
#57: Investable Hope: A Conversation with Susie Pan on Financing the Future
In this episode, Joy and the Vice President of the Criterion Institute, Susie Pan, explore the concept of 'investable hope' - a compelling idea that combines finance with the notion of hope for a bett...
17 Jul 202522min

#56: Maybe I’m Just Cranky: Burnout, Autonomy, and the Cost of Leadership
In this episode, Joy explores the complexities of existential crises, burnout, and the importance of self-reflection. She discusses the challenges of feeling overwhelmed in today's world, the differen...
3 Jul 202519min

#55: If You’re Here, You Must Be Fine: Watching HBO's Hit Show 'The Rehearsal' with Power in Mind
In this episode, Joy discusses the HBO show 'The Rehearsal' and its parallels to power dynamics in finance and aviation. The conversation explores themes of communication, vulnerability, authority, a...
19 Jun 202525min

#54: Parallel Lives Born Q4 1967: A Conversation with Joyce-Ann Wainaina on Purpose, Family, and Finance
In this episode, Joy engages in a rich conversation with Joyce-Ann Wainaina, founder of Chui Ventures. They explore their personal journeys, the impact of their backgrounds, and the role of finance in...
5 Jun 202544min

#53: Looking at Costs: Why Gender Isn’t Expensive—But Resistance Is
In this episode, Joy explores the perceived costs associated with integrating gender into investments and the expenses related to control in community building. She argues that gender integration can ...
22 Mai 202512min

#52: Reimagining Resourcing for Social Transformation - Part Two
In this episode, Joy engages in a deep conversation with Katharine Im-Jenkins, managing director of the Equality Fund. They explore the innovative financing strategies behind the Equality Fund, the po...
8 Mai 202551min

#51: Reimagining Resourcing for Social Transformation - Part One
In this episode - part one in a two-part series on this topic - Joy and Yifat Susskind (Executive Director of MADRE) discuss the importance of a feminist financial imagination in the context of social...
24 Apr 202542min

#50: Celebrating 50 Episodes: Joy & David Bank on Impact, Media, and the Future
In this celebratory 50th episode of the Criterion Institute podcast, Joy engages in a heartfelt conversation with David Bank, CEO of Impact Alpha. They reflect on the power of voice in impact investin...
10 Apr 202521min



















