Profit and Purpose Impact Investing Mastery

Tanah Hairston
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📢 Profit & Purpose is the go-to podcast for investors, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who want to build wealth while making a difference. Hosted by Tanah Hairston, an expert in impact real estate investing and private business investing, this podcast dives into how to align your investments with your values—without sacrificing returns. Join us for real conversations with industry leaders, fund managers, and investors who are reshaping the financial landscape by blending profit and impact. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, you'll walk away with actionable insights.

Episodes

  1. The Hidden Power of DAFs: A Smarter Way to Give, Grow, and Build Legacy

    06/12/2025

    The Hidden Power of DAFs: A Smarter Way to Give, Grow, and Build Legacy

    What if your tax strategy could double as your legacy plan? In this episode, we explore the untapped power of Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) with Debbie Ulanday—an experienced engineer turned impact investor and co-founder of Spring Impact Capital. Debbie’s mission to mobilize capital for good aligns perfectly with our vision of building wealth with both purpose and precision. Here’s what you’ll discover: DAFs Demystified: How to use a DAF like a personal foundation—with none of the red tape. Tax-Efficient Giving: Why donating appreciated assets before a sale (like stock or real estate) can help you avoid capital gains and boost your charitable impact. Immediate Deductions: How DAFs provide instant tax benefits and long-term flexibility. Purpose-Driven Control: Choose when and where to give—on your timeline and aligned with your values. DAFs vs. Charitable LLCs: Understand why DAFs are often the simpler, more strategic choice for most impact investors. If you're ready to align your giving with your growth strategy, this episode will illuminate your path. 🎧 Join the conversation: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ChwSu5kqz4PidmJr0tM9B?si=t9THdPR9SLSpeizVkX-_9w — More from Tanaha Hairston: YouTube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_Movement Instagram: /tanaha_hairston/ TikTok: /@thair7770 Connect with Debbie Ulanday: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbieulanday/?trk=public_post_feed-actor-image

    28 min
  2. The Metrics That Matter: How to Spot Opportunities for Profit and Purpose

    05/31/2025

    The Metrics That Matter: How to Spot Opportunities for Profit and Purpose

    What if you could invest in world-changing ideas without sacrificing financial returns? In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Sims—venture capitalist, startup whisperer, and founder of financial planning platform Fric—to crack the code on impact investing that actually works. Here's what you'll take away: The $10 Ripple Effect: Discover how every dollar in your bank account gets leveraged 9x—and why where you bank might be your most powerful impact toolStartup Red Flags Decoded: Learn the surprising metric Stephanie tracks to predict which impact ventures will succeed (hint: it's not revenue)"Lines vs Dots" Investing: Stephanie's foolproof method for spotting founders worth betting on—even at the earliest stagesReal Talk on Returns: Why "doing good" and "making money" aren't mutually exclusive (with hard numbers from her portfolio)You'll love this episode if: ✓ You've ever thought "I want to invest responsibly but don't know where to start" ✓ You're tired of pitch decks that don't connect vision to financial reality ✓ You want to support underrepresented founders without taking unnecessary risks Why This Changed How I Invest: After this conversation, I'll never look at a startup's financials the same way again. Stephanie showed me how to: Spot the difference between "feel-good" and "do-good" venturesAsk the one question most investors miss (that reveals everything)Build real relationships with founders beyond the pitch deck Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ChwSu5kqz4PidmJr0tM9B?si=GeDdMpmzTiSRm7408smq2A Follow Me For More: YouTube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_Movement Instagram: /tanaha_hairston/ TikTok: /@thair7770 Join us through this link, Click it and press "Invest with Impact": https://iic-capital.com/ Connect With Stephanie: LinkedIn: /in/stephaniejsims/ P.S. Want Stephanie's "5 Must-Ask Questions for Impact Startups" checklist? DM me "IMPACT" on Instagram and I'll send it to you!

