On the Billion Dollar Moves podcast, Sarah Chen-Spellings interviews billionaires, unicorn founders, and funders to provide listeners with actionable insights and strategies for success. The podcast delves into a wide array of topics, including firing co-founders, managing wealth after exiting a company, creating impactful ventures, and achieving business scalability. Guests include notable figures like Robert Herjavec and the co-founder of YouTube, offering diverse perspectives and experiences. The podcast seeks to normalize the various paths to success by showcasing both the tactical and technical aspects of building and scaling a business. It aims to inspire and equip listeners with the knowledge and confidence to pursue their own ambitious goals.
In 'Lean In,' Sheryl Sandberg combines personal anecdotes, hard data, and compelling research to address the challenges women face in their careers. The book encourages women to 'sit at the table,' seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto. Sandberg provides practical advice on negotiation techniques, mentorship, and building a satisfying career, while also discussing the importance of work-life balance and equal partnership in household responsibilities. The book aims to change the conversation from what women can’t do to what they can, and it recognizes the structural and internal barriers that women face in achieving leadership roles[2][4][5].
Meet Sarah Chen-Spellings: investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Beyond The Billion—a movement driving capital to female-founded companies. From her Malaysian roots to writing multi-million-dollar checks, Sarah shares how she’s breaking generational cycles and rewriting the rules of legacy and leadership.
In this conversation, we dive into:
✨ Her mother’s influence on her drive
✨ Why women still struggle to get funding—and how she’s changing that
✨ What investors really look for in a pitch
✨ How to own your legacy—even if you're just starting out
We also get real about awkwardness, networking, and social media… and yes, she calls me out (in the best way!).
If you're building a business, raising capital, or dreaming big—this episode will fire you up. 💥
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[00:02] How Jasmine and Sarah met: From Instagram DMs to SXSW keynote magic
[00:04] The generational story: Sarah’s mother’s rise from small-town Malaysia to CEO
[00:07] Why Beyond The Billion matters: Bridging the gender funding gap
[00:10] How to network intentionally (and why stalking amazing women online works!)
[00:14] Advice for female founders seeking funding—and how to pitch investors with confidence
[00:18] The power of partnership: Sarah’s personal and professional lessons on support
[00:23] Biggest myths about women in leadership and money
[00:28] How to think beyond success and start building a legacy
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Sarah Chen-Spellings is the co-founder of Beyond The Billion, a global consortium dedicated to mobilizing over $1 billion in capital toward women-founded companies. Born and raised in Malaysia, Sarah’s journey took her from corporate boardrooms to the frontlines of venture capital, where she’s become a fierce advocate for underrepresented founders. Named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30,” Sarah’s work has reshaped conversations around gender, funding, and innovation worldwide.
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