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THINK Business with Jon DwoskinTwo Decades of Excellence: Inside Grace Vandecruze’s Investment Banking Journey Grace Vandecruze is twenty years into a successful career as an investment banker, primarily focused on the financial services industry, after having spent seven years as a financial auditor in public accounting. She is an insurance investment banking expert, advising companies and insurance regulators on mergers & acquisitions, financings, capital strategies, valuation, restructuring, private placements, due diligence and other transactions. She has developed an in-depth knowledge of all forms of corporate insurance and financial services transactions and financings in the debt and equity markets. Ms. Vandecruze has worked on numerous restructurings, debt and equity offerings (including IPOs), M&A transactions...2025-04-2827 min
Unlock Your Potential with Jeff LernerHomeless to Millionaire: The Mindset That Changed Everything | GRACE VANDECRUZE #341In this powerful episode of Unlock Your Potential, we sit down with Grace Vandecruze, a woman who went from experiencing homelessness to becoming a self-made millionaire and financial expert. She shares her incredible journey, revealing the mindset shifts, financial strategies, and step-by-step approach that helped her break through limitations and build lasting success.We dive into the difference between being broke and being poor, how to believe beyond your limits, and what it really takes to secure your financial future—no matter where you're starting from. ...2025-03-0555 min
Financially IntentionalAchieving Unprecedented Success and Financial Freedom Against All Odds - Episode 113 (Classic Episode)Send us a textIn today's episode, I'm thrilled to talk with Grace Vandecruze. Grace shares her incredible journey from being homeless to becoming a millionaire. We chat about her inspiring family, her path to success, and the power of believing in yourself. Grace's story is full of hope, resilience, and valuable lessons about financial wisdom. Join us as we explore how she overcame obstacles and learned to thrive.About our guest:Grace Vandecruze is twenty years into a successful career as an investment banker, primarily focused on the financial services industry, after having...2025-02-2041 min
Insurance SpeakFrom Amateur to Professional: How Hobbies Fuel Insurance SuccessHistorically, hobbies were thought of as both frivolous and productive. It is worth noting, however, that some major advances happened as the result of hobbyists. Consider Comet Hale-Bopp, which was discovered in 1995 by two amateur astronomers. On this episode of Insurance Speak, we capitalize on Insurance Careers Month to talk with three insurance executives about the ways in which their hobbies inform their careers. With an eye toward illuminating the types of skills and interests that can translate well to the insurance world, Grace Global Capital Managing Director Grace Vandecruze; PAK Programs Risk Management Specialist Justin Guerra; and INSTANDA CEO...2025-02-1928 min
The Deep Wealth Podcast - Unlock Your Deep Wealth—In Business and LifeFrom Adversity to Triumph: Grace Vandecruze on M&A Mastery (#404)Send us a textUnlock Proven Strategies for a Lucrative Business Exit—Subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast Today💡🎯 Your Opinion Matters—Help Improve The Deep Wealth Podcast by Taking Our Quick Survey 🙏Have Questions About Growing Profits And Maximizing Your Business Exit? Submit Them Here, and We'll Answer Them on the Podcast!“Look back to see how far you’ve come.” - Grace VandecruzeExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesJoin us on the Deep Wealth Podcast as we delve into the incredible...2025-01-1542 min
Black Entrepreneur ExperienceBEE 489 Trailblazing Investment Banker: 20+ Years, $5 Billion in Transactions, Grace VandecruzeGrace Vandecruze is a CPA and financial advisor, Founder and Managing Director of Grace Global Capital, LLC. Contact: https://www.graceglobalcapital.com Let's Connect and Engage: Leave a Google Review Today on what you enjoyed about Black Entrepreneur Experience Podcast. Connect on YouTube and Sign up for our newsletter and get updates.2024-11-1342 min
The Good Life with Michele LamoureuxFrom Homeless to Millionaire. Life Lessons on How to Create A Financially Abundant Life with Grace VandecruzeImagine if one day you lost everything and the only way for your family to stay together was to move into a homeless shelter. Well, that is exactly what happened to Grace Vandecruze, Internationally Best-Selling author, Entrepreneur, and MBA — who has a passion for financial literacy and empowerment of women. Grace was taught some valuable lessons from the women in her life about how to overcome the challenges that come your way and you’ll hear her incredible journey of what it takes to create success. Grace has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Annapurna, the Himalayan in Bhutan and Everest Base...2024-11-1353 min
Success Profiles RadioGrace Vandecruze Discusses Rising From Homelessness To Becoming Wealthy And Helping Her Clients Build Financial FreedomGrace Vandecruze was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. She is an international bestselling author, business executive, entrepreneur, financial advisor, and CPA. She is the first woman and African American to sit on the board of a major financial services company in the US.
