How Women Inspire: Invest, Lead, Give
How Women Inspire: Invest, Lead, Give sets out to bring the voices of empowered and inspiring women forward to share their stories of stepping into leadership positions. We aspire to share what is possible and encourage more women to leap, striving for these board and c-suite positions themselves to change the path towards a more inclusive future. This podcast will share stories on how women lead and how their leadership opens the doors for the greater value of opportunities for others. By listening to this podcast, listeners will feel empowered to level up themselves or invest in women-led and women-founded companies to change the world of business. Find out more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/
Episodes
160 episodes
Women’s Financial Confidence and Breaking Through Business Barriers with Melissa Houston
Now more than ever, it’s important for women to master their money and business strategies for financial freedom and success. Forget the myth that money is just 'numbers' - in today’s episode, Melissa Houston is tackling the emotional side of f...
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Episode 161
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23:06
Values-Based Investing in Women-Led Startups with Rachel Zayas
By 2030, it’s estimated that women will have control of over 60% of wealth in the United States. But historically, not only have women not played a big role in investing, but companies founded and led by women only receive around 2% of availabl...
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Season 1
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Episode 160
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30:25
Breaking Performance Mode: Insights from a Transformative Puerto Rico Retreat with Julie Castro Abrams and Liz Mabey
In this episode, Julie and Liz Mabey share insights from a recent How Women Lead trip to Puerto Rico, focusing on the power of connection and authenticity among women leaders. They cover topics like escaping the "performance mode" we’re o...
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Season 1
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Episode 159
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7:46
Closing the Funding Gap: How Women Investors are Supporting Women Founders in Venture Capital with Jacqueline Schafer
What if I told you that women are poised to control trillions of dollars in wealth, yet only a fraction of venture capital funding goes to women-led businesses? It's time to change that narrative. Today, Julie Castro Abrams and Jackie Schafer d...
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Season 1
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Episode 158
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30:07
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Developing High-Performing Teams and Avoiding Burnout with Tamesa Rogers
Ever feel like you're playing it safe, sticking to what you know? What if the key to unlocking your full potential was simply to lean into what scares you? In this episode of How Women Inspire, Julie sits down with Tamesa Rogers, a seasoned Chi...
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Season 1
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Episode 157
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24:49
Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Venture Capital with Cheryl Beninga
Ever feel like you're leaving money on the table or that your financial growth is always taking a backseat to everything else? You're not alone. In this episode of How Women Inspire, we dive deep into the world of venture investing and women's ...
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Season 1
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Episode 156
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21:05
Cultivating Inclusive, Human-Centric Leadership with Lori Adams-Brown
Embracing human-centric leadership, cultural intelligence, and authentic self-expression are the key ingredients to a successful company. Lori Adams-Brown, a global talent development director, podcast host, and advocate for women in leadership...
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Season 1
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Episode 155
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32:14
Parallel Planning for Growing Generational Wealth with Thomasina Williams
Ever heard the saying "shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves in three generations"? It's a stark reminder that generational wealth doesn't simply happen; it requires intentional planning and a focus that goes beyond finances. In this episode of How Wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 154
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31:19
Leveraging an Engineering Mindset in the Boardroom with Lynda Grindstaff
Diversity of thought is one of, if not the most important thing we can bring into the boardroom with us as leaders. Considering a variety of perspectives allows us to find solutions to complex problems more quickly than if everyone had the same...
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Season 1
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Episode 153
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19:55
Unlocking the Power of Strategic Partnerships and Vulnerability with Brandy Goolsby
In a tech world that's constantly evolving, how do you stay ahead of the curve and become a truly impactful leader? In this episode of How Women Inspire, Brandy Goolsby, a seasoned tech executive, shares her incredible journey from finding her ...
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Season 1
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Episode 152
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23:38
Trust, Moral Leadership, and Finding Your Voice with Denise Brosseau [Replay]
Women have powerful voices and have been using them to voice concerns and demand change forever. But when society is full of naysayers and those who undervalue women, it can be easy to back off of your convictions. In this episode, Denise Bross...
