What if the way you showed up in a room could shift the entire energy? And what if your financial future didn't have to feel out of reach? In this episode of The Carrie Campbell Show, Carrie sits down with Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of Elevate My Brand, a 16-year award-winning marketing agency, and Fabric VC, a venture capital fund investing exclusively in diverse founders. From her background as a corporate M&A attorney to stepping in as interim CEO of Bassett Furniture at 26, to launching her own agency after realizing six-figure law firm offers made her physically nauseous, Laurel's journey is anything but linear. Together, Carrie and Laurel dive into venture capital, what it actually means, and why women have been intentionally left out of alternative asset classes where real wealth is built. Laurel breaks down her thesis of investing in diverse founders (or as she says on stage, "We don't invest in anyone who's pale, male, or stale"), why less than 2% of venture dollars go to diverse founders, and how the returns prove this isn't charity, it's capitalism. They also talk power outfits, red lips, networking rooms, and why walking in with confidence isn't arrogance, it's energy. Laurel shares her tips for women struggling to step into their power, how to choose an outfit that makes you feel unstoppable, and why she always tells women her clothes are from Walmart or Amazon. Plus, they tackle financial fear, why women need to look at their money every day, and how to start building a plan no matter where you are in your financial journey. You'll learn: • What venture capital actually is and why women have been left out of alternative asset classes • Laurel's thesis: investing only in diverse founders in consumer tech, health tech, and fintech • How to walk into networking rooms with confidence, not fear: set small goals, power poses, deep breathing, and don't wear black • Why a power outfit can change your energy and shift the entire room • Laurel's go-to confidence boosters: red lip, statement accessories, and knowing your body type • The three steps to financial empowerment: remove your fear, build a plan, and look at your money every day • Why financial fear often stems from how we were raised and how to break the cycle • Laurel's series "Better Than a Birkin: From Luxury to Legacy" teaching women how to talk about money This episode will inspire you to step into your power, stop fearing your finances, and show up like you own every room you walk into. *** We go deep in every episode, they’re raw and honest, and might challenge you, but if you stay with us and trust the process, you’ll learn tools to help you through difficult situations. Connect with Laurel Mintz: Marketing Agency: elevatemybrand.com Venture Fund: fabricvc.com Instagram: @laurelmintz 🔗 Learn more & connect: https://thecarriecampbellexperience.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecarriecampbellexperience/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarriecampbell_experience/ LinkTree