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Wealthing PodcastFrom Tech Exec to Impact Investor: B Pagels-Minor on Equity, Identity, and Entrepreneurship Ep. 23In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes B Pagels-Minor, a trailblazing tech executive, investor, and entrepreneur committed to advancing equity in innovation. B brings their rich experience as a product leader at tech giants like Netflix and Apple, and their current role as a general partner at DVRGNT Ventures, a firm focused on empowering underestimated founders. Together, Alicia and B explore the intersection of identity, innovation, and capital access. B shares candid insights on navigating Silicon Valley as a Black, queer, nonbinary individual, and the resilience it takes to lead authentically in...2025-07-2334 min
Conversations with the PlanetsVisiting Ikaria - the Island Where Icarus Fell From the SkyOne of the most famous Greek myths tells the story of a young Icarus, whose father Daedalus had built him wings to escape King Minos so they could fly to safety. It's said that while flying over the Greek island of Ikaria, Icarus flew too close to the Sun and his wings melted, pelting him to his death in the rocky sea below. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman talk about their pilgrimage to the island of Ikaria, where they visited the rock where Icarus is said to have fallen. This island i...2025-07-1719 min
Wealthing PodcastTailored Identity: From IP Law to Fashion with Jonas Paukner Ep. 22In this inspiring episode of The Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Jonas Paukner, a Berlin-based intellectual property lawyer and founder of the African fashion brand YOH°2. Combining legal expertise with a deep love for design, Jonas created a fashion brand inspired by the Congolese Sapeurs—a vibrant subculture known for resilience and self-expression through bold, elegant fashion. Jonas shares the origin story of YOH°2, rooted in personal heritage and artistic collaboration. The conversation explores the brand’s mission to serve as a cultural bridge between Europe and Africa and its impact on social change. Jonas presen...2025-07-1627 min
Wealthing PodcastInvesting in Unlikely Places: Karen Sheffield’s Climate Tech Mission Ep. 21In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Karen Sheffield, the Founder and Managing Partner of Pachamama Ventures—a venture capital firm focused on early-stage U.S. climate tech startups. With a unique background that spans roles at American Airlines, PepsiCo, and Visa, Karen brings an operator’s lens to the world of investing. Karen shares her unexpected journey into venture capital, beginning with angel investing just four years ago. Her path has been defined by a curiosity to find value in overlooked markets and underestimated founders. As an underrepresented fund mana...2025-07-0926 min
Wealthing PodcastInnovating for Impact with Martha Montoya Ep. 20In this inspiring episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Martha Montoya, a pioneering entrepreneur with deep experience in financial services, emerging markets, and social innovation. Martha shares her journey from growing up in Colombia to building a career across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, bridging cultural divides and economic opportunity through smart investment and purpose-driven ventures. They dive into Martha’s current work creating accessible financial tools for underserved communities and her commitment to innovation that prioritizes people over profit. Martha speaks candidly about the importance of inclusive entrepreneurship, how early ad...2025-07-0226 min
Wealthing PodcastEarly Detection, Bold Vision: Andrea Stephany on Transforming Global Health Ep. 19In this inspiring episode, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Andrea Stephany Díaz, a brilliant young entrepreneur and Co-founder of OncoSwab. Named one of Europe’s top 100 young scientists, Andrea shares how a chance encounter with a cancer screening idea sparked her entrepreneurial journey—leading her to launch her first diagnostics company at just 24. Andrea discusses her background in molecular biotechnology, her global upbringing between Venezuela and Spain, and the motivation behind tackling one of the world’s deadliest diseases: lung cancer. With OncoSwab, she aims to make early detection more accessible and less invasive—leveragin...2025-06-2530 min
