Banking On Girls

Romance scammers are getting bolder — and more convincing. In this episode, Marina sits down with Becky Holmes, author of Keanu Reeves Is Not in Love with You and the sharp wit behind the viral Twitter account @deathtospinach. What started in 2020 as a personal mission to waste scammers' time has turned Becky into one of the most recognized experts on online relationship fraud, sought out by media...

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 mos...

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 of...

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 Profes...

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 work...

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...

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 top...

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...

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...

  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:...

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...

In this special recap episode of Banking on Girls , Marina Batliwalla takes you inside the Milken Global Conference 2025 —a gathering of world leaders, innovators, and investors—to uncover what the future of finance, technology, and equity means for women and girls . You'll hear takeaways from thought leaders like  Tony Blair , Jensen Huang , and top minds in retirement, caregiving, and Gen Z fina...

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10 a.m., everything changed. In this powerful episode of Banking on Girls , we sit down with three mothers who lived through the terrifying Palisades fires in Los Angeles—watching the flames reach their homes in real time through security cameras and dash cams left behind. As smoke filled the sky and evacuation orders came fast, for some, their neighbors stepped in t...

Today, we're thrilled to welcome back Melanie Mortimer, President of the SIFMA Foundation — the nation's leader in youth investor and financial education. Melanie holds a Master's in International Management and an MBA from Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo, and a BA in English from Agnes Scott College in Georgia. In this episode, we dive into the findings of a brand-new survey conducted by the SI...

In this episode of the Banking on Girls podcast, we are excited to feature Wendy Teleki, the Head of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) at the World Bank. We-Fi plays a crucial role in supporting women entrepreneurs in over 60 developing countries by enhancing their access to finance, markets, skills, and technology.  Wendy has been recognized as one of Forbes's "50 Over 50" women...

In this episode of  Banking on Girls , we're joined by Professor Hal Hershfield, a distinguished expert in marketing, behavioral decision-making, and psychology at UCLA's Anderson School of Management. As the author of Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today , Professor Hershfield explores how understanding and connecting with our future selves can transform the way we make long-term f...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Maura Cunningham, founder of  Rock the Street, Wall Street —a groundbreaking non-profit organization dedicated to empowering high school girls by teaching them the fundamentals of math, investing, and finance. Maura brings over 25 years of Wall Street experience in finance and wealth management, as well as insights from her journey as a mother to a succe...

In this episode, we discuss how parents can help their kids, especially girls, think critically about 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 Ep 42 with Josina Kamerling from the...

My guest today is Cheryl Evans who leads the Lifetime FInancial Security Program at the Milken Institute and recently released the paper Shifting the Retirement Paradigm: Moving Towards Financial Security. As a mom herself to a teen daughter Cheryl cautions, "No one's coming to rescue you - be your own hero!" Listen here to learn: Why you need to make saving money a priority from a young age Where...

Today's epsiode is a rewind of my conversation with Rasa DiSalvo, a business and high-performance coach, transformational speaker, and athlete. Rasa has coached founders, pro-athletes, Hollywood celebrities, corporate executives, and CEOs.  Rasa's passion for human potential and high performance has been uniquely shaped by a career as an athlete, where human beings are tested to the limits of thei...

Today's episode is a rewind of my converstion with Kylie Hargreaves, Chair of the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity and Deputy Chair for Regional Development Australia. Kylie is an experienced diplomat and is passionate about water, waste and energy. She has over 25 years experience in Federal and State Governments, including as Australia's Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner in the U...

This episode is a rewind of my conversation with Dr. Marlene Kanga. Dr. Kanga who lives in Sydney, Australia and is an outstanding leader and engineer. She was the second female President of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO), from 2017-2019. In that capacity she represented over 30 million engineers around the world.  She holds non-executive director positions on Boards in A...

Today's epsiode is a rewind of my converstion with Darline Llamas Llopis,  the Vice President of Finance and Retail of the Miami Dolphins football team and the Florida Formula 1 Grand Prix. Prior to joining the Dolphins, she was the Director of Finance and Controller of the Los Angeles Rams football team. She has an MBA from UCLA and Masters of Accountancy from the University of Southern Californi...

This episode is a rewind episode of my conversation with Mayor Paige Cognetti, the first female Mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming Mayor, Mayor Cognetti advised the Pennsylvania Auditor General on the oversight of public school districts and care for older adults. Mayor Cognetti also served in the Obama administration as a senior advisor to the Under Secretary for International Aff...

This episode is a rewind of my conversation with entrepreneur Berenice ("Bere") Giannini. Giannini is not a typical venture-backed founder. She's a Mexican immigrant and solo entrepreneur who launched and exited her first venture-funded company, eTailPet, after a 20-year-long career outside the tech ecosystem in only four years. After earning an MBA from the University of Southern California while...