Wendy Ryan: Transforming Leadership & Investing in the Future of Inclusive Business

Featured in Show Her the Money, Screening on March 8th | International Women’s Day Event Sponsored by Republic Bank

The future of leadership is bold, inclusive, and transformative—and Wendy Ryan is at the forefront of making it happen. As the CEO of Kadabra, a leadership development firm driving growth for emerging through C-Suite leaders, Wendy is redefining what it means to lead in today’s rapidly evolving world.

Her expertise in leadership, investing, and diversity advocacy is why Wendy is featured in Show Her the Money, a documentary exposing the fact that women receive less than 2% of venture capital funding and highlighting the women investors and founders working to change that statistic.

On March 8th at 6:30 PM, Louisville’s biggest screen will showcase Show Her the Money as part of an International Women’s Day event, co-hosted by Woman-Owned Wallet and The B Scene, and presented by Republic Bank. Wendy’s story is a testament to the power of investing in women—not just in business, but in leadership, mentorship, and equity.

Kadabra: Redefining Leadership for a Changing World

Through Kadabra, Wendy has helped leaders and organizations think, act, and inspire in new ways, catalyzing change for businesses worldwide. Her work focuses on:
💡 Transformational leadership—helping executives create lasting impact
💡 Equity-focused business strategies—ensuring that leadership includes diverse voices
💡 Organizational growth and change—empowering companies to evolve with purpose

As the author of the bestselling and award-winning book Learn Lead Lift: How to Think, Act, and Inspire Your Way to Greatness, Wendy has become a sought-after leadership expert, mentor, and strategic advisor, working with emerging leaders through C-Suite executives globally.

Expanding Equity in Investing & Business

Beyond her work with Kadabra, Wendy is a Director at Golden Seeds, one of the leading investment firms dedicated to funding women entrepreneurs. She is also an angel investor in early-stage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and womxn-led companies, actively working to expand access to capital for historically underfunded founders.

Her advocacy includes:
🌎 Championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in investing
🌎 Mentoring and supporting underrepresented founders in building scalable businesses
🌎 Shaping the investor ecosystem to be more inclusive and forward-thinking

Wendy’s work proves that inclusive leadership is not just about representation—it’s about impact, innovation, and changing the way businesses operate for the better.

Why Wendy Ryan’s Story Matters in Show Her the Money

For decades, women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs have faced systemic barriers to funding. Wendy is one of the investors working to change that, ensuring that underrepresented founders receive the backing they need to scale their businesses.

Her story in Show Her the Money showcases:
🚀 The critical role of women investors in closing the funding gap
🚀 How mentorship and leadership development fuel economic success
🚀 The urgent need for equity-driven investment strategies

By investing in women and diverse entrepreneurs, Wendy is helping to shape an economy where innovation and leadership are driven by inclusion.

Join Us for the Show Her the Money Screening on March 8th

Wendy’s journey, along with those of other trailblazing investors and entrepreneurs, will be featured at the Louisville screening of Show Her the Money on March 8th at 6:30 PM, hosted by Woman-Owned Wallet and The B Scene, and presented by Republic Bank.

With Louisville’s skyline as a backdrop, this event will unite business leaders, investors, and advocates working to close the funding gap and push for financial equity.

The Future of Leadership, Business & Investment is Inclusive

Wendy Ryan and Kadabra prove that leadership is not about titles—it’s about action. By investing in women, diverse founders, and inclusive leadership strategies, Wendy is building a more equitable future for business and investment.

💡 Be part of the movement. Join us on March 8th at 6:30 PM for the Show Her the Money screening and help change the future of funding, leadership, and investment.

🚀 Learn more about Wendy Ryan and Kadabra at: kadabra.care