Feminist Money
Feminist Money is a podcast that tackles the gender pay gap and broader economic inequality. Each episode examines why women still earn less than men, referencing examples like Australia where women make 78 cents for every dollar a man earns. The show argues that gender should not influence how much money someone earns, and aims to help end this form of economic injustice. It offers a feminist perspective on personal finance and systemic change.
Episodes
Economics: Women Deserve Better Than Minimum Wage When They Have a Baby
What would change for women if having a baby didn’t mean taking a major financial hit? Australia’s parental leave system still leaves many women facing a significant drop in income at one of the biggest transitions in their lives.In this episode we speak with The Parenthood about their bold campaign for 52 weeks of paid parental leave and what it could mean for women and families navigating the ec
Scamalot: Exploring Celebrity Impersonation, Phishing & Pig Butchering Scams
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, using phishing, social engineering and fake online identities to target unsuspecting victims. In this episode, we examine three of the fastest-growing scams making headlines today and explain how they work, the warning signs to watch for, and practical ways to protect yourself.Skip ahead to:(1:51) Pig Butchering Investment Scams(12:38) Wrong Number Text Ph
Women in Business: Why more women ditching the 9-5 to call it business time
Skip ahead to:(1:50) Why more women are starting businesses(11:15) 29% of entrepreneurs have ADHD and why they have an entrepreneurial advantage(16:46) The Call Her Daddy business nightmare as Alex Cooper’s Unwell business faces fresh accusations.More women are walking away from traditional employment and building businesses on their own terms but what's really driving this shift?In this episode,
Relationships & Money: Taylor Swift Wedding, Prenups, Bridesmaid Costs & No-Gift Weddings Trend
Skip ahead to:(2:27) Taylor Swift's Billion-Dollar Love Story & The Prenup Question(13:41) Why Taylor Swift Reportedly Skipped Bridesmaids amid rising Bridesmaid Duty Debt(18:45) Taylor Swift's No-Gift Wedding & The Changing Rules of Wedding PresentsTaylor Swift's wedding has everyone talking and not just because she's one of the biggest stars on the planet. Whether you're a Swiftie, plann
Tiny Homes, Housework and the Manosphere
In this episode, we unpack:Tiny Homes for Women: A groundbreaking Australian initiative is helping women experiencing homelessness become tiny home owners through an affordable ownership model. We discuss why older women are one of the fastest-growing groups facing housing insecurity and whether tiny homes could offer a long-term solution.Women Who Earn More Still Do More Housework: New research r
Naomi Campbell Charity Headache, Women's Budget Battle & the Economic Power of Nuns
In this episode, we unpack:Women’s Budget Statement Under Fire: A heated debate has erupted over Australia’s Women’s Budget Statement after critics labelled it "ideological nonsense." We examine what gender-responsive budgeting actually is, why supporters argue it remains necessary, and whether economic policy can ever be truly gender-neutral. We also explore the broader conversation around inequa
Save Rent by Living with Nuns, Missing Pension Funds and the Trillionaire Question
In this episode, we unpack:Living with nuns to save on rent: As housing costs continue to climb, some renters are finding an unexpected solution: living in convents. We explore how intergenerational community living with nuns highlights different affordable housing options while offering safety and a sense of community.State pension payments: Thousands of women may be owed state pension back payme
AI Gives Financial Advice, the History of Women's Economic Independence and the Belle Burden Backlash
In this episode, we unpack:AI Financial Advice: As artificial intelligence becomes a go-to source for money guidance and is recommended by pop culture figures like Mel Robbins, we explore whether AI can really be trusted to help make financial decisions that could shape your future.The History of Women's Economic Independence: How a new Smithsonian exhibition reveals the untold stories of how wome
Housing in Crisis: Women, Older Adults, and Celebrities Experiences
In this episode, we unpack:Housing Affordability and Women: We explore how Australia’s housing crisis disproportionately affects women, including challenges in home ownership.Housing Support for Older Women: As older women are the cohort most at risk of homelessness, we discuss the housing challenges they face and the role of community programs in securing safe, stable homes.Homelessness and Celeb
Devil Wears Prada 2 Career Chat, Redundancies & AI Banking Bias
In this episode, we unpack:Redundancy payouts are impacting women everywhere, including our favourite breakdancer, Ray Gun, who spoke about her own voluntary redundancy.AI gender bias in banking algorithms is impacting women’s access to financial services, with systems using data that reinforces gender bias and heightening it due to the efficiency patterns of AI.Devil Wears Prada 2 highlights the
The Worst Prenup, Gold Diggers & Motherhood After 40: What No One Tells You
In this episode, we unpack:The Worst Prenup (And Financial Blind Spots): Inspired by reporting in The Wall Street Journal, we unpack how prenups and hidden financial structures can leave one partner exposed. From reading Belle Burden’s Memoir, Strangers, we look at finances in marriages where assets are controlled by one side and explore what happens when love and money combine.Gender-Neutral Gold
Elizabeth Lee MLA on Leadership, Resilience, Working Motherhood & Cost of Living Pressures
