Patrice Brickman comes from a long line of service-oriented women, and she’s now leading the way for a new generation of philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and impact investors. Through her work at Inspire Capital, she and her team are demonstrating the power of women-first investing and its incredible impact on communities of all backgrounds and demographics. Her insights point to the future of philanthropy - and her personal story is a reminder that all of us contain an ocean of untapped potential to do good in the world!
Read MoreFrom an early age, Lisa Friedlander was taught the value of hard work, financial responsibility, and independence. Today, Lisa is passionate about investing in women-led and social impact companies. She co-founded - and sold - her own startup, and as an angel investor, admits she’s not a ‘math person’…but loves “digging into the numbers and watching companies take investment dollars and scale a company.” Lisa tells The Fem Word what it means to “venture” past expectation–and how taking risks can bring major payoffs for bold women who dare to lead.
Read MoreMargaret Miller is a world-renowned economist and activist with a passion for spreading the power of financial literacy to those who need it most. She won a World Bank innovation award for her work to leverage entertainment media for financial literacy.
Margaret shares her insights, experiences, and hopes for the financial future, and tells The Fem Word how her globally-recognized financial activism grew from her own personal––and humble––roots.
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