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Chief Mama Officer

Jennie Yang

At Chief Mama Officer, we believe the most powerful thing you can build is yourself.

This is a podcast for women founders, investors, and anyone curious about how women are redefining power: women who are ready to lead more fully with both strength and soul, ambition and ease, and drive and depth.

We talk purpose, wellbeing, wealth — and the inner work that makes it all possible.

Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok @chief.mama.officer

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S2 · E8
Tuesday · 50 min
Arielle Zuckerberg | Leading with Love
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 aloha@chiefmamaofficer.com.
S1 · E7
September 8 · 6 min
Jennie Yang | From Scarcity to Abundance
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 aloha@chiefmamaofficer.com.
S1 · E6
September 1 · 44 min
Balu Belz | Believing Yourself
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 aloha@chiefmamaofficer.com.
S1 · E5
August 25 · 32 min
Claire Smith | It's Not a Zero-Sum Game
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 aloha@chiefmamaofficer.com.
S1 · E4
August 18 · 39 min
Caroline Lewis | Investing in the Whole Person
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.
S1 · E3
August 11 · 33 min
Jessica Kamada | You Don't Need Permission
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
S1 · E2
August 4 · 43 min
Naseem Sayani | Women Moving Capital
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
S1 · E1
July 28 · 7 min
Jennie Yang | Building Power with Purpose
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

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