INTRODUCING MINT: An Investment Salon Series Curated by Women, for Women

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FIRST SALON OF THIS SERIES!

“Dollar Sign” by Andy Warhol

Hi there,

Over the past six months, I’ve had countless conversations with women about money. Friends, colleagues, founders, mothers, financial professionals, and this is what I heard:

“I never talked about money growing up.”
”I don’t feel like I truly “own” my financial life.”
”I want to feel more confident making financial decisions, but I don’t know where to start.”

And when I bring up cryptocurrency, the reaction is almost universal:

“I’m intimidated by it.”
“I have no understanding of how it works, so it feels too risky.”
“I don’t know the best place to learn about this stuff, so I don’t touch it”

Sometimes there was an eye roll here and there, and when I asked why they felt that way about crypto, and some said “crypto is for bros”.

I get it. Traditional finance already feels like a language we were never properly taught, so when we add crypto to the mix (with the bad rep it garnered), the gap only widens. But this lagging behind costs women access, literacy, agency, and of course, access to wealth.

Adding to the challenge, too many of us still defer to partners or advisors without full visibility, and where there is divorce, widowhood, or financial upheaval, women’s lives can be radically shifted. Studies show women’s incomes drop nearly 50% post-divorce, and too many widows find themselves learning finance during the most stressful time in their lives.

So how are we going to build generational wealth or influence the future of money if we’re not in the room where it’s designed? This isn’t just about crypto. It’s about financial sovereignty, resilience, and the freedom to make informed choices. Information is power.

This is why my friend Maxine Friedman and I decided to launch MINT, and YOU ARE INVITED!

SAVE THE DATE

The Matriark Salon x Maxine Ventures present
MINT: An Investment Salon Series Curated by Women, for Women

Join us for the first in a multi-part series designed to de-mystify crypto currency, and inspire women’s financial growth and freedom through intimate, educational, and community-focused conversations.

Our salons welcome all women interested in building financial fluency and confidence, no matter your current knowledge or experience level.

This inaugural session will feature leading experts in cryptocurrency and Web3 MAGGIE LOVE, Founder of SheFi, and SUSIE BATT, Ecosystem Growth Specialist, Covariance and SheFi Advisor, offering an accessible introduction to the space, practical insights on investing in alternative assets, and an open forum for questions and discussion.

Save the Date: November 6th, 6PM
Location: In the Hamptons (exact venue to be announced upon RSVP)

Invitations will be sent with ticket information on Thursday October 23. Paid Subscribers will receive a discount code. 😉 Keep an eye out for our email invite next Thursday with more information!

Here are more reasons why Maxine and I wanted to do this:

The Gender Gap in Investing

💰 Confidence (not competence) is the problem
Only 28% of women report feeling “very comfortable” making investment decisions versus 39% of men.

💰 The system is imbalanced
The average 401(k) balance for men sits near $89K, while for women it’s $59K — a nearly 50% gap. Career breaks, caregiving duties, and pay inequality add to the compounding disadvantage.

The Gender Gap in Crypto & Web3

Because crypto sits at the crossroads of finance + tech, the divide only widens.

💰 Ownership is male-dominated
About 69% of crypto owners identify as male; women represent roughly one-quarter of the investor base.

💰 Education is the missing link
More than 80% of women say that their lack of understanding is the main reason they haven’t invested in crypto.

💰 Bias still exists
Around 60% of women report facing discrimination in crypto communities — and women hold just 6% of CEO roles in crypto companies.

So let’s get together and learn about money, take control of our finances, and make decisions that feel right for ourselves, our families and our communities.

I hope to see you at our MINT gatherings!! Sending love,

Patricia