The Girls Are Investors Podcast

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Welcome to The Girls Are Investors Podcast - here to inspire and empower the next generation of investment professionals. Whether you’re exploring investment management for the first time, attending insight days, preparing for an internship, or just trying to figure out what a career in investment actually looks like - you’re in the right place. Every fortnight, we bring you honest conversations with students, alumni and industry professionals, packed with practical advice, real stories, and the behind-the-scenes truth about breaking into the investment world (without the jargon, gatekeeping, or awkward corporate nonsense). Expect: Career and application tips you can actually useIntern reflections and lessons learnedHonest stories from people who’ve been where you areInsight into what it really takes to stand out in investment careers Perfect for building confidence, finding your direction, and getting an edge when it matters most. Find out more about GAIN’s programmes, internships, events and resources at gainuk.org. The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute investment advice.

  1. 4d ago

    What Happened in Q3, 2006: An Industry Review

    Applying for internships this autumn? "What's caught your eye in markets recently?" comes up a lot in investment interviews, and this episode gives you the last three months in around half an hour. GAIN trustee Natasha Braginsky Mounier talks to two of our volunteers: Gabrielle Park, who analyses and invests in companies at W1M, and Michelle Munyi, who lends money to private equity-backed businesses at Barings (think of it like a mortgage, but for companies). You'll hear: why US stock markets rose this summer, and why it was mostly down to a handful of tech companieswhether the huge sums being spent on AI are starting to make moneywhat bond yields are, why they've been rising and why governments are worriedhow oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz feed into inflationwhy Bitcoin jumped while gold barely movedhow a lender plans for things going wrong, like inflation hitting 10% for two yearswhether climate has slipped down investors' to-do lists (and what "green hushing" means)Gabrielle and Michelle also share how they got their jobs. Gabrielle started in an admin role and built her network to move into the investment team. Michelle studied economic history and tried investment research and real estate before landing in private credit. Recorded on 1 October 2026. Show notes: Natasha recommends the Financial Times podcast series The Story of Money, which is free for everyone: The Story of Money | Financial Times Got a question? Send us a voice note and we will try to answer it on the podcast! For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

  2. Sep 30

    The 2026 GAIN Awards!

    This bonus episode takes you inside the networking at the 2026 GAIN Awards, hosted by Apollo Global Management in London. We caht to students, mentors, volunteers and industry professionals about what brought them there, what GAIN means to them, and what they'd tell anyone thinking about a career in investment management. It's short, a little noisy and full of the energy of the night. If you want to know what the GAIN community actually feels like, this is it. Want to see who took home the awards? Read the full list of 2026 winners on our website: GAIN UK Celebrates the Next Generation of Investment Talent at the 2026 GAIN Awards – GAIN UK Got a question? Send us a voice note and we will try to answer it on the podcast! For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

  3. Sep 16

    GAIN On Demand Unpacked

    What happens when the GAIN UK team gets hands-on with GAIN On Demand? We clicked, learned, explored, and compared notes. Tune in as we chat about our experiences, highlight the standout moments, and discuss whether this new online course is really for anyone. To sign up to GAIN On Demand and build your investment management knowledge visit https://tinyurl.com/uvj243zc for more information.  Got a question? Send us a voice note and we will try to answer it on the podcast! For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

  4. Sep 14

    Bonus Episode: What is open at GAIN UK right now?

    From the international Schools Investment Challenge and the Empower Investment Internship Programme to our brand-new learning platform, GAIN On Demand, we're breaking down all the opportunities currently available and how you can get involved. Listen now and discover your next opportunity with GAIN UK. Got a question? Send us a voice note and we will try to answer it on the podcast! For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

  5. Jul 8

    What happened in Q2?

    In this week's episode, GAIN Trustee Natasha Braginsky-Mounier is joined by Investment Director Alina Gregory (Cazenove Capital) and Shirya Samarth EMEA Head of Rates (StoneX).  Together they share their perspective on the second quarter of 2026, including a deeper dive into the latest fixed income news and a review of how equities coped within the quarter.  Got a question? Send us a voice note and we will try to answer it on the podcast! For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

  6. Jun 17

    Dress to Impress with Smart Works

    In this episode of the Girls Are Investors Podcast, the team sits down with Buki Macpherson and Claire Manners Wood from Smart Works, the UK charity dedicated to empowering women and non-binary people with the confidence, clothing, and coaching they need to succeed in the workplace.  The conversation blends practical career advice with thoughtful insights on how personal style can influence confidence and professional success. If you want to find out more about Smart Works and the work they do, visit www.smartworks.org.uk. You can also watch the episode on YouTube.  Got a question? Send us a voice note and we will try to answer it on the podcast! For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

  7. Jun 3

    The Northern Square Mile: Why Leeds is Becoming an Investment Hub

    Discover why Leeds is fast becoming a powerhouse in investment management. In this episode of The Girls Are Investors podcast, we chat with Heather Miles and Louise Bryan from Border to Coast - the UK's largest asset manager outside London and Edinburgh - about what it takes to build a thriving career in investment management Yorkshire. Border to Coast manages around £120 billion in assets for 18 local government pension schemes, and they're on a mission to grow investment talent in the North. We explore what a day in asset management actually looks like, why their collaborative culture makes them different, and the real entry routes available to you - from work insight opportunities and internships through to graduate schemes and apprenticeships. Whether you're considering Leeds as your base, curious about working outside London, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about where and how you can build your future in the industry. Check out Border to Coast Careers here: Careers - Border To Coast - Work With Us Got a question? Send us a voice note and we will try to answer it on the podcast! For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

  8. May 13

    How We Won the Schools Investment Challenge: Insight from the 2026 Winners

    They researched the company, analysed the numbers, built their investment case — and then pitched it to industry professionals. In this special episode, we sit down with the winners of the 2026 GAIN Schools Investment Challenge to hear what it was really like. We talk about: How they approached the challenge and what surprised them mostThe creative process behind their stock pitch video Their top tips for anyone thinking about applying in 2026Why the challenge is important for schoolsIf you’ve ever been curious about investing but felt it wasn’t for you — this episode is your sign to give it a go. The GAIN Schools Investment Challenge is completely free and open to students in Years 10 to 13, regardless of what subjects you’re studying or experience. To find out more visit: Schools Investment Challenge – GAIN UK Register your interest to apply for 2027: The GAIN Schools Investment Challenge 2027 For more information on our programmes, events, and resources, visit gainuk.org, or find us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Got a question? Send us a voice note and we will try to answer it on the podcast! For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

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Welcome to The Girls Are Investors Podcast - here to inspire and empower the next generation of investment professionals. Whether you’re exploring investment management for the first time, attending insight days, preparing for an internship, or just trying to figure out what a career in investment actually looks like - you’re in the right place. Every fortnight, we bring you honest conversations with students, alumni and industry professionals, packed with practical advice, real stories, and the behind-the-scenes truth about breaking into the investment world (without the jargon, gatekeeping, or awkward corporate nonsense). Expect: Career and application tips you can actually useIntern reflections and lessons learnedHonest stories from people who’ve been where you areInsight into what it really takes to stand out in investment careers Perfect for building confidence, finding your direction, and getting an edge when it matters most. Find out more about GAIN’s programmes, internships, events and resources at gainuk.org. The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute investment advice.

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