Join us for Episode 46 of Feminist Money as we sit down with Elizabeth Lee to explore the personal experiences and defining moments that have shaped her leadership journey, from her family’s sacrifices to the realities of modern working motherhood.We unpack how she balances high performance with self-awareness, and what she’s hearing from women facing growing financial pressures today.In this epis
The Housework Paradox, Spotlighting Surrogates and Football Pay Gap
Explore the hidden money challenges women face today, from out-earning men but doing more housework, to surrogacy survival in Georgia, to unequal pay in international football.In this episode, we unpack:Why Women Who Earn More Still Do More Housework: Research shows that even as women out-earn men, they continue to take on the majority of domestic labour. This “income-housework paradox” highlights
ADHD & Money, Petrol Pain & Kim Kardashian’s Auction for Legal Aid
In this episode, we unpack the hidden ways economic pressures on women's money:Fuel Prices Crushing Women’s Wallets: How surging petrol costs widen the gender pay gap, burden sole mums, care workers, and remote communities, and threaten food security and health access.ADHD and the “Money Tax”: Why managing finances feels impossible with ADHD, from impulsive spending to late fees, and the extra cha
The Gender Wealth Gap, Retirement Reforms and Why Learning about Money Matters
In this episode, we explore the many dimensions of gender inequality and women’s wellbeing. We start with retirement reform, diving into Australia’s new LISTO changes that aim to boost the retirement savings for women earning lower incomes. Next, we tackle the gender gap in financial literacy, examining how differences in access to education and resources shape women’s financial confidence and dec
Laura Nuttall MLA on Gen Z Leadership, Women’s Representation, Gender Equality & Financial Security | Women, Money & Power
Join us for Episode 42 of Feminist Money, as we discuss International Women’s Day, with Laura Nuttall, ACT Greens MLA and the ACT’s first Gen Z MLA.In this International Women’s Day episode, we sit down with Laura Nuttall, the ACT’s first Gen Z MLA and Greens spokesperson for Women and Young People. Laura reflects on her journey into politics, the lessons she’s learned as a young leader, and what
Dr Marisa Paterson on Gender Equality, Economic Security, Domestic Violence Prevention & Women’s Leadership | Women, Money & Power
Join us for Episode 41 of Feminist Money, as we discuss International Women’s Day.In this International Women’s Day episode, we speak with Marisa Paterson, ACT Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, about the progress being made toward gender equality and the work still ahead.Aligned with the International Women’s Day theme from UN Women Australia, “Bal
Caitlin Tough MLA on Women’s Economic Empowerment, Endometriosis & Women in Politics | Women, Money & Power
Join us for Episode 40 of Feminist Money, as we discuss International Women’s DayIn the lead-up to International Women’s Day 2026, we explore what it really means to “Balance the Scales” and how this year’s theme challenges governments, workplaces and communities to deliver genuine structural change for women and girls.Joining us is Caitlin Tough, ACT MLA and Ambassador for Endometriosis Australia
Lacey Filipich on International Women’s Day Themes, Gender Equity & What Drives Real Economic Change for Women
Join us for Episode 39 of Feminist Money, as we discuss International Women’s Day.In the lead-up to International Women’s Day 2026, we unpack the confusion around this year’s multiple IWD themes and ask: which message actually supports meaningful structural change?With themes from UN Women Australia and the global call from UN Women, alongside the message to “Give to Gain,” we explore why there ar
The Impact of AI on Women, the WASPI Pension Campaign & The Guilty Feminist
This episode of Feminist Money explores whether female leaders and gender bias affect how women are judged on their skills or their appeal. We examine how AI-driven job disruption and women at work is reshaping careers and which roles are most at risk. We highlight the WASPI women’s pension campaign in the UK and their fight for fair state pensions and retirement with dignity. We celebrate The Gui
Gender Retirement Gap Research, Iranian Women’s Economic Reality, Menopause Comedy & Katherine Ryan’s Nepo Baby Takedown
This episode of Feminist Money examines new gender retirement gap research, explaining why women retire with less money than men and how workplace structures, pension systems, and pay inequality combine to disadvantage women over their lifetimes. Plus, thanks to the University of Edinburgh, find out what the financial industry can actually do to address it.We then turn to Iranian women’s economic
Why Women Fear Retirement, Pay the Price of Motherhood, and Get Punished for Debt
Join us for Episode 34 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: According to a recent study by a financial institution, women are worried about retirement due to a retirement confidence gap and a long-running financial literacy gap. We explain why blaming women for a lack of financial literacy may not be the best strategy to address the gender retirement gap for all women.Research: The hidden cost
Cancel Culture in Employment, 100 Women Campaign for Mothers, Celebrities Promoting Crypto & UK Women’s Retirement Gap
Join us for Episode 33 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: Whether your identity and your opinions should result in artists losing paid gig employment, based on the Adelaide Writers Week festival experience.Campaign: The campaign of 100 famous mothers, including Dame Judi Dench and Dame Joanna Lumley, to protect the medical rights of other mothers in Palestine after the ban on medical aid.Int
