The Angel Next Door Podcast

The Angel Next Door podcast is a show about how people got started investing in startup companies. Hosted by Marcia Dawood, member of the SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, Chair Emeritus of the board of the Angel Capital Association, the professional organization of angel investors across the US and globally, and author of Do Good While Doing Well. If you want to see change in the world you have to create it, invest in it or be it! Tune in to hear stories of what angel investing is, who does it and why!

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Empowering Entrepreneurs by Shifting Money Mindsets

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  • • 2/27/25

    Empowering Entrepreneurs by Shifting Money Mindsets

    What drives an entrepreneur to turn personal adversity into impactful ventures? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, we explore this question through the lens of Diana Greshtchuk's compelling journey. Following a profound personal loss, Diana found herself re-evaluating her legacy and impact on the world, leading her to become a passionate advocate for financial literacy and empowerment, especially among women and marginalized communities.

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    • 12/26/24

    Year-End Review 2024: Empowering Women and Strategic Investments - A Joint Episode with Venture F

    On this special, year-end episode, our host Marcia Dawood wraps up the year with a joint episode with Laura Nix Gerson, host of the Venture F podcast. This year marked a significant milestone for The Angel Next Door podcast, hosted by Marcia Dawood. With a full year of weekly episodes, we celebrated key achievements, impactful conversations, and global recognition for our contributions to angel investing and impact-driven funding.

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    • 1/16/25

    Unlocking Investment Mindsets: Money Conversations Everyone Should Be Having

    Why do we hesitate to talk openly about money, and how can breaking this silence transform our financial futures? In this compelling episode of "The Angel Next Door," host Marcia Dawood explores the pervasive taboo surrounding money conversations and how lifting this veil can lead to a healthier financial mindset. Through insightful dialogue, the episode illuminates the importance of embracing vulnerability and the power of open discussions about wealth and investments. Our esteemed guests for this episode are Sandi Bragar and Cammie Doder, co-hosts of the popular "Money Tales" podcast.

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    • 8/15/24

    Buckets, Broccoli, and Pizza: A Financial Advisor's Approach to Diversifying Investments

    Have you ever wondered how your relationship with money can impact your ability to invest in the causes and companies you believe in? In this thought-provoking episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood explores the intersection of personal finance, values, and entrepreneurship with guest Sarah Charles, a veteran of the financial services industry.

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  • • 8/8/24

    How Financial Experiences Impact Investing Decisions

    In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, we explore this question with Michelle Begina, a financial advisor and author of the groundbreaking book "Be Good With Money." Michelle grew up in a family that exemplified both extremes of financial success and failure, which ignited her lifelong obsession with understanding money and ultimately led her to a career dedicated to improving others' financial well-being.

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