Give Her Dollars

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Our host Thamina Stoll wraps up Season 2 and highlights the incredible work of her 12 guests. We had inspirational and award-winning founders, venture capitalists, angel investors on this show. If you haven't listened to all episodes yet, maybe this brief overview helps you decide which episodes to prioritize.

Thamina also reveals when we will be back for Season 3, AND she gives us a teaser on which guests you can expect next season. 

A big thank you to Elizabeth Galbut, Janvi Shah, Victoria Kennedy, Gigi Robinson, Bridgette L. Smith, Jasmine Anouna, Galia Gichon, Titilope Adedokun, Stacy Francis, Catherine Merritt, Joy Fan and Meggie Palmer for having been fabulous guests!

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In this episode, we sit down with Meggie Palmer, an influential founder, speaker, and journalist on a mission to close the gender pay gap through her platform, PepTalkHer. Originally from Australia, Meggie now calls New York City home, and she shares her incredible journey from her career in journalism to founding her first business.

Meggie's passion for supporting women in the workforce and promoting diversity is contagious. With PepTalkHer, Meggie and her team run corporate programming for brands including Salesforce, JP Morgan, and LinkedIn where they work in-house with companies to recruit, retain, and promote diverse talent.

Meggie shares personal anecdotes about the power of collective success, offering valuable advice on navigating challenges and societal pressures, particularly around money. She talks about the importance of pay transparency and offers advice on how to ask for a raise at work.

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Today, we're joined by the remarkable Joy Fan, Founder & CEO of re/tell, who is a visionary entrepreneur and two-time founder, often referred to as the “Queen of Experiential Retail”.

Joy is deeply committed to celebrating women-owned DTC brands, increasing female founders’ visibility, and making retail spaces more accessible. She emphasizes the significance of consumers adopting local buying habits to strengthen communities.

In a candid discussion about funding and the challenges of entrepreneurship, Joy shares insights on the fundraising landscape and the importance of staying true to your core strengths. She advocates for a nurturing and community-based mindset in building and growing companies, challenging the traditional "hire fast, fire fast" mentality.

Join us in this engaging conversation with Joy Fan as we explore the intersection of real estate, entrepreneurship, and the power of women supporting women.

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Catherine Merritt, Founder & CEO of Spool Marketing and Spool Ventures. Catherine's distinguished career in PR and marketing saw her collaborating with influential brands like Mike's Hard Lemonade and White Claw. However, her true impact lies in her audacious move to address the shortcomings of the traditional agency model. In 2018, she founded Spool Marketing and Communications, an award-winning agency that thrives on partnership and innovation, consistently delivering extraordinary results while pushing the boundaries of convention.

Spool was named the fastest-growing agency globally by PRovoke Media in 2021. In August 2022, Spool was listed as the 940 overall fastest-growing private company in the country, positioning it within the top 20% of the overall Inc. 5000 list

Catherine is known for her unyielding commitment to empowering underrepresented communities and reshaping the workforce into a more inclusive space. With the launch of Spool Ventures, an investment arm, and Spindle, a marketing services provider for startups led by women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ founders, Catherine's work challenges biases and actively fosters diversity and innovation in the venture capital landscape. Her encounters with venture capitalists who questioned her potential only fueled her determination to rectify the imbalances in the venture capital space.

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We're thrilled to welcome the remarkable Stacy Francis to the show. She's the President and CEO of Francis Financial, a boutique wealth management and financial planning firm specializing in divorce financial planning. Stacy is a certified financial planner, divorce financial analyst, grief recovery specialist, and certified estate and trust specialist, with over two decades of experience in the financial industry.

Stacy is also the founder of the nonprofit organization Savvy Ladies, the host of the Financial Ever After podcast, and the author of "Financial Help for Widows" and "Unveiling the Unspoken Truth: The Financial Challenges Women Face During and After Divorce." Her expertise has earned her a place among the nation's leading wealth managers on CNBC's Digital Financial Advisor Council, a spot in the Forbes Finance Council, and recognition as an expert contributor to The Wall Street Journal.

Stacy's passion is driven by her personal experiences. She witnessed her grandmother's abusive relationship with her grandfather, igniting her desire to empower women and ensure they have a strong financial foundation. Stacy also provides valuable insights into recognizing the signs of financial abuse and taking steps to protect yourself. 

The conversation delves into the significance of prenuptial agreements in marriages, dispelling misconceptions and highlighting their role in safeguarding both partners' interests. Her personal journey, from starting Savvy Ladies and Francis Financial with minimal resources to now being a successful social entrepreneur, is an inspiring testament to the power of resilience, sacrifice, and financial empowerment.

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Stacy Francis as we unveil the unspoken truth about financial abuse and empower women to build secure financial futures.

