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The Girls Are Investors Podcast
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 use
- Intern reflections and lessons learned
- Honest stories from people who’ve been where you are
- Insight 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.
Episodes
52 episodes
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 w...
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What Does It Take to Win the GAIN University Investment Challenge? We Asked the 2025 Champions.
They researched the company, crunched the numbers, built their thesis — and then pitched it live in front of a panel of investment professionals. In this special episode, we sit down with the winners of the 2025 GAIN University Investment Chall...
GIIP Spring Days: Networking at The National Gallery
After 10 weeks of workshops, seminars and mentoring, the time has come for The GAIN Investment Insight programme (GIIP) students to come together to network and celebrate at The National Gallery. In this episode, we’re joined by thr...
The Girls Are Investors Podcast: What happened in Q1?
In this week's episode, Co-Chair & Trustee Natasha Braginsky-Mounier is joined by top multi-asset portfolio managers Gabrielle Park (W1M) and Tara Fitzpatrick (Schroders).Together they share their insights on the major headlines from...
Your Questions, Answered: Investing, Careers, and Getting Started in the Industry
Ever wondered what it actually takes to succeed in investment management? Whether markets are too data-driven for individuals to make an impact? Or whether you even need a finance degree to get your foot in the door?In this episode, we p...
The Girls Are Investors Podcast: International Women's Day Special
In celebration of International Women’s Day, this special episode brings together the voices, wisdom and generosity of past GAIN podcast guests. Through a series of standout clips, we revisit the moments where they shared the...
Meet the GIIP students!
Ever wondered what it’s really like to take part in GAIN’s Investment Insight Programme? In this episode, we sit down with Naima, an incoming GIIP student; Begum, a recent participant; and Izzy from the GAIN team who helps bring the programme t...
What is GAIN?!
Welcome to the new season of the Girls Are Investors Podcast!If you’ve ever wondered what investment management actually is, or whether it could be for you, this is the place to start.In this relaunch episode, we break down:
The Girls Are Investors Podcast: GAIN University Investment Challenge Explained
Cash prizes. Professional qualifications. A standout addition to your CV. That’s what’s on offer in the brand-new GAIN University Investment Challenge!In this short bonus episode, Tamara from the GAIN team gives you the ins...
The Girls Are Investors Podcast: Asset Class Series - Sovereign Wealth Funds
In this episode, Anne Marie-Fleurbaaij from GAIN sits down with Floortje Brouwers from GIC to explore the world of Sovereign Wealth Funds - what they are, how they operate, and why they matter.Floortje offers ...
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The Girls Are Investors Podcast: Asset Class Series - Alternative Assets
In this episode, we’re joined by Natalia Tsitoura from Apollo Global for a beginner-friendly look at the world of alternative assets.If you’ve ever wondered what alternative assets are, how they differ from tradition...
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The Girls Are Investors Podcast: Asset Class Series - Global Equity
In this episode, GAIN CEO Tanya Tracey is joined by Gabrielle Boyle, Investment Director and Head of Research at Troy Asset Management, to explore the fundamentals of global equity investing.What does glob...
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The Girls Are Investors Podcast: Asset Class Series - Private Equity
In this episode, Tilly Franklin, Founder and Trustee of GAIN, chats with Pauline Ritter from Clayton, Dubilier & Rice about her journey into the world of finance.Starting out as an engineering student, Pau...
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The Girls Are Investors Podcast: Asset Class Series - Responsible Investing
In this episode, we’re joined by Tiffanie Wong from AllianceBernstein for a deep dive into the world of Responsible Investing and Fixed Income. With a wealth of experience and dual leadership roles—Senior Vice Pre...
The Girls Are Investors Podcast: Asset Class Series - Alternative Investments
In this episode, we’re joined by Benoit Ramsay, Managing Director of Marketable Assets at University of Cambridge Investment Management (UCIM), for a deep dive into the world of alternative investments.Benoit walks u...
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The Girls Are Investors Podcast: Asset Class Series - Growth Capital
In this episode, we’re joined by Helena Prokhorenko from Highland Europe for a clear and accessible introduction to growth capital - what it is, how it works, and why it matters.If you're new to the world of investme...
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The Girls Are Investors Podcast: Asset Classes Series - Public Equity & Sustainability
In this episode, GAIN Trustee Anne Marie Fleurbaaij sits down with Lottie Meggitt, ESG Analyst at Independent Franchise Partners, to explore the foundations of public equity investing - with a special focus on long-t...
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The Girls Are Investors Podcast: Women Driving Success with Delphine Mourot
In this episode of GAIN Meets, Trustee Anne Marie Fleurbaaij sits down with Delphine Mourot, leadership expert and author of Take the Lead, to discuss how women can step into their power and drive meaningful change in the busi...
The Girls Are Investors Podcast: Trustee Talks with Natasha Braginsky Mounier
Welcome to another episode of GAIN Meets… The Trustees, where we spotlight the inspiring journeys and insights of industry leaders who are shaping the future of investment management. This series is dedicated to increasing gender diver...
The Girls Are Investors Podcast: Infrastructure Investing with Inka Pearson
In this episode of GAIN Meets, Trustee Anne Marie Fleurbaaij sits down with Inka Pearson, Investment Associate in Global Infrastructure Debt at Barings, to explore the fascinating world of infrastructure investing.Inka takes us ...
The Girls Are Investors Podcast: 2024 Q4 End-of-Year Rundown
This week GAIN Co-chair & Trustee Natasha Braginsky Mounier is joined by a two special guests to look back on what happened October through to December 2024 in th...
The Girls Are Investors Podcast: Trustee Talks with Charlotte Yonge
Welcome to the third episode of our inspiring series, where we continue to explore the stories and insights of trailblazers in the investment management industry. This series is dedicated to increasing gender diversity in finance and empowering...
The Girls Are Investors Podcast: Trustee Talks with Anne Marie Fleurbaaij
Welcome to the second episode in our inspiring series, where we sit down with the trailblazers and leaders shaping the investment management industry. GAIN is committed to increasing gender diversity in finance and empowering young women and no...
The Girls Are Investors Podcast: Trustee Talks with Tilly Franklin
Welcome to GAIN Meets… The Trustees, the first episode in our inspiring new series from GAIN, where we sit down with the trailblazers and leaders who are shaping the investment management industry. GAIN is dedicated to increasing gende...
The Girls Are Investors Podcast: GAIN Meets Apian
Inspirational Women in Investment: A Conversation with Appian Capital Advisory LeadersIn this compelling episode of the GAIN Podcast, our host Natasha Braginsky Mounier, Trustee of GAIN, engages in an inspiring and insightful dial...