87. How Impact Investing Uplifts Communities and Creates Lasting Change (Dr. Dionn Payn)

The Quiet Warrior Podcast with Serena Low

What if your investment choices could align with your values—and create lasting change in the world?

In this episode, I speak with Dionn Payn, founder of Women 4 Homes, whose mission is to inspire 1 million women to invest $5,000 to end homelessness by 2030.

Dionn is passionate about helping people—especially women—grow wealth through ethical investing that uplifts communities, preserves the environment, and supports meaningful causes.

As a purpose-led entrepreneur and speaker, Dionn brings a refreshing perspective on what it means to be wealthy: not just financially secure, but deeply fulfilled, values-aligned, and making a difference.

This conversation is ideal for quiet achievers, introverted leaders, and conscious professionals seeking greater impact, authenticity, and alignment with their money and life.

In this episode, we explore:

• What impact investing is and why it's a powerful alternative to traditional investing
  
• Dionn’s personal journey from people-pleasing and burnout to self-trust and purpose
  
• How women can feel empowered around wealth and decision-making
  
• The mindset shifts that help you go from survival to spaciousness
  
• What to do when your life’s purpose no longer fits into the corporate box
  
• The power of community, mentorship, and investing in your values
  
• A fresh way to think about success: not just what you accumulate, but what you create and contribute
  
  

Whether you're starting your wealth journey, feeling disillusioned with traditional finance, or curious about conscious entrepreneurship, Dionn’s story will inspire you to lead—and live—with impact.

Connect with Dionn Payn:

Website: www.women4homes.com

Link.tree: https://linktr.ee/women4homes

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This episode was edited by Aura House Productions

Chapters

1. Introduction to the Quiet Warrior (00:00:00)

2. Dr. Dionne Payne's Journey (00:04:00)

3. Discovering Property Development (00:09:44)

4. Systemic Barriers Women Face (00:16:02)

5. Breaking the Cycle Through Wealth Creation (00:20:50)

6. Women for Homes: The Movement (00:28:33)

7. Future Vision and Getting Involved (00:33:03)