Chief Mama Officer

Jennie Yang
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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

  1. 6d ago

    Laura Cunningham | Find Your Believers

    Laura Cunningham is the co-founder and CEO of AVA, a 24/7 parenting partner that knows what's coming, helps with the work, and makes sure you don't miss what matters. In this conversation, Laura talks about the Clay Club moment that led her to build AVA (an “AI wife”), why she stopped seeing the mental load as a personal failing, and how she and her co-founder built trust before leaving their jobs. Laura and Jennie also get honest about fundraising, tying self-worth to outcomes, and why connecting to vision helps when the no’s come. Connect with Laura: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-cunningham-35a7ab7/⁠⁠https://lauracccunningham.substack.com/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/l_c_c_c/⁠ Learn more about AVA: ⁠https://hiava.com/⁠ Download AVA with the CHIEFMAMA discount code: ⁠https://hiava.com/getava?utm_source=CHIEFMAMA ⁠ Find Jennie Yang on Instagram and TikTok @chief.mama.officer Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at aloha@chiefmamaofficer.com. Chapters 00:00 The Founding Story of AVA 05:12 Understanding the Mental Load 09:59 Pivotal Moments in Laura's Journey 15:13 Building Trust with Co-Founders 19:54 The Value of AVA and User Experience 27:57 Identifying Problems Over Aspirations 28:13 The Concept of the AI Wife 29:30 The Reality of Time Management with AI 32:44 The Challenges of Fundraising 36:52 The Personal Journey of a Founder 40:31 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Validation 43:40 Future Plans for AVA 47:39 Advice for Women Founders

    Laura Cunningham | Find Your Believers

  2. Oct 20

    Margaret Coblentz | Embrace Your Ambition

    Margaret Coblentz is the co-founder and GP of Capital F, a fund investing at pre-seed and seed in digital commerce, AI, health, and wellness. In this conversation, Margaret and Jennie talk about the goal-setting and discipline behind her path: bootstrapping a company to acquisition, starting Stanford GSB five months postpartum with her third child, and closing a $17 million first fund in a historically challenging fundraising environment. They also dig into how Capital F ended up with 82% women LPs, what she looks for in a founder, and why she thinks bootstrapping is underrated. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Margaret Coblentz 01:30 The Superpowers of Efficiency and Discipline 06:40 Journey to Venture Capital 07:57 The Birth of Angel Investing 09:58 Fundraising Challenges and Strategies 14:05 The Importance of Female LPs 18:56 Building Community Through Salons 23:09 Bootstrapping Experience and Insights 24:02 The Rise of Micro Brands and AI 27:11 Transitioning from Founder to Investor 29:22 Balancing Family and Graduate School 32:10 Building Self-Belief and Operating Excellence 35:00 Evaluating Founders: Key Traits for Success 37:47 Advice for Founders Pitching in Q4 39:27 Vision for the Future: Family and Capital F 43:11 Embracing Ambition and Personal Growth Connect with Margaret Coblentz: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-coblentz-2797882/⁠ Find Capital F on Instagram @capitalfvc and  ⁠https://www.capitalf.vc/⁠  Find Jennie Yang on Instagram and TikTok @chief.mama.officer Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at aloha@chiefmamaofficer.com.

    Margaret Coblentz | Embrace Your Ambition

  3. Oct 13

    Ting Guo-Villaseñor | Success is Subjective

    Ting Guo-Villaseñor spent a decade building companies before she started investing. Today she leads Hello Moai, a deal-by-deal angel syndicate backing founders in healthcare, family, and consumer essentials people actually rely on. In this conversation, Ting and Jennie dig into how she’s defined success over the years: the version her parents prescribed, the version she measured against her peers, and the one she’s working out now as a mother, investor, and founder-backer. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ting Guo-Villaseñor and Her Journey 05:03 The Impact of Upbringing on Motherhood 07:56 Creating Hello Moai: A New Kind of Syndicate 11:54 Investment Philosophy and Focus on Essentials 18:13 Redefining Success as a Mother 21:57 The Value of Community in Angel Investing 25:44 Empowering Women Investors 26:09 Evaluating Early Stage Investments 30:22 The Importance of Coachability 31:20 Building Relationships in Investing 33:11 Vision for Future Investments 36:11 Health and Well-being in Entrepreneurship 37:12 Support Networks for Founders 41:18 Redefining Success and Values 45:29 The Power of Asking for Help Find Ting Guo-Villaseñor at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tingtingguo and https://www.hellomoai.com Find Jennie Yang on Instagram and TikTok @chief.mama.officer Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at aloha@chiefmamaofficer.com.

    Ting Guo-Villaseñor | Success is Subjective

  4. Oct 6

    Elizabeth McCluskey | Capital with a Purpose

    In this episode, Elizabeth McCluskey, venture capitalist and angel investor, shares her path from investment banking to backing purpose-driven founders in family, community, and health. She discusses the moment managing her grandmother's investments pushed her toward impact, why she believes founders driven by mission last longer on a 10+ year road to exit, and what changed in 2024 that made her ready to write personal checks as a mother of two.  Elizabeth emphasizes the power of angel groups, starting with small checks, and building relationships to source deal flow. She also reflects on what makes a founder a 10 out of 10, how women founders can navigate the risk lens in pitches, and why time has become her most valued form of wealth. Find Elizabeth McCluskey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethcmccluskey/ Join Elizabeth’s newsletter At The Table: elizabethmccluskey.beehiiv.com Find Jennie Yang on Instagram andTikTok @chief.mama.officer Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at aloha@chiefmamaofficer.com.

    Elizabeth McCluskey | Capital with a Purpose

  5. Sep 29

    Rei Wang | It's Your Time to Build

    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 aloha@chiefmamaofficer.com.

    Rei Wang | It's Your Time to Build

  6. Sep 22

    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.

    Arielle Zuckerberg | Leading with Love

  7. Sep 8

    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.

    Jennie Yang | From Scarcity to Abundance

  8. Sep 1

    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.

    Balu Belz | Believing Yourself
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About

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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  • Creator
    Jennie Yang
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jennie Yang
  • Show Website
    Chief Mama Officer

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