EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 53 MIN
Financial freedom through entrepreneurship: Why 98% of VC funding misses women (and what to do about it) | Emmie Faust, Female Founders Rise [REPLAY]
from Strategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia · host stephaniemelodia
Book Stephanie Melodia, international keynote speaker, to speak at your next event: https://www.stephaniemelodia.com/keynote-speaker-hacking-luckEmmie Faust is the 3X exited entrepreneur-turned-angel-investor, now Founder of Female Founders Rise - the supportive and inspiring resource for female founders to help them succeed with their businesses.In this episode, Steph and Emmie discuss:✊ The impact of motherhood on self-confidence✊ Female role models, including Emmie's first powerhouse boss!✊ The power of mindset shifts in order to serve a more personally fulfilling mission✊ How entrepreneurship can lead to financial freedom, and why women need to consider this path for empowerment✊ Angel investing, including Emmie’s portfolio and what she looks for in a deal (hint: numerology features!!)Learn more about Female Founders Rise here: https://femalefoundersrise.com/I'd LOVE to know, what resonated most with you here? Get involved in the conversation:🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmelodia-keynotespeaker/🎧 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!About the show:Entrepreneurship is overly-glamorised, and there’s a lot to learn from the mistakes of others. Strategy & Tragedy keeps it real; sharing the highs & lows, the strategies & tragedies, of other founders who have “made it.” In addition to CEO interviews, we spotlight subject matter experts to help you on your entrepreneur journey. Available on all major streaming platforms, now in the UK Top 20 Business Charts.About Steph Melodia:As ex-CEO of an award-winning marketing agency, Stephanie now hosts Strategy & Tragedy, advises MBA students with Oneday, coaches founders 1:1, and travels the world as an international keynote speaker on her signature subject of ‘Hacking Luck.’ She has delivered impactful sessions for household brand names including Qatar Airways, Soho House, WeTransfer, LinkedIn, Xero, Harvey Nash Group, Web Summit, and more - leaving audiences feeling inspired, motivated, and energised.Book Stephanie to speak at your next event here: https://www.stephaniemelodia.com/keynote-speaker-hacking-luck
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