In conversation with Alisa Carmichael, Investment Partner at VMG Partners

Alisa Carmichael is the proud mom of two growing boys and Investment Partner at VMG Partners. Like many investors, she got her start in investment banking before joining the ever-evolving world of private equity. Unlike many of her fellow investors, however, Alisa was a black woman who was grappling with imposter syndrome at every turn. Fast-forward to today and she’s not just embracing her role as mother, daughter, investor, mentor, and friend, but owning it. Her unrelenting focus on the BIPOC community inspired the firm’s formation of The Parity Collective: an initiative focused on investing in founders of color across the consumer industry.Follow Alisa Carmichael: Instagram: @alisacarmichaelhttps://www.vmgpartners.com/Follow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcastTikTok: @themakersmindset

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Dive into the stories of resilience and success from today’s leading entrepreneurs and changemakers with your host, Nancy Twine. Transitioning from a career at Goldman Sachs to founding a nine-figure beauty business, Nancy brings deep experience and sharp insight to every conversation. Makers Mindset is your invitation inside the journeys of modern founders, executives, and visionaries across industries like tech, beauty, fashion, healthcare, finance, and philanthropy. Each episode reveals the real behind-the-scenes of building something meaningful—from the challenges faced to the wins earned—with an honest look at how personal well-being and professional ambition can co-exist. Tune in for candid conversations, actionable insights, and powerful lessons to fuel your own path forward—whether you’re just starting out or scaling something big.