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Invest In Her with Catherine GrayInvesting in Broadway Musicals with Nico Juber & Kristin Hanggi and host Catherine Gray Ep. 468Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray sits down with award-winning musical writer Nico Juber and Tony-nominated director Kristin Hanggi for a dynamic conversation about what it really takes to develop, produce, and invest in Broadway musicals. Nico—named a "Woman to Watch on Broadway" by the Broadway Women's Fund—is the creator of Millennials Are Killing Musicals and co-writer of Winner, with work supported by New York Theatre Barn, IAMA Theatre Company, and multiple national arts organizations. Kristin is best known for directing the smash-hit Rock of Ages, earning a Tony nomination for Best Direction of a...
2025-12-0330 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayDigital Marketing with Expert Diane Osgerchian and host Catherine Gray Ep. 462Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Diane Osgerchian, Co-Founder of Blast Marketing, a digital marketing agency dedicated to growing small and midsize businesses. Diane is also a New York City real estate investor and a seasoned digital ad sales professional with a rich background working for major companies like CNNMoney.com, USNews.com, Investopedia, and DoubleClick (Google). Her career highlights include launching CNNMoney.com's ad sales team and driving millions in revenue through her client-first, relationship-driven approach. In this episode, Catherine and Diane discuss the evolution of digital advertising, the importance...
2025-10-2217 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayInvesting In Women with Midwest VC Founder Jennifer Abele and host Catherine Gray Ep. 459Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Jennifer Abele, founder and managing partner of Milwaukee-based venture capital firm VC 414. Jennifer co-founded VC 414 in 2023 with Raquel Filmanowicz, building a 100% women- and 50% Latina-owned firm focused on backing underdogs and outsiders who are poised to become market leaders. Their mission is to support early-stage startups founded by women and undercapitalized entrepreneurs, with a focus on vertical SaaS and AI companies driving both people and prosperity. Jennifer's impressive career includes serving as a public sector executive, water utility CEO, and higher education leader, with over two decades of...
2025-10-0120 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayGlobal Investing with Purpose -Erika Aquino and host Catherine Gray Ep. 458Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Erika Aquino, a global angel investor, strategic advisor, and passionate advocate for inclusive innovation. Born in the Philippines and rooted in her cultural heritage, Erika has invested in 26 startups across five countries including Manila, Miami, Singapore, Sydney, Berlin, and Austin. With a career that spans marketing, PR, global expansion, and even co-owning an award-winning craft beer company, she brings both boardroom expertise and deep empathy for founders. Erika's investment focus is on women and minority-led ventures driving impact in wellness, education, sustainable agriculture, and the future of...
2025-09-2426 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayFinancial Decision Making Thru AI Platform Askria w/ Adhrita Nowrin and host Catherine Gray Ep. 457Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Adhrita Nowrin, founder of Askria, an AI-powered platform designed to help founders and investors make smarter financial decisions. Adhrita created Askria as the "second brain" every founder wishes they had and every investor wishes their portfolio used. With a mission to eliminate blind decision-making in startups, Askria helps entrepreneurs know how much to raise, what kind of capital serves them best, and how to build fundraising-ready data rooms in hours instead of months. For investors, it provides tools to run faster, fairer due diligence and uncover meaningful...
2025-09-1722 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayWomen in VR and AR Content Creation with Wadooah Wali and host Catherine Gray Ep. 456Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Wadooah Wali, Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer, and Executive Producer at New Canvas, an award-winning XR studio focused on social impact storytelling. Wadooah is a pioneering entrepreneur, media innovator, and immersive storyteller whose career spans more than 20 years across traditional broadcast, digital platforms, and cutting-edge XR formats. At New Canvas, she drives strategic growth, industry positioning, and partnerships, leading high-profile projects like When Brooklyn Was Queer—a groundbreaking VR series produced with Elliot Page and PAGEBOY Productions that premiered at the 2024 Venice Immersive Production Bridge. Her career also in...
2025-09-1029 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayBuilding a Profitable Company with Melissa Houston and host Catherine Gray Ep. 455Today on the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Melissa Houston, the internationally selling author of Cash Confident, a Forbes.com contributor, and founder of She Means Profit. Melissa is a CPA with over 25 years of experience in financial management for small businesses, and she has worked with major organizations like the Tory Burch Foundation, Scotiabank, and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. Her financial insights have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, CNBC, and Psychology Today. With her extensive background, Melissa is dedicated to helping ambitious founders gain financial clarity and maximize profit in their businesses. ...
2025-09-0321 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayPreparing for Your Exit with Natalie Roberts with Host Catherine Gray Ep. 453Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Natalie R. Roberts, a global M&A strategist, CEPA-certified advisor, and founder of iKadre, a boutique advisory firm dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs strategically exit their businesses and plan what's next. With over 20 years of experience at top firms like Ernst & Young, HP, and Pearson, Natalie brings big-league M&A strategy to women-owned businesses, blending sharp financial insight with deep empathy. Her mission is to guide women through transformation by building long-term value and empowering them to redefine success on their own terms. In this...
2025-08-2020 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayBuilding Women's Wealth with Katherine Dean and Host Catherine Gray Ep. 452Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Katherine M. Dean, MBA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and founder of OpalWomen—the Women's Division at Opal Wealth Advisors. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Katherine is also an Amazon best-selling author, real estate investor, and founder of the empowerment organization Living Your Worth, Inc. She's a passionate advocate for financial literacy and legacy-building for women and girls and has served as Chair of Girls Inc. of Long Island. Based in Long Island with her wife and daughters, Katherine is committed to helping women alig...
2025-08-1321 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayLeadership for Young Women with Katie McCormick Lelyveld and Host Catherine Gray Ep. 450Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Katie McCormick Lelyveld, founder of Meld—the AI-powered career readiness platform for NextGen women. Katie brings a powerhouse background as a former White House press secretary to First Lady Michelle Obama and now serves as a Strategic Leadership Innovation Fellow at the Technology and Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard University. With decades of experience advising top-tier leaders and entrepreneurs, Katie is channeling her strategic communications expertise into creating a mission-driven platform that equips high-potential women with the tools, mentorship, and confidence needed to thrive in today's workforce.
2025-07-3027 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayReal Estate Private Lending for Women with Tina Boyd and Host Catherine Gray Ep. 449Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Tina M. Boyd, a seasoned business leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for women's empowerment in real estate. Tina is the founder of Property Angel Partners LLC, a private money lending company that helps women become confident, knowledgeable lenders in real estate. She also leads GRIT & Polish Coaching, a platform designed to help women elevate their real estate businesses through strategic insight and operational excellence. With over a decade of experience in HR and business transformation, Tina combines her corporate leadership skills with her passion for mentoring women to...
2025-07-2322 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayFlexible Debt Capital with Anne Richie and Host Catherine Gray Ep. 447Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Anne Richie, Managing Director and Founder of The Mezzanine Fund. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Anne has helped reshape how capital flows to overlooked entrepreneurs by providing flexible debt capital through her fund. She also leads ACR Capital and has extensive experience across the capital spectrum, including roles in distressed lending, private equity, and venture capital. Anne has served as a CFO and CRO, advised more than 100 businesses annually through the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative, and is a respected speaker and educator on...
