Be & Think in the House of Trust Servane Mouazan

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to the calm and fiery Carey Bohjanen, founder of The Rallying Cry. Carey is a catalyst for Gender-Climate capital and she reflects on ways to become a truly relevant leader, as we all urgently need to uplift solutionaries - a lot of them are women - around the world, to fight climate change.
Highlights:
"Climate change and gender equality go hand in hand. With women representing more than 50% of the planet, it's just absurd to me that they don't get the capital they need."
"I want to shift the voices of African women from the front lines of climate change to the forefront of climate leadership."
"Complex problems require complex solutions, and complex solutions often come from a variety of voices, a variety of perspectives and lived experiences."
"We cannot have climate resilience without personal resilience."
Interesting links:
Connect with Carey on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carey-bohjanen-879b2b3/The Rallying Cry: therallyingcry.org
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In this week’s episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust I am listening to Anne Ravanona, an Irish/Spanish global gender equality advocate and entrepreneur, a campaigner and an uplifting public speaker based in France for the past 30 years.
Anne's mission is to get 1 million women entrepreneurs funded by 2030 and to help companies reach their gender equality targets whilst continuing to scale…
She describes herself as global, passionate, inspiring, dedicated, thought leader!
Join Anne to think about:
1. Together we can! She highlights the economic opportunity and the higher returns on investment that women in entrepreneurship can bring, even if it feels the world is going backwards.
2. The highs and lows of this Gender-Lens investing campaign, and why some Johns and Davids are in the way.
3. The power of community. For Anne, community is capital. By coming together, we can create genuine positive social and environmental change and solve our big issues. She shares practical examples of how we can encourage and activate collaboration, connection and the inclusion of diverse voices in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
4. The role of action and accountability. Anne stresses the importance of taking action, setting targets, and holding oneself accountable. Progress happens through individual commitments and collective effort.
So if you too believe that "Community is Capital", unleash your funding power and join the movement!
Meet Anne on:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneravanona
Web: https://www.anneravanona.com and https://www.globalinvesther.com
Attend this year’s Invest Her Summit: https://www.investhersummit.com
Gift a founder a space at Dublin’s Invest Her Summit: https://bit.ly/InvestHerSummit-ACCESS
Connect with Servane:
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Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk
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In a world where the concepts of freedom, justice, and democracy are not as common as we might hope, it becomes increasingly important to explore how we can contribute to these ideals through our actions and investments. Our latest podcast episode delves into this very topic, guided by the insightful words of James Baldwin and our House of Trust guest, Tara Sabre Collier.
Tara, a visiting fellow at Said Business School and Director of Impact Investing at Chemonics UK, shares her thoughts on what it takes to finance social and environmental justice. She challenges us to think creatively and to be more granular in our approaches to impact investing.
From impact bonds to microfinance loans, and blended finance, many financial instruments can be tailored to generate measurable impacts alongside financial returns.
But it's not just about the money. It's about who we are listening to, who we are supporting, and who we are inviting to the table. It's about dismantling systemic barriers and promoting justice in all its forms. Tara cites the work of organisations like Adasina, Ujima Institute and Kheprw Institute, which empower under-resourced communities to finance their own growth outside conventional systems.
So, if you love to invest in social and environmental change, this episode invites you to ponder deeply and consider how you could apply more courage, boldness, and imagination to your work or practice. It's not just about the impact investing sector; it's about each of us asking ourselves what we can start doing differently to support and amplify social and environmental justice.
Useful Links
Tara Sabre Collier on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasabre
Kheprw Institute https://kheprw.org/
Adasina https://adasina.com/
Criterion Institute https://www.criterioninstitute.org/
Ujima Institute https://www.ujimainstitute.com/
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Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk
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In this hopeful and empowering episode of "Be & Think in the House of Trust", Servane sits down with Jessica Espinoza, CEO of 2X Global, to delve deep into the transformative world of gender-smart investing. Jessica unravels the essence of leveraging capital for gender equality and the profound impact it has on societies and economies worldwide.
With billions already mobilized in gender-smart investments, she sheds light on the successful strategies and practical models that have been pivotal in this journey.
Jessica takes us through her story, detailing the driving forces behind her commitment to social impact and gender-smart initiatives.
Discover inspiring stories of communities of practice that have led to tangible, scalable solutions.Get valuable insights on engaging traditional financial institutions and how to encourage a shift from planning and perfection to participation and learning.Reclaim the power of peer influence and community support in making gender-smart investing mainstream.
Don't miss this episode if you want to be a part of the movement towards a more inclusive and equitable investment landscape.
Useful Links
Jessica Espinoza on Linkedin https://es.linkedin.com/in/jessicaespinozat2X Global https://www.2xglobal.org/Women in Social Finance https://womeninsocialfinance.org/Future of Impact Summit https://futureofimpact.world/Xoco Unlimited https://xocounlimited.org/ Empowering adolescent girls to escape sexual exploitation and leapfrog to digital jobs of the futureJellycorn https://www.jellycorn.io/ Accelerating equality in entrepreneurship, investing & innovation
Connect with Servane:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/
Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk
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In this episode of "Be & Think in the House of Trust", Servane is listening to Ros Atkins, journalist and BBC News Analysis Editor, known for his ability to distil complex news stories into crisp, accessible formats.
With a mix of wisdom and humility, Ros shares his insights from his book "The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence," offering a masterclass on conveying information with care and precision to diverse audiences.
Ros stresses how crucial it is to understand different stakeholders' perspectives to ensure clarity and resonance. Sometimes it is about accepting we don't know, especially when concepts mean different things in different contexts.
He also recounts the journey of the BBC's 50:50 campaign. As the founder of 50:50, Ros guided the project from a month-long experiment in early 2017 to the global initiative it has become. This story highlights the significance of empathy, voluntary participation, and the power of proof in driving successful advocacy.
Tune in for an episode full of pragmatic and actionable examples!
Highlights in this episode
[05:02] Ros's take on Joni Mitchell’s discipline and precision
[09:32] Find your powerful Impact Phrase
[12:33] Acknowledge the limits of what you understand
[16:30] The case for preparation
[20:24] Why empathy and understanding are in your interest
[27:44] The reason why it matters to you is…
Useful Links
The Art of Explanation (Book) https://geni.us/TAOEBOOK
Ros Atkins on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/BBCRosAtkins
Ros Atkins https://www.bbc.co.uk/search?q=ros+atkins
The Media Show on BBC Radio Four https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001t9j
50 - 50 Campaign https://www.bbc.co.uk/5050
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Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk
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In this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I explore the concept of transparency in the context of impact investing.
The word was shared by my previous guest Daniela Barone Soares, the CEO of Snowball, the impact management firm.  
You hear about the meaning of transparency and the assumptions that can hinder people from deploying more of it in the sector.
Daniela tells the story of Snowball’s impact report and the mindset that helped them go through independent verification.
We look at the behaviours and values that support transparency; how these help us build trust, manage risks, and attract capital and stakeholders.
The episode concludes with questions for you all to explore about transparency, its benefits and challenges.
Useful Links
Snowball https://www.snowballimpactinvestment.com/
Daniela Barone Soares on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-barone-soares/
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Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk
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