Profit and Purpose Impact Investing Mastery

About Profit and Purpose Impact Investing Mastery

📢 Profit & Purpose is the go-to podcast for investors, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who want to build wealth while making a difference. Hosted by Tanah Hairston, an expert in impact real estate investing and private business investing, this podcast dives into how to align your investments with your values—without sacrificing returns. Join us for real conversations with industry leaders, fund managers, and investors who are reshaping the financial landscape by blending profit and impact. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, you'll walk away with actionable insights.

Publisher

Tanah Hairston

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Mar 2025

Latest episode

12 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

1 of 10 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   12 Jun 2025

   The Hidden Power of DAFs: A Smarter Way to Give, Grow, and Build Legacy

   Debbie Ulanday, co-founder of Spring Impact Capital, illuminates the hidden power of Donor-Advised Funds as a strategic tool for tax-efficient giving and building a lasting legacy in this interview.

2. 

   31 May 2025

   The Metrics That Matter: How to Spot Opportunities for Profit and Purpose

   Stephanie Sims, venture capitalist and founder of Fric, joins host Tanaha Hairston to discuss key metrics for identifying profitable impact investing opportunities, including how to evaluate startups and founders in this interview.

3. 

   25 May 2025

   Profit with Purpose: Investing in Impact Startups with Olivia Hornby

   Olivia Hornby discusses impact investing, sharing insights on balancing profit and purpose by investing in startups focused on climate and health innovations, in an interview with Tanaha Hairston.

4. 

   19 May 2025

   Beyond Returns: How Women Can Build Purpose-Driven Wealth Through Private Impact Investing

   What if your investments could grow your wealth and create the change you want to see in the world? In this episode of my Impact Mastery Series, I sit down with Janine Firpo—author of Activate Your Money and founder of Invest for Better—to share how we, as women, can align our portfolios with our values without sacrificing returns. Here's what we uncovered: The $10 Ripple Effect: How I learned that every dollar in our bank accounts gets leveraged 9x—and why choosing where we bank is one of the most powerful moves we can make. Myth-Busting Truths: Janine showed me proof that her values-aligned investments actually outperformed her traditional portfolio—and how you can replicate this. Real Estate with Purpose: I was inspired by how Janine transformed her property into workforce housing—and how you can start with just one intentional investment. Legacy That Lives On: Janine's plan to keep her money creating impact even after she's gone through a purpose-driven donor-advised fund—this changed how I think about my own estate planning. Your First Step Matters: Whether it's switching banks or joining an investment circle (like Invest for Better's March groups), we break down how to begin today. This episode is perfect for you if: You've ever thought, "I want my money to do good, but I don't know where to start." You're tired of your savings silently supporting industries that don't align with your values. You want to learn alongside other women who are building wealth with purpose. Resources I Mentioned: Janine’s must-read book: Activate Your Money Invest for Better’s small-group circles (starting March) Impact Assets (for legacy-focused donor-advised funds) Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ChwSu5kqz4PidmJr0tM9B?si=GeDdMpmzTiSRm7408smq2A (https://open.spotify.com/show/5ChwSu5kqz4PidmJr0tM9B?si=GeDdMpmzTiSRm7408smq2A) Connect With Me: YouTube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_Movement Instagram: /tanaha_hairston/ TikTok: /@thair7770 Connect with Janine Firpo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-firpo-047282/

5. 

   3 May 2025

   Maximizing DAFs for Impact Investing: Transforming DAFs into Impact Investing Capital

   What if the key to reducing your tax bill and funding world-changing businesses was sitting untouched in billions of donor-advised funds (DAFs)? In this urgent episode, impact investing expert Tanaha Hairston talks with Maggie Spicer—philanthropic venture advisor and DAF innovator—about how to deploy these "parked" funds for profit and purpose. Key Takeaways: From Crisis to Catalytic Capital: How Maggie’s emergency restaurant fund in San Francisco moved faster than federal aid—proving DAFs can rescue for-profit businesses. Beyond Nonprofits: Surprising uses for DAFs (from ocean cleanup startups to affordable housing) that most advisors never mention. Charitable LLC vs. DAF: The control vs. tax deduction tradeoff—and why high-net-worth investors use both. Deadline Alert: How to open a DAF in days and deploy capital before December 31st for immediate tax benefits. If you’ve ever wanted to turn your charitable giving into investments (without sacrificing returns or impact), this episode is your blueprint. Join us here: https://iic-capital.com/ (https://iic-capital.com/) More from Tanaha Hairston: YouTube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_Movement Instagram: /tanaha_hairston/ TikTok: /@thair7770

6. 

