How Women Inspire: Invest, Lead, Give
Episodes
Building Wealth Through Values-Aligned Investing with Laura Henson
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a woman with financial resources, feeling frustrated by the challenges you see in the world, from limited representation for women in leadersh...
Philanthropy, Racial Justice, and Feminist Leadership with Julie Castro Abrams [Rerelease]
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Content Warning: This episode includes mention of child and animal neglect and abuse. There’s a developmental stage between 45-65 where having an i...
Transitioning from Academia to Startups with Grace Wei
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a woman leader or entrepreneur considering a career pivot, especially from academia to the dynamic startup world? Do you wonder how to navigat...
Career Pivots: Navigating Your Next Chapter with Joy and Success with JeanAnn Nichols and Lori Igleski
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a top executive woman feeling the call for a significant career change, but grappling with the fear of the unknown, the exhaustion of past cha...
Translating your Experience for the Board Room with Essye Miller [Rerelease]
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moving your career to the boardroom can be nerve-racking, but it’s never a journey you take alone. Join us as we sit down with Essye Miller, a disti...
Diverse and Inclusive Board Representation with Robin Washington [Rerelease]
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now more than ever, we need more diverse voices in positions of leadership, and preparing and supporting women on their journey to getting a board sea...
Shaping the Future Through Mentoring and Sponsorship with Julie Castro Abrams
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of How Women Lead, host Julie Castro Abrams dives deep into the often-underestimated power of mentoring, sponsorship, and adv...
Middlescence and Beyond: Unlocking Your Portfolio Life with Julie Castro Abrams
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you standing at a crossroads, wondering where your life force should go next? This week on How Women Inspire, Julie Castro Abrams invites you to e...
Corporate Governance in the Digital Age with Dottie Schindlinger [Rerelease]
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what keeps board members up at night, beyond just the financial spreadsheets? Today we’re diving into the complex world of corporate g...
Breaking Glass Ceilings: Women in Corporate Boards with Kimberley Goode [Rerelease]
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it truly takes to shatter glass ceilings and secure a seat at the corporate boardroom table? In this powerful episode, we dive deep...
How Women Investors are Changing the Venture Investing Landscape with Alissa Livingston and Amy Dawson
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to shatter the glass ceiling of venture investing? Let’s dive deep into the transformative world of women-led investments. In this episode o...
Financial Intelligence & Strategic Vision for Women Investors with Anne Myong
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to unlock the secrets to financial empowerment and strategic vision? Today’s episode features a dynamic conversation with Anne Myong, ...
Investment Automation, Venture Capital, and Wealth Building with Julianne Averill
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by the world of investing? You're not alone! Today, we take a dive deep into demystifying financial planning and wealth build...
Financial Wisdom and Building a Secure Future with Sherry Finkel Murphy
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a powerful conversation about women, wealth, and wielding your influence! Today, certified financial planner Sherry Finkel Murphy, founder...
Educational Equity for Multilingual Learners with Anya Hurwitz
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know over 60% of California families speak multiple languages at home? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Anya Hurwitz, Executive Director ...
Revolutionizing Egg Donation and Fertility Solutions with Lauren Makler
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a world where freezing your eggs isn't just a luxury for the wealthy, and starting a family is a journey filled with ethical consideratio...
Understanding Your Shopping Superpower with Diane Osgood
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the US, women control roughly 85% of the household purchases, which means shopping isn’t just a necessity, it’s a superpower we wield. Diane Os...
Career Advice, Investing, and Overcoming Systemic Bias with Patti Newcomer
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this challenging world that’s full of bias against women, the only person guaranteed to advocate for you is you. Today, we sit down with marketin...
Women’s Financial Confidence and Breaking Through Business Barriers with Melissa Houston
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now more than ever, it’s important for women to master their money and business strategies for financial freedom and success. Forget the myth that m...
Values-Based Investing in Women-Led Startups with Rachel Zayas
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
By 2030, it’s estimated that women will have control of over 60% of wealth in the United States. But historically, not only have women not played a ...
Breaking Performance Mode: Insights from a Transformative Puerto Rico Retreat with Julie Castro Abrams and Liz Mabey
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Julie and Liz Mabey share insights from a recent How Women Lead trip to Puerto Rico, focusing on the power of connection and authenti...
Closing the Funding Gap: How Women Investors are Supporting Women Founders in Venture Capital with Jacqueline Schafer
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that women are poised to control trillions of dollars in wealth, yet only a fraction of venture capital funding goes to women-led b...
Developing High-Performing Teams and Avoiding Burnout with Tamesa Rogers
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're playing it safe, sticking to what you know? What if the key to unlocking your full potential was simply to lean into what s...
Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Venture Capital with Cheryl Beninga
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're leaving money on the table or that your financial growth is always taking a backseat to everything else? You're not al...
