S2 E12 FemPower!

Send us Fan MailWe're celebrating Woman's month in August in South Africa and so this episode 12 in Season 2 of The Swan Effect Podcast is dedicated to female power (FemPower)!Arthi and Malika discuss the power of women have and the importance of women becoming financially literate and confident. This is key for a number of driving factors: women earn less than men, women more often than not take time out of the workforce to care for the family, and women are more likely to live longer. Arthi provides some shocking statistics about women and finances such as the large pay gap between men and women, and that this gap isn't closing significantly anytime soon. Arthi and Malika go through the various milestones that a women goes through in life and discuss the finance steps in order to plan and be organised for each of these stages.Listen in to hear Malika and Arthi discuss:Finance statistics around womenThe importance of teaching your family about finances and breaking any unhealthy habitsRetirement goalsThe sandwich generationIncreasing income sourcesTaking a break from your career for motherhoodStarting our in your careerAnd so much more!Remember: “a woman who is convinced that she deserves to accept only the best challenges herself to give the best, then she is living phenomenally.”We would love to hear your views based on the concepts covered in this episode. Do rate, write a review, and share with others.This episode is proudly sponsored by Old Mutual Wealth.🎧 The Swan Effect Podcast is proudly sponsored by Old Mutual Wealth, supporting conversations that help us build financial clarity, confidence, and long-term well-being.If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, share it with someone who might need it, and leave us a review. We’d love to hear your reflections — your messages and comments help shape the conversations we have next.Thanks for listening!— Arthi & Malika