Angel Next Door Podcast

As we wrap up an incredible 2024, The Angel Next Door Podcast is teaming up with the Venture F Podcast for a special year-end episode! Join host Marcia Dawood and Laura Nix Gerson for a deep dive into the evolving world of angel investing and impact entrepreneurship. From innovative trends in women’s health ventures to the power of diversification through angel funds, this episode is packed with insights to help both investors and entrepreneurs navigate the year ahead. Laura brings her expertise in finance and advocacy for women entrepreneurs, making this conversation one you don’t want to miss. Tune in for highlights of 2024, expert guidance, and a shared vision for creating financial and societal impact through angel investing. Don’t miss this powerful collaboration! 🎧 Listen now: pod.link/1586445642 #AngelInvesting #ImpactEntrepreneurship #YearEndWrap #TheAngelNextDoor #VentureF #WomenInFinance #Innovation Dannielle Stewart, Sue Bevan Baggott, Kristina Montague, Nicole Washington, Dawn Batts, Silvia Mah PhD, MBA, Crystal Nyitray, Caroline Lewis, Anna Raptis, Kristen Wiley, Kenzie Butera Davis, Robin Riske, Julianne Averill, Tiffany Dougherty

🎉 Do Good While Doing Well by our host Marcia Dawood has done it again! The book has won the Literary Global Book Award in the Business - Personal Finance category! 🏆 This recognition celebrates Marcia's powerful and practical guide to making a positive impact through strategic investing. Packed with insights, stories, and actionable advice, Do Good While Doing Well shows how anyone can drive change and achieve financial returns by aligning their investments with their values. The awards it continues to win reflect just how impactful and groundbreaking this book truly is. If you haven’t read it yet, this is your sign to dive into its pages and be inspired to make a difference. 🌍📖 💡 Find out more about the book and where to get your copy: marciadawood.com/dogood #DoGoodWhileDoingWell #AwardWinningBook #ImpactInvesting #AngelInvesting #BusinessBooks #PersonalFinance #TheAngelNextDoor

The holiday season is a time for giving, and what better way to give back than by supporting the future of entrepreneurship? The Angel Investor Foundation (AIF), powered by the Angel Capital Association, is dedicated to fostering education, research, and diversity in angel investing. This incredible organization helps create opportunities for both investors and entrepreneurs, driving innovation and growth in our communities. Your contributions can help fund new and existing targeted programs for underserved and underrepresented communities and other resources that make angel investing more accessible and impactful, shaping a brighter future for everyone. Learn more about how you can support this mission and make a difference today: https://lnkd.in/eYgxmyxW Marcia Dawood #SeasonOfGiving #AngelInvestors #SupportInnovation #Entrepreneurship #GiveBack #AngelInvestorFoundation #AngelNextDoor

Building meaningful relationships isn’t just a skill—it’s an art, and mastering it can change the course of your entrepreneurial journey. On this week’s episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, Marcia sits down with Michelle Tillis Lederman, CSP, SCC, Leadership Speaker, an expert in networking and the author of The Connector’s Advantage. Michelle’s insights will help you unlock the power of authentic connections and use them to create opportunities, build stronger teams, and achieve goals faster. Tune in to hear Michelle’s strategies for relationship-building, her inspiring journey, and actionable advice that you can start using right away. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or just looking to connect on a deeper level, this episode is packed with practical wisdom. Don’t miss it! 🎧 Listen here: pod.link/1586445642 #NetworkingTips #Entrepreneurship #BuildConnections #TheConnectorsAdvantage #AngelNextDoorPodcast #AngelInvesting Dannielle Stewart, Sue Bevan Baggott, Kristina Montague, Nicole Washington, Dawn Batts, Silvia Mah PhD, MBA, Crystal Nyitray, Caroline Lewis, Anna Raptis, Kristen Wiley, Kenzie Butera Davis, Robin Riske, Julianne Averill, Laura Nix Gerson, Tiffany Dougherty

ACA Angel University On-Demand Courses are live! With the startup and investment landscape constantly changing and growing, education is a vital part of sustained success as an investor. Well, here’s some exciting news from the Angel Capital Association! The Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University courses are now available on demand in a virtual, self-paced format. This new feature allows you to learn at your convenience, gaining cutting-edge insights and practical tips directly from seasoned angel investors. Whether you're brushing up on best practices or diving into advanced investing strategies, these courses are designed to empower your journey in early-stage investing. Certificates are available for completing foundational and advanced tracks. We're proud to have the ACA supporting The Angel Next Door podcast and excited to share this valuable resource with our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! 🌟 Explore more here: https://lnkd.in/g-JaJiXr #AngelInvesting #InvestorEducation #AngelUniversity #EarlyStageInvesting #ACA #Startups #OnDemandLearning Marcia Dawood