We talked about how she overcame homelessness, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, having a mindset for building wealth, and her favorite strategies for building wealth.
In addition, we discussed strategies for minimizing and deferring taxes, overcoming the fear of losing money and what to do with it, ways to pass wealth to the next generation tax-free, and...2024-11-0558 minSuccess Profiles Radio PodcastsGrace Vandecruze Discusses Rising From Homelessness To Becoming Wealthy And Helping Her Clients Build Financial FreedomGrace Vandecruze was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. She is an international bestselling author, business executive, entrepreneur, financial advisor, and CPA. She is the first woman and African American to sit on the board of a major financial services company in the US.
We talked about how she overcame homelessness, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, having a mindset for building wealth, and her favorite strategies for building wealth.
In addition, we discussed strategies for minimizing and deferring taxes, overcoming the fear of losing money and what to do with it, ways to pass wealth to the next generation tax-free, and...2024-11-0500 min
Mick UnpluggedGrace Vandecruze | From Homelessness to Millionaire: Grace Vandecruze Shares Her Inspiring JourneyWelcome to another illuminating episode of Mick Unplugged! Today we bring you an extraordinary conversation with Grace Vandecruze, a powerhouse in the financial world and author of the transformative book "Homeless to Millionaire." In this episode, Grace takes us on her journey from homelessness to making over $25 billion in insurance mergers and acquisitions, including deals with Warren Buffett. She shares invaluable insights on resilience, education, and financial empowerment, inspired by her grandmother's wisdom to "believe beyond your limits." Plus, an exciting offer – Mick Hunt will be giving away 20 copies of Grace’s book to the first listeners who...2024-10-0328 min
Money Mindset with Gull KhanMoney Mindset with Gull Khan | Episode 523 | Money Talkies with Grace Vandecruze | How to Strategically Scale Up Your BusinessIn this episode of Money Talkies, we speak once again to the amazing Grace Vandecruze.
Grace has over twenty years in a successful career as an investment banker, primarily focused on the financial services industry after having spent seven years as a financial auditor in public accounting. She is an insurance investment banking expert, advising companies and insurance regulators on mergers and acquisitions.
Ms. Vandecruze is active in the community and has serves on numerous corporate boards, is a licensed sailor and has participated in several Wharton Leadership Treks which includes climbing over twenty-five mountains a...2024-09-1133 min
Behind The Human with Marc ChampagneNavigating Change: Lessons from Wall Street and Mountain Peaks (ft. Grace Vandecruze)Grace Vandecruze: A Wall Street trailblazer, corporate board member, and mountain climber who's scaled 25 peaks across 3 continents while revolutionizing the insurance industry. Make sure to check out Grace’s “Become a Wealth Builder” at https://wwamasterclass.com Change Ready is an original series brought to you by Behind the Human & Malosi. A series where we do everything possible to future-proof your mind and thrive in an era of unprecedented change. ___ How Prepared is Your Team for the Next Big Disruption? Future-proof your team with Malosiminds.com Get your co...2024-09-0834 minMoney Mindset with Gull KhanMoney Mindset with Gull Khan | Episode 522 | Friday Feature: Grace VandecruzeToday we’re on another episode of our Friday Feature where we talk with astounding entrepreneurs and their success stories.
In today's episode we speak to the amazing Grace Vandecruze.
She has over twenty years in a successful career as an investment banker, primarily focused on the financial services industry after having spent seven years as a financial auditor in public accounting. She is an insurance investment banking expert, advising companies and insurance regulators on mergers and acquisitions.
Ms. Vandecruze is active in the community and has serves on numerous corporate boards, is a l...2024-09-0630 min
How to Choose to Live with Host Meridith AlexanderEp 4 -- Beyond the Limits of the Mountain Within: Finding Your Power in YES with Grace Vandercruze"Believe beyond your limits." - Grace's Grandmother's Guiding Words
In this inspiring episode of How to Choose to Live, we welcome Grace Vandecruze, a Wall Street executive and adventurer, who shares her incredible journey of resilience, determination, and embracing the transformative power of saying "yes."
