Katherine Braynard chats with Kim Moeller. Welcome back to Generous Girl! In this episode, host Kim talks with Katherine Braynard, Director of Innovation at Impact Foundation and soon-to-be MBA student at Oxford. Katherine shares her powerful journey of faith, generosity, and overcoming financial uncertainty, revealing how these threads have inspired her purpose-driven career in impact investing. Together, Kim and Katherine break down what impact investing is all about and introduce “the Table,” an exciting investing cohort where women (and families) can pool resources, learn together, and support inspiring for-profit ventures that create real social, financial, and spiritual impact. Katherine’s story is full of hope, practical advice, and encouragement for anyone ready to activate their generosity in new and meaningful ways. Tune in and be inspired to step into your calling—your generosity can truly change lives!
Guests Recommendations:
Impact Foundation
National Christian Foundation
Proverbs 31
1 Samuel 16:7
“A Voice in the Wind” by Francine Rivers
Endurance” by Alfred Lansing
Leveraging free or low-cost audiobooks (Libby, Spotify Premium)
Eagle Freedom Fund
Praxis
Cenapis
Triga
Outline:
(00:02) Quadruple Bottom Line Impact Investing
(05:03) Innovative Donor-Advised Fund Strategy
(10:26 Demystifying Impact Investing Basics
(11:36) "Impact Investing for Global Change"
(19:54) "Living Missionally Everywhere"
(23:15) Overwhelming Global Service Reflections
(25:31) Divine Calling and Wealth Stewardship
(31:01) Faith-Driven Impact Investing Insights
About the Guest: .
Katherine Braynard is passionate about empowering Christian women to embrace generosity in dynamic and meaningful ways. Director of Innovation at Impact Foundation and soon-to-be MBA student at Oxford. She believes that giving can be both exciting and impactful, especially through avenues like impact investing. Katherine encourages women to invest in for-profit companies or funds that deliver not just financial returns, but also social, environmental, and spiritual benefits—a holistic approach known as the quadruple bottom line. Her global perspective encompasses supporting endeavors such as a yogurt producer in Rwanda that serves the deaf community, reflecting her commitment to making a tangible difference worldwide.
Meet the Host: Kim Moeller Kim Moeller is a dynamic Charitable Advisor in Philanthropy CAP® based in sunny San Diego. With a passion for faith, generosity, and living a meaningful life, Kim brings her expertise in financial services, business development, and life coaching to every episode of the Generous Girl podcast. Kim has spent years inspiring others as a women's event speaker, teaching leader, and professional life coach. She employs a unique blend of transparency, depth, humor, and real-life stories to inspire personal growth and significance. She is passionate about celebrating generosity in all forms—whether in faith, family, fitness, finance, or friendship—and thrives on helping women take their next step toward a life of purpose. Known for her talent as a connector, Kim loves introducing women to the people, resources, and ideas they need to know, all while sharing her favorite bargain finds and hot tips. When she's not hosting the podcast, Kim enjoys life as a devoted wife, mom to four grown kids and their spouses, and "dog mom" to her sweet yellow lab, Rey. She finds joy in long beach walks, meaningful conversations, and cheering others on in their journeys of faith and generosity. Join Kim on Generous Girl as she celebrates stories of impact, inspires a spirit of giving, and reminds us all of the incredible power of generosity.
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