How our Culture’s Films, TV Shows and Advocates are Changing the Conversation on Women and Online Safety
Join us for Episode 32 of Feminist Money as we discuss how culture influences our understanding of online harm against women, which is at the centre of this episode. We explore how films and television shows portray online abuse, cyber harassment, and digital violence against women, and how these portrayals shape public awareness.Following the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence campa
Reese Witherspoon on Women's Financial Independence, the Evolution of the Manosphere, and India's Cash Transfers for Unpaid Domestic Work
Join us for Episode 31 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: The evolution of the manosphere from the internet’s margins to now being a global profit-making enterprise for manfluencers.Campaign: Financial abuse and the Australian Government’s focus on making it harder for abusers to coerce people to become company directors, trapping them in debt.International: Cash transfer schemes are current
How to Have a More Feminist Christmas This Year
Join us for Episode 31 of Feminist Money as we discuss how to have a more Feminist Christmas.It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But for many people, especially women, it comes with an unequal share of planning, organising, and emotional labour.In this episode, we explore how to have a more feminist Christmas by unpacking the hidden work behind the festive season and challenging traditions t
How to be a Year-Round Ally Against Gender-Based Violence: Advocacy, Burnout Prevention and Gender Equity with YWCA Australia
Join us for Episode 29 of Feminist Money, as we discuss how to be a year-round advocate:Part 1: Explore the pivotal moment that transformed a caring individual into a passionate advocate for ending gender-based violence, and learn strategies to overcome the common feeling of "I'm just one person—what can I do?”Part 2: Discover practical actions to become a consistent ally during the 16 Days of Act
Life on the Domestic Violence Frontline: 16 Days of Activism and Insights from Support Services
Join us for Episode 28 of Feminist Money as we discuss: Part 1: What the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence means for frontline services in the family and domestic violence sector.Part 2: Life on the frontline at Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) and the experience of working in crisis services.Part 3: What the family and domestic violence services sector needs right now and h
The Dark Side of Digital: Fighting Back Against Technology-Facilitated Abuse
Join us for Episode 27 of Feminist Money as we discuss the issue of technology-facilitated abuse, including: Part 1: Understanding digital violence and its forms, and why digital violence is the theme of this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Part 2: Programs helping protect women’s online activities and the importance of technology safety training for frontline se
Breaking the Silence ahead of Economic Abuse Awareness Day: What everyone needs to know about Financial Abuse
Join us for Episode 26 of Feminist Money as we discuss the issue of economic abuse, including:Part 1: Understanding economic abuse as a form of gender based violence.Part 2: The impact and long-term consequences of economic abuse for women. Part 3: What we can do to support people experiencing economic abuse, including the changes required to our financial system to support women’s economic securi
The Truth About Burnout, Why Women Still Can’t Talk About Money, and Starting 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Join us for Episode 25 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: We launch the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign by introducing the UN Women’s call to end digital violence against women and girls.Research: A new UK study reveals that women feel far less comfortable talking about money than men, and we dig into why.Pop Culture: We unpack the Diary of a CEO interview that cla
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Special: How to Start, Fund and Grow a Successful Business
Join us for Episode 24 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Starting a business: Taking your first steps as an entrepreneur, common mistakes to avoid, skills to build and legal and financial business start-up essentials. Funding a business: Balancing your personal and business finances and managing cash flow.Growing a sustainable business: Networking, finding a good mentor, knowing when to move from a
Billie Eilish’s Billionaire Challenge, Parental Leave Reform and Motherhood Mental Load
Join us for Episode 23 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: We look at the legal change to ensure that mothers who lose a child are not punished financially by losing their parental leave. Research: Our research story examines the mental load that mothers in a household are still disproportionately loaded up with, no matter their career or salary. International: Our international story delves
Money and Power in Virginia Giuffre’s Memoir, Iceland’s Women’s Strike 50 Years On, Reclaim the Night and Lily Allen’s Divorce Revenge Album
Join us for Episode 22 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: What Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, Nobody’s Girl, shares about money and power.Research: Couples are moving in together more quickly due to rising cost of living pressures.Campaign: The Reclaim the Night protests taking place in the run-up to the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in November.I
Blood Money Gambling in Women's Basketball, the UK Motherhood Penalty and Victoria Beckham’s Business Battle
