"The Power We Hold: Andrea Henderson on Investing with Purpose

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Sisters with Ventures

Lisha Michelle Bell

42 episodes

2 days ago

Overview Lisha Bell is hosting a video podcast series on the web that amplifies the voices and stories of BIPOC Angel Investors to inspire women of all backgrounds to pursue venture capitalism as a means of creating positive change. For each episode, Lisha is inviting women in positions of power who are working to be a part of the change they want to see in the world to share their stories. Not only have these women conquered a male-dominated industry, they have taken on the necessary burden educating others in the industry on the importance of diversified portfolios.

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"The Power We Hold: Andrea Henderson on Investing with Purpose

Sisters with Ventures

29 minutes 3 seconds

10 months ago

"The Power We Hold: Andrea Henderson on Investing with Purpose

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Andrea Henderson shares her inspiring journey from her roots as the daughter of a sharecropper to becoming a corporate diplomat and angel investor. The discussion highlights the importance of resilience, the mission of diversifying corporate leadership, and the critical need for investment in women's health. Andrea emphasizes the power of angel investing as a means of advocacy and empowerment, encouraging listeners to ask questions and support future generations of investors.

Takeaways

Andrea's background shapes her values and mission.
The importance of lifting others as you climb.
Investing in women's health is crucial for better outcomes.
Angel investing can align with personal values and legacy.
The healthcare system often neglects women's health issues.
Invest early to support innovative solutions.
Community support can lead to greater investment opportunities.
Asking questions can lead to better outcomes.
Diversity in leadership is essential for progress.
Investing is a form of advocacy for change.

Sound Bites

"But we are here. We are resilient and strong. And we are angel investors, powerful group of women doing amazing things."
"Lift as you climb. have to, you the spirit of Sankofa, you have to look backwards. You have to make sure that everyone is good. And I think that's part of what inspired my career."
"I think there are powers forces that don't want people like me to know that they have this power."
"When you are faced with the possibility of death and you think about what you want your legacy to be, the dollars that you have, and the impact that you can make with those dollars, it becomes something completely different."
"There's gotta be people saying, we have to study this, we have to fund this, we have to make this a priority. It's not okay. It's only been like something like 30 years where it was required that women are included in clinical trials. So before it was just like, okay, let's study men and then let's treat women as an afterthought and give them half the pill. And you know, black women are an afterthought of an afterthought."

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