27. Unapologetic Wealth: Why Women Need to Take Control of Their Money, Angel Investing & Build Wealth on Your Terms | with Marcia Dawood

Angel investing often feels like a world reserved for billionaires and insiders—but what if that wasn’t true?In this episode of the Not Perfect Networking Podcast, Zoe sits down with early-stage investor Marcia Dawood to break down what angel investing really is, how everyday people can get involved, and why aligning your money with your values can create real change.Marcia is a venture partner at Mindshift Capital, Chair Emeritus of the Angel Capital Association, a member of the SEC’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, TEDx speaker, and host of The Angel Next Door podcast. She’s also the author of Do Good While Doing Well, with her new book Unapologetic Wealth releasing this month.Together they discuss the myths around investing, why women have historically been left out of wealth conversations, and how rewriting your personal “money story” can open the door to new opportunities.In this episode, Zoe and Marcia discuss:What angel investing actually meansThe biggest misconceptions about startup investingHow equity crowdfunding is changing access to investingWhy impact investing can create both returns and real-world changeThe inspiration behind Marcia’s books Do Good While Doing Well and Unapologetic WealthWhy women often struggle with the concept of wealthHow aligning your money with your values can reshape your futureMarcia’s unique approach to building community and networksConnect with Marcia:Website: https://www.marciadawood.com/Unapologetic Wealth: Rewrite Your Money Story From Any Beginning: https://www.marciadawood.com/wealthConnect with Zoe:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-weisberg-coady-57aab37