In the fast-paced world of finance and investments, the term "angel investing" has gained significant traction and become a buzzword of the ‘00s. You might be asking yourself, “What does it mean? Where does it take place? How can I be an angel?” Throughout the rest of this article, we will provide clarity as to what angel investing is, and also outline how it differs from other forms of investing. We’ll additionally highlight what makes angel investing interesting from a growth and skill development perspective. Understanding Angel Investing What is Angel Investing? Angel investing is an ex ..read more

Here at She’s Independent, we focus heavily on the gender equity gap in investing, but it’s not just women that the white patriarchy affects when it comes to financial well-being. In a 2018 survey by Experian, 62% of LGBTQ+ respondents said they had experienced financial problems because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. A survey from Proud Ventures found that 75% of LGBTQ+ startup founders and 79% of investors conceal their sexual orientation or gender identity as 18% of those respondents felt it would harm fundraising efforts. On our June Conversation Series, we were honored to ..read more

Taking a look back at our first ever Conversation Series, here is a refresher of what we discussed with Rebecca Lock, Founder and CEO of Kidcaboo. Not only does Rebecca have experience in the TV production industry, but she is also a seasoned entrepreneur and most importantly a mom of two kids. Her unique journey and struggle to navigate the responsibilities of a single parent while simultaneously advancing her career sparked her idea of a children’s transportation platform, now known as Kidcaboo.  In case you missed our full interview with Rebecca, tune in here to listen to her share th ..read more

As we are preparing for our next Conversation Series set to take place in June, we wanted to recap some not-to-be-missed takeaways from our previous discussion with Naseem Sayani. Naseem is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Emmeline Ventures, a venture fund focused on investing in female founders building businesses to help women, in particular, manage their health, build their wealth, and live in a cleaner, safer world. In the full session, which can be found here, Naseem walks us through her investment journey and several of her biggest wins, losses, and lessons learned along the way ..read more

For our May Founder Hour, we had the pleasure of speaking with Gwendolyn Whitney, a senior commercialization leader in the healthcare ecosystem with a wide range of experience in sales, entrepreneurship, business analytics, and operations. As part of our Founder Hour series, our hope is to deliver diverse perspectives and insight from those outside our immediate community to benefit our founders at each stage of their entrepreneurial endeavors. In this interview, which can be accessed in full here, Gwendolyn discusses her tips for hiring a sales team, building a healthy pipeline of prospective ..read more

- Where we discuss the role of data and analytics in mental healthcare in addition to the importance of women on boards. - In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Natalie sat down with John Kelley, Chairman & CEO of CereHealth to talk about his business's impact on mental illness and mental health treatment. They additionally touched on John’s continued advocacy and support of advancing women into positions of power, including the boardroom. Find some of the conversation highlights below, and catch the full conversation here. On the role of data in mental health prevention: CereHealth ..read more

Every year on Mother's Day, we take a moment to reflect on the women who have shaped our lives and helped us become the unique, bold, and independent individuals we are today. It is a time to express our sincere gratitude and love for our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and other maternal figures who have nurtured, supported, and sacrificed for us every step of the way.  At She's Independent, we understand the importance of empowering women in all facets and are committed to utilizing our resources to help add new value to their lives through financial education. We understand that it is a ..read more

Here at “She’s Independent”, our team is passionate about aligning ourselves with any mission that embodies values of education, growth, empowerment, and experience. That is why we are so excited to kick off our fractional and advisory placement program in partnership with “Your Cohort'', a women-founded fractional C-suite executive team. Earlier this month, our founder, Natalie Levy,  and Alexandra Satine, co-founder of “Your Cohort”, were joined by Anne Bibb, Alli Stanca, and Uma Gopaldass for an official Launch & Learn Placements panel to discuss their personal experiences in fr ..read more

  Last month, our brilliant founder, Natalie Levy, was interviewed by Mom-Up, a mission-based recruitment firm working to advocate for women throughout all stages of their professional career. In this workshop, Natalie discusses a framework for how to navigate negotiation as well as land a dream role or salary. The entire interview can be viewed here, and below are several of our key takeaways that we wanted to share! The Negotiation Framework (Mindset/Confidence, Information, & Strategy/Skills):  Solidifying your mindset and confidence around negotiating is not a conditional ..read more

Hi! My name is Zarriea. I’m a senior at Wake Forest University and, more relevantly, the intern here at She’s Independent. My introduction to She’s Independent was just as unorthodox as the experience I’ve had! I had no idea what She’s Independent or who Natalie was prior to August of this year. Back in 2019, I joined Colorado-based Greenhouse Scholars, a scholarship organization made up of “a community of leaders using education to transform underserved communities in our backyard and around the world.” Fast forward to this year at our annual Summer Symposium where we had our first womxn-only ..read more