Resources mentioned include The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.

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Titilope Adedokun is a lawyer, content creator, and passionate social impact leader & entrepreneur. She's the force behind Sisterly HQ, a platform dedicated to empowering Nigerian women through digital storytelling. A LinkedIn Top Voice and recipient of numerous awards, including the Common Purpose’s 25 Under 25 Global Legacy Award and being recognized as a 30 Under 30 social impact leader by Global Governance Initiative, Titilope is a vocal force in the social impact space.

In this conversation, Titilope stresses the importance of offering young women equal access to opportunities and resources, citing her own experiences with women who opened doors for her. We talk about Sisterly’s HQs mission of positively impacting the lives of 20% of all Nigerian women by 2030, and how Titilope found her voice, built a strong personal brand, and learned how to put herself out there.

Titilope’s story is a testament to embracing a multi-faceted identity and portfolio career, and reminds us to embrace our diverse passions, support worthy causes, and stay authentic in our journeys to make a meaningful difference in the world.

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This week, we welcome Galia Gichon to the Give Her Dollars podcast. Galia is a Wall Street veteran and financial expert with over two decades of experience in the industry. As Founder of “Down to Earth Finance” and active angel investor, Galia has dedicated much of her life to promoting women’s financial literary and supporting women-led startups. She has been quoted in Newsweek, CNN, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Glamour, MSN Money and more.

In this conversation, we talk about the need to break the taboo surrounding discussions about money. Galia highlights the critical role that financial independence plays in providing women with the freedom to go after opportunities and advocate for gender equality.

Galia's most recent venture, the Tidal River Fund, is as a member-driven angel fund designed to support early-stage companies promoting diversity and equity. She discusses the journey that led to the fund's creation and how her story highlights the importance of bringing financial opportunities to smaller communities and inspiring women to take control of their financial destinies.

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This week, we chat with Jasmine Anouna, a strong advocate for women's rights and intersectional social impact. After receiving a Master’s degree in Gender Studies from Oxford University, Jasmine’s path led her to the United Nations Office of Human Rights in Geneva, where "The Bloom" was born.

What initially started out as a small community of 20 friends, has since organically grown into a global network of over 40,000 social impact professionals. The Bloom's mission is to empower change-makers by providing a comprehensive resource hub and membership community featuring social impact news, interviews, uplifting stories, and job listings across areas such as climate justice and gender equality.

Jasmine has partnered with some of the most well-known organizations in this space including UNICEF, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy, Google, MIT, and many more.

In this conversation, Jasmine and Thamina talk about The Bloom’s impressive founding story and the importance of taking practical actions to uplift peers. Jasmine’s own journey from an aspiring international human rights lawyer to recognizing the power of community in social impact is both inspiring and thought-provoking.

Additionally, this discussion highlights the critical need for accessible resources in the social impact space, and the pivotal role of joy as a counterbalance to the weighty issues social impact professionals face. Jasmine also shares insights on The Bloom's monetization journey, reflecting on her evolution from reluctance to charging for services to a multifaceted approach catering to both business-to-business and business-to-consumer models.

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Are you new to the world of startup investing? Then this episode is for you!

In this episode, Thamina sits down with Bridgette L. Smith, the CEO of Investor Playbook and Founder Playbook. Bridget's mission is to empower underrepresented founders to access capital and grow their businesses.

Bridgette's journey into startup investing began with curiosity and a desire to learn. A few short years later and she is now invested in over 150 startups and is hosting workshops to make startup investing more accessible, especially for minorities. 

Bridgette sheds light on the evolving landscape of accredited investors, the different stages of startup investment, and the distinctions between angel investors and venture capitalists.

She also shares valuable insights on creating a personalized investment thesis, finding diverse investment opportunities, and the importance of asking the right questions when evaluating startups.

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Today, you are getting a behind-the-scenes look into the world of being a content creator. Our special guest is Gigi Robinson who is known for many things. From being a finalist in the Sports Illustrated Swim Search, to her advocacy in the chronic illness and body positivity spheres, Gigi embodies being a multi-passionate solopreneur. 

Having been diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome at a tender age, she understands firsthand the difficulties of being different. Gigi recently authored "A Kid's Book About Chronic Illness." This heartwarming book encourages readers to embrace life with a chronic illness and find the confidence to express their needs.

In an era where the creator economy is flourishing, it's essential to understand that success doesn't come without its share of challenges. Gigi, a leading voice in the Gen Z content creation space, offers an unfiltered view of how difficult it can be to achieve financial stability in this industry. Her journey, marked by resilience and determination, provides invaluable lessons for both budding and seasoned content creators.

Gigi opens up about the unpredictable nature of income streams, and the urgent need for comprehensive financial education within the creator community.