Putting Your Money Where Your Values Are: Building Impact Through Investment

Ep.83

Putting Your Money Where Your Values Are: Building Impact Through Investment

with Catherine Gray

Join host Syama Bunten for an inspiring conversation with Catherine Gray, CEO and founder of She Angel Investors and executive producer of the award-winning documentary “Show Her the Money.” Catherine shares her remarkable journey from growing up with entrepreneurial parents outside Washington, DC to becoming a trailblazer in cable television advertising and eventually a passionate advocate for women in venture capital.

In this engaging conversation, Catherine reveals how she built multiple successful businesses, from a college photography franchise to pioneering cable TV advertising when only four channels existed. You’ll hear about her bold leap into creating content that changes culture, including producing groundbreaking LGBTQ+ programming and documentaries. Catherine also opens up about her strategic approach to real estate investing, her philosophy of balancing wealth-building with enjoying life, and her mission to educate women about alternative investments.

This episode is a masterclass in recognizing emerging opportunities, the power of storytelling to drive social change, and why women need to claim their space in venture capital and alternative asset investing.

How entrepreneurial parents shape money mindset – Learn why early exposure to business ownership creates lifelong wealth-building habits
Spotting ground-floor opportunities before they explode – Discover how to identify emerging industries and ride the wave of growth
The art of strategic real estate flipping – Get the blueprint for Catherine’s $40k profit on her first property purchase
Why you should invest in what you’re passionate about – Understand how funding causes you believe in creates both impact and returns
Breaking into venture capital as a woman – Learn the difference between angel investing and VC funds and why diversification matters
Using media and storytelling to change culture – Explore how investing in film, theater, and content can drive social transformation
Building wealth through alternative assets – Discover why only 2-5% in venture capital can outperform traditional market investments
The power of “paying yourself first” – Master the psychology of saving and investing before spending on lifestyle