Episode 39
International Women’s Day 2026: Choosing the Right IWD Theme & Why Women Shouldn’t Speak for Free | Lacey Filipich
Join us for Episode 39 of Feminist Money as we discuss:
1. Part 1: Understanding the three International Women’s Day (WD) themes and what they mean to choose the right IWD theme for promoting women’s economic equality.
2. Part 2: The state of women’s financial wellbeing in Australia, its progress and challenges.
3. Part 3: The importance of paying women for their expertise on International Women’s Day and how to respond to requests to speak for free.
Episode guest: Lacey Filipich is an award-winning financial educator, bestselling author and founder of Money School who helps people achieve financial independence and build lifelong money skills through education, investing and behavioural change.
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(2.30) Understanding the different International Women’s Day themes
Introducing Lacey Filipich
Why are there three different International Women’s Day themes, and what do they each mean?
How do you choose the right International Women’s Day theme to support women’s economic equality and financial empowerment?
(8.15) Women’s financial progress in Australia: what’s changed and what’s next
What improvements have been made in women’s financial wellbeing in Australia, and what challenges remain?
(11.15) Why organisations should pay women speakers on International Women’s Day
Why should organisations pay women to speak on International Women’s Day?
How can women respond to unpaid speaking requests on International Women’s Day?
What is one practical piece of feminist advice women can follow to advance gender equality this International Women’s Day?
(17.54) Takeaways from our conversation on International Women’s Day, with Lacey Filipich
When in doubt, follow the UN Women theme for long-term impact.
Expect payment from those who can afford it; volunteer only if you choose.
Gender equity needs allies, including men, to create lasting change.