In this Interview series, we want to feature amazing and inspiring women who are willing to talk about money. Our goal is to break the taboo around money, share experiences and learn from the community. Please see exemples here.

Vestpod is going to change women’s lives in the UK. Being financially savvy is hugely empowering, I can’t wait to see the impact of your incredible initiatives.

I’m incredibly passionate about how education and female empowerment bring communities out of poverty; as such Elevare also supports disadvantaged girls in India to get an education.

Co-founder of HANX, the first premium male condom designed with women in mind. Together with my friend Sarah (a medical doctor with experience in gynaecology), we founded the first vegan, fair trade condom in Europe targeting women.

“[Financial independence] means being able to cover my basic needs, but equally have the freedom to enjoy what I love most: being outdoors, travel, see my family who is spread around the world.”

So what you already know is that I’m Sapphire, I’m twenty four and I run two businesses. My journey is a bit of a random one...

We can all take part in unlocking women’s economic potential.

Here are some key basic rules to follow when investing in startups.

Investing in myself: getting an education, continual personal development, and financing my business.

“Financial independence is when your assets produce an income that gives you a living.”