Women in Investing — The Role Social Media Plays in the Momentum of Online Investing

Have you ever experienced FOMO in investing?  Investing used to seem like an exclusive, daunting endeavor, especially for women and minorities. But the upward trend of online investing is changing all of that.  Today Scarlett Sieber hosts a lively discussion about the role of social media in investing featuring Lisa Carmen Wang, Global Head of Brand and Communications at Republic, Katie Perry, VP of Marketing at Public, and Meagan Loyst, VC at Lerer Hippeau and Founder of Gen Z VCs.  This second episode about women in investing is centered around the powerful impact that online communities have on investing.  In this conversation, you’ll gain insights into some of the most pressing questions surrounding the impact of social media on investing today.  Click here to subscribe and listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yield/id1527659260Key Takeaways:[:51] An introduction of the panelists on this second Women in Investing podcast. [4:02] The impact that a supportive online community has on the ability to invest. [8:25] Enhancing a global network like the one in Gen Z VCs is made much easier in an online community. [11:00] The critical difference that online options make for otherwise forgotten groups of investors.[17:32] How can investors link their spending behaviors to their investment portfolios? [21:06] Do women have a competitive advantage with online investing versus traditional?[27:17] Normalizing conversations around wealth and investing. [34:38] The net positive impact of social media on investing and increasing media literacy. [37:10] Why aren’t more women investing in crypto? [40:50] First time investor tips from a retired professional athlete. [44:11] Are new and uninformed investors too heavily influenced by social media? [48:28] What should women be investing in today?[50:31] Final thoughts and key takeaways from these investors. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet