Invest In Her with Catherine Gray

Building a Global Movement for Women with Mirela Sula and host Catherine Gray Ep. 480

Catherine Gray, host of the Invest In Her Podcast, interviews Mirela Sula, global award-winning entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Global Woman movement. With a background in psychology, counseling, journalism, and teaching, Mirela has built an international platform dedicated to empowering women to start businesses, become public speakers, write books, gain media visibility, and expand their networks worldwide. She is the Founder and CEO of Global Woman Club, with clubs in over 30 cities across more than 20 countries, and the Founder of Global Woman Magazine, the Global Woman Summit and Awards, and The Business Woman Today. A bestselling author of 15 books, including Don't Let Your Mind Go, and an international keynote speaker featured on BBC Radio 4, Sky TV, and The Guardian, Mirela's mission is to economically empower women and reach 10 million women entrepreneurs globally.  In this inspiring conversation, Mirela shares how she transformed personal adversity into a global movement, the psychology behind confidence and visibility, and why community is the fastest pathway to business growth. She and Catherine discuss the power of collaboration over competition, the importance of stepping into leadership before you feel "ready," and how women can leverage media, speaking, and publishing to accelerate their authority. Mirela also reveals practical strategies for building international connections, scaling impact-driven businesses, and creating financial independence through aligned purpose. This episode is a masterclass in global thinking, bold action, and the mindset required to build a legacy that empowers the next generation of women leaders. Websites Mentioned https://globalwomanclub.com https://www.showherthemoneymovie.com www.sheangelinvestors.com    Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels   #InvestInHer #FinancialWellness #WomenInFinance #FinancialEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #InclusiveFinance #FintechForGood #BehavioralEconomics #WealthBuilding #FinancialHealth #EmpowerWomen #MoneyMatters #SheAngelInvestors #InvestInYourself #FinancialFreedom  

Women Wealth Whisperers: Investing in Longevity with Janet Salazar and host Catherine Gray Ep. 479

Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Janet C. Salazar, a Philippine-born American businesswoman, global leadership strategist, and founder of the Alpha Whisperers International Network. Known as an advisor to top advisors, Janet is recognized for her strategic insight, discretion, and her ALPHAWHISPERERS™ philosophy, which empowers influential leaders behind the scenes. A Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Residency alumna, she has served as Chief Representative to the United Nations for FSUN and works closely with global corporations, governments, and United Nations entities to build high-impact partnerships. She is Chairman and CEO of ALPHAWIN Venture Group, a privately held holding company engaged in transformative ventures and capital across women's healthcare solutions, longevity, communications, and innovative circular economy models. Janet operates from a fierce conviction in her life mission: helping fellow leaders channel influence, wealth, and power to unlock human potential.    In this compelling conversation, Janet shares the power dynamics behind leadership and the often-unseen influence of those who shape global decisions from behind the scenes. She discusses the philosophy behind ALPHAWHISPERERS™ and why the world in turbulence demands a new kind of steward leadership—one rooted in discretion, trust, and long-term impact. Catherine and Janet explore how women can step more fully into rooms of power, build strategic alliances across sectors, and deploy capital in ways that drive both profitability and purpose. Janet also offers insight into her forthcoming book, ALPHA WHISPERERS: Power Behind The Power, and why unlocking human potential at scale requires courage, clarity, and an unwavering commitment to mission-driven influence. Websites Mentioned: alphawhisperer.com  alphawinventures.com https://www.showherthemoneymovie.com www.sheangelinvestors.com    Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels   #InvestInHer #FinancialWellness #WomenInFinance #FinancialEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #InclusiveFinance #FintechForGood #BehavioralEconomics #WealthBuilding #FinancialHealth #EmpowerWomen #MoneyMatters #SheAngelInvestors #InvestInYourself #FinancialFreedom  

From Basement Startup to Multi-Million Dollar Success with Julie Cole and host Catherine Gray Ep. 478

Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray interviews Julie Cole — a dynamic entrepreneur, recovered lawyer, and mom of six who traded in her legal career to co-found Mabel's Labels, the award-winning company that grew from a basement startup into a multi-million dollar industry leader. As Senior Director of Mabel's Labels, Julie has helped revolutionize the durable label market while becoming a recognized voice in entrepreneurship, parenting, and women's leadership. She is an award-winning businesswoman, best-selling author, and in-demand speaker and media contributor, with appearances on major outlets including NBC's The Today Show, CNN, and The Huffington Post. Her honors include the RBC Women of Influence Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship and the YWCA Women of Distinction Award in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.  In this engaging conversation, Julie shares the real story behind building Mabel's Labels from the ground up — including the early scrappy days of bootstrapping, balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and scaling a consumer product company in a competitive market. She and Catherine discuss the power of partnership, the importance of knowing your customer intimately, and how community-driven marketing helped fuel their growth long before social media became mainstream. Julie offers candid insights into navigating risk, exiting a business successfully, and what it truly means to lead as a woman in today's economy. With humor, honesty, and practical wisdom, this episode delivers inspiration and actionable takeaways for founders at every stage. https://www.showherthemoneymovie.com www.sheangelinvestors.com    Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels   #InvestInHer #FinancialWellness #WomenInFinance #FinancialEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #InclusiveFinance #FintechForGood #BehavioralEconomics #WealthBuilding #FinancialHealth #EmpowerWomen #MoneyMatters #SheAngelInvestors #InvestInYourself #FinancialFreedom  

Reconnecting Capital & Community with Lauren Grattan and host Catherine Gray Ep. 477

Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Lauren Grattan, Co-founder and Chief Community Officer of Mission Driven Finance. Lauren's background in nonprofit development made her eager to activate more capital for social change, ultimately leading her to co-found Mission Driven Finance, where she leads community-based strategy and shapes both internal culture and partner relationships. With nearly a decade of experience fundraising for organizations ranging from large universities to grassroots initiatives, Lauren brings a deeply values-driven perspective to capital allocation. Her blended Irish, Chinese, and Native Hawaiian heritage informs her commitment to reconnecting capital and community, and she has served in leadership roles with the Inclusive Capital Collective at Zebras Unite and Business for Good San Diego.  In this episode, Lauren and Catherine explore how traditional financial systems often overlook mission-driven entrepreneurs—and what it takes to redesign capital to serve people, not just profits. Lauren shares how Mission Driven Finance structures investments to support underestimated founders, especially women and entrepreneurs of color, while still delivering disciplined financial returns. They discuss the importance of trust-based relationships, creative capital stacks, and community-informed underwriting, as well as the mindset shift investors must make to prioritize long-term impact over short-term extraction. The conversation also highlights how women can step into the role of capital allocators—whether as founders, fund managers, or individual investors—to help close systemic funding gaps and build a more inclusive economic future. https://www.missiondrivenfinance.com/ https://www.showherthemoneymovie.com www.sheangelinvestors.com    Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels   #InvestInHer #FinancialWellness #WomenInFinance #FinancialEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #InclusiveFinance #FintechForGood #BehavioralEconomics #WealthBuilding #FinancialHealth #EmpowerWomen #MoneyMatters #SheAngelInvestors #InvestInYourself #FinancialFreedom  

Why Invest in Founders with Cindi Englefield and host Catherine Gray Ep. 476

Today on the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Cindi Englefield, a seasoned entrepreneur, business advisor, and angel investor dedicated to helping women founders build scalable, profitable companies and achieve meaningful exits. Cindi grew up in an entrepreneurial family and went on to found Show What You Know Publishing, an education company she successfully scaled across multiple states before selling it after 20 years. She later launched Englefield Business Advisors and co-founded Accelerating Angels, along with the Accelerating Angels Foundation, to expand access to capital and investor readiness for women-led businesses. She serves on multiple boards and advisory councils and is a graduate of The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.  In this episode, Catherine and Cindi dive into what it really takes for women founders to attract investment, scale sustainably, and position themselves for strong exits. Cindi shares hard-won lessons from both sides of the table—as an operator and as an investor—highlighting why profitability, capital efficiency, and clarity of leadership matter as much as vision. The conversation explores common mistakes founders make when preparing to raise capital, what angel investors are truly looking for, and how women can better advocate for their worth in fundraising conversations. Cindi also explains the mission behind Accelerating Angels and why changing outcomes for women founders requires both education and aligned capital, not just inspiration.  https://www.acceleratingangels.com https://www.showherthemoneymovie.com www.sheangelinvestors.com    Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels   #InvestInHer #FinancialWellness #WomenInFinance #FinancialEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #InclusiveFinance #FintechForGood #BehavioralEconomics #WealthBuilding #FinancialHealth #EmpowerWomen #MoneyMatters #SheAngelInvestors #InvestInYourself #FinancialFreedom