In this episode, Rei Wang, co-founder of The Grand, shares her journey of building community and support for mothers who are also entrepreneurs. She discusses her unique upbringing, the importance of intentionality in community design, and the transition from her role as CEO at Dorm Room Fund to building The Grand. Rei emphasizes the significance of in-person connections, the challenges of motherhood, and the need for supportive spaces for women navigating personal and professional transitions. She also offers advice for ambitious women and reflects on her own growth and aspirations.

Chapters

00:00 Building Community and Belonging

03:09 The Journey to Founding The Grand

05:53 Intentionality in Community Design

08:52 From Dorm Room Fund to Angel Investing

11:53 Creating Supportive Spaces for Mothers

15:14 The Importance of In-Person Connection

18:03 Navigating Personal and Professional Transitions

21:06 The Role of Retreats in Personal Growth

24:01 Advice for Ambitious Women

27:12 Embracing Change and Unlearning

30:03 Defining Your Zone of Genius

33:04 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations

Find Rei Wang on Instagram @reireimagines

Find Jennie Yang on Instagram andTikTok @chief.mama.officer

Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at [email protected].

Arielle Zuckerberg, General Partner at Long Journey Ventures, joins Jennie to discuss what it really means to lead from a place of love. From her formative years in college through her journey into venture capital, Arielle reveals how she recovered from perfectionism and learned that vulnerability, not polish, is what builds trust. She opens up about her brother's sudden fame, the friends who showed up and those who didn't, and why surrounding yourself with high-integrity people is everything. Arielle shares her philosophy on difficult conversations (she's the "Grim Reaper" of her friend group), the power of seeing people's potential, and how her mother taught her that love is infinite. She also talks candidly about motherhood, partnership, community, and why asking for support is what allows us to rise into our zone of genius.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Arielle Zuckerberg

01:18 Formative Experiences and Early Career

05:14 Philosophy and Its Relevance

11:00 Navigating Personal Challenges

17:24 Transitioning to Venture Capital

22:15 Growth at Long Journey Ventures

23:12 Balancing Motherhood and Career

29:18 Heart-Centered Leadership

32:34 Trust and Vulnerability in Leadership

36:48 Embracing Messiness and Imperfection

39:32 Overcoming Perfectionism

43:03 The Power of Difficult Conversations

48:30 The Influence of Family on Leadership

52:44 Community Support for Women

54:51 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Find Arielle Zuckerberg @ariellezuck (twitter) and @az (instagram)

Find Jennie Yang on Instagram andTikTok @chief.mama.officer

Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at [email protected]. 

In this conversation, Jennie Yang reflects on her journey of personal and professional transformation at the age of 40. She discusses the challenges of operating from a scarcity mindset, particularly in navigating work and family life. Jennie emphasizes the importance of shifting to an abundance mindset, prioritizing connection and well-being, and redefining how we view wealth and productivity. Through her experiences and insights, she encourages listeners to embrace their identities and recognize their worth beyond traditional measures of success.

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Change at 40

02:59 The Scarcity Mindset

Take the CMO Compass at https://www.chiefmamaofficer.com/cmo-compass

Find Jennie Yang on Instagram andTikTok @chief.mama.officer

Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at [email protected]. 

Balu Belz leads membership communities at Chief and The WIE Suite after an early career in advertising. She's an angel investor focused on women's and family health, and serves on the boards of CFHI and the Wits Fund US. 

Raised in South Africa on Ubuntu, "I am because you are", she connects people, ideas, and opportunities in ways that create real belonging. Today, she moves capital backing founders solving for the health and happiness of women, mothers, and families.

The relationship you have with yourself determines the relationships you build with others. In this conversation, Balu talks about finding your gifts, why your investment thesis is a reflection of who you are, and the difference between believing in yourself and believing yourself.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Balu Belz and Her Journey

02:19 The Influence of Ubuntu on Community Building

06:09 Discovering and Leveraging Your Zone of Genius

09:23 The Role of Community in Angel Investing

12:17 Navigating Personal Challenges: Health and Happiness

17:18 The Journey of Motherhood and Fertility

20:40 Practices for Cultivating Peace and Joy

26:39 Juggling Multiple Roles: The Reality of Solo Parenting

29:17 Navigating Parenthood and Work-Life Balance

33:21 Insights from Birth Order and Business Evaluation

38:12 The Journey into Angel Investing

44:33 Empowering Women Investors and Future Generations

Find Balu Belz on Instagram at @balubelz

Find Jennie Yang on Instagram andTikTok @chief.mama.officer

Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at [email protected]. 

Jennie Yang talks with Claire Smith, Partner at SpringTide Ventures, about Claire’s path into venture capital, the difference between tech bio and biotech, and why strong teams matter. Claire also shares how she thinks about building trust with founders and the power of networking, mentorship, and community support for women in investing.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Claire Smith and Her Background

03:04 The Evolution of TechBio vs. Biotech

05:57 Claire's Journey into Investing

08:51 The Importance of Team in Venture Capital

12:03 Supporting Founders Through Challenges

15:03 Building Trust and Transparency with Investors

17:54 Well-Being in the Workplace and Family-Friendly Policies

22:14 Navigating Work-Life Balance

29:03 The Importance of Networking

35:31 Building Genuine Connections

40:28 Empowering Women Investors

Find us on Instagram and TikTok @chief.mama.officer

Find Claire Smith at https://www.springtide.com/claire and https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-elizabeth-smith/ 

Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at [email protected]. 