Wealthing PodcastRedefining Opportunity with Jeremy Fortes Ep. 18In this compelling episode, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Jeremy Fortes, a dynamic entrepreneur and investor known for breaking down barriers in the startup ecosystem. Jeremy shares his journey from early startup struggles to becoming a strategic advisor and investor focused on supporting founders who are often overlooked by traditional venture capital. He discusses: His pivot from founding a tech company to building investment vehicles for underserved entrepreneurs The importance of community, mentorship, and access in wealth creation Why he believes character and hustle matter more than pedigree 2025-06-1836 minConversations with the PlanetsAsteroid Stories: The Goddess ArtemisThe goddess Artemis was one of the most widely worshipped and revered deities in Ancient Greece. A virgin goddess associated with wilderness, frenzy, the Moon, childbirth, illness and healing, maidenhood, the protection of young women, dogs, stags and bears, Artemis can also speak to queerness and the power of belonging to ourselves and honoring our own individual needs. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman discuss the mythology and powers of Artemis and what it means if her asteroid is prominent in your birth chart. We also share pictures and experiences from two...2025-06-1259 min
Wealthing PodcastFrom $27 to a Soul Food Empire: Tamearra Dyson’s Vegan Revolution Ep. 17Tamearra Dyson, a powerhouse entrepreneur and trailblazing vegan chef, joins Alicia Castillo Holley to share her remarkable story of turning just $27 into Souley Vegan—a beloved plant-based soul food brand. From single motherhood to national recognition on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay,” Tamearra walks us through the grit, passion, and purpose that fuel her mission. In this episode, Tamearra opens up about: Launching Souley Vegan from scratch while raising her son Staying rooted in her culture while making vegan food accessible Building a purpose-driven business as a Black woman founder 2025-06-1126 min
Wealthing PodcastScaling Global Impact Through Education and Innovation with Sunny Zhang Ep. 16In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, Alicia Castillo Holley is joined by Dr. Sunny Zhang — a tenured professor, entrepreneur, investor, and the Founder of TrueLeap Inc., a platform that transforms global workforce development through a unified knowledge transfer ecosystem. Dr. Zhang shares her remarkable journey from international student to powerhouse innovator in behavioral science, education, and venture capital. Together, Alicia and Sunny explore the intersections of innovation, diversity, and impact — and why building globally scalable ventures is the future of entrepreneurship. Listeners will gain insight into: 🔹 The story behind founding TrueLeap and why wor...2025-06-0432 min
Wealthing PodcastCreating Global Impact Through Language with Katerina Manoffh Ep. 15In this inspiring episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Katerina Manoff, the dynamic founder and CEO of ENGin, a nonprofit transforming lives through English language practice and cultural exchange. With over 55,000 volunteer-student matches, ENGin connects Ukrainian learners with English speakers around the world, fostering connection, confidence, and hope during times of crisis. Katerina shares the powerful story behind ENGin’s founding—starting with mentoring a talented young Ukrainian student—and how that one connection sparked a global movement. With a background in education, nonprofit leadership, and investment banking, Katerina brings unique insigh...2025-05-2826 min
Wealthing PodcastInnovating for Mothers — Tracey MacNeal on Health Equity and MedTech Ep. 14In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Tracey MacNeal, President and CEO of Materna Medical. With a rich background as a chemical engineer, Duke MBA, healthcare entrepreneur, and medtech investor, Tracey brings a wealth of insight into the intersection of innovation and women's health. Tracey shares how Materna Medical is changing the game for maternal health by developing breakthrough technologies aimed at reducing delivery complications, improving postpartum recovery, and creating more equitable outcomes for new mothers. She also discusses her leadership role with AdvaMed and the Women’s Health Equity In...2025-05-2127 min
Wealthing PodcastReimagining Comfort with Wearable Tech with Sam Shames of Embr Labs Ep. 13In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Sam Shames, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Embr Labs, a pioneering wearable tech company. From chilly MIT labs to the frontline of menopause care and stress management, Sam shares the origin story of Embr’s innovative wristband—designed to regulate body temperature and support wellness by tapping into the body’s natural thermoregulatory and neurological systems. Sam reflects on a decade of startup growth, including his transition from COO to CRO, and how his journey from wrestling national champion to MIT-trained engineer shaped...2025-05-1421 min