2025-07-0919 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayWomen Taking Over Family Businesses with Avery Hale Smith and Host Catherine Gray Ep. 446Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Avery Hale Smith, Chief Experience Officer at Backroads, the world's leading active travel company. Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Avery was inspired early on by global travel, cultural engagement, and a strong sense of purpose. Since joining Backroads, founded by her father Tom Hale, she has led major innovations in guest experience and business development, including the launch of Women's Adventures and a new segment tailored for travelers in their 30s and 40s. With a background in psychology, communications, and social advocacy, Avery is a visionary...
2025-07-0223 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayRaising Millions with Sarah Dusek and host Catherine Gray Ep. 445Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Liz Svatek, a powerful voice for female empowerment and radical self-acceptance. Liz is the host of the top-rated Conversations With Warrior Women Podcast, where she amplifies the stories of women who have faced fear and grown into their power. She helps women access their inner warriors through curated masterminds, coaching, and workshops. Liz also serves on the board of Moms in Office and Don't Hide It Flaunt It, and sits on the advisory board of the She Angels Foundation. In this inspiring episode, Liz and...
2025-06-2526 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayRaising Millions with Sarah Dusek and host Catherine Gray Ep. 444Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Sarah Dusek, a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for female founders. After building and selling her first company, Under Canvas, for over $100 million, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on supporting women-led businesses in Africa. Her work has empowered over 10,000 entrepreneurs through investor-readiness programs. Sarah is also the author of Thinking Bigger: A Pitch Deck Formula For Women Who Want To Change the World, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Few & Far, a net positive travel company pioneering aerial safaris and large-scale ecological regeneration in...
2025-06-1824 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCreating resilience with Christina Richardson and host Catherine Gray Ep. 443Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Christina Richardson, the founder of Foundology, associate professor in entrepreneurship at University College London, and host of the FounderFuel Show. With a background as a tech entrepreneur and former brand strategist at Nestlé, Britvic, and Mercedes, Christina brings deep insight into the founder journey. She is on a mission to support entrepreneurs through the emotional and operational rollercoaster of startup life. Through her platform Foundology, Christina facilitates group coaching for founders and recently published the Founder Resilience Report, exploring how to cultivate resilience in entrepreneurship. I...
2025-06-1122 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayReimagining Financial Wellness with Rebecca Palmer and host Catherine Gray Ep. 442Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Rebecca Palmer, a visionary leader and financial wellness expert redefining how individuals engage with their money. With a background in behavioral economics and consumer financial health, Rebecca is dedicated to building systems that support long-term stability and resilience. Her work bridges innovation and inclusion, making financial tools more accessible for all communities. In this inspiring conversation, Catherine and Rebecca explore the evolving definition of financial wellness—moving beyond budgeting and credit scores to holistic well-being. They unpack how financial stress impacts mental and emotional health, th...
2025-06-0425 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayBalancing the VC Ecosystem with Paige Hendrix Buckner and host Catherine Gray Ep. 441This week on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray speaks with Paige Hendrix Buckner, CEO of All Raise, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing women and non-binary individuals in venture capital. Paige's career path—from public policy and entrepreneurship to leading founder training programs—has been shaped by her commitment to equity and community building. At All Raise, she's helping reshape the VC landscape to be more inclusive and representative. In their conversation, Paige shares how her experience as a founder helped her understand the systemic barriers underrepresented founders face when raising capital. She and Catherine dive...
2025-05-2835 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayAccelerating Your CPG Marketing with Kim Lawton and host Catherine Gray Ep. 439Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Kim Lawton, Co-Founder and COO of Enthuse Marketing Group and the Enthuse Foundation. With over two decades of experience leading marketing campaigns for brands like Disney, Diageo, and Nestlé, Kim has made her mark as a visionary in brand strategy and female entrepreneurship. She previously co-founded Inspira Marketing and has been featured in Forbes and Fortune for her leadership in building mission-driven businesses. In this episode, Kim shares how her desire to foster female entrepreneurship led to the creation of the Enthuse Foundation, a nonprofit a...
2025-05-2121 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCreating Gender Equity in Music Industry with Shira Yevin and Host Catherine Gray Ep. 439Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Shira Yevin, the visionary founder and CEO of Gritty In Pink. Shira is a music industry trailblazer who's shaking up the status quo with her revolutionary platform, INPINK—a dynamic marketplace designed to connect women and gender-expansive creators with paid opportunities in the music and entertainment industries. Backed by Live Nation and championed by advisors like Melissa Etheridge, Shira's mission to create economic equity in the arts has been spotlighted by major media outlets including Forbes, TechCrunch, Billboard, NPR, and The New York Times. She's also a so...
2025-05-1424 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayBuilding Wealth for Women with Syama Bunten and host Catherine Gray Ep. 438Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Syama Bunten, Co-Founder and Principal at Big Delta Capital and creator of the Wealth Catalyst Summit. Syama is a powerhouse entrepreneur, award-winning podcast host of Getting Rich Together, and a leading advocate for women's financial empowerment. Recognized globally, her career has been dedicated to providing women with the tools, education, and access needed to build generational wealth. She's a multi-time founder who has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and honored with accolades like the 2024 TITAN Business Award "Women & Wealth Entrepreneur-Investor of the Year."
2025-05-0724 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayClimate Tech Investments with Helena Wasserman and host Catherine Gray Ep. 437In this episode of the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Helena Wasserman, climate tech investor, co-founder of Investors for Climate, and driving force behind more than $40M in capital raised for sustainable startups. With a decade of experience at the Clinton Foundation, Techstars, and Top Tier Impact, Helena is passionate about moving capital to founders solving the world's biggest climate challenges. She also leads a 400+ member global investor network and is an Earthshot Prize nominator. Catherine and Helena dig into what it takes to build and fund the next generation of climate tech...
2025-04-3019 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayPhilanthropists Making Movies with Rosser Goodman and host Catherine Gray Ep. 436Today on the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray welcomes Rosser Goodman, acclaimed film and television director, producer, and founder of TANŌ Rising Film, a philanthropic film finance company. Rosser's work has been featured on Netflix, Hulu, Apple, and Sundance, and she's directed and produced for major players like Disney, Lionsgate, and MTV. Her mission is to bridge the gap in independent film financing by connecting investors with storytellers who have the power to create meaningful cultural impact. In this inspiring episode, Catherine and Rosser discuss the evolving landscape of film financing and how philanthropy can p...
2025-04-2318 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayUnique Legal Platform for Entrepreneurs with Harmony Oswald and host Catherine Gray Ep. 435On this episode of the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray sits down with Harmony Oswald, founder and CEO of Legalucy, the world's leading pre-lawyer legal platform. A trailblazer in legal tech, Harmony developed Legalucy to guide business owners through legal issues before hiring a lawyer, utilizing their proprietary Domain Specific Language Model and Culture Powered AI. A Silicon Valley finance attorney, U.S. Army veteran, and award-winning legal mind, Harmony has been honored by Entrepreneur Magazine, the Silicon Valley Business Journal, and The LegalTech Fund for her contributions to innovation and leadership in law. Catherine...
2025-04-1626 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayHow To Promote Your Book with Jane Ubell-Meyer and Catherine Gray Ep. 434Today on the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Jane Ubell-Meyer, a former TV and film producer turned entrepreneur and founder of Bedside Reading. With an impressive career producing for major networks like GMA, Entertainment Tonight, and WSJ-TV, as well as films like Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean, Jane transitioned her creative talents into the hospitality space. Eight years ago, she launched Bedside Reading—a literary amenity placing books in luxury hotels such as the Waldorf Astoria, Fairmont, Conrad, Taj, and Kimpton. The program has since expanded to include audiobooks, eBooks, meditations, author podcasts, and ma...
2025-04-0923 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEquipment Finance for Women Entrepreneurs with Amy Wagner and host Catherine Gray ep. 432On this episode of the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray sits down with Amy Wagner, founder of American Financial Partners, a leading company specializing in equipment financing and leasing for businesses across various industries. With over 25 years of experience, Amy is a trailblazer in a male-dominated field and has been recognized as one of the top women in equipment financing. Her journey from working in equipment leasing at U.S. Bank to becoming a successful entrepreneur herself is a story of resilience, innovation, and dedication to helping businesses scale through smart financial solutions. Catherine and...
2025-03-1916 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayStart Out- for LGBTQ Entrepreneurs with Host Catherine Gray Ep. 431On this episode of the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray welcomes Irene Tang, Director of Data and Insights at StartOut, an organization dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Irene brings a wealth of experience from her past roles at Google and CBS Interactive, now using her expertise to advance data-driven initiatives that highlight the unique challenges and successes of LGBTQ+ founders. Based in Houston, Texas, Irene is a passionate advocate for creating opportunities and visibility for underrepresented entrepreneurs, particularly in communities where support systems may be limited. Catherine and Irene discuss StartOut's groundbreaking research, which revealed...
2025-03-1216 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayFounders Bay Women Entrepreneurs with Mariane Bekker, Host Catherine Gray Ep. 430Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray speaks with Mariane Bekker, a seasoned tech executive with over a decade of experience leading high-performing engineering teams at top startups like New Relic and Mindbody. Currently, she is the Managing Partner at Founders Bay, a premier venture studio dedicated to AI startups in the Bay Area, where she connects a thriving community of 30,000 founders and investors through events, virtual workshops, and fundraising resources. Additionally, Mariane is the force behind Women Founders Bay, one of the largest networks for female tech entrepreneurs, providing invaluable mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities...
2025-03-0524 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayInvesting with Philanthropy Dollars with Tami Kesselman and host Catherine Gray Ep. 429Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Tami Kesselman, a globally recognized expert at the intersection of finance, social impact, and entertainment. Known as "The Success Coach for Successful People," Tami helps mission-driven organizations, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and family offices align wealth creation with impact stewardship. A former Bain & Company strategist and Harvard MPA, she is a sought-after speaker, emcee, and lecturer, guiding investors, philanthropists, and entertainment industry leaders in creating meaningful change. As a Partner at LOHAS and CEO of Next Gen Success, she specializes in evolving capital structures to drive social impact, helping...
2025-02-2622 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEntrepreneurship- DEI Backlash with Dr. Susan Clark Muntean and host Catherine Gray Ep. 428Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Dr. Susan Clark Muntean, a professor at the University of North Carolina, Asheville, where she teaches courses in management, entrepreneurship, and organizational behavior. With a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego, and an M.B.A. from the University of Oregon, Dr. Muntean is a leading researcher in entrepreneurial ecosystems, governance, and equity issues. She co-authored Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: A Gender Perspective, published by Cambridge University Press, and has earned numerous awards for her research on women in business and entrepreneurship. In addition to her...
2025-02-1929 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayFunding Women Tech Entrepreneurs with John Majeski and host Catherine Gray Ep. 426In this episode of the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with John Majeski, GP at the Silicon Valley Women Founders Fund. John has a distinguished career in leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with a track record of building successful teams and delivering transformative results in technology and business. His work is now focused on driving investment and creating opportunities for women-led tech startups, aiming to level the playing field in a sector that has historically underfunded female founders. Catherine and John discuss the vital role of funding in empowering women entrepreneurs and the specific challenges...
2025-02-0534 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEntreprenista conversation with Stephanie Cartin and host Catherine Gray Ep. 425This week on the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray sits down with Stephanie Cartin, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Socialfly, Entreprenista Media, and other ventures. Stephanie's story is one of resilience, creativity, and a strong commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs. From leaving her corporate career to co-founding a successful digital marketing agency and launching a supportive entrepreneurial network, Stephanie's journey has been a beacon of inspiration for thousands of women worldwide. In their conversation, Catherine and Stephanie explore the challenges and triumphs of building scalable businesses, especially as a woman in a male-dominated industry...
2025-01-2924 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayHere Come The Girls with Author Don Barden and host Catherine Gray Ep. 424On this episode of the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray interviews Don Barden, PhD, a globally recognized economist, leadership expert, and author. Don's career spans decades of transformative work in corporate leadership, financial services, and organizational change. His latest book, Here Come The Girls, celebrates the rise of women in leadership and explores the anticipated economic shifts as women take on increasingly pivotal roles globally between 2028 and 2032. Catherine and Don delve into his groundbreaking research, discussing the unique leadership traits women bring to the table and how they can drive innovation and growth in today's...
2025-01-2234 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GraySmall Businesses Growth Resources with Mastercard, Ginger Siegel and host Catherine Gray Ep. 423Today on the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Ginger Siegel, the North America Small Business Lead for Mastercard. With over 30 years of experience in banking and small business strategy, Ginger is a recognized leader in empowering underserved businesses. She has built a career on creating customer-focused solutions, mentoring entrepreneurs, and driving financial growth in the small business sector. Ginger's expertise extends to strategy, revenue growth, and partnership development, and she has been a keynote speaker at numerous conferences advocating for minority entrepreneurship. In this episode, Catherine and Ginger dive deep into Mastercard's innovative...
2025-01-1527 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEntrepreneur with Autism Flourishes- Jenna and Anna Grabow, Host Catherine Gray Ep. 422In this episode of INVEST IN HER, host Catherine Gray sits down with Jenna Grabow and Anna Lundmark, the dynamic future sisters-in-law and co-founders of Beauty By Jenna. Jenna, a 27-year-old entrepreneur with Autism, overcame incredible odds to graduate from The Paul Mitchell School of Beauty in 2023. With Anna's support and background working with individuals on the spectrum, they founded Beauty By Jenna in January 2024 to provide meaningful employment opportunities for adults with special needs. Together, they are revolutionizing the beauty industry with their USDA-certified organic products while advocating for inclusivity and change. Catherine delves into...
2025-01-0822 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayReplay - Sarah Dusek; Investing In Women Led Businesses with host Catherine Gray Ep. 362Catherine Gray, host of Invest In Her, talks with Sarah Dusek, a venture capitalist and co-founder of EnygmanVentures, a venture capital fund. She invests in women-led businesses in Southern Africa, creates solutions to wealth disparity, and provides access to capital for women. In 2017, after successfully selling her company, Under Canvas, for more than $100 million, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures. In that same year, Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list, and Sarah was named to Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list. Sarah began her career in the nonprofit world in her early t...
2025-01-0123 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayReplay - Catherine Gray/Dawn La Freeda & Sharon Gless Executive Producers of Show Her the Money Ep. 379Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews multi-Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress, Sharon Gless and her best friend, Dawn La Freeda, one of America's largest restaurant franchise owners, owns over 115 restaurants in her career. These profoundly accomplished women are also the executive producers of the documentary, Show Her the Money. The movie addresses how women are getting less than 2% of venture capital funding and demystifies what venture capital is. Featuring rock-star female investors who invest in diverse women entrepreneurs with innovations that will change the world, Show Her The Money reminds us that...
2024-12-2531 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayVenture Capital Talk with Swizzle Ventures' Jessica Kamada, host Catherine Gray Ep. 421In this episode of INVEST IN HER, host Catherine Gray welcomes Jessica Kamada, a seasoned investor and growth expert. Jessica is the Managing Partner of Swizzle Ventures, a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting businesses that empower women through life's most challenging transitions. With a background in growth marketing, Jessica has led revenue strategies for top consumer tech companies such as Headspace, DoorDash, Peloton, and The New York Times. Her unique career journey, from figure skater in Michigan to venture capitalist in Seattle, is as inspiring as it is impressive. Catherine and Jessica dive into the world...
2024-12-1823 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayWomen's Entrepreneurship in Australia with Shelin David, host Catherine Gray Ep. 420In this episode of INVEST IN HER, host Catherine Gray is joined by Shelin David, the dynamic CEO of SheBacks.Me, an innovative investment community dedicated to supporting Australian women entrepreneurs. With a mission to close the gender funding gap, SheBacks.Me provides alternative capital pathways, education, and a supportive network for women founders and new investors. Shelin's leadership has revolutionized funding opportunities through equity investments, revenue-based financing, and angel syndicates. Beyond her entrepreneurial impact, Shelin co-founded Women For Impact and has been instrumental in raising millions for SaaS startups. Shelin's story is deeply rooted in her passion for...
2024-12-1124 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayTransforming Corporate Execs to Entrepreneurship with Dr. Eva Balint, Host Catherine Gray Ep. 419In this episode of INVEST IN HER, host Catherine Gray is joined by Dr. Eva Balint, a dynamic physician executive, entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and executive coach. Dr. Balint is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of EB Healthcare Consulting, where she specializes in driving excellence in healthcare delivery and empowering female physician leaders. With an impressive background that spans research at Stanford, leadership roles in major healthcare organizations, and advisory positions for tech startups, Dr. Balint has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share about transformational journeys in healthcare and beyond. Together, Catherine and Dr. Balint...
2024-12-0424 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayWealth Building with Sandi Bragar and Cammie Doder, host Catherine Gray Ep. 418In this episode, host Catherine Gray sits down with Cammie Doder and Sandi Bragar of Aspiriant, a premier wealth management firm. Cammie Doder is the Chief Marketing Officer and a partner at Aspiriant. She is passionate about fostering client connections through thoughtful marketing strategies and empowering clients to make well-informed financial decisions. With an MBA from UCLA and a BS from USC, Cammie combines a strong educational background with years of experience in brand leadership. Her role centers on client advocacy, brand consistency, and connecting with new clients who align with Aspiriant's forward-thinking, fiduciary-focused values. Sandi Bragar...
2024-11-2722 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayHow Zant Simplifies Practice Management with Founder Maggie Rose Macar and Host Catherine Gray Ep. 417In this episode, host Catherine Gray sits down with Maggie Rose Macar, the inspiring CEO and Founder of zant. Driven by personal experience and the challenge of finding affordable therapy in college, Maggie channeled her passion into creating a platform to support mental health and coaching professionals. With a degree in psychology and multiple certifications in mental health, crisis intervention, and business, Maggie also co-hosts No Pressure Networking events in NYC to build a community for women founders and funders. Her impressive background and commitment to accessible mental health solutions make her a unique leader in the field.
2024-11-2023 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayNutrition Breakthroughs with Genoplate Founder Sherry Zhang, host Catherine Gray Ep.416In this episode of Invest In Her, host Catherine Gray sits down with Dr. Yi Sherry Zhang, a visionary leader and founder of GenoPalate, a pioneering company in the field of personalized nutrition and nutrigenomics. Dr. Zhang is a highly respected innovator in the health and wellness industry, known for her unique approach to helping people understand their dietary needs based on their genetics. Her impressive journey includes building a multi-million-dollar brand from scratch, creating sustainable revenue growth, and raising over $12 million in funding. With a background as a molecular biologist and a track record of impactful leadership, Dr...
2024-11-1327 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEntrepreneurial programming with founder Radivision, Mona DeFrawi, Host Catherine Gray Ep. 415Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Mona DeFrawi. She has been a member of 12 startup teams over 3 decades, managing IPOs for the first 4 and serving as Founder & CEO of the last 4. She pioneered the first Private Market platform for institutional investors to restore venture liquidity and IPOs, and initiated the unicorn investing trend. That startup was acquired twice, then spun out as the standalone Nasdaq Private Market I 2021 with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanly, Citi, and other leading financial institutions all investing. Radivision® is the new streaming and community platform for the startup world that helps everyone unde...
2024-11-0631 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayAngel investing with Laurie Cecone and host Catherine Gray Ep. 414Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Laurie Cercone, an angel investor with Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN), one of the largest and most active angel groups in the country where she served as former Board President and spent four years on the board. Laurie currently serves on the Investment Committee, Ecosystem Committee, and leads the Women in Angel Investing Committee. She participates in CTAN's side car fund, and other funds within and outside of Texas. Laurie has a passion for the start-up ecosystem. She is a mentor at SKU's CPG accelerator and served as Managing Director...
2024-10-3028 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayLeadership for Entrepreneurs with IFEL CEO Jill Johnson and host Catherine Gray Ep. 413Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Jill Johnson, the co-founder and CEO of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), based in Newark, NJ. Founded in 2002, IFEL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to eradicate the systemic barriers that prevent people from historically excluded populations from having access to the knowledge, networks, and capital required for entrepreneurial success and wealth creation. With over 30 years of experience as a business strategist, Jill is a pioneering voice for inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems and is especially focused on creating a new paradigm for the access to capital conversation. Most r...
2024-10-2329 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayAccelerators-Breakthrough Labs Founder Dr Kristen Weatherby - host Catherine Gray Ep. 412Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Dr Kristen Weatherby, the founder of Breakthrough Labs, an accelerator and community supporting female tech founders seeking early-stage funding. Breakthrough Labs addresses the unique challenges that women encounter on their entrepreneurship journeys and offers research-backed support to ensure that more female-founded start-ups thrive. The new Breakthrough Labs online community supports women entrepreneurs globally by providing them access to the learning, connections, and resources they need to help their businesses thrive. Dr Weatherby is also a Scout for Ada Ventures, an impact-driven VC committed to funding diverse founders in the UK. S...
2024-10-1622 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayMaximize Your Profits-Invest in Your People- Sherry Deutschmann, Host Catherine Gray Ep. 411Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Sherry Deutschmann, a serial entrepreneur, author, and passionate advocate for entrepreneurship. In 2019, Sherry founded BrainTrust, a company dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses. Prior to founding BrainTrust, Sherry was also the founder and CEO of LetterLogic, Inc., a company she grew to $40 million and sold in 2016. LetterLogic was named an INC 5000 company (the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the US) for ten consecutive years. Sherry attributes the success of LetterLogic to its unique culture in which the needs of the employees came before those o...
2024-10-0918 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEqual Rights Amendment- Mission Matters with Dr. Nancy O'Reilly and host Catherine Gray Ep. 410Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Nancy D. O'Reilly, PsyD, founder of Women Connect4Good, Inc., a 501(c)3 foundation. She founded the foundation to help support other organizations working to advance women and girls. She also serves on the boards of several social-profit groups, including the National Women's History Museum. Dr. Nancy's latest books, In This Together: How Successful Women Support Each Other in Work and Life (Adams Media/Simon & Schuster, January 2019), and Leading Women: 20 Influential Women Share Their Secrets to Leadership, Business, and Life, were both released as audiobooks in 2022, and she has two new...
2024-10-0222 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCollege Women Into VC with Harvard's Isabella Mandis and host Catherine Gray Ep. 409Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Isabella Mandis, an undergraduate student at Harvard. She is the founder of Girls Into VC (the first organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of female venture capitalists and championing women-led startups) and Rising Stars Review (a platform to highlight young talent). She is a Kleiner Perkins Fellow and was one of the youngest people to be listed on Forbes 30 Under 30's regional list. Starting at a young age, Isabella was interested in entrepreneurship and helping others. In high school, she did academic research for university pr...
2024-09-2520 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayWomen and Venture Capital with Laura Nix Gerson and Host Catherine Gray Ep. 408Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Laura Nix Gerson, the CEO & Co-founder of Nix|Gerson Media. She develops and produces content that celebrates women. She is also the co-founder of Venture:F and the producer and host of the Venture:F podcast, the destination for women investing in women. Laura serves as a Board Director of the Los Angeles Venture Association and as the Co-Chair for Women@LAVA. She is a business development expert with more than twenty years of expertise and has advised start-ups, entrepreneurs, and major co...
2024-09-1823 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayBe Your Authentic Self with Dr. Julie Ducharme and host Catherine Gray Ep. 407Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Dr. Julie Ducharme, President of Lead and Empower Her She Talks, President of Synergy Learning Institute, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, Entrepreneur, Award-winning Author, and Pro bball/vball Athlete. Dr. Ducharme's first love was sports, and she pursued college athletics despite being told she wasn't smart enough for higher education. She persevered, earning three degrees: a BA in Communication with a specialization in public speaking, an MBA with a specialization in Marketing, and a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) with a specialization in Leadership. After playing volleyball and basketball...
2024-09-1129 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayLet's Play Money with Cheryl Kellond and host Catherine Gray Ep. 406Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Cheryl Kellond, a 3x founder, 3x Ironman, and 4x Mom. As a founder, she's raised $20M in VC for her own companies and worked 1:1 with 200 early-stage entrepreneurs. As a funder, she's a loud and proud baby-check writer who has invested in more than 50 startups using the funds in her IRA. Her current startup, Play Money, brings all these passions together. Play Money is Instagram for Angel — enabling everyday angles to build their dream startup portfolios without making investing a full-time job and at just about any budg...
2024-09-0424 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayNatural Innovation for Inflammation with Dr. Farnoush Fadavi and host Catherine Gray Ep. 405Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Dr. Farnoush Fadavi, the founder of Bala Enzyme. Dr. Fadavi, along with her husband, Dr. Arash Aftabi, are retired dental surgeons based in Southern California. Dr. Fadavi's journey began with years of research at Boston University focused on plant-based enzymes as a natural alternative to pharmaceuticals for reducing bruising and inflammation after oral surgery. Over the past 20 years, she integrated plant-based therapy into her clinical practice, and eventually, she and her husband took all the research and clinical data to develop the Bala formula. In 2018, Dr...
2024-08-2818 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Wealth Building for Entrepreneurs with American Dreamers Founder Nekei Lewis Ep. 404Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Nekei Lewis, the founder of American Dreamers, a groundbreaking membership-based financial platform for wealth empowerment. With a strong belief in a foundation in finance for individuals and business owners, Nekei has created a community that brings together corporate and real estate partners along with a host of other resources and opportunities. Resources include consulting in business credit, loans & grants, personal credit, Wills & Trust, and passive investment opportunities. In addition to her work with American Dreamers, Nekei is also the creator of a unique financial organizer bag th...
2024-08-2116 min
Off the EaselEpisode 137: Curiosity Cabinets with Casey GraySend us a textIn this inspiring episode of Off the Easel Podcast, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa sit down with renowned San Francisco-based artist Casey Gray. Casey rarely uses paint brushes, and relies primarily on spray cans and frisket film. Casey shares valuable tips for working with masking tape, and places to discover photo references. Casey shares the meaning behind his stunning still lives and discusses different themes from different years of his art career. Tune in to Off the Easel Podcast to hear directly from Casey Gray about his artistic journey, his...
2024-08-2143 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayWomen's Equality Day- Power Up Conference with Gloria Feldt and host Catherine Gray Ep. 403Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Gloria Feldt, a nationally acclaimed expert on women, power, and leadership with expertise from frontline leadership experience, a bestselling author, and in-demand keynote speaker. Selected for Forbes 50 over 50, she is cofounder and president of Take The Lead, whose mission reflects her life's passion: to prepare, develop, inspire, and propel women of all diversities to take their fair and equal share of leadership positions across all sectors by 2025 by providing breakthrough training, mentoring and coaching role modeling, and thought leadership. They discuss the Take The Lead, Power Up C...
2024-08-1420 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Entrepreneur Fundraising Tips with Founder of Myya Jasmine Jones Ep.402Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Jasmine Jones, the Co-founder and CEO of Myya, the only online direct-to-consumer, insurance-billable, post-mastectomy intimates brand. Inspired by her grandmother's battle with breast cancer, Jasmine created Myya to address the challenge of finding well-fitting post-mastectomy bras that provide support when you need it most. Incubated at Cherry Blossom Intimates, the brand's retail space, Myya is the next step in the company's evolution, connecting women across the country with certified mastectomy fitters. Myya offers breast cancer survivors a completely customizable virtual post-mastectomy bra fitting, ensuring that all women get the perfect...
2024-08-0725 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/DAF Investing In For-Profit Entities with Abundance Capital's Margaret Gifford & Rebecca Hart Ep.401Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Rebecca Hart and Margaret Gifford of Abundance Capital. Rebecca Hart has owned her firm Hart & Partners for 20+ years. Her clients have included a broad spectrum of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits, from multinational corporations to start-ups. In recent years, she has become more active in the areas of investing and philanthropy, including the Next Wave Social Impact Fund, part of a growing movement to increase women's participation in angel investing as an asset class. She is also on the Advisory Council for Abundance Capital and believes it...
2024-08-0116 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayAngel Investors Do Good While Doing Well with Marcia Dawood and Host Catherine Gray Ep.400Episode 400!!! Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Marcia Dawood, an early-stage investor who serves on the Securities and Exchange Commission's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, a venture partner with Mindshift Capital, a member of Golden Seeds, and the chair emeritus of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), a global professional society for angel investors. She is also an associate producer on the award-winning documentary Show Her the Money. A TEDx speaker and the host of The Angel Next Door podcast, Marcia walks the talk and holds investments in over fifty...
2024-07-2431 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Impact Movie, Overcoming Abuse Filmmakers Adrienne Rouan & Meredith Yinger ep.399Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Meredith Yinger and Adrienne Rouan. Meredith is a Film Director, Documentarian, and Owner of She TV Media - a female-led, full-service video and virtual event production company. Based in Los Angeles, she carries additional titles of bestselling author, producer, host, and voiceover artist. She is dedicated to bringing overlooked stories to life through the magic of film. Adrienne specializes as a Certified Trauma Resilience Life Coach, a Somatic Experiencing Coach, and a TEDx speaker. She also stars alongside three other powerful women in the newly released do...