    32 min
  3. Profit with Purpose: Investing in Impact Startups with Olivia Hornby

    05/25/2025

    Profit with Purpose: Investing in Impact Startups with Olivia Hornby

    What if your investments could drive significant financial returns and create a positive impact on the world? In this illuminating episode, I sit down with Olivia Hornby, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Spring Impact Capital, a venture fund focused on climate and health innovations with an emphasis on DEI. With over 15 years of finance experience, including a tenure as VP at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Olivia shares her journey to the "holy grail of investing" – where purpose meets profit. Here’s what lit us up: The Power of Capital: Discover how Olivia's personal journey, influenced by her parents and a "lightbulb moment" volunteering, led her to realize that capital is power, and it can be used to influence the future we want to see.Impact in Action: Real-World Examples: Learn about groundbreaking startups like Open Ocean Robotics, an unmanned solar-paneled vessel monitoring the blue economy, and RetinaLogik, a virtual reality eye-testing software improving accessibility and addressing language barriers for 40% of people who don't get eye tests.Balancing Profit and Purpose: Understand how Spring Impact Capital defines impact, seeks intentionality in founders, and measures success beyond just financials, ensuring businesses are built from the ground up with a specific impact goal in mind.Empowering Female Entrepreneurs: Get advice for aspiring female entrepreneurs on securing funding, building a clear mission, and the importance of having investors around the table who truly understand the problems they're solving, particularly in underinvested areas like femtech.The Future of Impact Investing: Explore key trends like the intergenerational wealth transfer, as younger generations increasingly seek to align their investments with their values, recognizing that doing good and making money are not mutually exclusive.If you're ready to align your portfolio with companies making a tangible difference in climate and health while aiming for strong returns, this episode is your guide. Join the conversation: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ChwSu5kqz4PidmJr0tM9B?si=t9THdPR9SLSpeizVkX-_9w More from Tanaha Hairston: YouTube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_MovementInstagram: /tanaha_hairston/TikTok: /@thair7770 Connect with Olivia Hornby: /in/olivia-hornby604/

    26 min
  4. Beyond Returns: How Women Can Build Purpose-Driven Wealth Through Private Impact Investing

    05/19/2025

    Beyond Returns: How Women Can Build Purpose-Driven Wealth Through Private Impact Investing

    What if your investments could grow your wealth and create the change you want to see in the world? In this episode of my Impact Mastery Series, I sit down with Janine Firpo—author of Activate Your Money and founder of Invest for Better—to share how we, as women, can align our portfolios with our values without sacrificing returns. Here's what we uncovered: The $10 Ripple Effect: How I learned that every dollar in our bank accounts gets leveraged 9x—and why choosing where we bank is one of the most powerful moves we can make.Myth-Busting Truths: Janine showed me proof that her values-aligned investments actually outperformed her traditional portfolio—and how you can replicate this.Real Estate with Purpose: I was inspired by how Janine transformed her property into workforce housing—and how you can start with just one intentional investment.Legacy That Lives On: Janine's plan to keep her money creating impact even after she's gone through a purpose-driven donor-advised fund—this changed how I think about my own estate planning.Your First Step Matters: Whether it's switching banks or joining an investment circle (like Invest for Better's March groups), we break down how to begin today.This episode is perfect for you if: You've ever thought, "I want my money to do good, but I don't know where to start."You're tired of your savings silently supporting industries that don't align with your values.You want to learn alongside other women who are building wealth with purpose.Resources I Mentioned: Janine’s must-read book: Activate Your MoneyInvest for Better’s small-group circles (starting March)Impact Assets (for legacy-focused donor-advised funds) Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ChwSu5kqz4PidmJr0tM9B?si=GeDdMpmzTiSRm7408smq2A Connect With Me: YouTube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_Movement Instagram: /tanaha_hairston/ TikTok: /@thair7770 Connect with Janine Firpo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-firpo-047282/

    30 min
  5. Maximizing DAFs for Impact Investing: Transforming DAFs into Impact Investing Capital

    05/03/2025

    Maximizing DAFs for Impact Investing: Transforming DAFs into Impact Investing Capital

    What if the key to reducing your tax bill and funding world-changing businesses was sitting untouched in billions of donor-advised funds (DAFs)? In this urgent episode, impact investing expert Tanaha Hairston talks with Maggie Spicer—philanthropic venture advisor and DAF innovator—about how to deploy these "parked" funds for profit and purpose. Key Takeaways: From Crisis to Catalytic Capital: How Maggie’s emergency restaurant fund in San Francisco moved faster than federal aid—proving DAFs can rescue for-profit businesses.Beyond Nonprofits: Surprising uses for DAFs (from ocean cleanup startups to affordable housing) that most advisors never mention.Charitable LLC vs. DAF: The control vs. tax deduction tradeoff—and why high-net-worth investors use both.Deadline Alert: How to open a DAF in days and deploy capital before December 31st for immediate tax benefits.If you’ve ever wanted to turn your charitable giving into investments (without sacrificing returns or impact), this episode is your blueprint. Join us here: https://iic-capital.com/ More from Tanaha Hairston: YouTube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_Movement Instagram: /tanaha_hairston/ TikTok: /@thair7770

    24 min
  6. Investing in Renewable Energy, Why It Matters and the Future of Renewable Energy Investments

    04/26/2025

    Investing in Renewable Energy, Why It Matters and the Future of Renewable Energy Investments

    What if your investments could both grow your wealth and help solve the climate crisis? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Heather Beatty, CEO of ScopeFour Capital, to explore how renewable energy is reshaping our world—and how you can be part of this $30 trillion transition. Here’s what lit us up: The urgent math: Global energy demand has surged 40% since 2000—and why renewables are the only way to meet it (no matter who’s in office).Hidden climate heroes: From "smart grids" built in the 1960s to AI-powered water systems, discover the unsung technologies accelerating change.Policy-proof opportunities: Why red states are leading America’s wind power boom—and how China dominates the supply chain (without most investors realizing).Heather’s "lightbulb moment": How a bike trip through Cambodia’s polluted waterways inspired her climate investing crusade.If you’ve ever wanted to align your portfolio with the clean industrial revolution—while earning competitive returns—this episode is your launchpad. Join the energy transition: [Insert podcast platform link] More from Tanaha Hairston: YouTube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_MovementInstagram: /tanaha_hairston/TikTok: /@thair7770Connect with Heather Beatty: LinkedIn: /in/heather-conforto-beatty-6399446/

