial Accessibility In A Globalized World - An Interview With the World Bank's Margaret Miller

Margaret Miller is a world-renowned economist and activist with a passion for spreading the power of financial literacy to those who need it most. She won a World Bank innovation award for her work to leverage entertainment media for financial literacy.

Margaret shares her insights, experiences, and hopes for the financial future, and tells The Fem Word how her globally-recognized financial activism grew from her own personal––and humble––roots.

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