Feminism, Finance & The Power of Empathy, with Milena Bacalja Perianes

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, Servane meets with Milena Bacalja Perianes, a feminist activist, impact investor, and lifelong advocate for systems change. Growing up as the child of migrants and living across multiple countries, Milena learned early on how to navigate diverse worldviews and bridge cultural divides.

She shares her journey from grassroots activism to the world of finance, where she now works to “eat away at the foundations” of systems that were never designed to serve women, minorities, or marginalised groups.

Instead of confrontation, Milena champions empathy, nuance, and care when engaging with those in positions of power. She believes that true transformation comes through connection and dialogue.

Today, Milena advises major global institutions and investors, helping them weave gender analysis into their investment decisions.

Her mission: to reimagine financial systems so they serve people, planet, justice and care.

In our time together, we explore the delicate tension between working within an extractive, unequal capitalist structure and striving to create lasting positive impact.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/milena-bacalja-perianes-4833a8b2/

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