Wealthing PodcastThe Sky Is Not the Limit with Bruce Pittman Ep. 12In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Bruce Pittman, Chief Innovation Officer at SpaceBilt and a decades-long veteran of the aerospace industry. With a career spanning NASA, startups, and private sector consulting, Bruce shares insights from his roles at NASA Ames Research Center, Skycorp, and as co-founder of the Space Portal Office. He has helped pioneer commercial space access, launch space-based observatories, and shape the future of space manufacturing and on-orbit assembly. Alicia and Bruce explore his fascinating journey from a college co-op student at NASA to an influential innovator in space...2025-05-0734 min
Wealthing PodcastRedesigning Ag Work: Connie Bowen on Equity, Innovation, and the Future of Farming Ep. 11In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Connie Bowen, a visionary leader reshaping the future of agriculture and work. Connie is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Farmhand Ventures, an innovative organization dedicated to empowering workers and entrepreneurs in agriculture through venture funding and practical support. With a rich background that includes roles at agrifoodtech accelerators, venture capital firms, and startups, Connie brings a unique, worker-centered approach to agricultural innovation. Her work focuses on building more equitable, human-centered solutions that connect people, technology, and sustainability. During the conversation, Alicia and Connie...2025-05-0132 min
Chatabout!04-24 MENTAL HEALTH TOPICS with Alicia Holley and Empower Your Home 2.0 Is Coming To Beltrami ElectricToday on Chatabout, we start with a conversation on mental health with Alicia Holley of Sanford Health. She discusses why and when to seek services, the options available and finding the right fit for you. Then, we hear from Lacie Blake of Otter Tail Power, LInda Kingery of the Citizens Climate Lobby and Ayla Kranz of Beltrami Electric Cooperative abotu Empower Your Home 2.0, a free event at Beltrami Electric for those ready to get their homes more energy efficient...and economical.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...2025-04-2428 min
Wealthing PodcastBuilding a Virtual Medicine Cabinet with Arna Ionescu Stoll Ep. 10In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Arna Ionescu Stoll, the CEO of Wavely Diagnostics. With a background rooted in human-centered design from IDEO and a passion for healthcare innovation, Arna shares her journey from consultant to startup leader. Her career has been shaped by a desire to not just design meaningful products but to see them through to real-world impact—especially in the realm of pediatric care. Arna discusses how WavelyDx, born out of groundbreaking research from the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Research Institute, is transforming the way families di...2025-04-2322 min
RAW-tismParental ExpectationsIn this unscripted episode of Archlink LLC’s “RAW-tism,” EmKay Archlink talks about parental expectations versus reasonable accomodations.Advertisement commission links:https://emkayarchlink.com/supportTranscripts:https://www.archlinkllc.com/Patreon:https://shorturl.at/jmCVXThis episode of the “RAW-tism” Podcast was written, recorded, and edited by EmKay Archlink.The Script was Edited by Katelynn Broadus.The Cover Art was made by Lynzie Horejs.Thank you to all...2025-04-2119 min
Wealthing PodcastInventing the Future of Agriculture: A Conversation with Dr. Pam Marrone Ep. 9Dr. Pam Marrone is a visionary in sustainable agriculture and a trailblazer in biotech entrepreneurship. With a Ph.D. in entomology and over 400 patents to her name, she has devoted her 30+ year career to developing environmentally friendly biological products for pest management and plant health. Pam is one of only 32 women to found and take a company public and is now leading her fourth startup, the Invasive Species Corporation, which tackles invasive species through biological innovation. In this episode, Alicia and Pam dive into what it means to pioneer a new category in agriculture and how Pam b...2025-04-1627 min
Silicon Valley ImpactS2 E14 - Alicia Castillo Holley, General Partner, Wealthing VC Fund; Rachel Stern, GovTech Ventures; Carl Brown, Global AI Leader, Supermicro, AI Infrastructure Exec, GTM StrategistOn this week’s episode of Silicon Valley Impact, we speak with Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD—an experienced investor, founder, and General Partner of the Wealthing VC Fund; Rachel Stern of GovTech Ventures; and Carl Brown, Global AI for Retail Leader at Supermicro, AI Infrastructure Executive, GTM Strategist, and speaker.
