Building Beyond the Billion: Lessons on Leadership and Legacy with Sarah Chen-Spellings

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

Listen to Related Episodes:

• A Playbook for First-Time Founders with Nancy Twine
• What Investors Are Really Looking For with Kim Perell

Connect With Sarah Chen-Spellings:

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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For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode550