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Invest In Her with Catherine GrayWomen's Business Centers as a Resource with CEO Corinne Goble and host Catherine Gray Ep. 467Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Corinne Goble, CEO of the Association of Women's Business Centers (AWBC). Since joining in 2019, Corinne has led the organization through a period of national expansion and strategic growth, now representing over 150 centers across all 50 states. In this episode, Corinne shares what it takes to scale a national network that supports women entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. She discusses the importance of access to capital, digital upskilling, and the critical role public policy plays in ensuring lasting impact for women-owned businesses. Corinne also...
2025-11-2625 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayRelational Psychology for Founders and Family Enterprises w/ Dr Stacy Feiner and host Catherine Gray Ep. 466Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Dr. Stacy Feiner, a relational psychologist, family advisor, and author who supports founders and family enterprises in resolving conflicts and strengthening team dynamics for long-term success. In this episode, Dr. Feiner explains how emotional conditions within teams and families can either block or unlock progress. She shares her transformative coaching model that brings clarity and cohesion to business leaders, helping them prepare for succession, growth, and long-term impact. With experience working across Fortune 500 companies, higher education, and her own firm, Dr. Feiner blends...
2025-11-1936 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayThe future is Ai/Web3 with Radhika Iyengar and host Catherine Gray Ep. 465Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Radhika Iyengar, a TEDx speaker, serial entrepreneur, board executive, and one of the Top 100 Women of the Future. She is also co-author of *Enterprise Blockchain Has Arrived* and a leading voice in AI, web3, and blockchain innovation. In this episode, Radhika shares how her work has helped raise over $900 million for startups and how her expertise in responsible AI, blockchain, and personalized medicine is shaping the future of tech. She offers insights on emerging trends in healthcare, data security, and inclusive innovation across global markets.
2025-11-1224 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayA Global Salon for High Impact Women with Kristin Thomas and host Catherine Gray Ep. 464Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Kristin Thomas, founder of Marble Collective, an AI-powered global salon that deepens cross-sector relationships and amplifies the presence of women leaders through digital legacy and connection. In this episode, Kristin introduces the Marble Collective as a dynamic space for high-impact women to connect, align, and thrive across fields. She explains how the platform preserves and elevates women's voices using AI, and why creating intentional communities is crucial for long-term influence and innovation. Kristin also shares lessons from her 20-year career in real estate...
2025-11-0526 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 GrayCofertility Is Revolutionizing Fertility with Lauren Makler and host Catherine Gray Ep. 461Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Lauren Makler, Co-Founder and CEO of Cofertility, a human-first fertility ecosystem that empowers women to freeze their eggs for free when donating half, making egg donation more accessible and less transactional. In this episode, Lauren shares how her personal fertility journey inspired the creation of Cofertility and how the company is redefining how egg donation and egg freezing are approached. She talks about her vision to increase access, empathy, and innovation in reproductive health, making options more inclusive and equitable for women across different backgrounds.
2025-10-1518 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayInvesting In Women's Sports with Fielding Jameson and host Catherine Gray Ep. 460Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Fielding Jamieson, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Tipt Ventures. With a rich background in innovation across major media and tech companies like NBCUniversal, Comcast, and R/GA Ventures, Fielding brings her expertise in scaling startups and fostering sports and tech collaborations to the conversation. In this episode, Fielding shares how her work at the intersection of media, sports, and technology led to the creation of Tipt Ventures. She talks about the changing landscape of women in sports, the importance of inclusive investment, and how the...
2025-10-0822 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 GrayWhat Are Digital Assets and Blockchain with Annelise Osborne Ep. 454Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Annelise Osborne, Chief Business Officer at Kadena, a POW Layer 1 blockchain platform focused on transforming the future of finance. With over two decades of experience in finance, risk, governance, and digital assets, Annelise brings a unique perspective at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain innovation. A seasoned investor, advisor, and thought leader, she is also the author of the bestselling book From Hoodies to Suits: Innovating Digital Assets in Traditional Finance. Annelise holds an MBA from Columbia University and a BA from The College of William...
