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Shreya Patel-Parekh

I won’t bore you with my whole story, but like most of us, I’ve had my ups, downs, gaps, and plenty of “What am I even doing?” moments. So, why does thefifty1percent exist?

Women make up about fifty-one percent of the population, yet we still face staggering disparities in health and wealth. If you haven’t seen the stats (I hadn’t, until I read Invisible Women), the gaps are shocking. We experience worse healthcare outcomes and hold significantly less wealth than men. That’s why I started thefifty1percent (formerly EmpowHER) podcast - to empower women to think about and take action on their health and finances through expert knowledge. But that was just the beginning...

Now, thefifty1percent is on a bigger mission: to close the health and wealth gaps for women. How are we doing this?

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• Knowledge: Through podcasts, events, and resources that deliver practical advice while returning to health and wealth basics.

• Collaboration: By partnering and forming networks with amazing people, communities, companies, charities, and health/wealth professionals.

• Community: Building a strong, supportive network of women and allies.

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There’s no one-size-fits-all solution here. We know that every woman’s journey is unique, which is why we focus on practical, personalised steps that work for you. When you join us, you’re not just gaining knowledge, you’re joining an incredible network that could help shape a better future for YOU and the women in your life.