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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.
The Girls Are Investors Podcast
Dress to Impress with Smart Works
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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.
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