From Homeless Shelter to Wall Street to Kilimanjaro, Grace's story will ignite your courage to:
Embrace the unexpected: Grace reveals how even facing devastating setbacks, like losing her home in a fire and living in a homeless shelter, fueled her determination to create a brighter future.
Believe beyond your current circumstances: Discover how Grace's grandmother's...2024-09-0439 min
School’s Over...Now What?Redefine Your Financial Future: A Step-by-Step Guide Ep 308Yo, fam, welcome back to the "School's Over, Now What?" podcast. Today, I'm excited to have financial expert Grace Vandecruze with me. With over 20 years of experience on Wall Street, Grace has a wealth of knowledge to share.In this new episode, Grace will be sharing her six keys to financial abundance. Aside from her financial expertise, Grace is also an avid mountain climber, having conquered 25 mountain peaks on 3 different continents. This passion has inspired her to create UPLIFT, a step-by-step guide to financial abundance.Tune in as Grace discusses eye-opening topics such as money memory...2024-08-3018 min
Christopher Lochhead Follow Your Different™From Homeless to Millionaire: Grace Vandecruze and The Power of Believing Beyond Your LimitsOn this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, our guest Grace Vandecruze treats us to an extraordinary story of resilience, determination, and financial empowerment.
Grace shares her remarkable journey from a childhood marked by poverty and homelessness to becoming a successful entrepreneur and financial advisor.
You’re listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let’s go.
Grace Vandecruze’s Early Life and Influences
Grace’s story begins in Guyana, where she was raised by her grandmothe...2024-08-2658 min
The Optimal Life406. Grace Vandecruze :: No Mountain is Too High to ClimbGrace Vandecruze is the founder and managing director of Grace Global Capital LLC, a consulting firm providing M&A financial advisory, restructuring and valuation services. She is also a mountain climber and the author of, "Homeless to Millionaire, 6 Keys to Uplift Your Financial Abundance." Become a Wealth Builder at https://wwamasterclass.com Connect with Grace on LinkedIn @gracevandecruze You can Buy Me A Coffee to help support our podcast https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber2024-08-2238 min
Unconventional Life with Jules SchroederEp407: Believing Beyond Your Limits with Business Executive, Author, and Financial Empowerment Advocate Grace VandecruzeGrace Vandecruze is the Founder and Managing Director of Grace Global Capital LLC, where she specializes in guiding clients through strategic growth and capital management. With over $25 billion in transactions to her credit, Grace’s expertise in private equity and investment banking has established her as a recognized leader in corporate governance. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), she brings a wealth of financial acumen to the table. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Grace is an adventurer at heart, having scaled Mount Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp, and is also a licensed sailor. More of Gr...2024-08-1931 min
Braving Business: Tales of Entrepreneurial Resilience and Courage in the Face of AdversityGrace Vandecruze, Inspirational Founder of GGC and International best-selling author of "Homeless to Millionaire: 6 Keys to Uplift Your Financial Abundance""Join Tal & PJ as in welcoming Grace Vandecruze, the founder and Managing Director of Grace Global Capital, to the Braving Business Podcast and internationally best-selling author of "Homeless to Millionaire."Episode Summary:Grace shares her extraordinary journey from growing up as an immigrant and surviving homelessness to becoming a leading figure in the world of investment banking. With over $20 billion in insurance transactions under her belt, Grace discusses the importance of financial literacy, the power of resilience, and the lessons she’s learned from both her professional career and her passion for climbing some of th...2024-08-191h 02
The Entrepreneurial YouMastering Investment Banking and Financial StrategiesToday I have joining me, someone who is twenty years into a successful career as an investment banker, primarily focused on the financial services industry, after spending seven years as a financial auditor in public accounting. She is an insurance investment banking expert, advising companies and regulators on mergers & acquisitions, financings, capital strategies, valuation, restructuring, private placements, due diligence, and other transactions. She has developed an in-depth knowledge of all forms of corporate insurance and financial services transactions and financings in the debt and equity markets. Ms. Vandecruze has worked on numerous restructurings, debt and equity offerings (including IPOs...2024-08-1339 min