2024-07-1722 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Why Entrepreneurs Should Write a Book- With Barbara Basbanes Richter Ep.398Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Barbara Basbanes Richter is a dynamic storyteller and entrepreneur. As the host of the podcast "Writing for Immortality" and founder of DIYBook and In Ink Ghostwriting, Barbara breathes life into words, helping people write their stories with clarity and confidence. Barbara holds a BA and MA in French Language and Literature from Smith College and Tufts University. She is a founding member of the Ticknor Society, a voting member of the National Book Critics Circle, and a member of the Grolier Club, the country's oldest bibliophilic a...
2024-07-1023 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/CEO & Executive Director, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center-Getting your company listed Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Nicola Corzine, the founding executive director of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, a non-profit that delivers world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. As Executive Director, Nicola is responsible for strategic and operational leadership that helps drive research, programming, fundraising, and operations for the organization. www.sheangelinvestors.com https://thecenter.nasdaq.org/ Follow Us On Social Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
2024-07-0322 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Kelly Ann Winget Founder & CEO Alternative Wealth Partners Ep. 396In honor of Pride Month, we are featuring a couple of previously aired episodes with inspiring people in the LGBTQ community. In this week's episode, Catherine Gray interviews Kelly Ann Winget, the Founder of Dallas-based private equity company, Alternative Wealth Partners. Kelly Ann has over a decade of experience in the alternative investment space, sourcing creative capital for startups, oil & gas companies, manufacturing ventures, real estate, and several other emerging markets. She has helped companies raise almost $1B in private capital from individual investors looking for investment opportunities outside of the stock market. Kelly Ann Winget will...
2024-06-2632 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Gillian Muessig and Anne Kennedy Trailblazers in Venture Capital Ep. 394Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Gillian Muessig and Anne Kennedy, Managing Directors of the Mastersfund™ and co-hosts of the VC, Confidential podcast. Anne launched one of the pioneer SEO agencies, co-founded the world's largest consortium of digital marketing companies and authored the book Global Search Engine Marketing, the authoritative work on the subject. Anne is a recognized thought leader in international digital marketing and gender lens investing. She is a long term advisor to technology conferences, the U.S. State Department, German Marshall Fund and Swiss Contact, as well as keynote speak...
2024-06-1231 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Investing Responsibly Worldwide with Noga Levtzion-Nadan Ep. 393Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Noga Levtzion-Nadan, Managing Partner of the Value Squared Responsible Investment House and CEO and Founder of Greeneye ESG, Ltd. is a trailblazer in promoting Responsible Investment. In 2016, Noga was honored with the 'Green Globe Award' by Israel's Knesset. She has more than 18 years of rich experience leading change in Israel's ESG arena - working with the government, NGOs, and the financial and business sectors. Noga is a TEDx speaker and holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics (LSE). www.sheangelinvestors.com Foll...
2024-06-0516 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Raising Millions with Laura Kiernan Ep. 392Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Laura Kiernan, SVP GuideLign, for Rivel, Inc. She is an advisor and strategist with over three decades of experience working with directorial boards, Fortune 500 and Russell 2000 companies to develop, lead and implement successful investor relations and corporate strategies. She is the Founder and CEO of two boutique investor relations businesses, High Touch Investor Relations and Raising Millions, an incubator and e-learning platform for business founders. High Touch Investor Relations, founded in 2009, is a financial communications and strategic analysis firm that serves international and domestic publicly listed clients. Laura and her...
2024-05-2921 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/The C Sweet Community of C Level Women Execs w/ Dianne Gubin and Beth Hilbing Ep.391Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Beth Hilbing and Dianne Gubin, the Co-CEO's of C- Sweet. C-Sweet is a 10,000+ organization whose mission "Is to foster executive level relationships for business development, collaboration, and expanded career paths." Beth Hilbing is a versatile, experienced, successful executive with extensive experience in managing infrastructure and global client services for the entertainment, insurance, aerospace, and banking industries. In her most recent role at Boeing Corporation as Sr. Program Manager and Principal IT Business Partner. Beth has a focus on innovative technologies in Engineering, Manufacturing and Supplier Management, and Digital A...
2024-05-2222 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/ERA Coalition Conversation with Elisa Parker Ep. 390Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Elisa Parker. Elisa connects people through the power of story, partnership and solutions to amplify women's leadership and close the gender gap. She has served as the founder of cutting-edge organizations and programs, a nationally acclaimed radio host, producer, coalition builder, strategist and visionary for equity and social justice. She currently oversees Equal Voice | Equal Future, a new gender justice media hub championed by the Fund for Women's Equality and its sister organization, the ERA Coalition. Moving from silos to solidarity through partnership development, programming and hosting the Coalition's new p...
2024-05-1521 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray talks with Changemaker woman Chaz Sandifer discusses Stories Behind the Menu Ep.389Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Chaz Sandifer, the Founder| and CEO of theNEWmpls, Let Go Let Flow and Stories Behind the Menu. She started her health and wellness journey over 10 years ago, in search of her true authentic self, she found her passion for wellness that led her to build theNEWmpls, a company that promotes health and healing through community and organization partnerships. Her work has focused on serving a diverse population, and promoting racial health and equity through the lens of fitness, wellness, and nutrition. Chaz has a background in Marketing and...
2024-05-0823 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Cat Curry Williams & Theresa Ashby She Angels Foundation Empowering Women & Girls Ep. 388Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Cat Curry Williams and Theresa Ashby of the She Angels Foundation. The She Angels Foundation awards grants to grassroots female-founded non-profit organizations that provide mentorship, funding & resources to a diverse portfolio of women's and girls' causes. She Angels isn't just a Foundation; it's a movement that empowers young women and girls to help solve critical unmet needs. They believe that by combining charitable donations, we can more powerfully meet the challenge of funding women's causes that have been underfunded for too long. The She Angels Foundation is about women helping...
2024-05-0125 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Joanna Kuang: discusses Fund of Funds with Illumen Capital's Joanna Kuang Ep. 387Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Joanna Kuang, Senior Vice President of Product Development and Impact at Illumen Capital. Joanna has dedicated her career to expanding access to capital in pursuit of inclusive justice for and alongside under-resourced people of color. She believes a combination of public, private, and philanthropic capital drives the most meaningful impact when coordinated toward a shared systemic goal. Before Illumen Capital, Joanna advised and built capacity for local, state, and federal governments on driving taxpayer dollars towards meaningful results for overlooked and underestimated communities at Third Sector C...
2024-04-2423 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Dorthy Shore: Women In Their Prime TV Programming with Dorthy Shore Ep. 386Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Dorthy Shore who was among the youngest female entrepreneurs in the state of Kentucky, launching an automotive advertising agency that she grew to be the largest woman-owned agency in the U.S. During her tenure, the ad agency won 100s of awards for creative distinction, including dozens of Telly Awards for excellence in video and television. After stepping down as the CEO of Miller Ad Agency and taking on the role of Chairman of the Board, Dorthy saw a need for a publication for women over 50, a market largely ignored...
2024-04-1728 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Lee Levy- Entrepreneurial Advice from Successful Web and Marketing Designer Ep. 385Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Lee Levy, a Los Angeles-based web designer as well as the creative director and Founder of Nex Graphics, with a proven track record of helping companies build a strong presence across the internet. Bringing 25 years of industry experience, she provides graphic design and website design solutions with a refined aesthetic. She graduated with a BA degree from Florida State University, and began consulting with clients immediately, putting her skills to good use. 25 years later, she has collaborated with many companies to improve their brand identity and web presence. With the co...
