In this episode of The Confident Woman Podcast, Rachel Brooks sits down with Tanaha Hairston, founder of RISE, to break down the often-overwhelming world of investing into actionable, digestible steps. From understanding financial literacy to making values-aligned investment choices, this episode is packed with insights to help women take control of their financial futures while making meaningful impacts in their communities.

Whether you’re new to investing or looking to take the next step, this conversation will inspire you to reframe your financial mindset and realize the power you have to create change.

Key Topics Covered

• The importance of financial literacy and values-aligned investing
• Breaking down common investing misconceptions
• Why women’s investment decisions have a ripple effect on families and communities
• The difference between impact investing and traditional investing
• How to take small, practical steps toward financial empowerment

Resources Mentioned

• RISE: The Movement
• Impact Investing Community

Timestamps

• [00:00:00] – Introduction and overview of today’s episode
• [00:02:00] – Tanaha Hairston’s story: From financial uncertainty to creating RISE
• [00:07:00] – What is impact investing, and why does it matter for women?
• [00:11:00] – Breaking down the basics of financial literacy for first-time investors
• [00:16:00] – How women’s investment decisions shape communities and families
• [00:21:00] – Practical steps to begin investing with purpose
• [00:26:00] – Tools and resources for financial empowerment
• [00:31:00] – Closing thoughts and Tanaha’s invitation to start where you are

Connect with Tanaha Hairston

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• Facebook

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