Listen "The Power of Possibility: Stories of Struggle and Success with Mellody Hobson"
Episode Synopsis
As the President and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments, Chair of the Board at Starbucks, Director of JP Morgan Chase, Chairman of After School Matters, and Co-Founder of Ariel Alternatives, to say that Mellody Hobson has a lot on her plate is quite the understatement. She came by her love of investing early and honestly, and focused her career on furthering financial literacy, advancing educational opportunities in underserved communities, and increasing diversity in business and investing. Mellody has worked with industry titans from Howard Schultz to Jamie Diman and is not shy about sharing the many lessons she has learned from them. Listen in as Mellody reveals what qualities make for the right board member, her strategy for ensuring diversity in any company, her approach to rebuilding stability and trust after underperformance, and her humble perspective on serving others. You won’t want to miss this incredible episode!You can find every episode of FEG Insight Bridge podcasts in one place and sign up to receive our other publications here.
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