2fold: Investing for Impact with Jennifer Westacott

Jennifer Westacott, Chair of Future Generation Global, discusses her career challenges, the role of social justice in her life, and the importance of philanthropy in the latest 2fold podcast episode.

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In this episode of Future Generation’s podcast, 2fold: Take Stock, Jennifer Westacott, Chair of Future Generation Global (ASX: FGG), shares insights on the key challenges she has encountered throughout her remarkable career.

Jennifer discusses the role of social justice as a driving force in her life, what encouraged her to become Chair of Future Generation Global, and the importance of creating vehicles, like the Future Generation model, for everyday individuals to be involved in philanthropy.

Commenting on the rising anti-Semitism in Australia, Jennifer discusses how we should respond to this challenge, and find the balance between protecting free speech and curbing hate speech. Finally, Jennifer delves into the importance of financial independence for women, and how best to promote this culture of wealth accumulation and savings for our future generations.

Listen time 45 minutes

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