Have you ever wondered how your relationship with Money can impact your ability to invest in the causes and companies you believe in? In this thought-provoking episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood explores the intersection of personal Finance, values, and entrepreneurship with guest Sarah Charles, a veteran of the financial services industry.

Sarah Charles brings nearly 25 years of experience to the conversation, having worked with high net worth individuals and families in traditional wealth management before starting her own advice-only planning firm, Sanctuary Financial Planning. Her unique approach to financial advice focuses on transparency, accessibility, and aligning resources with personal values.

Throughout the episode, Marcia and Sarah discuss the importance of having a financial plan that not only accounts for personal goals and risk tolerance but also allows for purposeful Investing in line with one’s values. They discuss the potential for angel investing to generate both financial returns and emotional fulfillment by supporting causes, founders, and world-changing ideas that resonate with the investor. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in exploring how to navigate the world of investing while staying true to their values and making a positive impact on the entrepreneurial landscape.

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Marcia Dawood TEDx Speaker/Author/Podcaster

Marcia Dawood is an early-stage investor who serves on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, is a venture partner with Mindshift Capital, a member of Golden Seeds, and the chair emeritus of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), a global professional society for angel investors.
She is also an associate producer on the award-winning documentary Show Her the Money.
A TEDx speaker and the host of The Angel Next Door podcast, Marcia walks the talk and holds investments in over fifty early-stage companies and funds. She is committed to expanding support for diverse companies that overcome the world’s biggest problems and accelerate positive change. She is passionate about bridging the gap from early-stage inception to building thriving, profitable companies.
She is a founding member and chair of the ACA’s Growing Women’s Capital Group, which is building syndication and collaboration among US investment groups focused on women-led companies.
She is also a co-author of the book You Can, You Will, which was an Amazon bestseller in thirty-nine categories in four countries.
Prior to that, Marcia worked in sales, marketing, and operations for Kaplan Education for over sixteen years. Marcia received an MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Marcia currently lives in North Carolina with her husband, Izzy, and she feels lucky to be the stepmom to three amazing sons.