Start With A WinShe Was Homeless Now She is MillionaireEver wondered what it would be like to be in a person’s mind that has a mindset of pushing beyond their limits, knowing the importance of education and perseverance, and the impact of living a life driven by purpose and continuous growth? Today on Start With a Win, Adam Contos sits down with Grace Vandercruze, an inspiring leader with a remarkable journey from a homeless shelter to a formidable force in investment banking. Despite facing significant personal challenges, Grace has risen to prominence, mastering the art of mergers, acquisitions, and financial strategy. She shares her story of resilience, the...2024-07-2423 min
"Build" with Stephen ScogginsBuilding Wealth: Grace Vandecruze's Blueprint for Financial FreedomIn this episode of BUILD, Stephen Scoggins sits down with Grace Vandecruze, a trailblazer in finance and an avid mountain climber. Grace shares her inspiring journey from overcoming homelessness to conquering Kilimanjaro and building a successful career in finance. Learn how to harness courage, set powerful intentions, and achieve financial freedom with practical tips and strategies from Grace. Episode Highlights: Courage to Move Forward: Grace emphasizes the importance of taking steps even when the path is unclear. Power of Intention: Setting goals with passion and determination is crucial for success. Financial Fitness: Discover tips on budgeting...2024-07-2451 min"Build" with Stephen ScogginsBuilding Wealth: Grace Vandecruze's Blueprint for Financial FreedomIn this episode of BUILD, Stephen Scoggins sits down with Grace Vandecruze, a trailblazer in finance and an avid mountain climber. Grace shares her inspiring journey from overcoming homelessness to conquering Kilimanjaro and building a successful career in finance. Learn how to harness courage, set powerful intentions, and achieve financial freedom with practical tips and strategies from Grace. Episode Highlights: Courage to Move Forward: Grace emphasizes the importance of taking steps even when the path is unclear. Power of Intention: Setting goals with passion and determination is crucial for success. Financial Fitness: Discover tips on budgeting...2024-07-2451 min
DealQuest Podcast with Corey KupferEpisode 300: From Homelessness to Financial Empowerment with Grace VandecruzeOn this episode of the DealQuest Podcast, Grace Vandecruze joins me to share her remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Guyana, South America, to becoming a leading investment banker in the financial services industry. With over 20 years of experience, Grace brings a wealth of knowledge in mergers and acquisitions, financings, capital strategies, valuations, restructurings, and private placements. Throughout her career, Grace has been instrumental in numerous restructurings, debt and equity offerings, IPOs, M&A transactions, team mutualization, and regulatory projects within the global life and PNC reinsurance and insurance markets. Her personal story of resilience and professional...2024-07-2447 min
Strap on your BootsZero to CEO: From homeless to millionaire with Grace VandecruzeJoin me in this episode of Zero to CEO as I speak with Grace Vandecruze, a visionary mountain climber and accomplished business leader who transformed her life from homelessness to millionaire status. Grace shares her unique insights and personal experiences, discussing the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned along the way. As the Founder and Managing Director of Grace Global Capital LLC, Grace has advised on over $25 billion in insurance transactions and has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising. We explore her journey, the importance of shifting mindset to build wealth, reducing the risk of...2024-07-1516 min
Investor MamaEpisode #155: Life Lessons Learned from Climbing Mountains to Climbing To Reach Your Goals with Grace VandecruzeCheck out this week's episode with the amazing Grace Vandecruze. Grace shares her lessons learned from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and how to apply it to your own life journey. She has accomplished the unthinkable. If you want to be inspired, do something that is hard or soemthing you've been puttinging off, then you won't want to miss hearing from Grace.2024-07-1238 min
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival NetworkHomeless to Millionaire - Grace Vandecruze #6096Kerry Lutz and Grace Vandecruze discussed the concept of adversity and its transformative power. Grace shared her personal experiences of overcoming adversity, including losing her family home to flames and climbing Mount Elbrus. The conversation also touched on the importance of resilience, determination, and courage in achieving success, both in personal and professional contexts. Grace also discussed her approach to client relationships in the insurance industry, emphasizing the importance of financial security and empowerment, and the need to address childhood money memories. Finally, the conversation ended with Kerry expressing his admiration for Grace's journey and plans to read her book, "...2024-07-0221 minFinancial Survival NetworkHomeless to Millionaire - Grace Vandecruze #6096Kerry Lutz and Grace Vandecruze discussed the concept of adversity and its transformative power. Grace shared her personal experiences of overcoming adversity, including losing her family home to flames and climbing Mount Elbrus. The conversation also touched on the importance of resilience, determination, and courage in achieving success, both in personal and professional contexts. Grace also discussed her approach to client relationships in the insurance industry, emphasizing the importance of financial security and empowerment, and the need to address childhood money memories. Finally, the conversation ended with Kerry expressing his admiration for Grace's journey and plans to read her book, "...2024-07-0221 min