   26 Apr 2025

   Investing in Renewable Energy, Why It Matters and the Future of Renewable Energy Investments

   What if your investments could both grow your wealth and help solve the climate crisis? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Heather Beatty, CEO of ScopeFour Capital, to explore how renewable energy is reshaping our world—and how you can be part of this $30 trillion transition. Here’s what lit us up: The urgent math: Global energy demand has surged 40% since 2000—and why renewables are the only way to meet it (no matter who’s in office). Hidden climate heroes: From "smart grids" built in the 1960s to AI-powered water systems, discover the unsung technologies accelerating change. Policy-proof opportunities: Why red states are leading America’s wind power boom—and how China dominates the supply chain (without most investors realizing). Heather’s "lightbulb moment": How a bike trip through Cambodia’s polluted waterways inspired her climate investing crusade. If you’ve ever wanted to align your portfolio with the clean industrial revolution—while earning competitive returns—this episode is your launchpad. Join the energy transition: [Insert podcast platform link] More from Tanaha Hairston: YouTube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_Movement Instagram: /tanaha_hairston/ TikTok: /@thair7770 Connect with Heather Beatty: LinkedIn: /in/heather-conforto-beatty-6399446/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-conforto-beatty-6399446/)

7. 

   19 Apr 2025

   Creating Passive Income That Changes Lives (Without Lifting a Finger)

   What if your investments could both fund your dream life and solve real-world problems—like affordable housing, veteran debt relief, and foster care reform? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Catherine Bell, founder of Titan Impact Group, to reveal how passive income can be a force for good. Here’s what moved us: The mobile home park revolution: How renting "dirt" creates thriving communities (while delivering 18–22% returns). Debt-to-freedom pipelines: Catherine’s fund erases medical debt for first responders—and pays investors 20% annually. From tragedy to transformation: How losing her husband inspired Catherine to build 13 passive income streams (and save 1,000 lives during a hurricane). The "Cash Flow" Secret: How an 11-board game taught her teens to earn $250K by age 19 — and fund adoptions for foster kids. If you’ve ever wanted your money to work harder for you and for the world, this episode is your roadmap. Join the impact movement: https://iic-capital.com/ (https://iic-capital.com/) More inspiration from Tanaha Hairston: YouTube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_Movement Instagram: /tanaha_hairston/ TikTok: /@thair7770

8. 

   12 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Leveraging Family Offices: Building Relationships & Driving Impact

   Ever wondered how visionary families are tackling climate change, gender equality, and mental health—while creating lasting change? In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Patterson, CEO of Family Office West, to explore how family offices are driving the impact revolution—and how you can be part of it. Here’s what lights us up: The heart of family offices: How these powerful networks are redefining "wealth" as environmental stewardship and social justice (hint: it's not what you think). Danielle’s breakthrough insight: Why women-led families are transforming industries like clean energy and femtech—and how this generational shift is accelerating global progress. The impact toolkit: From AI-powered solutions measuring real change to virtual collaboratives uniting changemakers worldwide. Frontiers of impact: How mental health innovation and sustainable agriculture are becoming the new benchmarks for meaningful investment. If you're ready to turn your values into action and join a movement that's healing our planet and communities, this conversation is your invitation. Join the impact revolution here: https://iic-capital.com/ (https://iic-capital.com/) More inspiration from Tanaha Hairston: YouTube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_Movement Instagram: /tanaha_hairston/ TikTok: /@thair7770

9. 

   6 Apr 2025

   Mastering Early Stage Investments

   Ever wondered what it takes to invest in startups that actually change the world? In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Mink, the visionary behind a revolutionary plant-based leather company, to pull back the curtain on early-stage impact investing. Education, not financial advice. Here’s what we unpack: My burning questions as a first-time angel investor: How do convertible notes work? What’s a cap table? (Spoiler: It’s simpler than you think.) Rebecca’s "lightbulb moment": How she’s turning food waste (yes, 40% of the supply chain!) into luxury materials—and why it’s a trillion-dollar opportunity. The investor roadmap: From seed rounds to Series A, plus how Rebecca avoids diluting her early backers. Impact that pays: How she measures her startup’s environmental footprint (hint: no greenwashing here). If you’ve ever wanted to invest in startups that tackle problems like plastic pollution and fast fashion—while earning returns—this episode is your blueprint. Join us here: [site link] More from Tanaha Hairston:Youtube: /@tanahahairston_RISE_Movement Instagram: /tanaha_hairston/ TikTok: /@thair7770

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    10 Mar 2025

    📢 "My Journey into Impact Investing: How We Got Here and Why It Matters"

    Episode Description: In this first episode of Profit with Purpose, I’m sharing my personal journey into impact investing—how I went from —real estate and private investing to creating a community that empowers investors to align their money with their values. I’ll take you behind the scenes of: ✅ The pivotal moments that shaped my investment philosophy ✅ The challenges I faced stepping into impact investing ✅ Why profit and purpose aren’t mutually exclusive ✅ How this podcast will help YOU invest smarter and create meaningful change This is where it all starts. If you’re ready to build wealth while making a difference, hit play and join me on this journey! 🎧 Listen now and start your path to purpose-driven investing!

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Leveraging Family Offices: Building Relationships & Driving Impact

Published 12 Apr 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And that's it. It's a highly personalized wealth management firm for ultra high net worth families. And their needs are so specific that the solutions are tailored. And it typically involves wealth management, but also anything with a high net worth, family affairs, estate planning, wills, all those things. So it varies from every family's needs And when we think about family office, there's always the, if you've seen one, you've seen one, there's no one size fits all, but we do try to give some sort of categorization to make sense of this. So we start with a single family office and that's really the wealth of an individual family. […]

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