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 investing and her focus on faith-based investing. She emphasizes the importance of addressing climate change and taking responsibility for our actions. T...
Feb 13, 2024•31 min•Ep. 27
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 potential it unlocks for our global economy. As an investor, investing in Black women founders is a pivotal step in fostering a more inclusive and equit...
Nov 02, 2023•29 min•Ep. 24
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 harnessing untapped potential. Countless opportunities lie in wait, but they necessitate a proactive approach to uncover. As a venture capitalist, invest...
Oct 08, 2023•22 min•Ep. 24
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 trends, refine your investment strategy based on your experiences, and adapt to the ever-evolving startup landscape. Join this conversation with Amanda...
Sep 05, 2023•24 min•Ep. 22
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 generational wealth is within reach. Entrepreneurship can be a powerful pathway for economic development, with the ability to create economic agency and th...
Aug 12, 2023•30 min•Ep. 22
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 even more significant as a black woman. To build your muscle of advocacy, you must be willing to step to the forefront to challenge the status quo and...
Jul 17, 2023•25 min•Ep. 21
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, which was a success. In this episode, Monica Dean and La Keisha share their inspiration to establish a coalition movement and dedicated space for women o...
Jun 26, 2023•23 min•Ep. 20
Sneak preview of Qiana Patterson
Apr 28, 2023•32 sec•Ep. 1
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 insights on how to succeed as a single black female VC. But it's not just about personal success - our guest also believes in creating a more inclusive...
Apr 27, 2023•35 min•Ep. 2
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 negative reinforcements, and we need a story that is beyond black people not making enough, and its more important that we put our money to work immedia...
Apr 25, 2023•34 min•Ep. 3
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 strong future; empowering and supporting them is contributing to the future. Its noble to desire a better future for yourself, your children, and the...
Feb 01, 2023•33 min•Ep. 4
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 the startup economy. Cheryl Contee is one of those black women who join us today to share her story, lessons, and tips on how black women founders can f...
Dec 26, 2022•23 sec•Ep. 5
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 the startup economy. Cheryl Contee is one of those black women who join us today to share her story, lessons, and tips on how black women founders can f...
Dec 26, 2022•31 min•Ep. 6
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 us, and what we want deep inside. Dont waste so much energy doubting yourself, looking for input from others, or deliberating other people's opinions....
Oct 17, 2022•20 min•Ep. 7
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 tangible products. Becoming an angel investor can be as easy as finding a startup you believe in, testing it out by providing funding, then waiting to see h...
Sep 07, 2022•29 min•Ep. 8
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Sep 07, 2022•26 sec•Ep. 9
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 acquittal of four police officers who had been videotaped beating Rodney King following his arrest on suspicion of drunk driving. The Los Angeles Riot...
May 02, 2022•21 min•Ep. 10
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 everything, and it matters what language we use and how we narrate and storytell it around opportunities. We need to change the narrative because everyone ha...
Apr 29, 2022•37 min•Ep. 11
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 in businesses founded by minorities? Join the conversation with Jill Johnson as we talk about powering black angels. Jill Johnson is the co-founder a...
Apr 24, 2022•26 min•Ep. 12
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 funding. Investing in a startup allows you to invest in companies that align with your core values, regardless of whether you are an individual or a g...
Apr 19, 2022•20 min•Ep. 13
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 ground. Building your investments without a strong plan in place risk dilute your control, and you can find yourself not having much ownership of the compa...
Mar 09, 2022•19 min•Ep. 14
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 opportunity to change more than our own lives, we have an opportunity to change our community life, and in order to do that, we need to sit on a solid fou...
Jan 22, 2022•34 min•Ep. 15
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 ground. Building your investments without a strong plan in place risk dilute your control, and you can find yourself not having much ownership of the compa...
Dec 18, 2021•34 min•Ep. 16
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 our dreams, we need to take active responsibility for our financial wellness and be smart about how we invest. Money has power, and you can leverage it ...
Dec 15, 2021•25 min•Ep. 3
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 investing, finance, and money-growth strategies. However, she soon learned that her passion was to share this knowledge with like-minded women who she want...
Dec 09, 2021•24 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, Lisha introduces us to Shamieka Preston, business initiatives consultant at Wells Fargo, member at Pipeline Angels, and loving mom, sister, and wife. At Wells Fargo, Shamieka develops and manages change, adoption and communications plans for employees. However, theres more to Shamieka than meets the eye! Shamieka began investing in her early twenties and has now managed to accumulate her wealth over time by, in simplified terms, being cheap, not stupid. Not only did her frugal m...
Dec 04, 2021•31 min•Ep. 1
