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Published: March 22, 2024, 8 p.m.

Did you know that 90% of the world\u2019s money is controlled and invested by white men?

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Did you also know that when women are at the table, investment returns are proven to be higher?

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This is a conversation that will bring to life how portfolios can predictably outperform the market.

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It also shines a spotlight on a truly broken system.

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Recognising the stark disconnect between philanthropic grant dollars and how the rest of foundation assets are invested, Ruth Shaber wanted to do things differently with the Tara Health Foundation.

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Their bold intention was to utilise all capital, not just grant money, towards driving their social purpose of improving the lives of women and girls.

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This was about being 100% mission aligned.

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BUT, this was just the beginning of this journey. What they discovered next was not only fascinating, but game changing.

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It was also the catalyst to Ruth co-writing The XX Edge: Unlocking Higher Returns and Lower Risk.

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Ruth Shaber is the founder and president of Tara Health Foundation, a philanthropic investment group that uses evidence-informed programs to promote women's well-being and opportunities.

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She is also on a mission to increase the assets managed by gender-diverse and racially-diverse teams to 33 percent by 2033.

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Today we hear about all of this.

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It's a conversation packed full of proof points, stats and solid arguments that gender-diverse teams significantly outperform the market \u2013 predictably.

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If you invest money \u2013 then you need to listen to this episode.

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What was once considered radical is now a beacon of hope for a more inclusive and equitable future.

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So throw on those running shoes, or grab your favourite beverage, and here is Ruth.

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Please don\u2019t forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe.

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If you would like to pre-order Return on Humanity: Leadership lessons from all corners of the earth, you can do that \u2060here\u2060.

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If you would like to buy Ruth\u2019s book The XX Edge, you can do that \u2060here\u2060.

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For more insights into Ruth Shaber\u2019s work and the Tara Health Foundation, you can visit their website here.

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