Alicia is an experienced investor, entrepreneur, and educator with a strong focus on venture capital and high-impact entrepreneurship. She has invested in over 90 companies and a dozen VC funds, specializing in life sciences, climate, and disruptive technologies. After three decades as an investor, she is developing a disr...2025-04-151h 11
RAW-tismEffective Educational PracticesIn this episode of Archlink LLC’s “RAW-tism,” EmKay Archlink talks about what she has learned in her graduate class.Advertisement commission links:https://emkayarchlink.com/supportTranscripts:https://www.archlinkllc.com/Patreon:https://shorturl.at/jmCVXThis episode of the “RAW-tism” Podcast was written, recorded, and edited by EmKay Archlink.The Script was Edited by Katelynn Broadus.The Cover Art was made by Lynzie Horejs.Thank...2025-04-1412 min
Wealthing PodcastFrom Vision to Venture: Ivan Montoya on Building Value Beyond Capital Ep. 8In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, Alicia Castillo Holley sits down with Ivan Montoya, a seasoned venture capitalist and operator who brings a rare blend of insight from both sides of the entrepreneurial table. Ivan is Managing Partner at NextGen Venture Partners, where he helps back early-stage startups with a network-driven approach to VC, combining capital with real-world support from hundreds of experienced professionals. Ivan shares his unique journey into venture—from growing up as the son of immigrant entrepreneurs to building companies of his own and finally stepping into the investor role. He reflects on wh...2025-04-0932 minRAW-tismBeing Around KidsIn this unscripted episode of Archlink LLC’s “RAW-tism,” EmKay Archlink discusses Reddit stories about being around kids.Advertisement commission links:https://emkayarchlink.com/supportScripts:https://www.archlinkllc.com/Patreon:https://shorturl.at/jmCVXThis episode of the “RAW-tism” Podcast was written, recorded, and edited by EmKay Archlink.The Script was Edited by Katelynn Broadus.The Cover Art was made by Lynzie Horejs.2025-04-0716 min
Wealthing PodcastBillions, Burnout, and Breaking the Mold: Christina Qi on Redefining Success Ep. 7In this compelling episode of the Wealthing Podcast, Alicia Castillo Holley is joined by Christina Qi, a trailblazer in the world of finance whose story reads like a startup thriller. Christina is the CEO of Databento, a company redefining the modern standard for market data, and the former co-founder of Domeyard LP—a high-frequency trading (HFT) hedge fund that, at its peak, traded up to $7.1 billion per day. Christina shares the extraordinary path that led her from rejection after a Wall Street internship to launching Domeyard from her MIT dorm room in 2012 with just $1,000 in savings. Domeyard qu...2025-04-0228 min
RAW-tismShort N Sweet Part 3In this episode of Archlink LLC’s “RAW-tism,” EmKay Archlink continues discussing Sabrina Carpenter's album Short N Sweet.Abuse Resources:https://www.thehotline.org/https://drcourt.org/wp/2139-2/https://www.odvn.org/resources/Advertisement commission links:https://emkayarchlink.com/supportTranscripts:https://www.archlinkllc.com/Patreon:https://shorturl.at/jmCVXThis episode of the “RAW-tism” Podcast was written, recorded, and edited by EmKay A...2025-03-3129 min
Wealthing PodcastBreaking Barriers: Gender-Smart Investing & Impact with Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes Ep. 6In this episode, Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, the Founder and CEO of Aruwa Capital Management, one of the few women-owned and managed growth equity and gender lens funds in Africa. With over 15 years of experience in investment banking and private equity at global institutions like J.P. Morgan, Adesuwa is a trailblazer in the finance world. She has earned numerous accolades, including the 2X Global Woman Fund Manager of the Year award in 2023 and recognition as one of the 100 Laureates by Institut Choiseul for shaping Africa’s future. As the only woman in Nigeria to raise ov...2025-03-2634 min
RAW-tismShort N Sweet Part 2In this episode of Archlink LLC’s “RAW-tism,” EmKay Archlink continues to discuss Sabrina Carpenter's album, Short N Sweet.Advertisement commission links:https://emkayarchlink.com/supportTranscripts:https://www.archlinkllc.com/Patreon:https://shorturl.at/jmCVXThis episode of the “RAW-tism” Podcast was written, recorded, and edited by EmKay Archlink.The Script was Edited by Katelynn Broadus.The Cover Art was made by Lynzie Horejs.Thank you to all tho...2025-03-2423 min
Wealthing PodcastInvesting in the Future: AI, Fintech, and Venture Capital with Tatijana Janko Ep. 5In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, host Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes venture capitalist Tatijana Janko. Tatijana, originally from Eastern Europe, has built a strong reputation in the investment world, focusing on artificial intelligence, B2B fintech, and early-stage startups. Now based in Los Angeles, she brings over a decade of experience in investing, working alongside her two partners in venture capital. With a background in architecture and engineering, Tatijana shares her unique journey into the world of finance and innovation. Alicia and Tatijana discuss the evolution of venture capital, particularly in the AI and fintech sectors...2025-03-2023 min
RAW-tismShort N Sweet Part 1In this episode of Archlink LLC’s “RAW-tism,” EmKay Archlink talks about Sabrina Carpenter's fantabulous album Short N Sweet. "Taste" Music Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEG7b851RicAdvertisement commission links:https://emkayarchlink.com/supportTranscripts:https://www.archlinkllc.com/Patreon:https://shorturl.at/jmCVXThis episode of the “RAW-tism” Podcast was written, recorded, and edited by EmKay Archlink.The Script was Edited...2025-03-1727 min