2024-04-1024 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Mairin Murray- Irish Disruptor for Women Funding Women Entrepreneurs Ep. 384Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Máirín Murray, a tech innovator and 'woman founder' community champion with extensive knowledge of the start-up ecosystem in Ireland and beyond. She is a TEDx speaker who has led the design and development of numerous award-winning digital products. She is passionate about harnessing tech for positive social impact and co-founded Tech for Good Dublin in 2017 and recently launched TechFoundHer - a 500+ network of women tech founders that aims to unlock the potential of women founders to start, scale and grow tech companies for the benefit of our economy, society and w...
2024-04-0325 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray with Crowdfunding Expert Devin Thorpe Ep. 383Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Devin Thorpe, a bestselling author and new-media journalist who calls himself a champion of social good. His show is called Superpowers for Good; his nearly 1500 guests include Bill Gates and other luminary changemakers. As a Forbes contributor with over 500 bylines and over two million unique readers, Devin wrote about impact investing and social entrepreneurship, often featuring leaders in the nascent crowdfunding industry. He is also the founder and CEO of The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation that organizes events to help community builders, social entrepreneurs and...
2024-03-2731 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Allison Byers- Changemaker for Funding Women Ep. 382Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Allison Byers, the Founder & CEO of Scroobious, a scalable, algorithmic platform connecting founders and investors through education and personalized curation, with a mission to enhance diversity in the startup ecosystem. Prior to founding Scroobious she launched and co-ran a medical device company spun out of MIT where she raised nearly $10M before it was acquired. Her earlier career includes over a decade of startup and tech operator roles. Allison is also an activist (California Senate Bill 54, MA Senate Bill 978/House Bill 1708), angel investor, startup mentor, speaker, Co-Chair of the national...
2024-03-2029 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Marian Leitner- Women Trailblazer in the Wine Industry Ep. 381Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Marian Leitner-Waldman, the co-founder and CEO of Archer Roose Wine. As a Wine lover and adventurer, she founded the company in 2015 with her husband, David. Archer Roose is dedicated to producing affordable luxury wines with minimal intervention. How? Marian and David created the Traveling Vineyard. Instead of building a winery and committing to a specific geography and varietal, they wanted to offer wines from the most renowned regions worldwide. So, they fostered personal relationships with small, adventurous winemakers who preserve terroir, and approach viticulture with craftsmanship and deep environmental respect...
2024-03-1322 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Ruth Shaber, MD- Investing In Reproductive Health Ep. 380Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Ruth Shaber, MD, who is a changemaker and innovator, moving from a robust career as an OBGYN and senior executive at Kaiser Permanente to empowering women across finance and healthcare. Currently, she is the founder and president of Tara Health Foundation, a philanthropic investment group that uses evidence-informed programs to promote women's well-being and opportunities. She is also the co-founder and board chair of Rhia Ventures, a collective of foundations and investors committed to bringing new types of capital to the reproductive health field. Alongside co-author Patience-Marime Ball, she recently...
2024-03-0620 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Dawn La Freeda & Sharon Gless Executive Producers of Show Her the Money Ep. 379Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews multi-Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress, Sharon Gless and her best friend, Dawn La Freeda, one of America's largest restaurant franchise owners, owns over 115 restaurants in her career. These profoundly accomplished women are also the executive producers of the documentary, Show Her the Money. The movie addresses how women are getting less than 2% of venture capital funding and demystifies what venture capital is. Featuring rock-star female investors who invest in diverse women entrepreneurs with innovations that will change the world, Show Her The Money reminds us that money is...
2024-02-2831 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Wendi McGowan Ellis: Funding Women Founded Funds Ep. 378Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Wendi McGowan-Ellis, the CEO & Founding General Partner at Cassandra Capital - a female-founded venture capital firm Investing in early growth-stage, women-led companies and whose mission is to "Punch Past the 3 Percent Point" of all VC investments. Wendi's investment thesis is that 80% of the firm's capital is invested in multiple other U.S. women-led venture capital firms, and 20% of our portfolio is allocated to early revenue, scaling, and growth-stage women-owned and women-led companies in North Texas. www.sheangelinvestors.com https://CassandraCapital.co ...
2024-02-2123 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Women in Music, Movies & Entertainment with Roslyn Kind & Monique Impagliazzo Ep.377Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Roslyn Kind and Monique Impagliazzo. They discuss Rosalyn's new music video "The Look of Love/The Island" with her and the director of the music video, Monique Impagliazzo. They also discuss the need for more funding for women in the arts as well as the need for more women to invest in women! Roslyn Kind's music video is out today, February 2nd anywhere you find music! https://www.sheangelinvestors.com/ Follow Us On Social Facebook | Instagram | Tw...
2024-02-1427 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Elisa Miller-Out: Why Invest in Women Founded Funds Ep. 376Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Elisa Miller-Out, a business leader, investor, technologist, and mother. She is chair of the board for Singlebrook, a web software development firm she co-founded in 2006 for which she served as CEO until 2016, when she oversaw the acquisition of the firm's largest division. Not one to sit still, 2017 she co-founded Chloe Capital, an early-stage venture capital fund on a mission to bring more women into technology investing and leadership. To date, Chloe Capital has funded 45 innovative companies and drawn more than 40,000 members to its #InvestInWomen movement. Beyond leading her own companies, E...
2024-02-0720 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Susan Moring: Midwest Venture Funding Ep. 375Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Susan Moring, an Investment Principal at Cortado Ventures, an Oklahoma City-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage tech companies. In her role at Cortado, Susan manages all aspects of the investment process including deal sourcing, ] diligence, and post-investment portfolio company support. A startup enthusiast, Susan has spent the bulk of her career supporting entrepreneurs and contributing to the growth of Oklahoma's startup ecosystem through programs like OU's I-CCEW, OK Coders, The Mine, OKEMP, and Techstars Global Startup Weekend. https://cortado.ventures/ https://www.sheangelinvestors.c...
2024-01-3122 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Kelly Arenas: SPV's As A Fundraising Vehicle Ep. 374Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Kelley Arena, an angel investor, consultant for women-founded businesses, and advocate for women in finance. She began her career at a professional football franchise (go Eagles!), rotated through various operating companies at Johnson & Johnson in their Financial Leadership Development Program, and moved to investment banking at Merrill Lynch, specializing in public finance and healthcare. Kelley founded Golden Hour Ventures, with one mission in mind: to Make Women Rich. We do this by activating female angel investors, bringing women closer to their finances, realizing the power of ou...
2024-01-2420 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Jennifer Jeronimo: Investing in Diversity w Gaingels Ep. 373Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Jennifer Jeronimo who is the CEO of Gaingels, an LGBTQIA+/Allied private investment syndicate, and one of the largest and most active private investors dedicated to supporting diversity and inclusion within the venture capital ecosystem. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in finance and banking working at large institutions such as Credit Suisse, Bear Stearns, and JP Morgan earning the coveted position of Executive Director. She has a wide array of local and global experience, servicing institutional and hedge fund clients by running the collateral management, pri...
2024-01-1721 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Halle Kaplan Allen: SPV for Raising Capital Ep.372Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Halle Kaplan-Allen who is the Head of Revenue at Sydecar, where she is responsible for growing the ecosystem of investors & founders building their businesses on Sydecar's standardized platform. Halle has previously led strategic operations teams at multiple startups, building systems and processes to enable scale. www.sheangelinvestors.com https://www.sydecar.io/ Follow Us On Social Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
2024-01-1019 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Katie Dunn & Kat Weaver: Fundraising Powerful Pitches Ep.371 https://www.powertopitch.com/grantpower?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.powertopitch.com%2Fa%2F2147710548%2Fo5zanhcy Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Kat Weaver & Katie Dunn, the co-founders of Power to Pitch. They are a founder and investor team who saw the gaps in education, resources, & access to capital, and together advise founders on fundraising strategies, review pitches, update pitch decks, meet with program members on a weekly basis for support, and actively make introductions to investors. www.sheangelinvestors.com https://www.powertopitch.com/ Fol...
