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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 22 MIN

How to Raise Money and Not Give Away Any Equity With Natalie Holloway Of Bala | #26

from Hot Takes Big Stakes Business · host Natalie Holloway and Lana Elie

Raising money without investors sounds impossible, but this episode breaks down exactly how it was done. From having only a few thousand dollars left to needing $40,000 for production, this is a real behind the scenes look at choosing Kickstarter over traditional funding. We talk through fear, strategy, and the practical decisions that made the launch work. If you are thinking about crowdfunding, this episode is a must watch.More Hot Takes Big StakesInstagram: www.instagram.com/hottakesbigstakes/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hottakesbigstakes/More on Natalie Holloway:Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/natalieholloway/“Bala” Instagram: www.instagram.com/bala/“Balacize” Instagram: www.instagram.com/balacize/Substack,“Working Out in Heels”: natalieholloway.substack.comBook a 1-on-1 Call: intro.co/NatalieHollowayMore on Lana Elie-Meyers:Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/lanaelie/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lana-elie-875b383a/

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