#WomensHealth #EconomicAbuse #FinancialWellbeingIn this episode of Blush and Bloom, I sit down with Claudia Segre — economist, gender equality activist, President & Founder of the Global Thinking Foundation, and Co-Chair of Women7 Italy at the G7.Claudia shares her journey from working over 30 years in international financial markets to founding her foundation in 2016 to fight economic violence and empower women through financial and digital literacy. She explains why economic abuse is often a “hidden” form of violence, how it impacts women’s mental health, and the steps women can take to build financial independence and confidence.In this conversation, we cover: ✨ What economic abuse looks like and how to recognize the signs ✨ Why financial stress and mental health are deeply connected ✨ How financial literacy empowers women and prevents abuse ✨ The role of FemTech, FinTech, and InsurTech in women’s wellbeing ✨ Digital addiction, compulsive shopping, and gambling risks ✨ Policy-level changes from Women7 and G7 to support gender equality ✨ Claudia’s advice for protecting autonomy and investing in yourselfThis is a powerful conversation about recognizing economic abuse, building financial independence, and protecting women’s mental health.🎧 If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might benefit and help us keep this vital conversation growing.⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Welcome and introduction 00:41 Meet Claudia Segre and the Global Thinking Foundation 01:12 From banker to activist — why Claudia started her foundation 02:11 How economics, banking, and activism come together in her mission 03:32 Stories that reveal hidden economic abuse 05:29 The link between financial stress and mental health 06:49 How to recognize signs of economic violence 08:01 First steps to build financial confidence 09:07 The promise of FemTech, FinTech, and InsurTech 12:30 Digital addiction and overconsumption risks 16:38 Five pillars for building financial wellbeing 17:47 Recent projects and collaborations at Women7 and G7 20:23 Gender equality certification for corporates 22:12 Why financial education is foundational for women’s rights 23:32 What gives Claudia hope for real change 24:54 One message for women about autonomy and freedom 25:41 Advice for young women who want to influence policy 26:43 What Claudia would tell her 15-year-old self 27:38 Where to find Claudia and her work📌 Show notes & resourcesRead the full blog postConnect with Us Claudia Segre (Global Thinking Foundation): LinkedIn Global Thinking Foundation: gltfoundation.com Women7: women7.orgMore from Asele ✨ Visit Asele – asele.tech ✨ Try the Asele app – asele.health ✨ WhatsApp community – Join Here ✨ Instagram – @asele.tech ✨ LinkedIn – Asele ✨ Spotify – Blush & Bloom ✨ YouTube – Episodes ✨ Apple Podcasts – Blush & Bloom💬 What’s one small step you’ve taken (or want to take) to feel more financially confident? Share in the comments.🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

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