Lisha Bell is hosting a podcast series to amplify the voices and stories of BIPOC Angel Investors to inspire women of all backgrounds to pursue venture capitalism as a means of creating positive change. For each episode, Lisha is inviting women in positions of power who are working to be a part of the change they want to see in the world to share their stories. Not only have these women conquered a male-dominated industry, they have taken on the necessary burden educating others in the indus ...
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REACH Mama is a podcast about the stories of successful moms of color. Hosted by Karina Cabrera Bell, each episode will bring you the REAL journeys to success - the good, the bad and the messy. You will gain insight from career-driven moms who skillfully manage careers and kids. Guests will include CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Authors, and leaders from different industries.
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Faith in Finance: Carol Tarr's Crusade for Climate and Community
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Summary In this episode of Sisters with Ventures, Carol Tarr from the Phenix Capital group shares her journey and experiences in the venture capital ecosystem. She discusses her upbringing in Chicago, her academic pursuits in East Asian studies and religion, and her work in sales and real estate. Carol also talks about her involvement in impact inv…
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Empowering Women Founders: The Path to Inclusive Innovation with Kendra Bracken-Ferguson
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Empowering Women Founders: The Path to Inclusive Innovation with Kendra Bracken-Ferguson Supporting Black women founders is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic necessity. Black women bring a unique perspective, resilience, and innovation to the entrepreneurial landscape. Their success is a testament to the power of diversity and the po…
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Venture Capital: Investing for Impact And An Equitable Future with Stacey Woods
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Becoming a Venture capitalist (VC) can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Investing with the aim of making a positive impact and witnessing the growth of the product or company you've supported is truly gratifying. In particular, directing investments towards Black women founders is a potent means of instigating transformative change and har…
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A Journey into Angel Investing with Amanda Schwartz Ramirez
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A Journey into Angel Investing with Amanda Schwartz Ramirez Are you passionate about helping marginalized founders? Have you considered becoming an angel investor? Where and how do you start? Becoming an angel investor begins with a passion and continuous learning. As you grow your investment portfolio, it is important to stay updated on industry t…
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"Empowering Change: Closing the Generational Wealth Gap and Fostering Diversity with Himalaya Rao-Potlapally
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Bridging the gap in generational wealth building for people of color is a critical issue that extends beyond its direct impact on the Black community; it affects all of us. True progress and prosperity can only be achieved when everyone is given an equal opportunity to participate in spaces where innovative leadership can thrive and access to gener…
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Building Your Muscle of Advocacy: Enhancing Equitable Investing with Sydney Thomas
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Building Your Muscle of Advocacy: Enhancing Equitable Investing with Sydney Thomas You can't be a black woman making the investment world better and equitable without being an advocate. Whether you are speaking up and taking action to support marginalized voices, fair investment opportunities, and promoting equity, your role as an advocate becomes …
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Building Bridges for Women of Color: LA Tech Week's Game-Changing Event for Women of Color with Monica and LaKeisha
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We are celebrating LA tech week, and we had a remarkable event showcasing the unwavering confidence of women of color. The event was hosted by our esteemed dual guests, who recognized the lack of representation for women of color in their fields. Determined to address this disparity, they embarked on launching an initiative during LA Tech Week, whi…
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Sneak preview of Qiana PattersonBy Lisha Michelle Bell
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Black Women in VC: Breaking Barriers and Driving Change in the Industry with Qiana Patterson
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Black Women in VC: Breaking Barriers and Driving Change in the Industry with Qiana Patterson In the expanding world of venture capital, there are still many hurdles to overcome when it comes to diversity and inclusivity. Our guest, a trailblazing black female Venture Capitalist, shares her experiences navigating the industry and provides valuable i…
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Investing Into Venture Capital Funds with Kimberley Nixon
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Investing Into Venture Capital Funds with Kimberley Nixon We need more black women on cap tables as limited partners, equity holders, and owners. There is a lot of media coverage on disparities between black and white families in paycheck, mortgage rates, wealth, and worse single black mothers have been put in a negative net worth. All these are ne…
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Investing In A Sustainable Future with Alexis Jeffries & La Keisha Landrum Pierre
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As women of color, we havent had numerous privileges to become rich, but there are opportunities that we can leverage to build generational wealth and a better future for ourselves. Being an investor allows you to be yourself and give other people access and an opportunity to be their authentic selves. Small businesses are the root and pathway to a…
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Navigating the Challenges and Achieving Startup Success as a Black Woman with Cheryl Contee (Video Version)
