Jefas Making Money Moves with Staci Latoison

In this episode of the Everyday Jefa podcast, host Bessy Martinez interviews Staci LaToison, founder and CEO of Dream Big Ventures and host of the Her Money Moves podcast. Staci shares her career journey, including working at Chevron and living as an expat in China and Angola. She discusses her transition from corporate to entrepreneurship and the importance of investing in women-led businesses. Staci also talks about starting the Her Money Moves podcast and highlights impactful episodes and guests. The conversation concludes with a discussion on venture capital and the importance of diverse investments. Staci LaToison discusses venture capital, barriers to capital and access, the impact of entrepreneurship, setting kids up for financial success, creating access to venture capital, building a platform for women entrepreneurs, and balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship.

Takeaways

• Venture capital investments are long-term and may take years to see a return.
• Access to capital is a significant challenge for women and Latinas in entrepreneurship.
• Empowering children with financial knowledge and teaching them to earn and save money is important.
• Creating a platform and community for women entrepreneurs can provide training, mentorship, and investment opportunities.
• Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship requires intentionality and finding time for self-care.

Sound BitesChapters00:00Introduction to the Everyday Jefa podcast01:24Guest introduction and background03:27Career journey and experiences04:27Becoming an expat and learning about other cultures06:24Working in Angola, Africa07:14Basic human needs and experiences in different countries08:07Managing billion dollar budgets at Chevron09:27Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship10:31Starting Dream Big Ventures and investing in women-led businesses13:15Starting the Her Money Moves podcast15:22Interviewing influential women on Her Money Moves25:59Understanding venture capital and the importance of diverse investments31:11Venture Capital32:06Barriers to Capital and Access32:54Entrepreneurship and Impact33:26Access to Capital34:22Motivation and Overcoming Challenges35:11Setting Kids Up for Financial Success36:08Empowering Children with Financial Knowledge37:31Creating Access to Venture Capital41:17Building a Platform for Women Entrepreneurs43:42Fortaleza: Strength of Mind, Body, and Soul46:19Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship51:49Takeaways and Call to Action

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