Between Builds

Tiffany Haynes

Between Builds is about the murky middle, that charged space between two bright moments when everything is in motion. For some, it's a quiet season to regroup; for others, it's a bold leap into something new or a complete reimagining. The 'next' looks different for everyone, but it's always an intentional build. In Season 1, we focus on fintech founders. Through candid, layered conversations with remarkable people, we explore what's taking shape, what's evolving, what's becoming the foundation for what comes next, and how they navigate it all.

Episodes

  1. 12/24/2025

    Building While Becoming: Motherhood, Leadership, and the Work We Don’t Talk About

    In this episode of Between Builds, Tiffany sits down with Liang Zhao, CEO of Vansary and one of fintech’s most sought-after strategic communicators, for a candid look at what it really takes to lead, build, and show up in an industry that never slows down. They explore the professional realities behind the personal ones: how postpartum reshapes leadership style, how founders and operators navigate visibility while juggling childcare, why authenticity has become a competitive advantage in PR, and what it means to build a career with both ambition and boundaries. Liang shares how becoming a mother intensified her clarity as a CEO, how community support translates into better decision-making at work, and why transparency has become central to how she leads teams and clients. At its core, this episode is about working smarter, leading with intention, and recognizing that the “messy middle” isn’t a setback but the real operating environment for modern builders. What You’ll HearHow postpartum experiences influence leadership, communication, and executive presenceWhy authenticity is now a strategic asset in PR and fintechThe hidden decision-making load working moms carry — and how it impacts performanceHow founders balance visibility, client demands, and real-life constraintsWhy community support systems matter professionally, not just personallyThe surprising link between creativity (yes, even cooking) and better leadership clarityThe mindset shift from perfectionism to progress — and why it accelerates careers

    39 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
6 Ratings

About

Between Builds is about the murky middle, that charged space between two bright moments when everything is in motion. For some, it's a quiet season to regroup; for others, it's a bold leap into something new or a complete reimagining. The 'next' looks different for everyone, but it's always an intentional build. In Season 1, we focus on fintech founders. Through candid, layered conversations with remarkable people, we explore what's taking shape, what's evolving, what's becoming the foundation for what comes next, and how they navigate it all.