Every quarter, I create a podcast where I explain (and outline in great detail) what I did that quarter to build the business.
I share things that might not have been posted on social media, I explain why I took meetings and others I didn’t, and I catalogue progress as I build my holding company.
Basically, I SPILL ALL THE TEA.
It’s an inside look at the ups and downzzz (the z’s make this word more dramatic, yet adds a twinge of fun, no?) of entrepreneurship, and I shared it TODAY >HERE<.
But here’s something that didn’t make the edit:
(If you’re wondering why I’m sitting like this, SO AM I.)
A few reasons this didn’t make my podcast episode:
- It was a (very) last minute invitation.
- I wasn’t (exactly) qualified to be in the room.
- The event occurred at the end of Quarter One, just a day after I recorded my podcast episode.
Now before you question why I said I wasn’t qualified to be in the room, allow me to explain…
This event was for investors and women who run family offices. And when I say investors, I mean INVESTORS. Capital-letter italicized investors. Like, they-invest-millions-in-one-single-transaction investors.
- What is a Family Office?
- a private organization, typically owned and operated by a wealthy family, that manages their investments, finances, and other related needs.
- a multiple family office (MFO) invests money on behalf of families whose collective investment power is increased by the amount of collective capital (think of it like a tiny venture capital firm).
The event was hosted in Gloria Steinem’s Upper East Side home, so when I walked in, I literally felt decades of conversations, ideas, and power seep into my bones.
While there, the evening’s conversation explained how by 2030, there will be a massive shift in generational wealth from men to women (thanks, Boomers!), but—unfortunately—women are statistically less likely to manage money.
Here’s an explanation I texted to a friend:
This event was a catalyst to create synergy between family offices and investors to share deal flow, specifically focused on female-led companies.
And that? Discovering, knowing, and cultivating female-led companies? THAT is my jam.
I felt pieces clicking together and listened for ways I could help bridge the gaps I learned about in the room.
(More on that later!)
I’m sharing this with you, because I want you in the room with me, but—more importantly—at the deal table. I want us growing and learning together.
That’s why I create special podcast episodes (like today’s) to openly document the journey, so you can join the conversation.
I’ll be creating a full podcast episode sharing all the details and ideas I learned from this evening, so to be the first to know, be sure to subscribe to my podcast on Apple, Spotify, or on YouTube.
To getting a seat at the table,
j*
P.S. In case you want even more details about the event, here’s a snippet from the press release…
Olivela hosted a discussion in collaboration with Gloria Steinem’s foundation to celebrate their partnership. The event highlighted their shared commitment to empowering women and supporting social impact initiatives. 20% of net proceeds from purchases from Olivela.com can now be donated to the foundation, directly benefiting its fellowship program. These funds will help fellows advance their work in championing gender equality and driving meaningful change. Guests heard from thoughtful leaders in the space, inspiring efforts to strive for a better future for all. Speakers included Gloria Steinem, Stacey Boyd, Founder & CEO of Olivela, Mona Sinha, Executive Director of Equality Now, and Sarah Chen-Spellings, co-founder of Beyond The Billion, the world's largest consortium of venture funds deploying over $1B in women-founded companies.
