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Her Money Moves is joined by two special guests, Marie Cano of Agility Bank and Kelly Kirk of Greymark, to talk about the financial hurdles of being a female business owner and the unique partnerships that create monetary success for women-led businesses. Kelly Kirk shares her insight as a second generation woman business owner and Marie discusses her perspective as a commercial banker at a women-led bank. Talking points include the costs (personal and financial) of entrepreneurship, supportive relationships between clients and bankers, and financial advice for bootstrapping business owners.
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Her Money Moves goes to Houston for the HITEC Leadership Summit to talk to the Board Chair of HITECH Foundation and Chief Channel Officer of Sorenson, Ivonne Valdes. A visionary leader with a passion for breakthrough tech, Ivonne has lent her expertise to companies like HP and Oracle as an employee, and now gives back to her community as a Board member of student-focused organizations like Conectado and Caldwell University. Talking points in this insightful interview include managing work-life balance as a mother, dreaming of getting involved on a private equity Board, and making your salaries and bonuses into an investment in your financial future.
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Her Money Moves makes its way to Detroit in this week’s episode, recorded live at the NFL Draft. Staci talks with Marissa Solis, Senior Vice President of Global Brand and Consumer Marketing at the National Football League (NFL), about being the top Latino in a massive company and leading the charge to change the face of the League. Talking points include fielding job offers from top companies, evolving brands for future relevance, and advocating for yourself as a woman in male-dominated fields.
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Daniela Blanco, CEO of Sunthetics, creates an impactful reaction with Staci at South By Southwest as they talk about reducing the carbon footprint and environmental impact of chemical engineering. Based in San Marcos, Sunthetics accelerates eco-friendly innovation in the chemical industry through an easy-to-use machine-learning platform capable of leveraging small datasets to generate big insights. Talking points include receiving $1 million in grant funding from the National Science Foundation, reducing emissions and toxic waste, and defying the odds as a young Latina CEO in a white male-dominated field.
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Resh Sidhu, Global Director of Arcadia Creative Studio at Snapchat, joins Staci at South by Southwest in Austin to take a journey from humble beginnings as a child obsessed with computers to breaking ground as a successful woman in tech. Reflecting on her past and looking to the future, Resh explains how her mother’s teachings on excellence and financial independence still influence her decisions today as a mother and a professional. Talking points include navigating a male-dominated industry, getting introduced to augmented reality, and pursuing financial literacy against all odds.
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Liliam Lopez, President of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC) and the SFLHCC Foundation, joins the pod in beautiful Miami to talk about growing one of the biggest Hispanic Chambers in the nation. Established in 1994, South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization that promotes business leadership, creates economic prospects and provides legislative advocacy for the Hispanic business community in South Florida. Talking points include taking advantage of what the Chamber offers, elevating underprivileged Hispanic youth, and advocating for diverse board positions at corporations.
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Adela Cepeda, Business, Finance and Capital Markets leader, joins Staci in Miami for an in-depth discussion on fundraising and investing in Latino-led projects and professionals. Adela is also the Board Chair of Angeles Investors, a venture capital firm based in Chicago with a mission to find, fund, and grow the most promising Hispanic and Latinx ventures. Talking points include learning the ropes of investment banking, empowering Latina professionals in venture capital, and creating representation in boardrooms.
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Elizabeth Oliver-Farrow, Board Chair of the Latino Corporate Directors Association and Vice Chairman of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, joins Staci at Miami tech hub, Mana Tech. Throughout her career, Elizabeth has been a torchbearer for Latina representation on corporate boards, becoming the first female chair of the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the first elected Latina Board Director of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Talking points in this episode include elevating underserved communities, engaging Hispanic students in higher education, and empowering Latinas to use their unique skillsets to join boards.
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Paula Harris, Vice President of Community Relationships for the Houston Astros and Executive Director of the Astros Foundation, shares her current work and her aspirations for her future legacy this week. Paula has worked in oil & gas, has served on several Boards, and now makes an impact in the Houston community every day. Talking points include being a woman in the male dominated oil field, protecting your reputation as a hard worker regardless of your industry, and becoming a board member to make an impact.
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Stephanie Tsuru, Founder of SheSpace, brings her leadership wisdom and love for other women to the pod to talk about intentional space making. Headquartered in Houston, SheSpace is a work and meeting place where bold women gather to find community, amplify ambition, and propel their dreams forward. Talking points include personal and professional growth at SheSpace, entrepreneurs and remote workers collaborating together, and the future of all-women spaces in Houston and beyond.