2025-08-2731 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 GrayWomen in Cloud- Hyper scaling with Chaitra Vedullapalli and host Catherine Gray Ep. 451Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Chaitra Vedullapalli, a globally recognized strategic leader, innovator, and board director who has dedicated her career to driving billion-dollar go-to-market growth and digital transformation. With over 25 years at tech giants like Microsoft and Oracle, Chaitra specializes in ecosystem growth, AI, IoT, SaaS, and cybersecurity. She is the Founder and President of Women in Cloud, a global initiative that has unlocked over $500 million in economic access for women, with a goal of reaching $1 billion by 2030. A Guinness World Record holder, award-winning producer, and patent holder, Chaitra is also...
2025-08-0625 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 GrayBehind the Scenes of Show Her the Money Movie and BookToday on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray delivers a special solo episode for the first time ever—without a guest! As the visionary founder of She Angel Investors and executive producer of Show Her The Money, Catherine takes listeners behind the scenes of her game-changing movement to close the funding gap for women entrepreneurs. She celebrates the official launch of the Show Her The Money book, available everywhere starting July 15th, and reflects on the journey of creating both the film and its powerful global tour. This episode marks a milestone in the campaign to educate an...
2025-07-1526 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 GrayMultifaceted Mom Manifests Million$ with Azin Radsan van Alebeek ep. 433This week on Invest In Her, host Catherine Gray welcomes Azin Radsan Van Alebeek, Co-Founder and General Partner of Emmeline Ventures. With over 30 years of experience across the U.S. and Europe, Azin has built a career as an investor, advisor, and educator. Passionate about financial sovereignty for women, she brings a unique blend of out-of-the-box thinking, compassion, and strategic insight to the world of venture capital. In this episode, Catherine and Azin dive into the journey of investing, venture capital, and the critical role women play in shaping the future through financial empowerment. Azin shares her...
2025-03-2642 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 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 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 GrayEp. 291 First Women's VC Fund with Founder Edith Dorsen and Attorney Jennifer PostInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Founder Edith Dorsen and Attorney Jennifer Post with Women's VC Fund II. At a time when there was little interest in women entrepreneurs, Edith Dorsen and her classmate from Harvard Business School recognized the capital gap existing for female founders and launched the Women's Venture Capital Fund-- driven by the belief that leadership diversity is a major competitive advantage. It was the first VC fund in the country to focus on Series A stage companies in which senior leadership includes both women and men. Based on the success of its first fund, W...
2022-06-1525 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. 290 Female Funding Progress with Masters Fund Founders Gillian Muessig and Anne KennedyInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with 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 speaker and lecturer at hu...
2022-06-0834 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. 287 Get Found Get Funded with Xina EilandInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Xina Eiland, President and CEO of X+PR, who is a visionary leader and recognized authority in multicultural communications, digital media and event planning. Xina brings a wealth of experience to clients, helping them effectively connect with diverse and hard to reach populations that include Black and Brown communities. Xina is also the co-host of Get Found Get Funded, a podcast about creating visibility, paths for growth and opportunity for entrepreneurs. Additionally, she co-founded Black Female Founders (BFF), an organization that serves as a convener to provide conversations and solutions for B...
2022-05-1826 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. 286 Funding for Native American female founders with the Capital Boutique founder Shannyn SmithInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Shannyn Smith, Chief of Staff at Arcaea, a Boston-based startup at the intersection of biotech and beauty which launched out of MIT-founded Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA). Shannyn excels at business transformation. Most recently, she drove the transformation of Xilio Therapeutics into a public company by leading IPO readiness. As the Founder of The Capital Boutique, she connects female founders in STEMM and female funders, including accelerators, angel investors, and venture investors, to increase access to capital. Shannyn is an Innovator in Residence at the MIT Innovation Initiative. H...
2022-05-1123 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. 285 Loan Startup - Better Than Sex LA - Entrepreneur, Patricia Catallo LopezInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with restauranteur, Patricia Catallo Lopez, co-owner of Better Than Sex LA, a dessert restaurant that re-imagines what intimate dining can be. All with desserts as the main event. Patricia discusses how she and her partner became owners of the restaurant, and building a business during the pandemic. 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! 🎤 📻 📱 For more information on the Invest In Her Podcast, cl...