Cultivating Inclusive, Human-Centric Leadership with Lori Adams-Brown
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Embracing human-centric leadership, cultural intelligence, and authentic self-expression are the key ingredients to a successful company. Lori Adams-B...
Parallel Planning for Growing Generational Wealth with Thomasina Williams
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever heard the saying "shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves in three generations"? It's a stark reminder that generational wealth doesn'...
Leveraging an Engineering Mindset in the Boardroom with Lynda Grindstaff
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity of thought is one of, if not the most important thing we can bring into the boardroom with us as leaders. Considering a variety of perspecti...
Unlocking the Power of Strategic Partnerships and Vulnerability with Brandy Goolsby
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a tech world that's constantly evolving, how do you stay ahead of the curve and become a truly impactful leader? In this episode of How Women ...
Trust, Moral Leadership, and Finding Your Voice with Denise Brosseau [Replay]
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women have powerful voices and have been using them to voice concerns and demand change forever. But when society is full of naysayers and those who u...
Building Women’s Financial Independence and Fixing the Broken Rung with Megan Schoettmer
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel confident that you’re in control of your financial future? With the huge transfer of wealth to women in this country, it’s more import...
Embracing Ambition and Rejecting Apologies with Shellye Archambeau [Replay]
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As women in the workplace, the odds of success and growth are not usually in our favor. So, what can we do to improve our odds and set ourselves up fo...
Driving Breakthrough Innovations and Impact with Erin Harkless Moore, Senior Director of Investments at Pivotal Ventures [Replay]
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where the gender funding gap remains stubbornly wide, women are on a mission to change the game. Erin Harkless Moore is at the forefront of...
Embracing Authenticity and Overcoming Self-Doubt with Liz Sklar, Director at Stand & Deliver and Actress [Replay]
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a woman in leadership struggling to manage stress and are not feeling like your authentic self? In this episode of How Women Inspire, Liz Skla...
Revolutionizing the Healthcare Landscape with Elyse Heob
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The healthcare industry has long overlooked the unique needs and experiences of women, but that tide is finally turning. Today, we’re sitting down w...
Pioneering AI in Legal Tech with Jacqueline Schafer
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Only 2% of all founders of AI companies are women, and Jacqueline Schafer is one of those women leading the way in tech. Jacqueline is here this week ...
Mentorship, Curiosity, and the Immigrant Experience with Julie Huang
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the professional world, having a mentor to guide you in making the best choices for yourself can make all the difference. Having a mentor can help ...
Unlocking Barriers to Cancer Screening and Care with Vinona Bhatia
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women’s health continues to be an important issue for many of us, and more and more medical technoplogy startups are getting on board with turning t...
Using Your Business as a Force for Good with Coco Sellman
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing a business is no easy feat, but here at How Women Lead, we have the pleasure of knowing many women who are leading high-growth companies. Thei...
Leveraging Entrepreneurship to Drive Positive Change in Latino Communities with Marisela Barbosa
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If anyone knows about the importance of grit and determination, it’s immigrants. Hispanic people are the fastest growing worker group in the US, and...
Overcoming Barriers with Confidence, Resilience, and Determination with Deborah Smith
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Even if we think our career is on a straight path, life has a funny way of presenting us with unexpected opportunities and changing our trajectories. ...
Balancing Innovation and Responsibility with Jessica Nall
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As technology advances quickly, it can be hard for regulation to keep up with innovation. So what are developing technology companies to do when regul...
Mentorship, Resilience, and the Power of Relationships with Shannon Nash
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most powerful tools you can have as you navigate your career is a well-rounded network. The relationships you build with mentors and collea...
Unlocking the Wealth and Influence of Women with Mandy Bynum
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a significant increase in women-led venture firms, going from 12 in 2010 to nearly 300 in 2020, emphasizing the potential for women to ...
Leaving Normal and Embracing Change with Dr. Keera Godfrey
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has a different path and purpose in life, and those on the entrepreneurship journey often feel it most. But fighting loneliness by building c...
Leveraging Venture Investing for Impact with Gaby Darbyshire
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women currently own 52% of wealth but receive only 2% of venture funding, despite returning 34% more to investors. It’s our mission here at How Wome...
Investing in Women CEOs with Patricia Lizarraga
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women CEOs are incredible - they have to be to get to the top - so it only makes sense that their companies outperform others in the stock market. So ...
Do Good While Doing Well with Marcia Dawood
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of getting more women involved in venture and angel investing cannot be understated. As more women earn more money, the value of gettin...
Designing Human-Centered AI with Ewa Ding
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It feels like AI has taken over the world since Open AI released ChatGPT at the end of 2022. The widespread use of large language models, however, has...
