In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Tanaha Hairston. Tahana always had a curiosity about money. But when life threw her an unexpected curve, she found herself at a financial crossroads. A former computer engineer who had stepped away from her tech career to raise three children, Tahana realized she needed to take control of her financial future. So, she made a bold move to enroll in graduate school and study finance. That decision opened a surprising door; 100 investors, all men, urged Tahana to run their investor network. What began as a personal hedge turned into a powerful mission.
Tanaha Hairston supports investors in building portfolios that reflect their values, deliver passive income, and drive measurable impact. As the founder of IIC Capital, she curates and shares private investment deals across real estate, sustainable ventures and tax-optimized private offerings that deliver both returns and purpose.
She also leads RISE, a nonprofit organization that educates private investors—especially women—across all asset classes. RISE empowers its members with community, education, and access to vetted opportunities that build both profit and purpose.
A published author (Changing the Game of Venture Capital – The Journal of Private Equity), MBA focused on Finance graduate from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering.
Tanaha brings decades of experience as an entrepreneur, impact investor, and impact strategist. She’s also a successful founder who built and exited a company before shifting her focus to building legacy through capital.
with Serene Lewis Lyles
with Annelise Bauer
with Lisa Merlo-Booth
with Tanaha Hairston
with John Dinsmore, PhD
with Leisa Peterson
with Filipa Lancastre, PhD
with Gregory Roll
with Nancy Davis
with Lauren DiCerbo
with Brenda Campbell
with Julie Cane
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