2022-05-0420 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. 284 Branding entrepreneurs for business growth with Abby Woods - Co-founder Quartermain MediaInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Alberlynne "Abby" Harris Woods, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Quartermain Media, LLC, a production agency that specializes in developing, producing, and amplifying diverse voices. As an avid storyteller, she also brings to life and uplifts influencers of color through Cue the Culture, a magazine that shares untold stories of Black social media influencers, owned and operated by Quartermain Media. 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! 🎤 📻 📱 For more in...
2022-04-2725 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. 283 Women in NFT and Web3 with Web3 Equity Founder Michelle AbbsInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Michelle Abbs, founder of Web3 Equity, an educational company to onboard and empower more women to engage in web3 as investors, collectors, creators and builders. Who was featured in Forbes as a Top Woman in NFT and named one of Top 16 Most Influential Women in NFTs for her accomplishments. 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! 🎤 📻 📱 For more information on the Invest In Her Podcast, click...
2022-04-2028 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. 282 Accelerating Business Women Over 40 with Melissa LamsonInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Melissa Lamson, co-founder of Recreate, a business accelerator for women over 40, bringing together core accountability, live coaching from world-class leaders, and unparalleled access to resources, connections and capital to fund your ideas. Melissa is an executive coach, author of six books, and speaker who has worked on projects in over 40 countries. She has built and run companies both in Europe and the US. For over 20 years she has developed leadership strategy, designed and taught leadership programs for companies like 3M, IKEA, Linkedin, MTV and Space X. Join us on...
2022-04-1320 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. 281 Funding Women through the Artemis Fund with Co-founder Stephanie CampbellInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Stephanie Campbell, the co-founder and General Partner of The Artemis Fund. She is also the Managing Director of the Houston Angel Network (HAN), one of the most active angel networks in the country. While at HAN, Stephanie has grown the membership by 200%. Stephanie has developed a reputation as a leader throughout the Houston Innovation community. As a result, she's frequently tapped by senior leaders in Houston to spearhead high profile initiatives for the City. Stephanie serves on the board of Houston Exponential (HX) and the Rice Business Partners. Jo...
2022-04-0627 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. 280 Women Driving Change In Motorsports with Michelle Della PennaInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Michelle Della Penna is the President and Founder of the Della Penna Motorsports Next Gen Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, founded in 2021, dedicated to empowering girls from age 5-16 with opportunities to supercharge a future in motorsports – whether it's behind the wheel, in the pits, or behind a computer. After a successful career as an entrepreneur and mother of three boys, Michelle decided to drive change in the industry she knew from her childhood, motorsports. Her father, John DellaPenna, was a race car driver and team owner, and she was one...
2022-03-3018 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #279 Indigenous Women Raising Funds with Founder Betsy ForeInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Betsy Fore who has raised over 20 million dollars and is the first indigenous woman in the country to raise a Series A! You won't want to miss her interview about accomplishing this amazing feat with her Company Tiny Organics. Her inventions praised by Michelle Obama and Oprah Watch her interview here then also join us on 3/29/22 when Betsy is featured on our Female Founders Funding panel with four other super successful female founders! Don't forget to register for our Women's Month panel where we will...
2022-03-2330 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #278 Funding The underserved with Managing Partner Gaingels, Lorenzo ThioneInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Lorenzo Thione is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for the intersection of technology, art, design, communication and social value. He's the Managing Director of Gaingels and a co-founding chairman of StartOut, two of the leading groups dedicated to supporting and elevating LGBTQ+ leaders in the venture startup ecosystem. As the Managing Producer at Sing Out, Louise! Productions, Lorenzo is also a Tony-Award and Drama Desk winning Broadway producer (Hadestown, The Inheritance) and the co-creator and lead producer of Allegiance, the Broadway musical starring George Takei and Lea Salonga, of which he...
2022-03-1630 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #277 Breaking Funding Barriers For Women with Diana GreshtchukInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Diana Greshtchuk, CEO of Fan Your Flame LLC. She is a leading financial literacy coach and personal financial trainer. She is passionately committed to guiding entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals to achieve financial freedom, early retirement, and other financial goals. She helps her clients to get financially naked, so they can have vulnerable life-changing conversations, and expand their financial knowledge, whilst building confidence regarding their relationship with wealth and abundance. Diana is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California, a Certified Master Mind Magic Practitioner ™ and holds a certification in...
2022-03-0925 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. 276 Women of Color Connecting Summit with Founder Jill JohnsonInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Jill Johnson, the co-founder and CEO of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), which is an independent, not for profit organization that supports economic development through entrepreneurship. Jill has over 30 years of experience as a business strategist, is a pioneering voice for inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems, and is especially focused on creating a new paradigm for the access to capital conversation. Most recently, she conceived and launched the Women of Color Connecting initiative to change the way we think about building the capacity of Women of Color entrepreneurs for the grow-scale-exit trajectory...
2022-03-0225 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #275 The Best Kept Secret to Grow Your Business with Author Pat HedleyInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Pat Hedley who is an investor, advisor and the author of "Meet 100 People". Inspired by the experiences of thousands of people she has interacted with over her own thirty-year career, Pat wrote "Meet 100 People" to encourage us all to proactively, and consistently meet people in person or by video. She is also the founder and CEO of The Path Ahead, Pat identifies high growth companies in which she invests and takes on either formal or informal advisory roles. Join us on Facebook LIVE every Wednesday at NOON PT @SheAngelInvestors. Su...
2022-02-2332 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #274 Innovative tech for Aging Boomers with Vanessa Liu, Silver LifeInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Vanessa Liu, the founder of SilverLife, a venture company building, launching and investing in companies that are transforming how older adults age in place. Vanessa has over 23 years of experience and a proven track record of value creation as a serial founder, operator, strategist and investor across SAP, Trigger Media and McKinsey. 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! 🎤 📻 📱 For more information on the Invest In Her...
2022-02-1627 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. 273 Women Warriors with Speaker/Podcaster Liz SvatekInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Liz Svatek, host of the top-rated Conversations With Warrior Women Podcast, where she interviews women across the country who have learned to LOVE their FEAR and leap for greatness personally and professionally. Liz is on the board of Moms in Office, Don't Hide it Flaunt It, and the advisory board of the She Angels Foundation. She also inspires women to access their inner warriors through curated masterminds, coaching, speaking engagements and workshops. Join us on Facebook LIVE every Wednesday at NOON PT @SheAngelInvestors. Subscribe on Apple Podcast h...
2022-02-0924 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. 272 Re-inventing yourself with Co-Founder of PlyoJam Stacey BeamanInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Stacey Beaman, the Co-Founder and COO of PlyoJam, LLC, a global dance fitness platform that attracts members and instructors from all walks of life. When Stacey isn't grooving on the dance floor, she runs a second company called Be.Woman Marketing, LLC. Through Be.Woman, Stacey provides marketing consulting and services to small, mostly female owned businesses that are just getting their feet wet, or are looking to revamp their marketing systems. Join us on Facebook LIVE every Wednesday at NOON PT @SheAngelInvestors. Subscribe on Apple Podcast https://apple.co...
2022-02-0224 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #271 Funding for Women with Silvia Mah, Founding Partner Ad Astra VenturesInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Dr. Silvia Mah, a contributor to Forbes and host of the globally recognized podcast "She Invests!". Dr. Silvia Mah is a native of Caracas, Venezuela who evolved from a scientist doing research in the rainforest of Guyana to an investor and advocate leading a powerful campaign dedicated to funding startups of underrepresented individuals. Mah has 50 companies in her portfolio, most of them spearheaded by at least one female or person of color. She is a social impact-focused investor who co-founded gender lens investment firm Ad Astra Ventures, business accelerator Stella Labs, angel...
2022-01-2632 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #270 Do You Want To Be A Published Author? With Literary Agent Tisha MorrisInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Tisha Morris who is a creative strategist and literary consultant for writing and publishing, an entertainment attorney, book coach, self-help author, and feng shui expert, as well as the author of five self-help books, including her upcoming release, Missing Element, Hidden Strength: Apply the Natural Strength of All Five Elements to Unlock Your Full Creative Potential, that releases Fall 2022. Tisha holds a degree in law, economics, and interior design with certifications in yoga, feng shui, and coaching. Join us on Facebook LIVE every Wednesday at NOON PT @SheAngelInvestors. Subscribe o...
2022-01-1923 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #269 Crack The Code to Funding with Author Judy RobinettInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Judy Robinett is the author of "Crack the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup" released by HarperCollins in February, 2019, and "How to Be a Power Connector: The 5-50-150 Rule," #1 of The Top Ten Business Books of 2014 by Inc.com. Robinett is a business thought leader who is known as "the woman with the titanium digital Rolodex." She has been profiled in Inc., Forbes, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, and Bloomberg Businessweek as a sterling example of the new breed of "super connectors"...
2022-01-1226 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #268 Funding Women in Mexico with Anna Raptis, Founder Amplifica CapitalInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Anna Raptis, Founder of Amplifica Capital. Anna is a passionate impact investor with over 25 years of experience. Her guiding principle is invest in the change you want to see. Anna's experience includes investing across sectors and geographies in international equities, funds, energy, real estate and as an angel investor and limited partner in venture capital funds in Mexico and the United States. She was recognized as one of the top female investors by the Latin American Venture Capital Association. Anna is founder of Amplifica Capital, a VC fund with the goal of...
2022-01-0521 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #267 Women Becoming Angel Investors with Terri MeadInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Terri Hanson Mead, the multi-award winning author of Piloting Your Life, President of Solutions2Projects, LLC, Managing Partner of Class Bravo Ventures, and an advocate for women through all of her platforms including her YouTube channel and blog. 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! 🎤 📻 📱 For more information on the Invest In Her Podcast, click here: www.investinherpodcast.com For more information on She Angel In...
2021-12-2925 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #266 Why More Women Need To Be Angel Investors with CEO Kadabra - Wendy RyanInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Wendy Ryan, the CEO of Kadabra, an interdisciplinary team of leadership and organizational change experts based in Silicon Valley, California. With over 25 years of combined experience in human resources, organizational development, non-profit leadership and executive coaching Wendy has partnered with hundreds of individuals and organizations throughout the U.S. helping front-line through C-suite leaders and board members achieve success as individuals and in teams. Her first book, Learn Lead Lift: How to Think, Act, and Inspire Your Way to Greatness was released May 2021. Join us on...
2021-12-2220 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #265 Transformational tools to create anything with Author Andrea QuinnInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Andrea Quinn, Certified Life and Business Coach, Motivational Speaker and Author, who has developed a curriculum called the "Quinn Essentials", which is a program used by many individuals as well as companies to expand their businesses, inspire communication within groups and empower people to live their best lives. Andrea is expanding the reach of her popular program called "The Quinn Essentials for Women - 9 tools to Accomplish ANYTHING" with the anticipated release of her first book of the same title to be released December, 2021. Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734734205...
2021-12-1528 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #258 Dr. Melina Jampolis Talks Health Empowerment for Women!Invest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Dr. Melina Jampolis, internist and board-certified physician nutrition specialist (one of only several hundred practicing in the United States). Dr. Melina is also the past president of the National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists. Trained as an internist, for the past 20 years she has specialized exclusively in nutrition for weight loss, disease prevention and treatment. Her current clinical work focuses on the new and rapidly growing field of precision nutrition and nutrigenetics; and her new book Spice up, Live Long serves as a guide to readers on how to use spices...
