As in any new activity, if you want to succeed you must do your homework before you begin. Set your goals. Take inventory of what you have. Talk to someone who can help you. Inc. She can help you decide what investment products will take you where you want to go.
Men tend to do things on their own.
Women ask questions about things they don't understand. There are some obstacles women investors must overcome. One obstacle is math anxiety. Understand that investing is not about math. It is about concepts and planning.