#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 Juli 202521min
#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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juni 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 Juni 202544min