2021-10-2723 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #244 Equity Crowdfunding for Female Entrepreneurs & Investors with Mariel RošićInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Mariel Rošić, in Partnerships & Growth at WeFunder.com; an organization that makes it possible for everyday people like you and me to invest in the startups we believe in! 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-07-1423 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #243 Fundraising for Female Filmmakers with Film Producer BD GunnellInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Film Producer BD Gunnell, a leader in the world of independent feature filmmaking. 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-07-0726 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #242 Women's Entrepreneurship Day with Founder Wendy DiamondInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with social entrepreneur and humanitarian Wendy Diamond, CEO and Founder of Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization. WEDO works globally to empower women and girls to become active participants in the economy by igniting a network of women leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to initiate startups, drive economic expansion, and advance communities around the world. 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-06-3025 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #241 Women Fashion Entrepreneurs with Xena Workwear Founder & CEO Anastasia KraftInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Anastasia Kraft, Founder & CEO of Xena Workwear, which makes versatile personal protection equipment (PPE) for women in demanding industries, allowing them to stay safe AND look good! Working as a project engineer Anastasia was frustrated by the lack of PPE designed for professional women. She decided to develop versatile workwear so that women would never have to make a choice between function and fashion. Join us on Facebook LIVE every Wednesday at NOON PT @SheAngelInvestors. Subscribe on Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3citN1I, Spotify https://spoti.fi...
2021-06-2324 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #240 Accelerators and Incubators for Women Business Owners with RevHubOC's Isabelle BartInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Isabella Bart, Executive Director of RevHubOC, a committed community of social investors and entrepreneurs who believe in the power of social enterprise to solve local and global challenges. 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-06-1628 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #239 Growing Your Fashion Business Idea with Consultant Richard SternInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Richard Stern, a Fashion Entrepreneur Consultant with over 20 years of experience consulting for small businesses in apparel and fashion, working with clients in all stages of growth from start-ups to well-established companies in need of problem resolution, and product positioning. 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-06-0927 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #238 Blockchain for Women with Nina NicholsInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Nina Nichols, President & Founder of Global Women in Blockchain. Nina breaks down for us the basics of blockchain technology and explains why it can enhance trust in both record keeping and financial transactions. 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-06-0225 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #237 Venture Capital for Women with Angel Investor Anu ShuklaInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Anu Shukla, who has over 25 years of experience in angel investing. She personally supports and invests in women and minority lead enterprises as well as serves as a Venture Partner at Elevate Capital, whose mission is to support underserved women and minority founders in their entrepreneurial ventures 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-05-2634 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #236 Monetizing Your Podcast with Anjel B. HartwellInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Anjel B Hartwell, The Wealthy Life Mentor and Founder of Creative Age Consulting Group. Anjel B. Hartwell is an internationally known speaker, transformation artist, Be The Change "Movement To Watch" Award Winner, as well as the Creator, Executive Producer and Host of the 2020 People's Choice Award Winning Apple #1 Internationally ranked Wickedly Smart Women Podcast. 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-05-1925 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #235 Women Driven Venture Capital with Leyla SekaInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Leyla Seka, Managing Partner of Operator Collective. Operator Collective brings together as limited partners 100+ of tech's most sought-after operators, investors, and founders from diverse backgrounds to invest in and accelerate the next generation of b2b tech. 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-05-1224 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #234 Reinventing Yourself with Author and Emmy Award Winning Casting Director Holly PowellInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Author and Emmy Award-Winning Casting Director Holly Powell about her fascinating career in Hollywood, her best-selling book "The Audition Bible," and reinventing herself for her third act; which includes her new cookbook "Mavis's Kitchen," and her role as head of the grant action team for the SheAngelsFoundation.org! 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-05-0525 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #233 How Astrology Affects Your Business with Astrologer Rachel LangInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Intuitive Astrologer Rachel Lang about how to optimize the astrology of 2021 for fulfillment, success, and wellbeing, as well as how the planet has been aligned for unstoppable feminism since December 21st! 