Join us for Episode 21 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: We examine the recent practice of betting on the menstrual cycles of professional athletes in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).Research: The impact of having kids on women’s income, based on long-form national pay statistics in the UK, underscoring the reality of the motherhood penalty. Relationships: We discuss Aust
Celebrity Traitors Finances, Kevin O’Leary vs Dave Ramsey and Free Universal Childcare Incoming
Join us for Episode 20 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: Our feature story looks at the very different views of Dave Ramsey vs Kevin O’Leary when it comes to pre-nups or financial agreements before marriage. Research: Our research story looks at the desire of young people to have credit scores included in dating app profiles.International: For our international story, we look at New Mexico
The Great AI Robbery, Nicole Kidman’s Divorce and the Looming Retirement Poverty Crisis
Join us for Episode 19 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: Our feature story, which looks at attempts in Australia by tech companies to covertly steal the work of our artists.Research: We’ll follow that up with our research story, which looks at what new research reveals about the increasing number of older women retiring into poverty.International: For our international story, we look at the
The New Imposter Syndrome, Jacinda Ardern Reveals Mum Guilt and the UN Women Gender Snapshot report
Join us for Episode 18 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: Our feature story looks at the new imposter syndrome, the ‘superwoman’ and her influence at work and beyond.Research: Our research story looks at the ‘tipping point’ for gender pay gaps and what it reveals about how companies approach pay rates for women. International: For our international story, we’ll look at the latest UN Women Ge
Misogyny in the Music Industry and the Rebel Nuns Defying Retirement
Join us for Episode 17 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: Our feature story focuses on misogyny in the music industry and how it impacts the women who help write, produce and play the music we love.International: The hills are alive with the sound of music as Austrian rebel nuns fight back to return to their convent home. Pop Culture: Emmy Awards wins by women over 50 and what that says abou
Why Michaela Coel turned down $1 million from Netflix and Judge Judy’s Career Advice
Join us for Episode 16 of Feminist Money as we discuss:1. Feature: We’re focused on teachers and their increasing rates of workplace stress as they continue to raise the next generation in our classrooms. 2. International: The ongoing threats that Rosie O’Donnell is facing down, which are coming from one of the most powerful men in the world. 3. The Rich: Career advice from one of the wealthi
Nepo Babies, Medical Misogyny, The Thursday Murder Club and Helen Mirren
Join us for Episode 15 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: Our feature story explores the cost of medical misogyny in denying women early diagnosis, including for endometriosis.International: We cover the Danish Prime Minister’s apology to the women of Greenland for forced past contraception practices. The Rich: “Proud nepo baby” Chloe Mallee made US Vogue editor, replacing Anna Wintour.Pop C
Tiny Homes Fighting Homelessness, Trump’s “You’re Fired” Gaffe and Sally Rooney’s Donation Controversy
Join us for Episode 14 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: Our feature story looks at the tiny home building experiment that could be a solution to the rising homelessness being experienced by women. International: The experience of Lisa Cook as Governor of the US Federal Reserve, who US President Donald Trump has attempted to fire.Pop Culture: Sally Rooney: The Irish author of Normal People
Taylor Swift’s Masters Victory, Paid Student Internships, UN Women in Afghanistan and Beatrice Faust’s Legacy
Join us for Episode 13 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: Our feature story examines the change to have paid placements, helping tackle placement poverty that many students face, particularly for female-dominated professions.International: We look at the situation for women in Afghanistan today based on UN Women data, marking four years since the Taliban took over Afghanistan.Pop Culture: We
The Most Feminist City in the World and Merle Thornton of the Pub Protest
Join us for Episode 12 of Feminist Money as we discuss:The Feminist City: Is the Swedish city of Umeå a feminist utopia?We Won’t Go Back Women’s March: Why are women rallying for feminist causes before the USA election?Antigua and Barbuda Laws Challenged: Why are colonial laws still governing abortion access?Feminist you should know: Merle Thornton of the Pub Protest. About the show: Feminist Mone
The End of the Women’s Equality Party and Lilly Ledbetter of the Fair Pay Act
Join us for Episode 11 of Feminist Money as we discuss:End of Women’s Equality Party: Why is the Women’s Equality Party facing a final sunset?American Presidential Election Incoming: Is America ready for its first woman President? See the Person, not the Stereotype: What is the impact of ageism for women? Feminist you should know: Lilly Ledbetter of the Fair Pay Act.About the show: Feminist
The Philippines Seeks Divorce and Russia Cancels Its Cat Ladies
Join us for Episode 10 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Philippines Seeks Divorce: Is it time for women in the Philippines to embrace consciously uncoupling?Russia’s Cancelling Cat Ladies: Why does Russia fear women who don’t have children?Pop Culture: How a Palestinian filmmaker is taking on gender inequality in the new film, Thank You for Banking with Us.Feminist Money Win: Why more companies wil
Monument to Witches, Meryl Streep Advocacy for Women in Afghanistan and International Women’s Day Theme.