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival NetworkHomeless to Millionaire - Grace Vandecruze #6096Kerry Lutz and Grace Vandecruze discussed the concept of adversity and its transformative power. Grace shared her personal experiences of overcoming adversity, including losing her family home to flames and climbing Mount Elbrus. The conversation also touched on the importance of resilience, determination, and courage in achieving success, both in personal and professional contexts. Grace also discussed her approach to client relationships in the insurance industry, emphasizing the importance of financial security and empowerment, and the need to address childhood money memories. Finally, the conversation ended with Kerry expressing his admiration for Grace's journey and plans to...2024-07-0221 min
AM Best AudioGrace Vandecruze: Homeless to MillionaireGrace Vandecruze, director of Grace Global Capital LLC, shares her rags to riches success story as well as her insights on the insurance industry from M&A to the quest for new and diverse talent.2024-06-2114 min
AM Best Audio PodcastGrace Vandecruze: Homeless to MillionaireGrace Vandecruze, director of Grace Global Capital LLC, shares her rags to riches success story as well as her insights on the insurance industry from M&A to the quest for new and diverse talent.2024-06-2114 min
Financially IntentionalAchieving Unprecedented Success and Financial Freedom Against All Odds - Episode 77Send us a textIn today's episode, I'm thrilled to talk with Grace Vandecruze. Grace shares her incredible journey from being homeless to becoming a millionaire. We chat about her inspiring family, her path to success, and the power of believing in yourself. Grace's story is full of hope, resilience, and valuable lessons about financial wisdom. Join us as we explore how she overcame obstacles and learned to thrive.About our guest:Grace Vandecruze is twenty years into a successful career as an investment banker, primarily focused on the financial services industry, after having...2024-06-1341 min
The ISC PodcastGrace Vandecruze and Margaret Resce MilkintGrace Vandecruze, Managing Director and Founder of Grace Global Capital, talks to ISC US Chair Margaret Resce Milkint about her path into the insurance industry, her recent best selling book which focuses on financial wellbeing as well as the impact of mountain climbing on her life.2021-11-1558 min
Uncaged ShowUNCAGED With Grace VandecruzeGrace Vandecruze is twenty years into a successful career as an investment banker, primarily focused on the financial services industry, after having spent seven years as a financial auditor in public accounting. She is an insurance investment banking expert, advising companies and insurance regulators on mergers & acquisitions, financings, capital strategies, valuation, restructuring, private placements, due diligence, and other transactions. She has developed an in-depth knowledge of all forms of corporate insurance and financial services transactions and financings in the debt and equity markets. Ms. Vandecruze has worked on numerous restructurings, debt and equity offerings (including IPOs), M&A transactions...2021-10-1819 min
A Climb to the TopGrace Vandecruze of Grace Global CapitalChuck Garcia hosts a conversation with Grace Vandecruze, mountaineer and founder of Grace Global Capital. Grace is twenty years into a successful career as an investment banker, focused on financial service industries. Grace is active in the community and has served on numerous philanthropic boards, is a licensed sailor and has participated in several Wharton Leadership Treks and the climbing of several mountains around the world.LINKS www.chuckgarcia.com www.graceglobalcapital.com www.soulmatter.co www.wabcradio.com Learn more about your ad choices...2019-12-0929 min
Wharton Business Radio Guest AudioGrace Vandercruze on Women@WorkGrace Vandecruze, Founder and Managing Director at Grace Global Capital, joins host Laura Zarrow on Women@Work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-06-1827 min
Wharton Business DailyWharton MBA Reunion Radio: From Expert Banking Advice to Climbing EverestBusiness Radio Special: Business Radio broadcasts LIVE each year from MBA Reunion Weekend at Wharton. In this special edition of Women@Work, host Laura Zarrow speaks with Wharton Alum Grace Vandecruze, Founder and Managing Director at Grace Global Capital and experienced Mountaineer, about her career journey from Wharton to owning her own consulting firm and climbing 25 mountain peaks to date! Grace has also been featured in two books: "Be Happy at Work, 100 Women Who Love their Jobs and Why" by Joanne Gordon and "Doing it Ourselves: Success Stories of African American Women in Business" by Donna Ballard. See ac...2019-05-2226 min