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-04-2827 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #232 Funding Your Business Idea with Anastasia GreenInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Anastasia Green, Founder and Managing Partner of GetFundedTools.com, about her commitment to making a positive impact in the world by providing purpose-driven entrepreneurs with tools for their growth and advancement. 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-04-2123 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #231 Launching Your New Food Product with Rachel JosephInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Rachel Joseph, Founder and CEO of Rachel's Brand, a company that is upgrading the oatmeal experience with premium overnight oat mixes that are organic, kosher, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, soy free, preservative free, and have no added sugar! 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-04-1429 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp #230 Igniting the Next Generation of Female EntrepreneursInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Lynda Cormier, founder of the multi-million dollar international wellness company Gia Wellness, and also the founder of the new non-profit Journey to Heroic Joy! Lynda's passion is helping women to discover their extraordinary; which propels them into living life fully, joyfully, heroically, and authentically, successfully. 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-04-0723 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #229 Global Digital Transformation with CEO of LionShare Media Susan BrazerInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Susan Brazer, CEO of LionShare Media, as well as global digital transformation executive and commercial visionary for creating and launching digital media platforms, applications, and services. 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-03-3131 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #228 Equal Pay for Women - The Lilly Ledbetter Movie with Director Rachel FeldmanInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Director, Writer, and Filmmaker Rachel Feldman about her passion project "LILLY." A political thriller based on the remarkable life of Lilly Ledbetter, the woman who President Obama named his first piece of legislation regarding equal pay for women. Academy Award Nominee, and Golden Globe Winner, the magnificent Patricia Clarkson, will play the role. 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-03-2422 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #227 Socially Conscious Products Aggregated in One Community with Chelsea BaylesInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Chelsea Bayles, Co-Founder of guudguuds™, a community-driven marketplace that is changing the game of how we do good by merging commerce with community-based giving. 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-03-1721 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #226 Trailblazing Women in Investment with Fiona McKayInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Fiona McKay, Founder and Managing Director of Lightbulb Leadership Solutions. Fiona is an internationally recognized executive business mentor, exclusive motivational speaker, and growth partner. An expert in leadership and influencing how decision-makers think to achieve measurable outcomes, either through personal development or tangible market growth, Fiona brings a realism and dynamism to consultancy which few can match. 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-03-1027 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #225 Female Breakthrough in Spirits Industry-Lite Pink with Founder Lori Harder!Invest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Lori Harder, Founder of Lite Pink, the best tasting, low calorie, low sugar, premium rosé flavored wine seltzer. Lite Pink's core mission is to help you Connect, Collaborate and Celebrate building your dreams together – and who doesn't want to do THAT all over a guiltless cocktail? 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-03-0332 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #224 Healthy Products to Impact Wellness with Ilana FriedmanInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Ilana Friedman, co-founder of TUSOL, a health and wellness company whose mission is to help people cultivate health and happiness from within. They design obsessively-researched, highly-effective, third-party lab tested wellness products that deliver real results! 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! 🎤 📻 📱
2021-02-2426 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #223 The Importance of Persistence with Emmy Award-Winning Producer Robin RadinInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with two-time Emmy Award-Winning, and six-time Emmy nominated, Producer Robin Radin. Robin has more than 25 years of experience working in the field and in the studio! Since early 2020, she has worked at SiriusXM as senior producer, Video Programming. Prior to that, she worked with talent from The Talk, flew around the country for Tegna, working with their on-and-off camera news folks. In 2018-2019, Robin helped launch Spectrum News1 Socal and oversaw the local PR campaign for Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl XV. From 2014-2018, she was Supervising Producer, News at Access Hollywood, overseeing a...
2021-02-1725 min
Invest In Her with Catherine GrayEp. #221 Women Investing In Women with Susan SlyInvest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Susan Sly, CEO and Founder of Step Into Your Power Inc., and Co-CEO of RadiusAI. Susan is a best-selling author, speaker, trainer and entrepreneur. She has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Lifetime Television, The CBN, The Morning Show in Australia and been quoted in numerous publications including Forbes and Harvey Mackay's Nationally Syndicated Column. Susan is the author of 7 books, including Have It All Woman and Organize Your Life. Her book project with NY Times Best Selling Author Jack Canfield made six Amazon Best Selling lists. Join us...
2021-02-0328 min