This podcast is for people raising and educating girls and young women, and explores the importance of early financial literacy. What should we be teaching girls so that they can gain skills and confidence in their own financial journey? Marina Batliwalla, a mother of three and a financial professional for over 20 years, uncovers the human experience of raising, educating, and inspiring girls financially, one story at a time.
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May 21, 20267 min
69: Women, Wealth & The Work Ahead: Inside Gloria Steinem's Living Room
In this personal episode, I recount an extraordinary evening at the Manhattan brownstone of iconic feminist and activist Gloria Steinem — the very home where Ms. Magazine was founded in the 1970s. The dinner was organized as part of the Milken Women's Financial Security Initiative, led by Cheryl Evans, and brought together 20 remarkable women from across the United States to discuss one of the most pressing issues of our time: women's financial security. To learn about Banking On Girls Mother Daughter Workshops: Mother-Daughter Financial Literacy Workshop For the referenced Architectural Digest feature on Gloria Steinem's Brownstone: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/visiting-gloria-steinem-in-her-longtime-manhattan-brownstone
May 8, 202615 min
68: Mom, Teach Me About Money!
To celebrate Mother's Day, I surveyed six college women on the best financial advice their moms gave them, the worst financial advice they had received — and what they still wish they knew. The results are honest, eye-opening, and full of heart. This one is for every mom and daughter ready to take the next step together. What We Cover Why budgeting and credit are the lessons moms teach the most often The $27.40/day compound interest rule every teenager needs to hear (David Bach, Mel Robbins Podcast) Why investing is the conversation most moms aren't having — and why it matters The "money comes and goes" mindset and why it can quietly cost young women their financial agency Small, confident first steps any young woman can take today This Week's Challenge: Moms — start the investing conversation, even if you're still learning. Daughters — pick one thing and do it this week. One step is all it takes. Learn more about Banking On Girls Mother Daughter Workshops: https://mom-daughter-workshop.lovable.app/ This podcast does not provide financial, tax, legal or investment advice. It is for educational purposes only.
April 23, 202621 min
67: Why Women Are Better Investors Than They Think — And The Data That Proves It (With Stanford Associate Professor Saumitra Jha)
Why Women Are Better Investors Than They Think — And The Data That Proves It | With Professor Saumitra Jha Most of us have heard of the gender wage gap. But there's another gap that gets far less attention — the gender investing gap. And according to new research from Stanford, the fix might be simpler than anyone expected. In this episode, we sit down with Professor Saumitra Jha, Associate Professor of Political Economy at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Affairs. He joins us to share findings from his groundbreaking study published in The Economic Journal (January 2025), co-authored with Moses Shayo, which reveals that simply participating in stock trading — even in a study setting — measurably closes the gender confidence gap in finance. WHAT WE COVER — How the gender gap shows up in investing: lower participation, lower confidence, and less financial risk-taking — even among women with strong educational and career credentials. — Why the confidence gap may matter more than the knowledge gap. Confidence, participation, and knowledge are mutually reinforcing — and breaking into any one of them can shift all three. — The surprising findings from the study: women who participated in the trading experiment were more engaged, answered more factual questions correctly, and ended up with at least comparable — if not slightly better — investment returns than men. — Why men in the study actually became more reserved in their self-assessments over time, while women grew in confidence. — How women can take their first steps into investing: practical, low-pressure ways to build familiarity, knowledge, and confidence with markets. Access Professor Jha's paper here: https://siepr.stanford.edu/publications/working-paper/trading-stocks-builds-financial-confidence-and-compresses-gender-gap Learn more about Banking On Girls Mother-Daughter Workshops here: https://mom-daughter-workshop.lovable.app/ This podcast does not provide financial, tax, legal or investment advice. It is for educational purposes only.
April 9, 202610 min
66: She Invests Better Than Him — So Why Is She 25% Poorer?
