ESSAY by MIA LEE
PHOTOGRAPH by PENELOPE DARIO
In the evolving landscape of gender equality, one issue demands our immediate attention: the need for women to have open conversations about money and financial empowerment. In this issue, we explore the importance of women breaking the long-standing stigma surrounding discussions about their finances. For too long, money talks have been seen as off-limits, particularly for women, influenced by societal norms that present financial matters as either ostentatious or private. This stigma has discouraged women from openly addressing their financial situations, often to avoid triggering feelings of insecurity or judgment. It's time to recognize and dismantle this idea.