Can your investments make a difference in the world while generating returns? The award-winning Do Good While Doing Well, authored by our very own Marcia Dawood, explores how angel investors can align their resources with their values to support innovation, drive change, and create lasting impact. For the rest of the year, the ebook is just 99 cents, making it the perfect time to get your copy—or gift one to someone who wants to learn about combining purpose with profit. 📚 How to gift it: On Amazon, simply click “Buy for Others” and select the delivery date (up to 45 days out). It's a thoughtful way to inspire others this holiday season! Discover more about this groundbreaking book at marciadawood.com/dogood and share the gift of purpose-driven investing. #DoGoodWhileDoingWell #AwardWinningBook #AngelInvesting #PurposeAndProfit #HolidayGifts #99Cents #GiftIdeas #Inspiration

Ever wonder how a humble beginning can ignite an extraordinary career? This week on The Angel Next Door, host Marcia Dawood welcomes Dawn Lafreeda, a very successful Denny’s franchisee, to uncover her remarkable journey. From starting as a teenage hostess to owning over 100 restaurants, Dawn’s story is a powerful testament to perseverance, strategy, and entrepreneurial brilliance. This special episode, available in both audio wherever you listen to podcasts and video format on YouTube, dives into the ins and outs of franchising, scaling a business, and leading through challenges like 9/11 and the pandemic. Dawn also discusses her advocacy for women entrepreneurs and her role as an executive producer of Show Her The Money. Don’t miss the chance to watch or listen and be inspired by her extraordinary story! 🎧 Listen here: pod.link/1586445642  📺 Watch in TV format here: https://lnkd.in/ev-_mjVA #TheAngelNextDoor #TVSpecial #FranchisingSuccess #WomenInBusiness #EmpoweredEntrepreneurs Dannielle Stewart, Sue Bevan Baggott, Kristina Montague, Nicole Washington, Dawn Batts, Silvia Mah PhD, MBA, Crystal Nyitray, Caroline Lewis, Anna Raptis, Kristen Wiley, Kenzie Butera Davis, Robin Riske, Julianne Averill, Laura Nix Gerson, Tiffany Dougherty

Exciting news from The Angel Next Door! Our host, Marcia Dawood, has been honored with an American Writing Award for her inspiring book, Do Good While Doing Well! 🏆 Winning in the Business – Personal Finance/Investing category, this recognition celebrates the book’s powerful message of creating impact through angel investing while achieving personal and financial growth. Do Good While Doing Well is more than just a guide—it’s a movement empowering readers to embrace purpose-driven investing and spark positive change in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. If you haven’t read it yet, now is the perfect time to dive in and see how you can make a difference while reaching your goals. Let’s keep the momentum going! Learn more about the book at marciadawood.com/dogood. #AngelInvesting #ImpactInvesting #DoGoodWhileDoingWell #AmericanWritingAwards #WomenInFinance #PurposeDrivenInvesting

“Women impact 80% of the buying decisions. Why aren't we impacting at least 50% of the investment decisions? That's a powerful combination.” - Catherine Gray Thank you to everyone who tuned in to the 100th episode of The Angel Next Door! If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, now’s the time —Catherine shares powerful insights about funding female entrepreneurs and creating lasting change through venture capital. And the excitement continues! Our next episode features Dawn Lafreeda, a groundbreaking entrepreneur and one of the largest Denny’s franchise owners in the U.S, and featured in Show Her The Money. It’s another special TV edition you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for more inspiration and impactful conversations! #TheAngelNextDoor #PodcastMilestone #100Episodes #FemaleEntrepreneurs #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #AngelInvesting #WomenInBusiness #SmallBusiness #ShowHerTheMoney

🎉 100 Episodes of The Angel Next Door! 🎉 We’ve reached an incredible milestone, and we’re celebrating in a big way! Our 100th episode features the brilliant Catherine Gray, Executive Producer of Show Her The Money and a powerhouse advocate for women entrepreneurs. What’s in this special episode? Catherine’s behind-the-scenes journey in creating a documentary that exposes funding gaps for female founders and celebrates their resilience. How venture capital can drive meaningful social change—and why investing in women-founded funds matters. Insights for entrepreneurs and emerging fund managers navigating the challenges of the VC world. And for the first time, we’re bringing you a TV version of the episode—streaming now on YouTube! A huge thank you to all our listeners, guests, and supporters who’ve been part of this amazing journey. Let’s make the next 100 episodes even more impactful! 🎧 Listen here: pod.link/1586445642  📺 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ev-_mjVA Let us know in the comments what you’ve learned or loved about The Angel Next Door so far! #TheAngelNextDoor #100Episodes #ShowHerTheMoney #WomenInVC #Entrepreneurship #PodcastMilestone #InvestInHer #SheAngels #AngelInvesting Marcia Dawood Dannielle Stewart, Sue Bevan Baggott, Kristina Montague, Nicole Washington, Dawn Batts, Silvia Mah PhD, MBA, Crystal Nyitray, Caroline Lewis, Anna Raptis, Kristen Wiley, Kenzie Butera Davis, Robin Riske, Julianne Averill, Laura Nix Gerson, Tiffany Dougherty