Caroline Lewis is Managing Partner at Nura Ventures and Rogue Women’s Fund. In this episode, she shares more about her journey in building Nura Ventures, investing in women, and the experiences that shaped her path from operator to venture investor. The conversation focuses on women, money, power, and how Caroline supports founders as whole people, not just as companies.

Jennie and Caroline also discuss how financial fluency creates agency, why scarcity mindset can affect even successful people, and how Caroline uses nature, sport, and daily practices to stay grounded while fundraising and investing.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Caroline Lewis and Her Journey

03:50 Founding Nura: The Vision and Values Behind the Fund

09:49 Supporting the Whole Founder: Unique Offerings of Nura

12:07 Lessons from Nike and Entrepreneurial Insights

14:06 Defining Success: Personal and Professional Goals

15:51 Empowering Women Through Financial Knowledge

20:19 The Influence of Family on Financial Acumen

23:17 Overcoming Scarcity Mindset: Strategies and Narratives

24:36 Navigating Fear and Intuition in Decision Making

32:00 The Importance of Hobbies and Personal Growth

38:14 Lessons from Nature and Its Impact on Life

40:08 Legacy and Empowerment for Future Generations

Find Caroline Lewis at ⁠https://nura.vc/⁠ 

Find us on Instagram and TikTok at @chief.mama.officer

Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at aloha@chiefmamaofficer.com. 

In this episode of the Chief Mama Officer podcast, Jennie Yang interviews Jessica Kamada, managing partner of Swizzle Ventures. They discuss Jessica's journey from a competitive figure skater to a successful fund manager, the challenges of balancing motherhood and career, and the importance of financial literacy for future generations. Jessica shares her insights on the wealth gap for women and emphasizes the need for women to take ownership of their financial futures without waiting for permission.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Jessica Kamada and Swizzle Ventures

10:07 From Ice Skating to Fund Management: A Personal Journey

20:00 The Impact of Parenthood on Career Choices

30:09 Wealth, Equity, and Financial Literacy for Future Generations

40:08 Empowering Women: No Permission Needed

Find Jessica Kamada:

• https://www.swizzle.vc/ 

• ⁠https://www.instagram.com/swizzle.vc 

  
  

Connect with Jennie:

• ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chief.mama.officer⁠

• ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@chief.mama.officer⁠

• ⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/in/jennie-yang⁠
  

Naseem Sayani shares her journey through consulting, corporate VC, and venture capital, highlighting how women navigate male-dominated spaces. She emphasizes relationships as a superpower and the urgency of financial fluency as generational wealth transfers to women. Naseem discusses mobilizing women investors to close funding gaps, shifting healthcare toward precision health informed by female physiology, and how women can lead with opportunistic storytelling in fundraising conversations.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Naseem Sayani

01:20 Pivotal Moments in Naseem’s Career

09:14 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Business

10:09 The Power of Relationships for Women

15:34 Money Mindset and Confidence

19:01 Starting the Angel Investing Journey

22:53 Thesis on Women's Health and Wealth

24:52 Transforming Healthcare: From Disease Management to Precision Health

30:00 Empowering Women: The Intersection of Health and Wealth

36:03 Mobilizing Women Investors: A Collective Approach to Capital

42:56 Building Relationships: The Key to Successful Fundraising

Find Naseem Sayani at ⁠https://thecapitalflexpodcast.buzzsprout.com/⁠ 

Connect with Jennie:

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/chief.mama.officer
• TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@chief.mama.officer
• ⁠LinkedIn⁠ — https://linkedin.com/in/jennie-yang

Jennie Yang shares her journey from corporate success to building her own venture, highlighting how inner work transforms women’s leadership, relationship with money, and systems of power. Discover how shifting from proving to choosing can unlock authentic success and create systemic change.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Jennie’s journey from corporate executive to founder of Chief Mama Officer

00:31 - The false sense of freedom and the scarcity mindset in corporate success

01:00 - Building her own business and realizing the same limiting beliefs persist

01:28 - The shift from proving to choosing through investing in venture capital

02:24 - How the mindset shift impacts relationships, leadership, and systems

02:39 - Women’s role in rewriting power and systemic norms from a place of wholeness

03:08 - The importance of inner work in redefining success and leadership

03:32 - Debunking the myth that success must come from fear and proving

03:42 - The foundational inner work of healing, trusting, and receiving

04:33 - Building a new paradigm for women leaders based on purpose and well-being

04:50 - Season one focus: women investors redefining how capital moves

05:10 - How women excavate limiting beliefs to move capital from wholeness

05:59 - The holistic journey of building wealth, power, and legacy

06:28 - Invitation for women curious about redefining power and capital

Connect with Jennie:

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/chief.mama.officer
• TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@chief.mama.officer
• ⁠LinkedIn⁠ — https://linkedin.com/in/jennie-yang