Hannah Schiff of Developing World Markets navigates the delicate balance between meaningful impact and competitive financial returns in emerging markets investing. Drawing on her decade of experience in impact investing, Hannah shares how DWM directs capital through local entrepreneurs who understand their communities' needs.

With host Penny Zacharias, Hannah addresses investor skepticism by highlighting how impact is embedded in successful business models. She also reflects on inspiration from female leaders like Jacqueline Novogratz and discusses trends, including innovative approaches to help vulnerable populations build resilience against climate change through technology and targeted financing.

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To underrepresented independent sponsors, Chelsea Celistan has a simple message: “There is a large market that you can do really well in. Full stop.”

The head of Independent Sponsor and Company Direct Investment Strategy at Avante Capital Partners, Chelsea shares her encouraging vision in this conversation with host

Phyllis Young. She also details challenges and strategies, emphasizing the need for discipline in finding the right deal, choosing the right partner, and creating value. Ultimately, “it's really just the people who are going to come in and grab the bull by its horns and kind of drive to make it happen. I think that's going to be who tends to win in this space,” she says.

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The two parties in the deal had different priorities, but Kenna Craver managed conflict by leveraging a superpower unique to women in private equity: fostering collaboration and trust.

The founder and managing partner of private investment firm Kamel Capital, Kenna encourages women in finance to recognize those strengths and more, including being “queens of multitasking.” In this conversation with host Phyllis Young, she also advises women not to wait for permission to take their seat at the table. “Build your skills and network strategically and be relentless in pursuing your goals,” she suggests.

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From mentors to hybrid work schedules to checking biases at the door, strategies for navigating workplace challenges are accessible but often require buy-in from colleagues and management.

Five McGuireWoods women attorneys at various stages of their careers offer these insights and more in this episode of Deal Us In. New hosts Kelly Wray and Casey Nelson join frequent hosts Ann Terrell Dorsett, Phyllis Young, and Kelsey Hitchcock for a conversation about lifestyle choices and career trajectories of women in private equity and finance. Sharing personal and professional anecdotes, the hosts cover topics ranging from taking care of children and aging parents to leveraging technology for on-the-job flexibility.

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An entrepreneur’s business is like their first-born child, says Sheila Emami. Her mission is to help them grow.

The vice president of St. Cloud Capital, Sheila explains the relationship-driven approach that St. Cloud leverages on behalf of small businesses and underserved communities nationwide. In this conversation with host Penny Zacharias, Sheila also discusses the importance of impact investing, promoting job creation, economic growth, and good corporate governance. For women seeking success in private equity, she stresses preparation and paying it forward so that representation in this arena continues on the upswing.

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Purpose. Private Markets. Impact. To some, those are mere concepts. But to The Copia Group’s Beata Kirr, those words are an investment strategy.

In this episode of Deal Us In, Beata Kirr joins host Phyllis Young to discuss impact investing, particularly in private markets. Tune in as Beata discusses how impact investing can lead to higher financial returns, the importance of diversity in the world of investing, and how women can continue to influence the finance industry.

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What do you get when you cross an electrical engineering degree with an MBA? An innovative and successful fund manager.

In this episode of Deal Us In, one-of-a-kind venture capital firm manager SC Moatti of Mighty Capital joins host Kelsey Hitchcock to discuss how she carefully selects her investment opportunities, analyzes emerging challenges and issues in artificial technology, and shares her insights on the challenges women face in private equity and finance.

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