#65: Investing as if Hope Mattered: The Church, Finance, and the Imagination to Act
In this episode, Joy reflects on the deep connections between faith, finance, and imagination - exploring how churches and faith communities can play a transformative role in shaping economic systems ...
6 Nov 202525min
#64: Joy as an Act: Birthday reflections on what is in a name
In this special birthday episode, Joy reflects on the meaning behind her name and what it represents in her life and work. The episode begins with her parents, Herbert and Phyllis Anderson, sharing th...
23 Okt 202518min
#63: From Scarcity to Power: Reimagining Finance for Feminist Movements
In this episode, Joy reflects on the crisis in funding for feminist and justice-focused non-profits, where traditional philanthropy has dramatically declined in recent years. She explores the need for...
9 Okt 202522min
#62: Pipelines of Trust: Rethinking Local Capital Mobilization in Africa
In this episode, Joy chats with Elizabeth Howard about the transformative potential of finance in the context of African investments. They discuss the challenges faced by women fund managers, the impo...
25 Sep 202537min
#61: In Conversation: Building the Future of the Field from Convergence to Action
This episode dives into the creation of the new report: “Reimagining Gender Lens Investing Futures: Possibilities and Perspectives from the Field” and the pivotal role of the 2025 Convergence event. J...
11 Sep 202538min
#60: Building Momentum: Convergence 2026 and the Future of Finance in Ending GBV
In this episode, Joy reflects on Criterion's ongoing work to leverage finance as a tool to reduce Gender-Based Violence (GBV). She discusses the progress made in building evidence, creating tools, and...
28 Aug 202523min
#59: The Art of Dialogue: Transforming Conferences into Conversations
In this episode, Joy discusses the often-overlooked potential of conference panels and networking. She reflects on how panels can be transformed from mundane presentations into engaging dialogues that...
14 Aug 202520min
#58: Check List or Trust List: Power, Performance, and the Politics of Procedure
In this episode, Joy explores the complexities and paradoxes surrounding checklists in the context of gender lens investing and systems change. She highlights their limitations in fostering understand...
31 Jul 202521min
