Jennifer Openshaw
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CEO, Girls With Impact, the #1 business & leadership program for Day 1 in the office | Creating the Next Generation of Women Leaders | PBS Show host | Author | Seen on Oprah, GMA, CNBC
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
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About
Called “one of the most outspoken proponents for empowering women," Jennifer Openshaw is an innovator, author, and financial leader whose appearances range from Oprah and Dr. Phil to Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, CNBC, and CNN.
After working in the financial industry and fielding questions as the "Money Expert" for KCBS-TV, she created Silicon Valley-based Women's Financial Network, a pioneer in the space later sold to Siebert Financial (NYSE:SIEB).
Jen started the non-profit Girls With Impact -- the nation's leading online business education for young women -- to level the playing field in business so women can reach their full potential and capture part of the $12T untapped economic opportunity. The program - which has equipped 20,000 young women-- is offered tuition-free to those 14-24 thanks to supporters. Send someone you know to www.girlswithimpact.org today to get a competitive advantage.
Specialties: Wealth, personal investing, compliance, financial education, PFM, women, GenZ, innovation, branding, digital content, partnerships, business development, data-driven advocacy, and strategic communications.
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Chapter 1: When Resilience Began - Alone and In Charge at 8 Years Old
Chapter 1: When Resilience Began - Alone and In Charge at 8 Years Old
Jen’s Journal is a look back at the experiences that shaped my life and the lessons I’ve learned in the hope that my…
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AI Is Rewriting Entry-Level Jobs. What Happens to Young Women?
AI Is Rewriting Entry-Level Jobs. What Happens to Young Women?
At a Glance: 3 Key Takeaways The AI shift is not gender-neutral: Women are more concentrated in roles most exposed to…
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The Hidden Cost of Early-Career Anxiety, And Why Companies Can’t Ignore It
The Hidden Cost of Early-Career Anxiety, And Why Companies Can’t Ignore It
At a Glance: 3 Key Takeaways Early-career anxiety is contributing to quiet attrition, especially among young women. The…
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$70 Trillion Is About to Move to Women. What Happens Next Matters.
$70 Trillion Is About to Move to Women. What Happens Next Matters.
Something has been bothering me for a while. It came to a head when I read the recent New York Times piece about the…
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The Future of Work Is Female - If We Change the Equation Early
The Future of Work Is Female - If We Change the Equation Early
At a Glance: 3 Key Takeaways Early investment changes trajectories: Confidence, skills, and mentorship built at the…
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Why Bombing the SAT Didn’t Stop Me — And Shouldn’t Stop Your Daughter
Why Bombing the SAT Didn’t Stop Me — And Shouldn’t Stop Your Daughter
This weekend, millions of students - including my own daughter - will take the SAT. Standardized tests were always…
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A Turning Point in Leadership: What Mamdani's All-Women Transition Team Means for Our Daughters
A Turning Point in Leadership: What Mamdani's All-Women Transition Team Means for Our Daughters
Did the photo of New York Mayor Elect Mamdani with his five appointees catch your attention the way it did mine? That…
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The overlooked ingredient in America’s workforce pipeline? It’s the leadership-ready women we’re not preparing.
The overlooked ingredient in America’s workforce pipeline? It’s the leadership-ready women we’re not preparing.
At-a-Glance: Why This Matters to You Tech Skills Open Doors — But Don't Guarantee Success Soft Skills Are the Hard…
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Hustle looks different now (and that’s a good thing).
Hustle looks different now (and that’s a good thing).
At-a-Glance: ✅ Gen Z isn’t lacking grit—they’re showing it differently ✅ Why traditional work signals are missing the…
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You’ll be surprised at how much it’s worth.
You’ll be surprised at how much it’s worth.
At-a-Glance ✅ Visibility & More: 7 keys to creating a high-performing workplace ✅ Honor a woman in your life – See…
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Mentor Spotlight: Stephanie Webb, PhD Through her work with GWI, Stephanie reminds us that mentorship is not one-sided; it’s a powerful exchange…
Mentor Spotlight: Stephanie Webb, PhD Through her work with GWI, Stephanie reminds us that mentorship is not one-sided; it’s a powerful exchange…
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Last week, Girls With Impact ran a poll asking what the toughest challenge for graduating seniors this year will be. Most of our respondents…
Last week, Girls With Impact ran a poll asking what the toughest challenge for graduating seniors this year will be. Most of our respondents…
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A beautiful morning spent at the second annual Tory Burch Foundation Founders Breakfast, celebrating women entrepreneurs and the power of building…
A beautiful morning spent at the second annual Tory Burch Foundation Founders Breakfast, celebrating women entrepreneurs and the power of building…
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Experience
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CEO
Family Financial Network
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Founder & CEO
Women's Financial Network
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Education
Publications
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The Socially Savvy Advisor: Compliant Social Media for the Financial Industry
Wiley
See publicationWritten for professionals in the financial industry - from CEOs to independent advisors -- offers clear and powerful answers to the most common questions about using social media effectively while remaining compliant. Features case studies from Charles Schwab, CitiBank, and numerous others in wealth management.
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The Millionaire Zone: Seven Winning Steps to Tapping Your Network
Hyperion
See publicationBased on national research about how the wealthy use their social networks to win financially.
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What's Your Net Worth? Click Your Way to Wealth
Perseus
See publicationFeatured as a Public Television show of the same name, this is a woman's guide to using the tools and power of the Internet to build and protect wealth.
Projects
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The Value of Women's Internal Networks
See projectWomen's Networks - What works and can they impact the bottom-line? A first-ever report issued by the Financial Women’s Association (FWA) finds that although women’s networks within companies are often launched to provide networking opportunities or meet corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals, there's another surprising benefit: impacting the bottom-line.
Honors & Awards
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Betty Cook Honoree
Women's Bond Club
Given to a financial industry leader who has impacted other women.
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Commissioner, California Commission on Government Efficiency
Governor, State of California
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Rotary Scholar
Rotary International
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Stevie Lifetime Achievement Award for Financial Leadership
American Business Awards
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Spanish
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Organizations
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Executive Forum
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New York Economic Club
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New York Society of Association Executives
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Thank you, Reshma Saujani - networks are everything. From my days in Silicon Valley, I know that networks are what separate the haves from the…
Thank you, Reshma Saujani - networks are everything. From my days in Silicon Valley, I know that networks are what separate the haves from the…
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