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The Making Finance Work for Women Podcast

Women’s World Banking
Financial Inclusion
Women's Financial Inclusion
Women's Empowerment
Gender Lens Investing
Gender Inequality
Climate Change
Central Bank Digital Currency
Gender Credit Gap
Credit Scoring
Digital Wallets
Fintech
Gender-Based Violence
Consumer Protection
Fraud
Digital Financial Services
Women Empowerment
Digital Finance
Global Gender Smart Fund
Innovation In Finance
Women Entrepreneurs

The Women’s World Banking’s Making Finance Work for Women Podcast is your go-to destination for diving into the world of women’s financial inclusion. We break down tough issues and highlight creative solutions to empower women financially. Tune in for expert chats that reveal the game-changing impact of finance. The Making Finance Work for Women Podcast is sponsored by EY.

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Crypto is redefining value. But what does this mean for people too often left behind by traditional finance—especially women? In this episode of Making Finance Work for Women, we sit down with Rebecca Carvatt, Partner at EY Financial Services Consult... more

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 Leora Klapper, Lead Economist at the World Bank and architect of the Findex, for an exclusive first ... more

Traditional credit products often ignore the lived realities of women entrepreneurs—requiring collateral they don’t own, loan terms they can’t meet, and scoring models that fail to see their value. In this episode, we unpack groundbreaking findings f... more

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 estimated​​ $8 trillion USD of global GDP through unpaid labor—nearly three times more than men—yet ... more

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Recent Guests

Inés Pérez
Leads the Innovation and Financial Inclusion team at the superintendency, focused on promoting initiatives related to digital financial services.
Superintendency of Banks
Episode: Ep. 20: From Fintech Innovator to Policy Accelerator: A Regulator’s Journey
Dr. Kemi DaSilva-Ibru
Renowned consultant in obstetrics and gynecology, dedicated advocate for women and girls addressing gender-based violence through her organization, Women at Risk International Foundation.
Women at Risk International Foundation
Episode: Ep. 19: Can Financial Inclusion Solve Gender-Based Violence?
Kathy Boffman-McLeod
Chief Executive Officer of Climate Resilience for All, recognized for her leadership in climate resilience policy and adaptation financing.
Climate Resilience for All
Episode: Ep. 15: Beyond Survival: Financial Strategies for Women’s Inclusion Amid Climate Change
Nicole Casperson
Founder and CEO of FinTech is Femme and regular contributor to Forbes.
FinTech is Femme
Episode: Ep. 14: Reimagining Finance: Women, AI, and the Future of Fintech
Ruurd Brouwer
CEO of TCX and Chairman of the Global Gender Smart Fund
Global Gender Smart Fund
Episode: Ep. 13: Making History: The $700M Fund for Women's Financial Inclusion
Sara Elinson
Partner in the Financial Services Practice at Ernst & Young LLP, leads the EY FinTech Strategy and M&A Practice for the Americas.
Ernst & Young LLP
Episode: Ep. 12: CBDCs Explained: The Rise, Risks and Future in Financial Inclusion
Jo Ann Barefoot
CEO and co-founder of the Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR), a nonprofit promoting fair finance and combating financial crimes.
Alliance for Innovative Regulation
Episode: Ep. 11: Finance’s Heroine: Consumer Protection

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Sonya Kelly
Host of the Making Finance Work for Women Podcast, focusing on women's financial inclusion and empowerment, drawing from her experience and knowledge in the field.

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Ep. 22: Can a Credit Score Be Compassionate?
Q: How do you keep financial institutions from rejecting clients based on climate risk data?
By showing how the model can design products that mitigate customer vulnerability and predicting which customers will repay even after a risk event.
Ep. 22: Can a Credit Score Be Compassionate?
Q: What surprises you have about the results using climate data?
No surprises, as the power of data is significant in making accurate predictions for creditworthiness.
Ep. 18: A Moment of Reflection: Insights from the Leaders of Women’s World Banking
Q: What insight have you gained this year regarding women’s financial inclusion?
The data shows that when lenders provide care to women-led companies, repayment rates can equal or exceed those of men.
Ep. 18: A Moment of Reflection: Insights from the Leaders of Women’s World Banking
Q: What has excited you most about 2024?
Reaching 82 million women with services ahead of schedule is an incredible achievement and signifies that scale is possible.
Ep. 15: Beyond Survival: Financial Strategies for Women’s Inclusion Amid Climate Change
Q: What adaptations do women's businesses need given rising temperatures?
Kathy emphasizes the need for cooling solutions, access to information about heat risks, and financial products that support women's livelihoods amid extreme heat.

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Focused on the theme of women's financial inclusion, this podcast explores pressing issues and innovative solutions that empower women in the financial sector. Through expert interviews and discussions, it addresses topics such as alternative credit scoring systems, financial strategies amid climate change, and the intersection of gender and economic empowerment. Notably, the episodes feature insights from both leaders in finance and advocates for women’s rights, creating a platform for voices dedicated to transforming the lives of women globally through financial services. By advocating for systemic change and highlighting personal stories of resilience, the discussions are designed to inspire action and awareness about women's unique fina... more

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