This International Women's Month, we're zooming out and looking at the bigger picture of where women stand financially, what's holding them back, and what each of us can do about it. The numbers are sobering. The World Economic Forum estimates it will take 123 years to close the gender economic gap at the current pace. Women are expected to accumulate just 74% of the wealth men do over a full working lifetime. And yet — when women do invest, research shows they can achieve better returns than men. The gap isn't ability. It's access, knowledge, and confidence. In this episode, we explore: Why financial literacy is the lever — and why the gender gap in investing is one-third a confidence problem, not just a knowledge problem The age-seven finding — research from the University of Cambridge showing that many money habits form before age seven, and what that means for how we raise financially capable children The silence that has a cost — why money being treated as taboo in so many households hits girls hardest, and what happens when we break that silence The generational ripple effect — why financial literacy in one woman doesn't stay with one woman This episode is for anyone who believes the 123-year timeline is unacceptable, and wants to understand the role they can play in shortening it. For more information on Banking On Girls Mother-Daughter Workshops go to: https://mom-daughter-workshop.lovable.app/
March 27, 20269 min
65:Why Avoiding A Money Conversation Is Costing Your Daughter Everything
In This Episode What I've been up to and what's coming this season Why moms and daughters learning together makes all the difference The moment teen girls realize time is their biggest financial superpower The emotional side of money nobody talks about How a shared financial language turns conflict into connection Stay Connected Learn more about the workshops: https://mom-daughter-workshop.lovable.app Subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts
August 8, 20257 min
64: REWIND EPISODE What your children are learning about money on social media and how to start a conversation with them
In this REWIND episode, I speak with Josina Kamerling from the CFA Institute and discuss how parents can help their kids, especially girls, think critically about the financial advice they encounter on social media. We cover essential conversations that empower children to evaluate information effectively and build a solid understanding of money management. For those interested in more on this topic, this episode references Josina Kamerling from the CFA Insitute's paper The Finfluencer Appeal: Investing in the Age of Social Media.
July 25, 202528 min
63: How Dr. Darla Bishop turned her money struggles into financial wisdom for others
In this episode of Banking on Girls, I sit down with Dr. Darla Bishop—author of How to Afford Everything, Madeline's Money Adventure (for ages 4–8), and How to Afford College and Grad School. Darla brings her signature mix of humor, wisdom, and real talk to help people of all ages build a healthier relationship with money. From being a doula to a military spouse, healthcare consultant, and now a voice in financial education, Darla shares her own money journey—and how she's raising her daughter to be money-smart and confident. We talk about: 💸 Why so many people are afraid to look at their finances 🎓 Smart ways to pay for college and grad school (especially if you have more than one kid heading there!) 👩👧 The impact your words have on your child's money mindset 💡 How to build financial habits that feel good—not guilt-ridden Resources: Where to find Darla Bishop: darlabishop.com/social Darla's free resources: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhowtoaffordeverything.com%2Fresources&data=05%7C02%7C%7Ca888a0777ec54dbc07b708ddc5b713ef%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638884112292568888%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rPrYolv3WmXgnV2V1IoWEShfWQmRj%2FcHDyLHBlr7aPU%3D&reserved=0
July 10, 20255 min
62: What I learned at the UN Part 2- Women, technology & AI
In this follow-up to Episode 61, I return with Part 2 of my reflections from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW69), where I served as a delegate with the FEZANA NGO. This episode dives deep into the intersection of gender, technology, and financial inclusion. 💡 In this episode, you'll hear about: The dangers of AI bias—from credit access to deepfakes targeting women Why women must be involved in developing ethical AI frameworks Global examples of regions building inclusive AI models (Canada, EU, Singapore) What questions we must ask to ensure AI equity 👉 Subscribe to the newsletter at www.bankingongirls.com 👉 Follow and share to keep the movement growing.
June 26, 20256 min
61: What I learned at the UN: Part 1 - Women, Climate & Finance
In this powerful episode of Banking on Girls, I take listeners inside the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York, where I attended as a delegate with the FEZANA NGO. From Kyrgyzstan to Latin America, the stories shared at the UN revealed a deep and urgent truth: climate change is not just an environmental crisis—it's an economic and gender justice crisis. You'll hear: Why microfinance matters more than ever for women in climate-affected regions The problems with loan-based aid—and the need for grants and true financial partnerships Insights from global leaders like Bridget Burns (WEDO) and Young Hee (Adaptation Fund) How programs like Agro-Mujer empower women without land ownership Why women and girls must be seen as agents of change, not just aid recipients 🎧 Listen now and stay tuned for Episode 62, where we explore how AI and tech are impacting women and girls globally.
June 12, 202522 min
60: Thirty Minute Mentors Podcast, Adam Mendler's lessons from 500 leaders
In this special episode recorded live at the 2025 Milken Global Conference in Los Angeles, I sit down with Adam Mendler, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and host of the top-rated podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, where he's interviewed more than 500 of America's most successful leaders. Together, we discuss: Highlights from Milken 2025 What Adam has learned about leadership from hundreds of top CEOs and changemakers The difference (if any) in how women and men rise to the top Why starting early and staying the course is the secret to building real wealth What parents and mentors can do to raise confident girls in a shifting economic landscape And the one piece of advice Adam gives to every future leader: "Be a good person." 🎧 Tune in and share with someone raising the next generation of changemakers. For more information on Adam and Thirty Minute Mentors: https://adammendler.com/podcast/
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