    31 min
  7. Creating Passive Income That Changes Lives (Without Lifting a Finger)

    04/19/2025

    Creating Passive Income That Changes Lives (Without Lifting a Finger)

    What if your investments could both fund your dream life and solve real-world problems—like affordable housing, veteran debt relief, and foster care reform? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Catherine Bell, founder of Titan Impact Group, to reveal how passive income can be a force for good. Here’s what moved us: The mobile home park revolution: How renting "dirt" creates thriving communities (while delivering 18–22% returns).Debt-to-freedom pipelines: Catherine’s fund erases medical debt for first responders—and pays investors 20% annually.From tragedy to transformation: How losing her husband inspired Catherine to build 13 passive income streams (and save 1,000 lives during a hurricane).The "Cash Flow" Secret: How an 11-board game taught her teens to earn $250K by age 19 — and fund adoptions for foster kids.If you’ve ever wanted your money to work harder for you and for the world, this episode is your roadmap. Join the impact movement: https://iic-capital.com/ More inspiration from Tanaha Hairston: YouTube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_MovementInstagram: /tanaha_hairston/TikTok: /@thair7770

    30 min
  8. Leveraging Family Offices: Building Relationships & Driving Impact

    04/12/2025

    Leveraging Family Offices: Building Relationships & Driving Impact

    Ever wondered how visionary families are tackling climate change, gender equality, and mental health—while creating lasting change? In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Patterson, CEO of Family Office West, to explore how family offices are driving the impact revolution—and how you can be part of it. Here’s what lights us up: The heart of family offices: How these powerful networks are redefining "wealth" as environmental stewardship and social justice (hint: it's not what you think). Danielle’s breakthrough insight: Why women-led families are transforming industries like clean energy and femtech—and how this generational shift is accelerating global progress. The impact toolkit: From AI-powered solutions measuring real change to virtual collaboratives uniting changemakers worldwide. Frontiers of impact: How mental health innovation and sustainable agriculture are becoming the new benchmarks for meaningful investment. If you're ready to turn your values into action and join a movement that's healing our planet and communities, this conversation is your invitation. Join the impact revolution here: https://iic-capital.com/ More inspiration from Tanaha Hairston: YouTube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_Movement Instagram: /tanaha_hairston/ TikTok: /@thair7770

    30 min
  9. Mastering Early Stage Investments

    04/06/2025

    Mastering Early Stage Investments

    Ever wondered what it takes to invest in startups that actually change the world? In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Mink, the visionary behind a revolutionary plant-based leather company, to pull back the curtain on early-stage impact investing. Education, not financial advice. Here’s what we unpack: My burning questions as a first-time angel investor: How do convertible notes work? What’s a cap table? (Spoiler: It’s simpler than you think.) Rebecca’s "lightbulb moment": How she’s turning food waste (yes, 40% of the supply chain!) into luxury materials—and why it’s a trillion-dollar opportunity. The investor roadmap: From seed rounds to Series A, plus how Rebecca avoids diluting her early backers. Impact that pays: How she measures her startup’s environmental footprint (hint: no greenwashing here). If you’ve ever wanted to invest in startups that tackle problems like plastic pollution and fast fashion—while earning returns—this episode is your blueprint. Join us here: [site link] More from Tanaha Hairston:Youtube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_Movement Instagram: /tanaha_hairston/ TikTok: /@thair7770

    40 min

  10. 03/10/2025

    📢 "My Journey into Impact Investing: How We Got Here and Why It Matters"

    Episode Description: In this first episode of Profit with Purpose, I’m sharing my personal journey into impact investing—how I went from —real estate and private investing to creating a community that empowers investors to align their money with their values. I’ll take you behind the scenes of:✅ The pivotal moments that shaped my investment philosophy✅ The challenges I faced stepping into impact investing✅ Why profit and purpose aren’t mutually exclusive✅ How this podcast will help YOU invest smarter and create meaningful change This is where it all starts. If you’re ready to build wealth while making a difference, hit play and join me on this journey! 🎧 Listen now and start your path to purpose-driven investing!

    3 min
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📢 Profit & Purpose is the go-to podcast for investors, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who want to build wealth while making a difference. Hosted by Tanah Hairston, an expert in impact real estate investing and private business investing, this podcast dives into how to align your investments with your values—without sacrificing returns. Join us for real conversations with industry leaders, fund managers, and investors who are reshaping the financial landscape by blending profit and impact. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, you'll walk away with actionable insights.

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