Invest In Her with Catherine Gray

Catherine Gray, Founder SheAngelInvestors.com

INVEST IN HER podcast, hosted by founder of She Angel Investors, Catherine Gray- features phenomenal female founders and funders. The podcast is part of a multimedia platform to connect women with funding resources. If you are a woman seeking funding, this podcast is for you. You will learn about the various ways to get funded, meet guests who you can connect with, learn how to overcome obstacles, and discover how funding can be made simple for female founders to understand and to access. Host Catherine Gray is a Film Producer, Author and Tedx Speaker and champions the funding of women who are tremendously underfunded- receiving less of 2% of venture capital funding. Each week the show has on guests that are female angel investors and general partners who are women that have started their own fund- and have a focus on funding women, LGBTQ and Bipoc. She also showcases women business owners who are seeking funding. The show is all about education and connection- providing investment resources for women looking to launch or scale their business. Listeners are female entrepreneurs who want to connect with resources- which can include funding, coaching, accelerators, mentorship, events and more. Many female founders find it challenging to find funding. She Angel Investors has created an e course to address that issue – it is called "6 Ways to Fund Your Business"- Funding Made Simple for Female Founders. Here is the link https://bit.ly/35nFCnO Women of all ages and ethnicities can connect to learning, events, education and contacts through the INVEST IN HER podcast and the SHE ANGEL INVESTORS platform. The show delivers invaluable information to those women in business who are seeking funding, knowledge and insights on how to take their business to the next level. As an angel investor, entrepreneur and a woman who raises funds and helps others to connect to funding – Catherine provides a wealth of knowledge and a large rolodex to connect her guests to funding resources. Catherine is producing a movie to raise awareness about the underfunding of women and how you can be a part of the solution. She is on a mission to encourage more women to become angel investors and fund managers, and to accelerate the funding of diverse women across the U.S. and around the globe. Catherine Gray is also the Co-Founder of the She Angels Foundation- that gives grants to female founded nonprofits that are helping women to thrive. Women and Girls initiatives only get two percent of charitable giving. In both the for-profit world and the nonprofit world- women are coming up short. Women can join the SheAngelsFoundation.org for a tax-deductible donation- details are on the site- and then once a member – you can enjoy the salons at members homes for free. The salons consist of amazing, accomplished women- and provide complimentary food, drink and entertainment. It is a wonderful sisterhood that helps so many women. We have provided grants the help women of domestic violence get back on their feet, the same for formerly incarcerated women, women veterans and more. Plus, women in Science, Blockchain and more. In her Ted Talk, "Fund Women- Save The World", Catherine talks about why women are underfunded. The people making the decisions in the investment world are typically white men- and because people tend to invest in people they identify with, it is no wonder most of the money goes to men. We need more women angel investors, and more women at the decision-making table in order to change this scenario. Her Tedx talk is here https://youtu.be/Ms-tROEeLn4 Subscribe to the INVEST IN HER Podcast to stay connected with what is happening in the investment world for women- and learn how it can benefit you. Join the conversation. www.SheAngelInvestors.com

  1. 4d ago

    Buying Businesses, Building Women's Wealth featuring Jeanne Wang and host Catherine Gray Ep. 507

    Catherine Gray, host of the Invest In Her podcast, interviews Jeanne Wang, Founder and Managing Partner of Village Search Partners. Jeanne has more than 15 years of private equity investing experience and focuses on helping women acquire and grow established, profitable businesses. She also co-created the Women Searchers Community, a network where women pursuing business ownership can connect, share knowledge, and support one another. Jeanne explains entrepreneurship through acquisition and why buying an existing business can offer a different path to ownership than starting from scratch. As more longtime owners prepare to retire, she sees an opportunity for women to carry those businesses forward. Jeanne and Catherine discuss what investors look for in an acquisition, how buyers bring together financing, and why the right mentors and board members matter after a deal closes. Jeanne also shares what motivates her work: helping women build wealth as owners and leaders while supporting the employees, families, and communities that depend on their businesses. https://www.villagesearchpartners.com/ Show Her The Money – https://showherthemoneymovie.com She Angel Investors – https://www.sheangelinvestors.com   Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels

  2. Sep 16

    Bridging Global Markets Through Cultural Strategy with Gabby Gabriel and host Catherine Gray Ep. 506

    Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Gabby Gabriel, Founder and CEO of GAB Inc., a cultural strategy studio that shapes narrative, identity, and cultural relevance for entertainment families, luxury founders, and global leaders. Named one of USA Today's Top Entrepreneurs of 2024 and recognized by Northeastern University's Women Who Empower Innovator Awards, Gabby brings extensive international experience to her work. After living in China for ten years and Southeast Asia for two, she developed a rare understanding of both American and Asian markets that helps brands connect with audiences across cultures. In this episode, Gabby shares how she went from teaching English in China to building a successful global marketing agency. She discusses growing an LGBTQ+ community from a small monthly gathering into a network of thousands, learning from an unsuccessful app venture, and turning those experiences into a new entrepreneurial path. Gabby also offers a look at her work advising culutural figures, entertainment families, and high-profile founders on personal branding, business launches, strategic partnerships, and cultural positioning. She explores the differences between relationship-driven and transactional business cultures, what companies should consider before entering the Chinese market, and her vision for expanding GAB INC. through media, cultural intelligence, and AI-powered tools. https://thegabinc.com Show Her The Money – https://showherthemoneymovie.com She Angel Investors – https://www.sheangelinvestors.com   Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels

  3. Sep 9

    Investing in the Future of Women's Health with Marieme Sané and host Catherine Gray Ep. 505

    Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Marieme Sané, Founder and Managing Partner of Earthkind Ventures, a pre-seed venture fund investing in biology-first consumer health companies with a particular focus on women's health, longevity, and preventive health. An engineer, scientist, operator, and investor, Marieme brings more than a decade of experience building businesses at the intersection of healthcare, biotechnology, consumer products, and technology. Her background includes global ingredient sourcing, formulation science, manufacturing, health technology, and scaling science-backed consumer products. In this episode, Marieme explains why she launched Earthkind Ventures and how her scientific and operational experience helps her identify innovations capable of improving women's health while becoming scalable, industry-leading companies. She discusses the opportunity for more women to participate as limited partners, the importance of using investment dollars to influence the future of healthcare, and the fund's focus on companies with the potential for billion-dollar outcomes. Marieme also introduces OVUM Intelligence, a platform tracking the research, investment activity, market trends, unmet needs, and emerging opportunities shaping women's and consumer health. Websites Mentioned earthkindventures.com Show Her The Money – https://showherthemoneymovie.com She Angel Investors – https://www.sheangelinvestors.com   Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels

  4. Sep 2

    Vermonts First Women Founded VC with Nikkie Kent and host Catherine Gray ep. 504

    Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Nikkie Kent, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Red Clover Venture Partners, the first Vermont-based venture capital fund dedicated to investing in female founders across the United States. Nikkie leads the firm's investment strategy, supports its portfolio companies, and helps women-led businesses grow. She brings 20 years of operational experience spanning publicly traded companies, private equity, and venture-backed startups. Before launching Red Clover, Nikkie served as Chief Revenue Officer at Mamava, where she helped grow the female-founded company to profitability and global recognition in women's health and family infrastructure. In this episode, Nikkie shares how her experience as an operator shaped Red Clover's hands-on approach to investing and supporting female founders. She and Catherine discuss the persistent venture capital funding gap, the coming transfer of wealth to women, and how gender-lens investing can create meaningful impact while building generational wealth. Nikkie also explains Red Clover's investment strategy, its focus on sectors including women's health, the care economy, family technology, and sustainable innovation, and the story behind the fund's name. The conversation highlights why more women should consider venture capital as an investment, funding, or career path—and how increasing women's participation can influence which innovations reach the marketplace.   Websites Mentioned https://www.redclovervc.com Show Her The Money – https://showherthemoneymovie.com She Angel Investors – https://www.sheangelinvestors.com   Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels

  5. Aug 26

    Funding Creatives with Kathy Eldon and host Catherine Gray ep. 503

    Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Kathy Eldon, an award-winning film and television producer, bestselling author, journalist, and founder of Creative Visions. Inspired by the life and legacy of her son, Reuters photojournalist and creative activist Dan Eldon, Kathy launched the nonprofit with her daughter, Amy. Creative Visions has supported hundreds of creative projects around the world, while Kathy's films, documentaries, and television productions have appeared on Columbia Pictures, Netflix, CNN, PBS, TBS, and OWN. She is also the author of 17 books, including The Journey Is the Destination, Hope Rising, and her forthcoming book, Boundless. In this episode, Kathy shares how she transformed unimaginable loss into a global movement supporting filmmakers, artists, educators, and changemakers who use storytelling to create positive social impact. She explains how Creative Visions provides fiscal sponsorship to mission-driven projects and discusses several initiatives close to her heart, including youth creative-expression programs, women's sports media, impact investing, and her animated project, Harper's Yellow Goggles. Kathy and Catherine also explore the importance of funding women-led innovation, investing with purpose, and using creativity to move through difficult experiences. Kathy reminds listeners that even when the world feels overwhelming, everyone can use their voice, resources, and creative spark to make a meaningful difference. Websites Mentioned www.creativevisions.org www.kathyeldon.com Show Her The Money – https://showherthemoneymovie.com She Angel Investors – https://www.sheangelinvestors.com   Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels

  6. Aug 19

    Consumer BabyTech saves lives with Christy Brown and host Catherine Gray ep. 502

    In this episode of Invest in Her, host Catherine Gray talks with Christy Brown, CEO of Dr. Noze Best, a pediatric wellness company delivering hospital-grade respiratory care solutions to families at home. Christy shares how she unexpectedly became an entrepreneur while building Mask Digital, an early e-commerce strategy company that helped major brands understand the emerging digital marketplace. What began as a solution to an immediate customer need grew into the first of four successful company exits across both public and private organizations. Christy also discusses her evolution from entrepreneur to angel investor and venture capitalist. Her first angel investment taught her valuable lessons about founder commitment, due diligence, and the realities of investing in early-stage companies. She explains why more women need to become angel investors, limited partners, and general partners—and why teaching young women about venture capital can help change who receives funding and which products and services shape our future. Christy and Catherine also explore the story behind Dr. Noze Best. Founded by pediatric ENT Dr. Steven Goudy, the company created the NozeBot, a hospital-grade nasal aspirator designed to help families manage nasal congestion at home. Christy explains how the company is expanding its pediatric respiratory wellness platform, growing nationally, and introducing additional products focused on breathing, congestion, and symptom relief.   Connect With Christy and Dr. Noze Best Website: www.drnozebest.com Connect with Christy Brown on LinkedIn. https://www.businessofher.com Show Her The Money – https://showherthemoneymovie.com She Angel Investors – https://www.sheangelinvestors.com   Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels

  7. Aug 12

    Humanitarian work changes lives with Justine Reiss and host Catherine Gray Ep. 501

    Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Justine Reiss, a speaker, storyteller, humanitarian, professional voiceover artist, breast cancer survivor, and recipient of the Heart of Humanity Award. Justine is dedicated to helping women reclaim their voices, stories, and futures. Her humanitarian work includes partnerships with the Nguzo Women & Youth Foundation in Tanzania, the Pink Lady Foundation, CouldYou? Cup, and local organizations in Kenya to advance reproductive health education, menstrual equity, and access to essential resources for women and girls. Through writing, filmmaking, public speaking, and documentary development, she also amplifies the experiences of women whose stories often go unheard. In this episode, Justine explains how period poverty can force girls to miss or leave school, enter early marriages, and face exploitation simply because they lack access to menstrual products. She and Catherine discuss the transformative potential of reusable menstrual cups, which can last seven to ten years, as well as the importance of community education and training to reduce shame and create lasting change. Justine also shares stories from her humanitarian work in Kenya and Tanzania, her commitment to ethical filmmaking, and an upcoming documentary project centered on women rebuilding their lives after leaving a high-control religious community. Their conversation highlights how courage, collaboration, and storytelling can help women overcome fear, reclaim their voices, and become the authors of their own lives. https://www.businessofher.com Show Her The Money – https://showherthemoneymovie.com She Angel Investors – https://www.sheangelinvestors.com   Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels

  8. Aug 5

    Next Gen Leadership with Alexis Meruelo and host Catherine Gray Ep. 500

    Today on the milestone 500th episode of the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Alexis Meruelo, founder of The Business of Her and author of Getting You Ready for Power. A passionate advocate for the next generation of women leaders, Alexis creates high-energy conferences, educational experiences, and supportive communities designed to help young women develop confidence, expand their professional possibilities, and recognize their ability to create meaningful change. Through The Business of Her, she is building a platform that connects ambition with opportunity while encouraging women to pursue leadership, entrepreneurship, financial independence, and personal fulfillment. In this inspiring conversation, Alexis opens up about the deeply personal experiences that shaped her mission, including heartbreak, professional burnout, imposter syndrome, rejection, and the struggle to rebuild her identity during a major transition. She shares how her healing journey led to writing Getting You Ready for Power, a book intended to help women reconnect with their self-worth and prepare emotionally and professionally for the opportunities they desire. Alexis and Catherine discuss why success must be defined individually, how setbacks can redirect women toward a more authentic path, and the importance of building wealth with intention. They also explore the power of investing in women-led businesses, surrounding yourself with people who support your growth, and using influence to create opportunities for others. Alexis highlights The Business of Her's work to empower young women and its commitment to awarding a $10,000 grant to a female-owned business in Las Vegas, demonstrating how confidence, capital, education, and community can work together to help women step fully into their power. Websites Mentioned https://www.businessofher.com Show Her The Money – https://showherthemoneymovie.com She Angel Investors – https://www.sheangelinvestors.com   Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels

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INVEST IN HER podcast, hosted by founder of She Angel Investors, Catherine Gray- features phenomenal female founders and funders. The podcast is part of a multimedia platform to connect women with funding resources. If you are a woman seeking funding, this podcast is for you. You will learn about the various ways to get funded, meet guests who you can connect with, learn how to overcome obstacles, and discover how funding can be made simple for female founders to understand and to access. Host Catherine Gray is a Film Producer, Author and Tedx Speaker and champions the funding of women who are tremendously underfunded- receiving less of 2% of venture capital funding. Each week the show has on guests that are female angel investors and general partners who are women that have started their own fund- and have a focus on funding women, LGBTQ and Bipoc. She also showcases women business owners who are seeking funding. The show is all about education and connection- providing investment resources for women looking to launch or scale their business. Listeners are female entrepreneurs who want to connect with resources- which can include funding, coaching, accelerators, mentorship, events and more. Many female founders find it challenging to find funding. She Angel Investors has created an e course to address that issue – it is called "6 Ways to Fund Your Business"- Funding Made Simple for Female Founders. Here is the link https://bit.ly/35nFCnO Women of all ages and ethnicities can connect to learning, events, education and contacts through the INVEST IN HER podcast and the SHE ANGEL INVESTORS platform. The show delivers invaluable information to those women in business who are seeking funding, knowledge and insights on how to take their business to the next level. As an angel investor, entrepreneur and a woman who raises funds and helps others to connect to funding – Catherine provides a wealth of knowledge and a large rolodex to connect her guests to funding resources. Catherine is producing a movie to raise awareness about the underfunding of women and how you can be a part of the solution. She is on a mission to encourage more women to become angel investors and fund managers, and to accelerate the funding of diverse women across the U.S. and around the globe. Catherine Gray is also the Co-Founder of the She Angels Foundation- that gives grants to female founded nonprofits that are helping women to thrive. Women and Girls initiatives only get two percent of charitable giving. In both the for-profit world and the nonprofit world- women are coming up short. Women can join the SheAngelsFoundation.org for a tax-deductible donation- details are on the site- and then once a member – you can enjoy the salons at members homes for free. The salons consist of amazing, accomplished women- and provide complimentary food, drink and entertainment. It is a wonderful sisterhood that helps so many women. We have provided grants the help women of domestic violence get back on their feet, the same for formerly incarcerated women, women veterans and more. Plus, women in Science, Blockchain and more. In her Ted Talk, "Fund Women- Save The World", Catherine talks about why women are underfunded. The people making the decisions in the investment world are typically white men- and because people tend to invest in people they identify with, it is no wonder most of the money goes to men. We need more women angel investors, and more women at the decision-making table in order to change this scenario. Her Tedx talk is here https://youtu.be/Ms-tROEeLn4 Subscribe to the INVEST IN HER Podcast to stay connected with what is happening in the investment world for women- and learn how it can benefit you. Join the conversation. www.SheAngelInvestors.com

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