Global Investing with Purpose -Erika Aquino and host Catherine Gray Ep. 458
Invest In Her with Catherine Gray
Release Date: 09/24/2025
Holiday Replay-Investing in Broadway Musicals with Nico Juber & Kristin Hanggi and host Catherine Gray Ep. 468
Invest In Her with Catherine Gray
Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray sits down with award-winning musical writer Nico Juber and Tony-nominated director Kristin Hanggi for a dynamic conversation about what it really takes to develop, produce, and invest in Broadway musicals. Nico—named a “Woman to Watch on Broadway” by the Broadway Women’s Fund—is the creator of Millennials Are Killing Musicals and co-writer of Winner, with work supported by New York Theatre Barn, IAMA Theatre Company, and multiple national arts organizations. Kristin is best known for directing the smash-hit Rock of Ages, earning...
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Holiday Replay -Catherine Gray/Dawn La Freeda & Sharon Gless Executive Producers of Show Her the Money Ep. 379
Invest In Her with Catherine Gray
Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews multi-Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress, Sharon Gless and her best friend, Dawn La Freeda, one of America's largest restaurant franchise owners, owns over 115 restaurants in her career. These profoundly accomplished women are also the executive producers of the documentary, Show Her the Money. The movie addresses how women are getting less than 2% of venture capital funding and demystifies what venture capital is. Featuring rock-star female investors who invest in diverse women entrepreneurs with innovations that will change the world,...
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Becoming a Lead Investor with Hillary Talbot & Jennifer Kuan and Catherine Gray Ep. 470
Invest In Her with Catherine Gray
Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Hillary Talbot and Jennifer Kuan, Ph.D., Managing Partners of être Venture Capital. Hillary is a sailor, surfer, and former competitive Alpine skier who brings over 20 years of startup ecosystem experience to VC, helping founders shape strategy, drive profitability, and build toward successful exits. She co-founded être to dismantle barriers for women and minority founders and support entrepreneurs solving real-world challenges through manufacturing and critical technologies. Jennifer, a Ph.D. in Business from UC Berkeley and...
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Championing the Visionaries with Holly Hartman and Catherine Gray Ep. 469
Invest In Her with Catherine Gray
Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Holly Hartman, a multi-venture founder, ecosystem architect, and President of The WO Network: Women Leaders of Kentuckiana. Holly is the creator of CollabCode™, an equity-informed framework designed to help founders and organizations collaborate with clarity and lead with purpose. With 25+ years in sales, marketing, and movement-building, she is known as a super-connector and trust-centered strategist who helps visionaries grow without losing their roots. Holly has been recognized as a multi-award-winning community builder,...
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Investing in Broadway Musicals with Nico Juber & Kristin Hanggi and host Catherine Gray Ep. 468
Invest In Her with Catherine Gray
Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray sits down with award-winning musical writer Nico Juber and Tony-nominated director Kristin Hanggi for a dynamic conversation about what it really takes to develop, produce, and invest in Broadway musicals. Nico—named a “Woman to Watch on Broadway” by the Broadway Women’s Fund—is the creator of Millennials Are Killing Musicals and co-writer of Winner, with work supported by New York Theatre Barn, IAMA Theatre Company, and multiple national arts organizations. Kristin is best known for directing the smash-hit Rock of Ages, earning...
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Women’s Business Centers as a Resource with CEO Corinne Goble and host Catherine Gray Ep. 467
Invest In Her with Catherine Gray
Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Corinne Goble, CEO of the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC). Since joining in 2019, Corinne has led the organization through a period of national expansion and strategic growth, now representing over 150 centers across all 50 states. In this episode, Corinne shares what it takes to scale a national network that supports women entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. She discusses the importance of access to capital, digital upskilling, and the critical role public policy plays in ensuring lasting...
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Relational Psychology for Founders and Family Enterprises w/ Dr Stacy Feiner and host Catherine Gray Ep. 466
Invest In Her with Catherine Gray
Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Dr. Stacy Feiner, a relational psychologist, family advisor, and author who supports founders and family enterprises in resolving conflicts and strengthening team dynamics for long-term success. In this episode, Dr. Feiner explains how emotional conditions within teams and families can either block or unlock progress. She shares her transformative coaching model that brings clarity and cohesion to business leaders, helping them prepare for succession, growth, and long-term impact. With experience working across Fortune 500...
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The future is Ai/Web3 with Radhika Iyengar and host Catherine Gray Ep. 465
Invest In Her with Catherine Gray
Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Radhika Iyengar, a TEDx speaker, serial entrepreneur, board executive, and one of the Top 100 Women of the Future. She is also co-author of *Enterprise Blockchain Has Arrived* and a leading voice in AI, web3, and blockchain innovation. In this episode, Radhika shares how her work has helped raise over $900 million for startups and how her expertise in responsible AI, blockchain, and personalized medicine is shaping the future of tech. She offers insights on emerging trends in healthcare, data security, and inclusive innovation...
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A Global Salon for High Impact Women with Kristin Thomas and host Catherine Gray Ep. 464
Invest In Her with Catherine Gray
Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Kristin Thomas, founder of Marble Collective, an AI-powered global salon that deepens cross-sector relationships and amplifies the presence of women leaders through digital legacy and connection. In this episode, Kristin introduces the Marble Collective as a dynamic space for high-impact women to connect, align, and thrive across fields. She explains how the platform preserves and elevates women’s voices using AI, and why creating intentional communities is crucial for long-term influence and innovation. Kristin also shares...
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How to Scale Your Business with Aggie Chydzinsk and host Catherine Gray Ep. 463
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Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Agata “Aggie” Chydzinski, co-founder of Athena Advisory Collective, a women-owned advisory firm that partners with founders to grow and scale the long-term value of their businesses. In this episode, Aggie shares how her two decades of experience as a strategist, operator, and advisor shaped her hands-on, relational approach to helping business owners strengthen financial clarity, streamline operations, and build scalable systems. She explains how Athena serves clients across industries with revenues ranging from $300K to...
info_outlineToday on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Erika Aquino, a global angel investor, strategic advisor, and passionate advocate for inclusive innovation. Born in the Philippines and rooted in her cultural heritage, Erika has invested in 26 startups across five countries including Manila, Miami, Singapore, Sydney, Berlin, and Austin. With a career that spans marketing, PR, global expansion, and even co-owning an award-winning craft beer company, she brings both boardroom expertise and deep empathy for founders. Erika’s investment focus is on women and minority-led ventures driving impact in wellness, education, sustainable agriculture, and the future of work.
In this episode, Catherine and Erika explore the power of aligning profit with purpose and how angel investing can be a form of activism that shifts access, equity, and opportunity. Erika shares her journey from building businesses to backing global, purpose-driven startups and movements, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and worldview in founder pitches. Listeners will gain insight into the rise of global-first investing, why emerging markets are the next frontier of innovation, and how underrepresented founders are undervalued assets shaping the future.
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