Entrepreneurship- DEI Backlash with Dr. Susan Clark Muntean and host Catherine Gray Ep. 428
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Release Date: 02/19/2025
Reimagining Financial Wellness with Rebecca Palmer and host Catherine Gray Ep. 442
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Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Rebecca Palmer, a visionary leader and financial wellness expert redefining how individuals engage with their money. With a background in behavioral economics and consumer financial health, Rebecca is dedicated to building systems that support long-term stability and resilience. Her work bridges innovation and inclusion, making financial tools more accessible for all communities. In this inspiring conversation, Catherine and Rebecca explore the evolving definition of financial wellness—moving beyond budgeting and credit...
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Balancing the VC Ecosystem with Paige Hendrix Buckner and host Catherine Gray Ep. 441
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This week on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray speaks with Paige Hendrix Buckner, CEO of All Raise, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing women and non-binary individuals in venture capital. Paige’s career path—from public policy and entrepreneurship to leading founder training programs—has been shaped by her commitment to equity and community building. At All Raise, she’s helping reshape the VC landscape to be more inclusive and representative. In their conversation, Paige shares how her experience as a founder helped her understand the systemic barriers underrepresented...
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Accelerating Your CPG Marketing with Kim Lawton and host Catherine Gray Ep. 439
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Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Kim Lawton, Co-Founder and COO of Enthuse Marketing Group and the Enthuse Foundation. With over two decades of experience leading marketing campaigns for brands like Disney, Diageo, and Nestlé, Kim has made her mark as a visionary in brand strategy and female entrepreneurship. She previously co-founded Inspira Marketing and has been featured in Forbes and Fortune for her leadership in building mission-driven businesses. In this episode, Kim shares how her desire to foster female entrepreneurship led to the creation of the...
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Creating Gender Equity in Music Industry with Shira Yevin and Host Catherine Gray Ep. 439
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Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Shira Yevin, the visionary founder and CEO of Gritty In Pink. Shira is a music industry trailblazer who’s shaking up the status quo with her revolutionary platform, INPINK—a dynamic marketplace designed to connect women and gender-expansive creators with paid opportunities in the music and entertainment industries. Backed by Live Nation and championed by advisors like Melissa Etheridge, Shira’s mission to create economic equity in the arts has been spotlighted by major media outlets including Forbes, TechCrunch,...
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Building Wealth for Women with Syama Bunten and host Catherine Gray Ep. 438
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Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Syama Bunten, Co-Founder and Principal at Big Delta Capital and creator of the Wealth Catalyst Summit. Syama is a powerhouse entrepreneur, award-winning podcast host of Getting Rich Together, and a leading advocate for women’s financial empowerment. Recognized globally, her career has been dedicated to providing women with the tools, education, and access needed to build generational wealth. She’s a multi-time founder who has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and honored with accolades like the 2024 TITAN...
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Climate Tech Investments with Helena Wasserman and host Catherine Gray Ep. 437
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In this episode of the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Helena Wasserman, climate tech investor, co-founder of Investors for Climate, and driving force behind more than $40M in capital raised for sustainable startups. With a decade of experience at the Clinton Foundation, Techstars, and Top Tier Impact, Helena is passionate about moving capital to founders solving the world’s biggest climate challenges. She also leads a 400+ member global investor network and is an Earthshot Prize nominator. Catherine and Helena dig into what it takes to build and fund the next...
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Philanthropists Making Movies with Rosser Goodman and host Catherine Gray Ep. 436
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Today on the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray welcomes Rosser Goodman, acclaimed film and television director, producer, and founder of TANŌ Rising Film, a philanthropic film finance company. Rosser’s work has been featured on Netflix, Hulu, Apple, and Sundance, and she’s directed and produced for major players like Disney, Lionsgate, and MTV. Her mission is to bridge the gap in independent film financing by connecting investors with storytellers who have the power to create meaningful cultural impact. In this inspiring episode, Catherine and Rosser discuss the evolving...
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Unique Legal Platform for Entrepreneurs with Harmony Oswald and host Catherine Gray Ep. 435
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On this episode of the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray sits down with Harmony Oswald, founder and CEO of Legalucy, the world’s leading pre-lawyer legal platform. A trailblazer in legal tech, Harmony developed Legalucy to guide business owners through legal issues before hiring a lawyer, utilizing their proprietary Domain Specific Language Model and Culture Powered AI. A Silicon Valley finance attorney, U.S. Army veteran, and award-winning legal mind, Harmony has been honored by Entrepreneur Magazine, the Silicon Valley Business Journal, and The LegalTech Fund for her contributions...
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How To Promote Your Book with Jane Ubell-Meyer and Catherine Gray Ep. 434
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Today on the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Jane Ubell-Meyer, a former TV and film producer turned entrepreneur and founder of Bedside Reading. With an impressive career producing for major networks like GMA, Entertainment Tonight, and WSJ-TV, as well as films like Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean, Jane transitioned her creative talents into the hospitality space. Eight years ago, she launched Bedside Reading—a literary amenity placing books in luxury hotels such as the Waldorf Astoria, Fairmont, Conrad, Taj, and Kimpton. The program has since expanded to include...
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Catherine Gray/Joanna Kuang: discusses Fund of Funds with Illumen Capital’s Joanna Kuang Ep. 387
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Episode Replay - Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Joanna Kuang, Senior Vice President of Product Development and Impact at Illumen Capital. Joanna has dedicated her career to expanding access to capital in pursuit of inclusive justice for and alongside under-resourced people of color. She believes a combination of public, private, and philanthropic capital drives the most meaningful impact when coordinated toward a shared systemic goal. Before Illumen Capital, Joanna advised and built capacity for local, state, and federal governments on driving taxpayer...
info_outlineToday on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Dr. Susan Clark Muntean, a professor at the University of North Carolina, Asheville, where she teaches courses in management, entrepreneurship, and organizational behavior. With a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego, and an M.B.A. from the University of Oregon, Dr. Muntean is a leading researcher in entrepreneurial ecosystems, governance, and equity issues. She co-authored Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: A Gender Perspective, published by Cambridge University Press, and has earned numerous awards for her research on women in business and entrepreneurship. In addition to her academic work, she actively mentors entrepreneurs, serves on advisory boards, and speaks at industry events.
In this episode, Dr. Muntean delves into the importance of fostering inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems, particularly for women and underrepresented groups. She discusses the impact of governmental policies on female business owners, insights from her research on gender disparities in entrepreneurship, and strategies to create more equitable business environments. Catherine and Dr. Muntean also explore how mentorship, networking, and community support play a crucial role in business success. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a business leader, or someone passionate about equity in the startup world, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.