Wealthing PodcastDesigning for Impermanence: Architecture, Grief, and Community at Burning Man with Miguel Arraiz Ep. 4Miguel Arraiz is an architect-turned-artist whose work explores the intersection of art, community, and impermanence. Originally trained in traditional architecture, he pivoted his career after the 2009 real estate crisis, embracing large-scale ephemeral art installations through Valencia’s famous fire festival, Las Fallas. His journey eventually led him to Burning Man, where he is now leading the design and construction of the 2025 Temple, a deeply symbolic space for reflection, grief, and healing. In this episode, Alicia and Miguel discuss the power of impermanence in art and life—how building something with the intention of letting it go changes our...2025-03-1224 minRAW-tismDumb Ways To DieIn this episode of Archlink LLC’s “RAW-tism,” EmKay Archlink shares real-life stories that coincide with the lyrics of Tangerine Kitty's song "Dumb Ways To Die."Advertisement commission links:https://emkayarchlink.com/supportTranscripts:https://www.archlinkllc.com/Patreon:https://shorturl.at/jmCVXThis episode of the “RAW-tism” Podcast was written, recorded, and edited by EmKay Archlink.The Script was Edited by Katelynn Broadus.The Cover Art was made by Lynzie Horejs.The Intro and...2025-03-1045 min
Wealthing PodcastInvesting in the Future: Venture Capital, AI, and Legacy with Gayatri Sarkar Ep. 3Gayatri Sarkar is the Founder and CEO of Advaita Capital, a growth-stage venture capital firm focused on deep tech and AI. She is also the Founder of She-VC, a media and podcast platform dedicated to highlighting women and diverse investors in the venture space. Recognized as a global leader under 40 for her contributions to promoting diversity in the investment industry, Gayatri has a wealth of experience spanning roles at Hewlett Packard, IBM, and Goldman Sachs. She previously managed U.S. Treasury projects for the military and major banks as a Federal Reserve Bank Manager. With a background in physics...2025-03-0533 min
Wealthing PodcastLeadership, Innovation, and Investing in Veterans with Scott Robison Ep. 2Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Scott Robison, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and former U.S. Army Special Forces officer, to discuss leadership, innovation, and his dedication to supporting veterans. Scott shares his journey from military service, where he spent years evaluating cutting-edge technology for the Department of Defense, to becoming a strategic investor and advisor for companies in the defense, technology, and venture capital sectors. Through his work with Peak Nanosystems, Black Peak Group, and Valkyrie, Scott has helped businesses secure funding, navigate government contracts, and scale groundbreaking technologies. In this episode, Scott highlights the importance of strong...2025-02-2623 min
Wealthing PodcastThinking Bigger with Sarah Dusek, ep. 1Alicia Castillo Holley welcomes Sarah Dusek, an entrepreneur, investor, and author dedicated to supporting women in business. Sarah is the founder of Few and Far, a venture fund focused on female-led businesses, and Enigma Ventures, which invests in women entrepreneurs across Africa. She is also the author of Thinking Bigger for Women, a book that has inspired many, including Alicia’s granddaughters. In this episode, Sarah shares her journey, insights, and advice on how women can overcome barriers in entrepreneurship and scale their businesses with confidence. Sarah discusses her unconventional path to entrepreneurship, from initially having no am...2025-02-1227 min
On Call with April and AliciaFocusing on the future: Our manifestations for 2025HAPPY NEW YEAR! April and Alicia are ringing in 2025 with their hopes, resolutions, (and maybe a few predictions) for what's in store this year. Joined once again by question master Julie Holley, our hosts ruminate on dream podcast guests, a 2025 theme song, and the word they want to define their year.2025-01-0826 minConversations with the PlanetsThe Power of Pilgrimage with Jason HolleyPilgrimage is a profound way to travel in honor of the sacred and liminal. In this podcast episode, astrologers Alicia Cielle Heiser and Lori Kaufman chat with our teacher Jason Holley about a pilgrimage to Greece that he recently organized in which we participated. We discuss the importance of being in relationship with land, deities, animals and humans to move into generative ways of being rather than relying on extraction. We also dig into the power of myth and give suggestions to listeners for ways to engage in pilgrimage without having to leave your home. Jason has...2024-11-151h 30On Call with April and AliciaCelebrating APP Week | feat. Julie HolleyWe are counting down the days to our favorite holiday here at On Call: National APP Week! Sept. 22 through 28 celebrates all the nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and more working tirelessly in hospitals worldwide. April and Alicia could think of no one better to kick off the APP festivities with than Sound's executive assistant extraordinaire Julie Holley! After sharing a bit about herself and her background, Julie puts our hosts in the hot seat to shed some light on all things APP. To all the APPs out there, we see you and appreciate all you do for your patients and teams!2024-09-1841 min
The Bliss Business PodcastBliss Investing with Alicia Castillo Holley, PhDWe're excited to welcome Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, to The Bliss Business Podcast for an inspiring conversation about investing with heart and empathy.