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Season 1
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Episode 151
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31:59
Building Women’s Financial Independence and Fixing the Broken Rung with Megan Schoettmer
Do you feel confident that you’re in control of your financial future? With the huge transfer of wealth to women in this country, it’s more important than ever to be financially literate and feel confident in the conversation. In today’s episod...
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Season 1
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Episode 150
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26:06
Embracing Ambition and Rejecting Apologies with Shellye Archambeau [Replay]
As women in the workplace, the odds of success and growth are not usually in our favor. So, what can we do to improve our odds and set ourselves up for success? In this episode of How Women Inspire, we sit down with Shellye Archambeau, experien...
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Season 1
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Episode 149
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25:29
Driving Breakthrough Innovations and Impact with Erin Harkless Moore, Senior Director of Investments at Pivotal Ventures [Replay]
In a world where the gender funding gap remains stubbornly wide, women are on a mission to change the game. Erin Harkless Moore is at the forefront of driving breakthrough innovations and social impact through strategic investments. In this epi...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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32:10
Embracing Authenticity and Overcoming Self-Doubt with Liz Sklar, Director at Stand & Deliver and Actress [Replay]
Are you a woman in leadership struggling to manage stress and are not feeling like your authentic self? In this episode of How Women Inspire, Liz Sklar, Director of Stand and Deliver and actress, shares her journey from stage to C-suite and how...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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31:12
Revolutionizing the Healthcare Landscape with Elyse Heob
The healthcare industry has long overlooked the unique needs and experiences of women, but that tide is finally turning. Today, we’re sitting down with Elyse Heob, a multi-time healthcare startup founder and expert in bringing groundbreaking in...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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21:16
Pioneering AI in Legal Tech with Jacqueline Schafer
Only 2% of all founders of AI companies are women, and Jacqueline Schafer is one of those women leading the way in tech. Jacqueline is here this week to share her inspiring journey from her early days as a lawyer at a top firm to founding her o...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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23:47
Mentorship, Curiosity, and the Immigrant Experience with Julie Huang
In the professional world, having a mentor to guide you in making the best choices for yourself can make all the difference. Having a mentor can help you unlock your curiosity, seek out opportunities you didn’t think were possible, and make sig...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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25:04
Unlocking Barriers to Cancer Screening and Care with Vinona Bhatia
Women’s health continues to be an important issue for many of us, and more and more medical technoplogy startups are getting on board with turning their attention to women’s health issues across the globe. Dr. Vinona Bhatia, a trailblazer in me...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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20:52
Using Your Business as a Force for Good with Coco Sellman
Growing a business is no easy feat, but here at How Women Lead, we have the pleasure of knowing many women who are leading high-growth companies. Their difference? The companies are not only high-growth, but high-impact, aligning their business...
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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22:48
Leveraging Entrepreneurship to Drive Positive Change in Latino Communities with Marisela Barbosa
If anyone knows about the importance of grit and determination, it’s immigrants. Hispanic people are the fastest growing worker group in the US, and young Hispanic people attending college and universities are truly the workforce of tomorrow. D...
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Episode 141
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21:50
Overcoming Barriers with Confidence, Resilience, and Determination with Deborah Smith
Even if we think our career is on a straight path, life has a funny way of presenting us with unexpected opportunities and changing our trajectories. Deborah Smith knows this firsthand, having moved around in the financial industry and taken al...
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Episode 140
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22:56
Balancing Innovation and Responsibility with Jessica Nall
As technology advances quickly, it can be hard for regulation to keep up with innovation. So what are developing technology companies to do when regulations are so vague, and standards are yet to be developed? One answer is to work on self-regu...
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Episode 139
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31:35
Mentorship, Resilience, and the Power of Relationships with Shannon Nash
One of the most powerful tools you can have as you navigate your career is a well-rounded network. The relationships you build with mentors and colleagues have a massive effect on your trajectory, and few know this better than Shannon Nash. Sha...
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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36:40
Unlocking the Wealth and Influence of Women with Mandy Bynum
There has been a significant increase in women-led venture firms, going from 12 in 2010 to nearly 300 in 2020, emphasizing the potential for women to manage $30 trillion in wealth by 2030. And despite women-founded companies outperforming their...
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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30:52