Embracing Unabashed Visibility as Women Leaders [Credo #4]
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women’s voices have been and continue to be culturally dismissed and discouraged. Women are very rarely quoted in science and financial journals, as...
Amplifying Women’s Voices to Reshape the Future [Credo #3]
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every woman has an instance in her childhood where her voice was ignored. Maybe she was told to be seen and not heard, maybe she was looked over in cl...
The Power of Making Introductions and Saying Yes [Credo #2]
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Deals are made on the golf course.” “Your network is your net worth.” How often have we women heard these phrases throughout our lives, only ...
Fierce Advocacy: Lifting Women Up and Transforming Work Culture [Credo #1]
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where women leaders are still facing immense challenges and criticism, our role as advocates for each other has never been more important. ...
Unlocking the Power of Latina Investors with Emma Rodriguez-Ayala
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The workforce in the US is more diverse than ever. And with a large part of the educated workforce being made up of Latina women, strategies and ideas...
Elevating Latina Voices with Marilyn Alverio
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While women in general are underrepresented in leadership roles and corporate America, those least represented are Latina women. Despite being one of ...
Hot Flashes! Investing In Her Wellness with Ariane Tom
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women-led venture firms grew from 12 in 2010 to over 300 in 2020, representing new opportunities for women in leadership and innovation. As the first ...
Intersectional Reproductive Justice with Kwajelyn Jackson
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we mark two years since the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade, highlighting inequality in healthcare is more important than ever. Limitin...
Transforming Communities through Visionary Leadership with Aja Brown
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Local politics is often regarded as the most important level of government. It is where decisions are made that affect you and those in your community...
Building an Inclusive Culture for High Performance with Nancy Geenen [Replay]
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having diverse perspectives in your workplace is good not only for productivity and output, but also for creating a comfortable environment where all ...
Venture Voices: Women Leading Change in Startups and Capital with Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As women-founded companies receive only 2% of venture funding year after year, it’s more important than ever for women founders and women venture ca...
Inspiring and Funding Native American Entrepreneurship with Betsy Fore
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of founders and business owners, you’ll find many people who start more than one company. You’ll be hard-pressed, however, to find so...
The Future is Female: Investing with Purpose and Power with Barbara Iyayi
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women control 52% of wealth in the United States. Despite that, less than 5% of women who can invest in venture capital actually do so. Venture capita...
Empathy in Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship with Soon Hagerty
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneurship is never easy and it proves to be more difficult for women. But with resilience, determination, and support from a strong network, en...
Rewriting the Playbook for Women’s Investing with Tessa Flippin, Founder and Managing Partner at Capitalize VC
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Investing in venture capital has historically been a men’s game, and the companies that receive funding reflect that. Less than 2% of venture fundin...
Investing with Purpose: Women in Capital Making a Difference with Naseem Sayani, Co-founder and GP of Emmeline Ventures
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Less than 2% of all venture funding every year goes to women-founded businesses. But while that number has not changed in recent years, the amount of ...
Supporting Young Professionals through Early Career Development with Ivoree Jordan & Myshell Gresham
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we progress in our careers, we better understand the importance of mentorship and coaching in our professional lives. Too often though, career coac...
The Power of Storytelling in Venture Capital with Gayle Jennings O'Byrne
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Venture capital has a reputation for only funding certain demographics of entrepreneurs, particularly white men. As both entrepreneurs seeking funding...
Boardroom Bound: Strategies for Success with Kimberley Goode
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is no better time to prepare for your search for a board position than in the seasons of life leading up to it. And with 30% of those on public ...
Unlearning Silence with Elaine Lin Hering
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have all learned rules around when our voices should and should not be heard; when it’s safe to speak up and moments when it’s too costly to us...
Women-led Healthcare Innovation and Investment with Michele Colucci
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare technologies continue to see innovation faster than ever before. But as technologies change to ideally improve healthcare for everyone, we ...
Inviting Women to Embrace Disruption with Charlene Li
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Society and business are slow to change. Without leaders using disruption to create positive change, we would likely never see improvements to our qua...
Achieving Carbon Neutrality for Your Business with Cathleen Turner
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change is at the top of many people’s minds as we experience more and more of its effects each year. Finding ways to reduce your carbon emis...
Improving Health Outcomes Through Diversity with Andrea Henderson
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare is an industry that affects everyone, no matter your race, gender, and age. With every person needing healthcare access, having a diverse g...
Revolutionizing Medicine with Cell-Based Therapies with Crystal Nyitray
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, we see technology improving the systems and industries all around us. From finance to environmental science and more, technological advance...
Generative AI Storytelling and Responsible AI with Katie Trauth Taylor
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since the release of ChatGPT at the end of 2022, the whole world has been buzzing about AI. While it has proven incredibly useful in businesses and is...
