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Building Wealth Through Values-Aligned Investing with Laura Henson

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Jul 30, 2025
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Are you a woman with financial resources, feeling frustrated by the challenges you see in the world, from limited representation for women in leadership to underfunded female-led companies? Do you believe your money could do more than just grow in a traditional portfolio – that it could be a powerful tool for change? In this episode of How Women Inspire, we tackle the exciting intersection of women’s wealth and global impact with Laura Henson. Discover how women hold the key to transforming industries, driving innovation, and solving critical problems by intentionally investing in the future they want to see. This week’s episode 179 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about building wealth through values-aligned investing! 

In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Laura Henderson is sharing the importance of investing with purpose and aligning investments with personal values. and actionable steps you can take right now to take control of where your investments are directed. 


Laura Henderson is the Founder and CEO of HVM Communications. A seasoned marketer with more than two decades of experience in high-level strategic communications, Laura launched HVM Communications in 2009. A communications expert who specializes in business and lifestyle, she has developed strategic plans, and managed campaign execution for some of the world’s most admired brands, such as Hermès, PHYTO Paris, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Method, European Wax Center, Asprey, Pratesi, Missoni and Salvatore Ferragamo.

Some of the talking points Julie and Laura go over in this episode include:

  • The power and influence women have by currently controlling 52% of the wealth.

  • Aligning your investments with female founders to help close the funding gap.

  • The importance of discussing investing with your friends and other women you know to help break the stigma that women “don’t know about investments.”

  • How venture investing is more accessible than people think - often starting at $25,000.


Your investments can be a direct reflection of your values. Don't sit on the sidelines when you can be a catalyst for change. Take control of your financial power and step into the venture space. Explore investment opportunities, join communities like How Women Inspire that connect you with funds and female founders, and start making your money work for the world you envision.


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Such an insightful and empowering conversation with Laura Henson! Aligning your investment portfolio with your core values—without compromising on long-term returns—is such a vital framework for modern women leaders. Was actually taking a quick break playing on minigame (love that it’s completely free and instant to play) when I came across this post. Thank you for consistently elevating such impactful financial perspectives!

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