Jul 11Pointing Positive: How Impact Investors Can Learn from American Rivers to Navigate During These TimesLast week I had the great privilege of joining OARs to raft the Green River through the Gates of Ladore in Utah. In addition to being an impact investor, I serve on the board of American Rivers, a national non-profit organization combining advocacy with field work in key river basins…American Rivers3 min read
Jul 11Is Integrity an Issue for Elon Musk?Yesterday we learned of Elon having twins with a former Tesla employee, now a current executive at one of his companies. While there is so much other news happening in the world, from an ongoing world pandemic, to our climate crisis, to rampant gun violence across the nation, Elon Musk…4 min read
Mar 3Giving Up The Patriarchy | Lent 2022I used to give up wine or cocktails, and when I was younger, chocolate. With everything going on in our world, giving up alcohol or sweets seems so 2019. Since 2020 — for all the reasons–and again this year, I am giving up the patriarchy for Lent. This year my…Lent7 min read
Feb 18, 2021#Lent2021 Giving Up The PatriarchyOriginally posted on Money Doula I used to give up wine or cocktails, and when I was younger, chocolate. With everything going on in our world, giving up alcohol or sweets seems so 2019. …7 min read
Jan 8, 20212021 Investing Trends to Look Out ForWith the recent double wins for Democrats in Georgia, and turmoil in DC, there is a lot of speculation about what is in store for investors and our economy in 2021. As we learned in 2020, we need to be prepared to expect the unexpected. With much anticipation for a…20215 min read
Dec 1, 2020Giving Tuesday: Moving Money for the Change We Need to SeeWhat a year 2020 has been for all of us. With so much disruption in so many aspects of our lives — from our work environments, to schooling, to many of our daily routines, this year has turned everyday life on its head. With the effects of Covid19, many of…Givingtuesday6 min read
Sep 11, 2020An Open Letter To Elon MuskWith four impressive quarters of earnings, sky rocketing share prices and a recent announcement of a stock split, many thought Tesla a strong contender to join the S&P this month. Those with shorts were relieved, while long term inventors like myself understood the quality of the earnings will be important…Tesla4 min read
Jun 8, 2020An Investors’ Guide to Investing for Racial EquityFrom taking a knee, to blacking out our social media, to raising our fists in protest, many of us are experiencing outrage, frustration, anguish and empathy for all that is unfolding in our country. From committing to learn about white privilege, to taking steps to dismantle systemic racism and white…Impact Investing9 min read
Nov 30, 2019Giving Tuesday: Beginning the Season in AlignmentToday, on #BlackFriday, many of us stayed home relaxing after having just celebrated Thanksgiving. At Nia we love Thanksgiving — the day that marks the beginning of the holiday season and offers encouragement to us all to both count our blessings and to share all we are grateful for. …Entrepreneurship5 min read
Jun 12, 2019Let’s Dismantle White SupremacyNia Impact Capital is a proud sponsor of the Unconference, an inspiring and ground breaking event whose goal is to dismantle white supremacy. Organized by the Dismantle Collective, this gathering is an opportunity for constructive dialogue among people of color and white allies –activists, policy-makers, business leaders, employees, community organizers…Racism5 min read