Episode Details

Women’s leadership, community, and collaboration take center stage in this conversation with Aalyiah Heath and Naomi Cosman, founding members of Club Mamabee. They discuss the power of supportive networks, the challenges women face in securing funding, and how traditionally “nurturing” traits can translate into strong, effective leadership. The conversation also explores the role of storytelling, meaningful connections, and gender diversity in shaping the next generation of female leaders, while highlighting Club Mamabee’s mission to create spaces where women can connect, grow, and support one another.

Chapters:
00:00 Empowering Women: Strengths in Leadership
03:12 Building the Hive: Community and Collaboration
05:58 The Importance of Connection: Overcoming Loneliness
08:50 Nurturing Leadership: The Role of Women in Business
11:55 Breaking Barriers: Gender Diversity in the Workplace
15:03 Funding Challenges: The Struggle for Female Entrepreneurs
17:53 Creating Opportunities: The Club Mamabee Approach
21:05 Engaging the Community: Attracting New Members
24:53 Building Community Through Storytelling
27:14 The Power of Women Supporting Women
30:15 Tangible Outcomes and Growth
32:12 Collaboration Over Competition
34:23 The Health Benefits of Community
36:49 The Role of Women in Leadership
38:30 Timing and the Right Connections
40:39 Shaping the Next Generation of Female Leaders
43:52 Invitation to Join Club Mamabee

Guest Information:

• Guest's Name: Aalyiah Heath
• Guest's Title/Position:  Director of Editorial & Community Curation 
• Guest's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalyiah-heath/
• Company / Affiliation: Club Mamabee https://mamabee.com/
• Guest's Bio: Aalyiah Heath is a writer, creative strategist, and community curator currently serving as Director of Editorial & Community Curation at Club Mamabee, a platform dedicated to connecting and empowering women leaders. In her role, Aalyiah leads editorial strategy and curates community experiences that foster meaningful dialogue, amplify women’s voices, and create space for thoughtful storytelling and connection. Her work sits at the intersection of editorial content, culture, and community building.  Originally from Detroit, Aalyiah brings a global perspective shaped by her international experiences and creative background in fashion, writing, and communications. She is passionate about the power of storytelling to build community, elevate diverse perspectives, and create spaces where women can share ideas, insights, and lived experiences.

• Guest's Name: Naomi Cosman
• Guest's Title/Position:  Marketing Lead 
• Guest's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomicosman/
• Company / Affiliation: Club Mamabee https://mamabee.com/
• Guest's Bio: Naomi Cosman is the Global Head of Marketing at Koning, where she leads the company’s overall marketing strategy, including PR, social media, creative, web, and campaign execution. With a double major in Communications and French from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Naomi also holds marketing and business certificates from NYU and Harvard Business School.She brings over a decade of marketing experience—five years at a Fortune 500 company in branding and campaign management, followed by five years working with startups across multiple sectors. At Koning, Naomi partners closely with leadership to elevate brand awareness and public engagement, he