Next Level 290: How Adoption Saved Catherine Bell’s Life and Her Mission to Do Well and Do Good

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One of the biggest takeaways from this week’s Next Level Income podcast was that building wealth doesn’t have to come at the cost of doing good. In fact, if you ask my guest Catherine Bell, the two go hand in hand.

Catherine is the President of Titan Impact Group, a hedge fund founder, bestselling author, and the heart behind the nonprofit Chosen Forever. But before all of that, she was a foster child who changed the trajectory of her life — and now she’s doing the same for thousands of others.

What struck me most during our conversation was her clarity. Catherine doesn’t just invest to make money. She invests to make a difference — in the lives of her investors, her community, and especially children in the foster care system.

She told me how she built 13 streams of passive income, which allowed her to take a full year off after the tragic loss of her husband. That time, supported by her investments, gave her space to grieve with her kids. That’s what real financial freedom looks like — having the choice to be where you’re needed most.

One of the coolest things she’s done is build an AI clone of herself. It sounds futuristic, but it’s already helped her scale her business and raise $11 million by having hundreds of investor conversations without her being in the room. It’s not just efficient — it’s personal, replicating her knowledge and voice.

But money and tech aside, the heart of this episode was Catherine’s mission to help 120,000 children in foster care get adopted. It’s deeply personal. Catherine shared that she got herself adopted at 16, after years of instability. That one decision changed her life.

Now, through her nonprofit Chosen Forever, she’s working to connect children with forever families using AI tools, partnerships, and awareness campaigns. The problem is bigger than most people realize — foster care is directly tied to homelessness, trafficking, and incarceration. Catherine believes the real solution is family, and I couldn’t agree more.

That’s why she created the 555 Club. For just $555, you can help a child get adopted. It’s a simple but powerful way to change a life forever. I joined the club right after our conversation, and I encourage you to do the same.

👉 Join or learn more here: https://www.chosenforever.org/555

Catherine’s story is inspiring not just because of what she’s built, but because of why she built it. Her investments aren’t just returning double digits — they’re returning dignity, stability, and opportunity to those who need it most.

If you’re serious about building wealth that lasts and making an impact along the way, this episode is for you.

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Christopher Larsen is the founder and Managing Partner of Next-Level Income. Since “retiring” after 18 years in the medical device industry he dedicates his time to helping others become financially independent through education and investment opportunities. Chris has been investing in and managing real estate for over 20 years.

While completing his degree in Biomechanical Engineering and M.B.A. in Finance at Virginia Tech, he bought his first single-family rental at age 21. Chris expanded into development, private-lending, buying distressed debt as well as commercial office, and ultimately syndicating multifamily properties. He began syndicating deals in 2016 and has been actively involved in over $500M of real estate acquisitions.

In addition to real estate, Chris has invested in equities, oil & gas, and small business lending, as well as being active in Venture South, one of the nation’s Top 10 Angel Investing groups. Chris lives with his wife and two boys (and Viszla, Lucy!) in Asheville, NC where he loves spending time with them in the outdoors and enjoying the food and culture that the region has to offer.

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