Join us for Episode 9 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Navy Captain Gender Agenda: Why have headlines about an incident in New Zealand focused on the gender of a Navy captain? Women in Afghanistan: What are the living conditions like for women in Afghanistan, three years after the Taliban takeover?Witches Monument: The first memorial to witches, as the Netherlands recognises the women targeted in w
Mexico’s First Female President, Job Share Politicians and Retirement Win for Parents
Join us for Episode 8 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Mexico’s First Female President: Will Mexico’s first female President lead to better outcomes for women?Kate Barr Can’t Win: Should you run for election with the certainty that you can’t win?Job Share Politicians: Can you job share the role of a politician?Feminist Money Win: A win for the retirement planning of parents.About the show: Feminist
Latin American Feminist Progress, New Feminist Governor General and Gender Equity Artwork Under Fire, New Feminist Governor General and Gender Equity Artwork Under Fire
Join us for Episode 7 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: Latin America’s feminists and the strides forward being made in representation in the region.Feminist Governor General: A new female Governor General for Australia with a history of valuing gender economic equity.Gender Equity in Art: An artwork showing equity in action is under fire as the MONA Ladies Lounge faces potential closure. A
Ireland Defines Women by their "Duties within the Home", Mel B Buys her Home, and Argentina Cuts Abortion Access
Join us for Episode 6 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: The failed referendum in the Republic of Ireland has kept antiquated references to women and their "duties within the home" in the Irish constitution. Argentina healthcare access: Our international story looks at Argentina and its President’s push to wind back abortions, restricting women’s access to healthcare. Mel B buys her home: Af
Lily Allen on how Children can Impact Your Career, Women’s Retirement Win and Closing Art World Wealth and Gender Gaps
Join us for Episode 5 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Women’s Retirement Win: The change in Australia to contribute to the retirement funds of new parents during periods of parental leave, closing gender retirement gaps.Arts Funding: Our international story looks at a Lagos art gallery that could challenge the current wealth and gender gaps in the artwork by offering children the opportunity to ex
Olivia Rodrigo Supports Reproductive Choice, Women’s Activist Swati Maliwal Rises to Political Power and France Enshrines a Women’s Right to an Abortion in its Constitution
Join us for Episode 4 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: We look at the rise of Swati Maliwal from an advocate for women and her decade-long tenure as the Chairperson for Delhi’s Commission for Women to becoming a national politician in India’s Parliament.International: France becomes the first country in the world to explicitly state that people have a right to an abortion and to enshrine t
Financial Feminist News: Pay gap shocks, Birth rate drops, Kylie Minogue rocks
A review of the financial feminist news making headlines as of 4 March 2024. Each week in this series, you can expect news items making headlines for a financial and feminist breakdown.This week’s episode provides a financial feminist news breakdown of stories, including: Pay gap shocks, Birth rate drops, Kylie Minogue rocks. Not sure how these stories relate to finances or feminism? Check out the
Financial Feminist News Global: IVF Suspended, Police Hero Praised, Award History Made
A review of the financial feminist news making headlines as of 27 February 2024. Each week in this series, you can expect news items making headlines for a financial and feminist breakdown.This week’s episode provides a financial feminist breakdown of stories, including: IVF Suspended, Police Hero Praised, Award History Made. Not sure how these stories relate to finances or feminism? Check out the
Financial Feminist News Australia: National ombudsman to tackle gender-based violence, pay gap data incoming and endo pain relief green light
A review of the financial feminist news making headlines as of 26 February 2024 in Australia. Each week in this series, you can expect news items making headlines for a financial and feminist breakdown. This week’s episode provides a financial feminist breakdown of stories, including a national ombudsman being established to help tackle gender-based violence on university campuses, the imminent ge
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