Getting Rich Together Putting Your Money Where Your Values Are: Building Impact Through Investment with Catherine Gray
Join host Syama Bunten for an inspiring conversation with Catherine Gray, CEO and founder of She Angel Investors and executive producer of the award-winning documentary "Show Her the Money." Catherine shares her remarkable journey from growing up with entrepreneurial parents outside Washington, DC to becoming a trailblazer in cable television advertising and eventually a passionate advocate for women in venture capital.
In this engaging conversation, Catherine reveals how she built multiple successful businesses, from a college photography franchise to pioneering cable TV advertising when only four channels existed. You'll hear about her bold leap into creating content that changes culture, including producing groundbreaking LGBTQ+ programming and documentaries. Catherine also opens up about her strategic approach to real estate investing, her philosophy of balancing wealth-building with enjoying life, and her mission to educate women about alternative investments.
This episode is a masterclass in recognizing emerging opportunities, the power of storytelling to drive social change, and why women need to claim their space in venture capital and alternative asset investing.
Key Topics:
- How entrepreneurial parents shape money mindset - Learn why early exposure to business ownership creates lifelong wealth-building habits
- Spotting ground-floor opportunities before they explode - Discover how to identify emerging industries and ride the wave of growth
- The art of strategic real estate flipping - Get the blueprint for Catherine's $40k profit on her first property purchase
- Why you should invest in what you're passionate about - Understand how funding causes you believe in creates both impact and returns
- Breaking into venture capital as a woman - Learn the difference between angel investing and VC funds and why diversification matters
- Using media and storytelling to change culture - Explore how investing in film, theater, and content can drive social transformation
- Building wealth through alternative assets - Discover why only 2-5% in venture capital can outperform traditional market investments
- The power of "paying yourself first" - Master the psychology of saving and investing before spending on lifestyle
Connect with Catherine Gray:
Show Her the Money: https://showherthemoneymovie.com/
She Angel Investors: sheangelinvestors.com
Invest in Her Podcast: Available on all major podcast platforms
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinelgray/
Find more from Syama Bunten:
Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod
Website: https://syamabunten.com/
Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com
Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com