The How Women Lead Credo with Julie Castro Abrams
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When women are in positions of power and influence, it’s better for people, profits, and the planet. But society up to this point has not been condi...
Unlocking Higher Returns and Lower Risk Through Gender Diversity in Finance with Ruth Shaber
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While we have made strides in increasing women’s representation in investment management roles, male portfolio managers still control around 12 and ...
Leadership, Longevity, and the Modern Matriarchy with Barbara Waxman
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As women reach midlife, we find that not only our physical selves change but also our values, leadership styles, and how we want to leave an impact in...
Advancing Diversity in the Boardroom with Robin L. Washington
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to seek more diverse voices in the corporate world and demand more representation for women and People of Color, we see experienced wom...
Transforming Communication Skills to Find Your Voice with Liz Sklar
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At How Women Lead, we strongly believe in women finding their voice and being unabashedly visible in what they do. But finding your voice and learning...
Be Unabashedly Visible [Credo #4]
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women’s voices have been and continue to be culturally dismissed and discouraged. Women are very rarely quoted in science and financial journals, as...
Amplifying Your Voice and Message with Denise Brosseau, Founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Lab [Rerelease]
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women have powerful voices and have been using them to voice concerns and demand change forever. But when society is full of naysayers and those who u...
Using Technology To Increase Access To Youth Mental Health Services with Kenzie Butera Davis
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: Discussion of sexual assault, eating disorders, and suicide.There is a youth mental health crisis in the United States. On average, t...
Julie Castro Abrams' Journey of Philanthropy and Impact [Rerelease]
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Content Warning: This episode includes mention of child and animal neglect and abuse. There’s a developmental stage between 45-65 where having an i...
Thinking Differently and Providing Your Unique Perspective with Kristyn Shapiro
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re always talking about diversity and the importance of having different perspectives in the room where decisions are made in every organization....
Empowering Single Mothers Through Economic Opportunity with Danika Dellor
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Poverty is a growing problem in the United States and 35% of single mothers face living in poverty. Eliminating poverty will take systemic and legisla...
The Role of Women in Climate Tech with Linda Kinney
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change is a constant topic of conversation. And while headlines may seem bleak, the climate technology sector continues to grow and innovate t...
Unlocking Women’s Financial Power with Barbara Pierce
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The majority of invested assets owned by women are not managed by women. Only 1.4% of assets are managed by women and people of color combined! With u...
Investing in Women of Color Entrepreneurs with Victoria Kennedy
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The technology industry is predominantly led by white men under the age of 45. While this has been the case for a long time, many different types of f...
Investing and Innovation in Food Technology with Brita Rosenheim
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Food technology and the food industry is a $9 trillion business, but most people wouldn’t think of it. Food and how we eat is often seen as a far mo...
The Intersection of Impact and Investing with AdaPia d'Errico
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, we were told that talking openly about money was rude or even taboo. But times have changed, and financially empowering women is not o...
Reinforce Her Voice [Credo #3]
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every woman has an instance in her childhood where her voice was ignored. Maybe she was told to be seen and not heard, maybe she was looked over in cl...
Leveraging AI to Empower Diverse Entrepreneurs with Winsome Kirton
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear the importance of shopping locally, shopping small businesses, and purchasing from minority and underrepresented groups. And while this ...
Inspiring Service and Leadership with Benita Fitzgerald Mosley
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year, the Surgeon General released an advisory about an “epidemic of loneliness” here in the United States, and steps we can take to ...
Refashioning the Global Supply Chain for Sustainability with Lisa Morales-Hellebo
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The global supply chain has been under the spotlight more and more since the COVID-19 pandemic caused massive disruptions. Supply chain technology is ...
The Future of Corporate Governance with Dottie Schindlinger
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The demands and challenges companies face are changing in the digital age. Because of this, the way corporate boards operate, discuss, and tackle thes...
The Advantage of Other and Asking ‘What If?’ with Nancy Geenen, CEO of Flexability
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The feelings of belonging and making a notable difference are important to our sense of professional worth. It is the job of the leader, a CEO or foun...
Investing in Underrepresented Founders with Carmen Palafox
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US Census population predictions indicate that by the year 2045, white Americans will make up less than 50% of the US population. While we see this sh...
Amplifying Your Voice and Message with Denise Brosseau
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women have powerful voices and have been using them to voice concerns and demand change forever. But when society is full of naysayers and those who u...
Advancing Women in Leadership with Confidence with Ellen Taaffe
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women in leadership positions are extraordinarily familiar with the feelings of uncertainty and doubt that come with taking on larger roles. But these...
Changing Demographics in Venture Capital with Naseem Sayani
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Venture capital has been dominated by cis white men since the practice first began. While the founders and innovators seeking funding are starting to ...