Money isn’t just about numbers, it’s about power, perception, and the stories we’ve been told about who gets to build wealth… and how.
As Libby Rodney, Chief Strategy Officer at The Harris Poll, makes clear: the narrative that women lack financial confidence isn’t just outdated—it’s fundamentally flawed. “Confidence,” she suggests, depends entirely on how we define it… and for too long, the definition itself has been biased.
Drawing on years of global research, including work with PIMCO, Libby reframes how women think about money, investing, and ambition. What emerges is a far more nuanced (and powerful) picture: women as holistic, strategic decision-makers who balance short-term realities with long-term impact—not just for themselves, but for their families, communities, and the systems they’re part of.
At a moment when more women are building significant wealth, whether through business, investing, or cultural influence, this conversation feels like an important economic wake-up call.
Tune in to hear Libby explore:
… why the “confidence gap” narrative misses the point
… how women’s holistic thinking makes them exceptional investors
… the truth about ESG, returns, and why it’s not a trade-off
… how women are redefining ambition around autonomy, flexibility, and financial power
… why the future of business may depend on “orchestrators” and why women are uniquely positioned to lead
We hope it shifts your perspective as much as it did ours 🌟
What is The Femme Futurists Society Podcast?
The Femme Futurists Society is where we showcase and amplify the thinking + work of an extraordinary group of women you need to know. Trailblazers, activists, creators, thought leaders, innovators, change makers and more-our Femmes turn vision into action. They are not simply disruptors, they are reconstructors, leading by example with a deep belief in our human potential to shape a better world. Endlessly curious and champions of possibility, they inspire all of us to dive in and co-create the future we want.