Are you a woman with financial resources, feeling frustrated by the challenges you see in the world, from limited representation for women in leadership to underfunded female-led companies? Do you believe your money could do more than just grow in a traditional portfolio – that it could be a powerful tool for change? In this episode of How Women Inspire, we tackle the exciting intersection of women’s wealth and global impact with Laura Henson. Discover how women hold the key to transforming industries, driving innovation, and solving critical problems by intentionally investing in the future they want to see. This week’s episode 179 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about building wealth through values-aligned investing!

In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Laura Henderson is sharing the importance of investing with purpose and aligning investments with personal values. and actionable steps you can take right now to take control of where your investments are directed.

Laura Henderson is the Founder and CEO of HVM Communications. A seasoned marketer with more than two decades of experience in high-level strategic communications, Laura launched HVM Communications in 2009. A communications expert who specializes in business and lifestyle, she has developed strategic plans, and managed campaign execution for some of the world’s most admired brands, such as Hermès, PHYTO Paris, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Method, European Wax Center, Asprey, Pratesi, Missoni and Salvatore Ferragamo.

Some of the talking points Julie and Laura go over in this episode include:

• The power and influence women have by currently controling 52% of the wealth.
• Aligning your investments with female founders to help close the funding gap.
• The importance of discussing investing with your friends and other women you know to help break the stigma that women “don’t know about investments.”
• How venture investing is more accessible than people think - often starting at $25,000.

Your investments can be a direct reflection of your values. Don't sit on the sidelines when you can be a catalyst for change. Take control of your financial power and step into the venture space. Explore investment opportunities, join communities like How Women Inspire that connect you with funds and female founders, and start making your money work for the world you envision.

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Content Warning: This episode includes mention of child and animal neglect and abuse.

There’s a developmental stage between 45-65 where having an impact is one of the most important parts of this stage in our lives and it is so important to take a moment to reflect on the impact we want to have on the world.Today, we’re focusing on Julie’s story and how she came to the work she does today with How Women Lead. This week’s episode 178 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about philanthropy, racial justice, and feminist leadership!

In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams shares how her childhood experiences were the foundation for her decision early in life to spend the rest of her life trying to make the world a better place and reflecting on her continued efforts to open her heart and door to others by caring for them and loving and accepting them as they are.

Some of the talking points Julie goes over in this episode include:

• Being cognizant of the power dynamics in nonprofit organizations and setting realistic expectations of gratitude.
• Sharing Maimonides ‘Ladder of Philanthropy’ and the high value placed on philanthropy through partnership.
• The 3 levels of impact Julie focuses on and examples of how this has played out in her life.
• Encouraging you to have a north star of your own values to drive the impact and influence you have on the world.

Julie shares her story to show that being a life-long philanthropist and living a life of service is not easy but the gifts that come for both you and the people you help are immeasurable.

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Are you a woman leader or entrepreneur considering a career pivot, especially from academia to the dynamic startup world? Do you wonder how to navigate this transition, build crucial relationships, and drive innovation in a new industry? This episode of How Women Inspire addresses these very challenges, offering invaluable insights into making a successful leap and fostering meaningful connections.This week’s episode 177 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about transitioning from academia to startups!

In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Grace Wei is sharing the importance of building relationships and maintaining connections with experts and mentors. and actionable steps you can take right now to build a team culture at your startup.

Grace Wei has held the position of COO at Encellin since 2016. Prior to that, Grace worked as a biologist at UCSF from 2005 to 2015. Grace Wei has a Bachelor's Degree in Human Genetics from McGill University and a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Chicago. Grace also completed programs at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and Y Combinator.

Some of the talking points Julie and Grace go over in this episode include:

• Why building and maintaining strong relationships is paramount for founders and leaders
• The unique benefits of different accelerators and how they can provide access to experts, community, and professional coaching for your startup journey.
• How transitioning from a specialized field like academia to a startup environment requires humility and a willingness to seek advice
• The importance of team culture for startup success, and how that differs from academia.

What steps will you take today to cultivate your network and embrace new challenges?

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