Alicia is a renowned expert in entrepreneurship and investing, known for her unique approach that combines financial acumen with a deep commitment to making a positive impact.About Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, MBA, MSci:
Alicia's journey is a testament to the power of blending purpose with profit.
As a serial entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader, she has dedicated her career to...2024-08-1553 min
Disaster PodcastEducating Ukrainian Medical PersonnelIn this episode of the Disaster Podcast we talk with nurse Alicia Bean who is preparing for a return trip with IDMC to Ukraine where she works educating medical personnel on trauma and other best practices. Interstate Disaster Medical Collaborative (IDMC) provides a forum for collaboration, cooperation and coordination of disaster medical experts, assets and systems. The teams are comprised of state and regional providers of mass gathering and disaster medical care.2024-08-0933 min
How to Survive and Thrive#Nugget 138 - Master Wisdom! - Alicia Castillo HolleyAlicia is the Founder & CEO of Wealthing VC in Silicon Valley.It's a nugget we all need to hear!2024-08-0500 min
Race Matters#147 Poetic & Material Alchemy (with Moor Mother & Lonnie Holley)A sprawling, expansive chat with two artists who embody a DIY ethos interconnected with spirituality and poetry. Two chats with musician, sculptor Lonnie Holley and poet Moor Mother (Camae Awaye) chatting through their practices, converging across their innovative use of materials, unique ways of collaborating and principled resistance. A conversation to sink deep into, with both Lonnie and Camae reminding us that beauty is in our toolkit for the revolution. You can catch them both live, alongside free jazz ensemble Irreversible Entanglements, at the Opera House on February 26, more details here. This episode was...2024-02-1339 min
Money TalesMoney for Progress, Not Oppression, with Alicia Castillo Holley, Ph.D.In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Dr. Alicia Castillo Holley, Ph.D., MBA, MSci. Alicia’s upbringing in Venezuela was rooted in socialist ideals during stable times. However, the financial crisis there changed everything. With $600 and two kids in tow, she embarked on a new chapter in the US, eventually earning an MBA and becoming a venture capitalist. Alicia’s unique perspective sees wealth creation as a gateway to socioeconomic development. Alicia has given a lot of thought to socioeconomic systems like capitalism, socialism, and communism. She believes money should be used for progress, not oppression.
2024-01-1133 minMoney TalesMoney for Progress, Not Oppression, with Alicia Castillo Holley, Ph.D.In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Dr. Alicia Castillo Holley, Ph.D., MBA, MSci. Alicia’s upbringing in Venezuela was rooted in socialist ideals during stable times. However, the financial crisis there changed everything. With $600 and two kids in tow, she embarked on a new chapter in the US, eventually earning an MBA and becoming a venture capitalist. Alicia’s unique perspective sees wealth creation as a gateway to socioeconomic development. Alicia has given a lot of thought to socioeconomic systems like capitalism, socialism, and communism. She believes money should be used for progress, not oppression.
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The Outdoors ShowBONUS: “The Good Life” – The NEW OS Theme Song!As a gift to the guys for their 25th Anniversary, Chris the producer wrote/recorded a new theme song for the show…this is “The Good Life”!
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VERSE 1
Every Saturday mornin’, long as I can remember, I get up at the break of dawn
Roll outta bed, grab a cup of coffee and turn my radio on
Ready to laugh a lot, learn somethin’ new and get away from it all
Before that list of honey-do’s comes callin’ and gets me up and gone2022-10-0800 minThe Outdoors ShowBONUS: “The Good Life” – The NEW OS Theme Song!As a gift to the guys for their 25th Anniversary, Chris the producer wrote/recorded a new theme song for the show…this is “The Good Life”!
