
#49: When Optimism Meets Uncertainty: Finding Grace on a Monday Morning
In this episode, Joy reflects on the role of hope in times of uncertainty. She shares how the practice of acknowledgment at the recent Convergence conference created space for courageous conversations...
27 Mar 202513min

#48: The Future We Demand: Organizing, Mobilizing, and Resisting Together
In this episode, Joy discusses the critical role of organizing and mobilizing in creating transformative change within finance. She reflects on insights gained from recent conversations and emphasizes...
13 Mar 202516min

#47: Spelling it out: Gender Lens Investing Deserves Words, Not Acronyms
In this episode, Joy discusses the significance of acronyms in communication, particularly in the context of finance and social change. She emphasizes the importance of clarity and meaning over brevit...
27 Feb 202512min

#46: Challenging Toxic Masculinity: Is there a Business Case for Investing in Good Men?
In this episode, Joy explores the complex relationship between masculinity and finance, emphasizing the need for a business case for good men. She discusses the challenges faced by men in today's soci...
13 Feb 202527min

#45: Making Sense of Complexity: Frameworks That Work (and Those That Don’t)
In this episode, Joy discusses the significance of frameworks in understanding and driving social change. She reflects on the comfort that frameworks provide in navigating complex information and the ...
30 Jan 202518min

#44: Four Futures: Reimagining Gender Lens Investing in a Changing World
In this episode, Joy reflects on the future of gender lens investing, discussing the barriers and opportunities within the field. She outlines four potential futures for gender lens investing, emphasi...
16 Jan 202520min

#43: Building Resilient Economies with Lilian Mramba: The Power of Funky Banking
In this episode, Joy engages in a deep conversation with Lilian Mramba, the Chief Investment Officer at Grassroots Business Fund. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in transformative financ...
2 Jan 202532min

#42: 10 Years On: Reflecting on the State of Gender Lens Investing
In this episode, Joy reflects on the 10-year anniversary of the State of the Field report on gender lens investing, co-authored with Katherine Miles in 2015. She revisits the report's framework, which...
19 Des 202426min



