2024-01-0327 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Amy Hanlon: Venture Capital Funding Ep. 370Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Amy Hanlon, president of Blue Meta Design, who visually showcases the impactful stories of startups through graphic design, partnering with VCs on cutting-edge investments. A small branding agency in the Mid-South, Blue Meta Design is client-focused, servicing companies changing the world and their communities. With a goal to create memorable brands, Amy dives deep into the inner workings of each company to develop creative visuals while supplementing customizable services. She works with some of Silicon Valley's biggest names, giving her insight into what makes a brand stand out to a ve...
2023-12-2721 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Dawn La Freeda: Building a Franchise Empire Ep. 369Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Dawn Lafreeda, who is one of the largest restaurant franchise owners in America, owning over 115 restaurants in her career. She is also the largest female employer in San Antonio, Texas, and one of San Antonio's largest private companies. She bought her first franchise from Denny's at age 23 and presently owns 80 Denny's restaurants, employing over 3,000 in her 7-state operation. She has been featured in countless radio interviews, podcasts, and publications, such as Entrepreneur, The Wall Street Journal, and Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine. Dawn has received numerous awards and i...
2023-12-2035 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Vicky Pasche: Raising Capital for Dapper Boi Ep.368Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Vicky Pasche, the Co-Founder of Dapper Boi, Inc. Within five years of starting her online genderless clothing brand, it is now a seven-figure company on a mission to revolutionize the genderless fashion movement. Vicky has always had a passion for compassion and believes that so many of us do not fit in today's binary norms in the retail world. By creating a body-positive, accepting community, we can all build confidence within ourselves and within each other to create a world we can all "fit" into. Vicky P...
2023-12-1322 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Kelly Ann Winget: Private Equity Ep. 367Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Kelly Ann Winget, the Founder of Dallas-based private equity company, Alternative Wealth Partners. Kelly Ann has over a decade of experience in the alternative investment space, sourcing creative capital for startups, oil & gas companies, manufacturing ventures, real estate, and several other emerging markets. She has helped companies raise almost $1B in private capital from individual investors looking for investment opportunities outside of the stock market. Kelly Ann Winget will be featured in the upcoming documentary, Show Her the Money https://showherthemoneymovie.com/
2023-12-0632 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Pocket Sun: Investing in Women Entrepreneur Superstars Ep. 366Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Pocket Sun, the Co-founder and Managing Partner at SoGal Ventures which is a top-performing early stage venture capital firm backing world-class women and diverse entrepreneurs outside of Silicon Valley. She founded SoGal at age 23 to solve the deeply rooted inequity in VC and to deliver superior, consistent financial returns by investing in underestimated founders, undercapitalized geographies, and underserved problems. Since 2015, Pocket and co-founder Elizabeth have invested in 150+ startups worldwide, managed $40M LP capital, and built a track record of picking five $1B+ unicorns from the earliest stage.
2023-11-2939 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Joanne Mercaldi Founder of Bloom For All Ep. 365Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Joanne Mercaldi, also known as "Boss." She is the Co-Founder and CEO of BLOOM. She leads with a passion for inspiring and motivating my team and partners to achieve greatness. Joanne has been recognized as a distinguished business leader with an exceptional track record of building and scaling start-ups that have left a lasting impact, whose journey has been defined by a relentless commitment to innovation and growth. As a three-time founder, one of her most significant accomplishments was founding and successfully exiting one of Massachusetts' l...
2023-11-2219 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Dorothy Chou Empowering Communities Ep.364Catherine Gray, host of Invest In Her, talks with Dorothy Chou who leads Policy & Public Engagement at DeepMind, an artificial intelligence company. Dorothy has spent her career building social justice, ethics, & accountability structures at technology companies, including the first Transparency Report—an industry standard that more than 70 technology companies use to show how laws and corporate policies affect free expression and privacy online. Prior to DeepMind, Dorothy was responsible for policy development at Uber on issues related to consumer protection, safety, & self-driving cars. While there, she started a campaign with civil rights activists on criminal justice reform to help pe...
2023-11-1527 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Helen Fanucci Best-selling Author Ep. 363Catherine Gray, host of Invest In Her, talks with Helen Fanucci, the best-selling author of Love Your Team, A Survival Guide for Sales Managers in a Hybrid World. She has built her reputation and career managing teams responsible for billions of dollars of quota. As an MIT-trained engineer she developed the Love Your Team system of management over a 25-year career on the front lines at top tech companies including Apple, Sun Microsystems, IBM, and Microsoft. Helen is currently the Founder of Love Your Team LLC which provides fractional sales leader and helps organizations create clarity, build strong cultures and...
2023-11-0125 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayCatherine Gray/Sarah Dusek; Investing In Women Led Businesses Ep. 362Catherine Gray, host of Invest In Her, talks with Sarah Dusek, a venture capitalist and co-founder of Enygma Ventures, a venture capital fund. She invests in women-led businesses in Southern Africa, creates solutions to wealth disparity, and provides access to capital for women. In 2017, after successfully selling her company, Under Canvas, for more than $100 million, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures. In that same year, Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list, and Sarah was named to Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list. Sarah began her career in the nonprofit world in her ea...
2023-10-2523 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp.361 Catherine Gray/Bridgette L. Smith Investing with Confidence with Founder Investor PlaybookInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Bridgette L. Smith, the Founder & CEO of Founder Playbook® and Investor Playbook®. In 2021, she started with zero knowledge and zero investments in venture capital. Today, her global portfolio includes Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, Venture Capital Funds, Special Purchase Vehicles, solo investments and multiple alternative assets. To-date, her popular Investing with ConfidenceTM workshop series for women interested in investing in pre-seed to Series C startups, has trained over 1,000 executives. Her newly minted Investing with ConfidenceTM Angels group has over 200 women investors, who together, leverage their collective financial and social capital to in...
2023-10-1825 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp.360 Catherine Gray/Theresa Ashby Secrets to Digitizing Your BusinessInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Dr. Theresa Ashby, who is known as a Stratologist, savvy, provocative, and genuine individual, and she is widely respected her business acumen. Theresa is an international business and success consultant, advisor, speaker, and author passionate about driving businesses forward. She has spent the past two decades studying what it takes to scale your business and is identified by Forbes.com as the business scaling expert. She is also the author of Better Implementation Now! Eight Ways Great Strategies Fail and her new release: How to Fix Them and Exposing...
2023-10-1128 min
Tender RevolutionMother Pain and Desire Medicine - A Conversation With Catherine Gray (Unsilenced Woman)In this conversation episode, Catherine speaks with Catherine Gray, creator of the acclaimed Unsilenced Woman blog, where she writes about modern motherhood, sexuality, and healing after trauma. As the two mothers share intimate and powerful stories of their own personal initiations into motherhood, a portal to a new way of being is opened for mothers and all those on the healing path. Where desire, the voice of our undivided heart, beckons us to wholeness amidst the deepest of struggles.You can find Catherine Gray's writings on Facebook under Unsilenced Woman, and Catherine Liggett's poetic chronicling of her...
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