LYRICS:
VERSE 1
Every Saturday mornin’, long as I can remember, I get up at the break of dawn
Roll outta bed, grab a cup of coffee and turn my radio on
Ready to laugh a lot, learn somethin’ new and get away from it all
Before that list of honey-do’s comes callin’ and gets me up and gone2022-10-0800 min
The Credibility Nation ShowAchieving Wealth and Happiness by Leveraging Passion and Legacy with Alicia Castillo Holley (CNS 271)In this episode, Alicia Castillo Holley, the CEO and founder of Wealthing Institute, talks about achieving wealth and happiness by leveraging passion and legacy. She is a strategist at the intersection of science, technology, capital, and humanity. She is also a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, scientist, academic, and angel investor. Alicia is dedicated to working with individuals who are creating wealth but are not very happy with the process and are seeking an alternative to profit-only business models. To learn more about Alicia, go to http://aha.pub/AliciaCastilloHolley. To get in touch with her, visit http://wealthinginstitute.org.2022-08-0307 min
Woman to WomanAlicia Castillo HolleyAlicia Castillo Holley, Ph.D., MBA, MSci. is the CEO and founder of the Wealthing VC Club, a boutique investment group for accredited investors. WVCC allows members access to highly vetted, post-seed deals alongside VC funds. She is an advocate for women’s progress in entrepreneurship, leading the way with Women Get Funded, a global training program on Funding.
She has invested in more than 40 companies, has founded or co-founded over 15 companies, and 3 non-profits. Dr. Castillo Holley was also the founder of Chile’s first seed capital fund where she lived between 1996 and 2002.
Dr. Castillo Holley received her Ph.D. in F...2022-04-0428 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #248 Wealth, Purpose & Passion with Wealthing VC Club CEO & Founder, Dr. Alicia Castillo HolleyInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Dr. Alicia Castillo Holley, CEO & Founder of the Wealthing VC Club. Dr. Holley is a strategist at the intersection of science, technology, capital, and humanity. She navigates easily between research, commercial applications, and socioeconomic progress, with a deep understanding of financial implications. Join us on Facebook LIVE every Wednesday at NOON PT @SheAngelInvestors. Subscribe on Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3citN1I, Spotify https://spoti.fi/2ZUrFZc, or wherever podcasts are available! 🎤 📻 📱2021-08-1825 min
Venezuela Diaspora ProjectAlicia Castillo Holley - Episode 7 Venezuela Diaspora ProjectAlicia Castillo is an agronomist from Universidad Central de Venezuela, she is a prolific investor based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is part of Sand Hill Angels and she currently runs the wealthing.com institute.Alicia has written a number of books, “Funding your million dollar idea” and created more than 18 companies. She runs a nonprofit Boxoflife to support Ancianato San Jose in Aragua Venezuela.In this interview Alicia explains her approach to investing in companies and her passion for supporting entrepreneurs of all backgrounds, women and what in the US is known as “m...2021-06-0445 min
"Ordinary Habits, Extraordinary Life" with Maria BaileyEpisode 12: Secrets of a Silicon Valley Angel Investor with Alicia Castillo Holley“We don't have to be better than anybody else. We just have to be better than ourselves.” In this interview, explore these 2 key elements of creating habits:Attention: “Attention is the fascinating part about curiosity and exploration. It is having a real sense of connectivity that can be transformative and practiced by anybody.”• In entrepreneurship, it’s not about the start, but the process.• A key to success is not that you're starting a business, but the process and the attention to detail as you imagine yourself going through it.• Raise your sense of wonder and atten...2020-10-0554 min
Beyond the BottomlineUSA – Women Entrepreneurs Around the World with The Girls on the RoadThe USA is where The Girls on the Road are headed today. Discover what they found about setting up new businesses and entrepreneurship from their interviews with the dynamic women entrepreneurs there.
Join us today hearing from ‘The Girls on the Road’ in their quest to support women entrepreneurs around the world. Fernanda and Taciana are visiting 24 countries interviewing women and researching the conditions, business ecosystems, challenges and advantages that exist in each country.
They also have a book and a documentary about their trip and discoveries already out.
The Girl...2020-04-0818 min
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