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Kim Roxie, Founder and CEO of LAMIK Beauty, joins us to talk about tapping into a massive yet underrepresented customer base in the beauty industry: women of color. Headquartered in Houston, LAMIK Beauty is a clean makeup company that helps women of color naturally enhance their beauty with inclusive, high quality products. Talking points include formulating health conscious beauty products, developing strong relationships with LAMIK’s customer base, and launching an e-commerce site during the COVID lockdown.
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Brandi Harleaux, Chief Executive Officer at South Post Oak Recycling Center, combines her corporate and entrepreneurial experiences into actionable lessons in this week’s episode. Headquartered in Houston, South Post Oak is a recycling and sustainability company primarily focused on both non-ferrous and ferrous metals for homes, contractors, and corporations. Talking points include being a second-generation business owner, transitioning from corporate roles to company ownership, and seeing the future of recycling.
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Tami Kesselman, Founder and CEO of Next Gen Success, shares her expertise on impact investing in this week’s episode, filmed at Harvard Innovation Lab in Boston. At Next Gen Success, Tami coaches family offices, founders, and next gen changemakers on finding alignment between wealth creation, impact, and happiness. Talking points include developing a coaching framework, understanding your opportunities for investing, and the four secrets of happy billionaires.
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Delphine O’Rourke, Lawyer & Columbia Law Professor, advocates for investing in women’s health in this week’s episode, filmed at Rise Barclays in New York City. Alongside her expertise in health law, Delphine is also a Lead Partner at Portfolia, investing in their FemTech fund, and an advisor to several health-based companies and startups. Talking points include reproductive health from IVF to menopause, teaching Columbia courses centered around life after DOBBS, and the future of women’s health advocacy.
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Yvonne Guidry, Founder of Spoiled Latina, brings her creative vision and entrepreneurial spirit to this week’s episode about building a powerful personal brand. Spoiled Latina got its start in 2008 as an online blog about style and self care, and has since morphed into a lifestyle brand that hosts events, like the Spoiled Latina Summit, and works hand-in-hand with Yvonne’s community foundation, Jefita Atrevida. Talking points include connecting brands and influencers, getting in touch with Latina consumers, and planning upcoming events.
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Senofer Mendoza, Founder and General Partner at Mendoza Ventures, joins the pod to talk about how she co-founded the first Latino-led, women-owned venture capital firms on the East Coast. Started in 2016, Mendoza Ventures is an early stage and growth venture fund based in Boston and run by Senofer and her husband, Adrian. Talking points in this episode include investing in Latino-led Boston businesses, raising a $100 million fund, and getting more women involved in venture opportunities
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Liz Elting, Founder and CEO of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation, discusses her journey from entrepreneurship success with TransPerfect to giving back to the community through her foundation. The Elizabeth Elting Foundation, created by Liz in 2018, is a nonprofit organization working to advance the economic, social, and political equality of women and marginalized people. Talking points include Liz’s new book, Dream Big and Win, and what’s next in Liz’s incredible career journey.
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Angela Sustaita-Ruiz, Co-Founder & CEO, Brilla Media Ventures & Nuestro Stories, brings a new perspective on Latina storytelling to the pod as we talk about her journey from public relations to entrepreneurship. A proud native Texan, Angela has been involved throughout her career in championing Latino storytellers and representing the diverse lives of Latin Americans. Talking points include influencing the next generation of Latinos at Hispanicize, expanding projects at Nuestro Studios, and raising awareness with Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.
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Betsabe Martinez Botaitis, CFO and Treasurer of Hedera, joins the pod this week to talk about her experience as a Latina immigrant in the US working in finance. As an underrepresented segment of the US population, Betsabe knows what it’s like to knock on doors and work harder than anyone else to reach financial literacy and professional success. Now, as the CFO of Hedera, Betsabe discusses the gender pay gap and the opportunities immigrants have to take advantage of emerging blockchain technology.
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Ramona Ortega, Founder of WealthBuild and My Money My Future, empowers us to build a better financial future this week through the incredible power of AI. Focused on the day-to-day financial issues of hardworking people, Ramona wants to bridge the wealth gap and knowledge gap so that Latinos can thrive and feel in control of their own money. Talking points include cashing in on a lifetime of financial knowledge, learning about assets and net worth, and speaking to the people with Latina ChatBot Yoli.
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