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Black women have encountered challenges over the past years, especially in startups. Though equality has been championed, black women still have to experience additional challenges in raising capital, being marginalized, and being denied opportunities, even if they are qualified. However, some women have risen above these storms and succeeded in th…
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Navigating the Challenges and Achieving Startup Success as a Black Woman with Cheryl Contee
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Black women have encountered challenges over the past years, especially in startups. Though equality has been championed, black women still have to experience additional challenges in raising capital, being marginalized, and being denied opportunities, even if they are qualified. However, some women have risen above these storms and succeeded in th…
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Building Your Economic Power with Dr. Roshawnna Novellus
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There is no secret formula to investing. Its all about believing in yourself. There are many profitable options but making a sacrifice and going for it makes all the difference. We all know what we are doing, and when we believe and focus, we achieve. There is no failure in life but learning or winning. Each of us knows who we are, what matters to …
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Kimberly L. Strong|| Becoming an Angel Investor and Why You Should Become One
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Angel investing is investing in early-stage startups with the potential for high growth that is not yet publicly traded. The investing may be in the form of funding, advice, and resources to new businesses that cannot attract other forms of venture capital. It is a way for investors to help entrepreneurs refine their ideas and turn them into tangib…
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Episode coming soon!By Lisha Michelle Bell
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LA Riots, 30 years later a conversation with Dad
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LA Riots, 30 years later, a conversation with Dad This is a very special episode of SWV, featuring my Dad, Billy Bell. The Los Angeles riots were a series of race riots that occurred in the city of Los Angeles in 1992. The riots began on April 29, 1992, and lasted for six days, causing $1 billion in property damage. The riots were triggered by the …
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Kristina Francis|| Supporting People in Their Job and Investment Pathways
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Representation in different sectors is important, particularly for those who are from a minority group. There are indeed people who have never had a teacher or seen in the industries they want to be in people that look like them. This makes them feel like they dont have an avenue to be successful or pursue their dreams. Representation means everyth…
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Jill Johnson|| Driving Inclusion within the Angel Investing Sector
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Black and Latinx women make up about 20.3% of the US population as of 2019, accounting for about 47% of all women-owned businesses. However, these minority founders receive less funding than their white counterparts, despite findings that they are more likely to believe in the American dream. So, what can be done to encourage more angel investing i…
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Asia Roberts|| Aligning Your Investments With Your Values
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There are many ways to invest your money. However, when it comes to investments that align with your values and contribute to the growth of society, there are fewer options that you can consider, such as angel investing. Angel investors take a risk on new startups that may not be able to achieve success on their own because they require additional …
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What's wrong with your representation ??? Video Version
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Investing Right To Protect Your Venture From Dilution with Kasandra White Investing can be a risky project, and not every business is a venture for you. To get it right, you need to follow the right criteria and have a plan in place. Having the right plan can be one of the most rewarding experiences. It can help you build your wealth on solid groun…
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Investing In People to Make the Pie Bigger for Everybody with Vanessa Pegueros
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People of color, especially women, are often seen as high risk. They are high risk because society does not support them, but the only way to change this perception is to start having successful black and brown women in the space. This can be achieved is by providing financial support, investing in people and in their ideas. All of us have the oppo…
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What's Wrong with your Representation? A convo with Dr. White
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Investing Right To Protect Your Venture From Dilution with Kasandra White Investing can be a risky project, and not every business is a venture for you. To get it right, you need to follow the right criteria and have a plan in place. Having the right plan can be one of the most rewarding experiences. It can help you build your wealth on solid groun…
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How To Secure Your Financial Future through Investments with Constance Slider Pierre
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How To Secure Your Financial Future through Investments with Constance Slider Pierre When combined with sound financial management, investing can be a powerful tool for achieving your dreams. Investing is not only key to building long-term wealth but also a tool to allow women to truly step and tap into their power. As women, to live the life of ou…
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Get Your Coins Sis! A convo with Stocks and Stilleto's Founder Cassandra Cummings
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In this episode, Lisha introduces us to Cassandra Cummings, founder of the Stocks and Stillettos Society and registered financial advisor. Cassandra shares how she has created a community of over 100.000 black women by inspiring them to start on their own wealth walk. While working as a financial advisor, Cassandra quickly became an expert in inves…
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