Financial Feminism: 3 Ted Talks To Help You Make (And Keep) That Money

by Jenilee De La Fuente

Are you interested in saving money, asking for more money, or laying the foundation for a financial empire? Whether you’re living paycheck to paycheck or have been steadily saving your pennies since you were young, making money moves can be a constant struggle when you’re not armed with the critical financial knowledge you need. Let these boss-ladies and their genius tips inspire you to plant your money tree, baby!

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Financial Literacy: Melody Hobson

Mellody Hobson, President of Ariel Investments, delivers an energetic, thought provoking "Talk" that inspires the audience to determine their own financial destiny. Coming from a not so stable home environment, Hobson's ascension in the academic and business worlds offers a clear example of what's possible when one decides to want more for themselves in life.

Why It’s A Must-Watch: Mellody explains how growing up poor influenced her relationship with money and why financial literacy will transform our whole generation. The more money knowledge you have, the better equipped you’ll be to make your best money moves.

Who She Is: Mellody Hobson is the President of Ariel Investments and a co-chair at Dreamworks Animation.

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knowing your worth, and then asking for it: casey brown

Your boss probably isn't paying you what you're worth -- instead, they're paying you what they think you're worth. Take the time to learn how to shape their thinking. Pricing consultant Casey Brown shares helpful stories and learnings that can help you better communicate your value and get paid for your excellence.

Why It’s A Must-Watch: It’s no secret that women are paid much less than their male co-workers. While infuriating, it’s unfortunately our responsibility to make sure that we are paid fairy. Brown’s talk will inspire you to take the reigns of your financial future by learning how much you are worth based on your experience and capabilities.

Who She Is: Casey Brown is president of Boost Pricing, a pricing strategy consultancy that helps people get paid for their excellence. She believe that women need to know exactly how much they want to get paid and own it.  

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How to Make a Profit While Making a Difference: Audrey Choi

Can global capital markets become catalysts for social change? According to investment expert Audrey Choi, individuals own almost half of all global capital, giving them (us!) the power to make a difference by investing in companies that champion social values and sustainability. "We have more opportunity today than ever before to make choices," she says.

Why It’s A Must-Watch: Audrey is woman in power. As Chief of Marketing at Morgan Stanley (one of the most powerful financial institutions in the world), she’s an advocate for sustainable investments. She describes how people can give back to resilient communities while also making their executives happy.

Who She Is: Audrey Choi is CEO of Morgan Stanley’s Institute for Sustainable Investing. She is also Managing Director and Head of Morgan Stanley’s Global Sustainable Finance Group.