Podcast appearances and mentions of Mellody Hobson

Today, we're joined by powerhouse financial executive and author Mellody Hobson for an eye-opening conversation about how we teach — and often don't teach — our kids about money. As co-CEO of Ariel Investments and author of Priceless Facts About Money, Mellody believes that the path to financial literacy starts with our youngest learners. Together, Jean and Mellody explore:

Our guest on the podcast today is Mellody Hobson. She's the author of a new book for children called Priceless Facts About Money. In addition, she's co-CEO of Ariel Investments, where she is responsible for management, strategic planning, and growth for all areas of Ariel outside of research and portfolio management. Additionally, she serves as chairman of the board of trustees of Ariel Investment Trust, the company's publicly traded mutual funds. Prior to being named co-CEO, spent nearly two decades as the firm's president. Outside of Ariel, Mellody has been active on corporate boards, including Starbucks, JPMorgan Chase, Estee Lauder, and DreamWorks Animation.BackgroundAriel InvestmentsBioAriel Community AcademyGratitude and Appreciation to Mellody Hobson, Starbucks“Just one Chicagoan made list of the 100 most powerful people in business,” by Jack Grieve, Crain's Chicago Business, Nov. 12, 2024“Why Sheryl Sandberg, Bill Bradley, and Oprah Love Mellody Hobson,” by Bethany McLean, Vanity Fair, March 30, 2015Book and MorePriceless Facts About Money“Mellody Hobson: ‘Most parents would rather talk about a condom than a credit card' ” by Madison Darbyshire, Financial Times, Dec. 10, 2024Oprah's Favorite Things 2024 List Is Here!“What Parents Get Wrong About Money and Their Kids” | The Oprah Podcast, Jan. 28, 2025Investing Discussions“Ariel Investments Starts New Fund to Tap Into Women's Sports,” by Miranda Davis, Bloomberg, Jan. 30, 2025“Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO & President, Ariel Investments,” The Economic Club of Chicago, Dec. 18, 2024.“Market Lessons from a Legendary Career of Doing Well by Doing Good,” 2024 Prime Quadrant Conference | Moderated by Mo Lidsky, Dec. 11, 2024“Solving the World's Hardest Problems with Mellody Hobson: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap,” Center for Strategic & International Studies, Aug. 28, 2024“Mellody Hobson on Taking Tough Feedback,” Ted Talk, June 15, 2021.“A Conversation with Mellody Hobson & Melonie Parker,” Catalyst Awards 2024, March 21, 2024.

Montréal est ensevelie sous 72 cm de neige, une tempête historique qui paralyse la ville et met les équipes de déneigement à rude épreuve. Pendant qu’on patiente pour retrouver nos trottoirs, Anaïs Favron teste les connaissances de Patrick Marsolais et Isabelle Racicot avec un quiz surprenant sur le pangolin. Du côté des finances, Mellody Hobson rappelle l’importance d’éduquer les enfants à l’argent dès 4 ans pour qu’ils comprennent sa vraie valeur. Et pour couronner le tout, une nouvelle insolite fait réagir : des ânes auraient été déguisés en zèbres pour attirer les touristes! Anaïs improvise une théorie aussi farfelue que plausible. Une tempête de sujets variés, livrés avec humour et spontanéité! Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

Jason Wright has ended his tenure leading the NFL Washington Commanders and has joined Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson in a women's sports investing venture. The venture, Project Level, is a part owner in the newest National Women's Soccer League franchise in Denver. The two leaders discuss investing in women's sports and betting on diversity in boardrooms to boost corporate bottom lines. Plus, President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services appeared on Capitol Hill for two intense days of confirmation hearings. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. answered Senator questions about Medicare, Medicaid, and vaccinations, but former FDA Commissioner and Pfizer board member Dr. Scott Gottlieb said RFK's responses showed a failure to fully grasp the fundamentals of the current healthcare system. Plus, the clock is ticking on President Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico. CNBC's Steve Liesman breaks down the economics of the plans.  Steve Liesman - 06:25Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 15:46Mellody Hobson & Jason Wright - 26:55

Emma Grede is the co-founder of the Kardashian brands Good American and Safely, a founding partner of Skims, and chair of the 15 Percent Pledge. In this conversation, recorded live on stage at the Masters of Scale Summit in October of 2024, Grede shares entrepreneurial lessons with Angela Ahrendts (former SVP at Apple). Later in the episode, it's Ahrendts' 2024 Summit chat with Mellody Hobson, president of Ariel Investments and former chair of DreamWorks. Hobson explains why she believes DEI efforts are worth fighting for and the importance of financial literacy.Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing What Parents Get Wrong About Money and Their Kids | The Oprah Podcast from The Oprah Podcast.Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! "Priceless Facts about Money" by Mellody Hobson, published by CANDLEWICK | PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE, is available wherever books and audio books are sold.  In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, financial expert and Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, ‪Mellody Hobson, offers practical advice to simplify financial conversations for families. Mellody shares details about struggling with money as a child, lessons she's taught her daughter and fascinating historical facts about money from her New York Times best-selling children's book, "Priceless Facts About Money."People from around the country join via Zoom to ask Mellody how to address financial questions and situations with their children. Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprah/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@OprahListen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

Story of the Week (DR):Trump signed an order ending DEI. Here's what it means for Fortune 500 companiesTrump's latest presidential moves mandate government agencies to specifically target companies in the private sector engaged in what it describes as “illegal DEI discrimination and preferences.”Despite the intended chilling effect of these executive moves, multiple legal sources point out that Trump's order and action do not constitute a change in the law. Rather, the language used in the order simply “enforces longstanding federal civil rights laws,” says Britney N.D. Torres, senior counsel at employment law firm Littler.Trump's executive moves just mean that companies will have to continue to carefully review their DEI-related policies, practices and initiatives based on longstanding anti-discrimination laws, and make sure they can't be interpreted in a way that is different from what they intended, she says.This week in Davos, Jamie Dimon reaffirmed JPMorgan's DEI commitments after the National Legal and Policy Center, a conservative nonprofit, proposed the bank revisit how compensation is tied to the company's racial-equity goal. “Bring them on,” said Dimon referring to the efforts from right-leaning groups. “We are going to continue to reach out to the Black community, the Hispanic community, the LGBT community, the veterans community.”Will this ever trickle down to JPM leadership?15 on Operating Committee: 1 POC (an Indian man–Sanoke Viswanathan, CEO of International Consumer and Wealth–who came from McKinsey); 7/15 F though so some credit dueBoard: nearly 50% F but a woeful -21% gender gap; no leadership positions on board or top 3 committees: only committees where women have power are Public Responsibility Committee and Risk Committee; 11 on board: 9 WM and 2 BFCan we stop pretending board and shareholder oversight is a thing? DRJPMorgan CEO Dimon's 2024 pay rises 8.3% to $39 million after record profitDisney CEO Bob Iger's Pay Package Rises 30% to $41.1 Million in 2024 Barclays proposes 45% increase in CEO pay under new bonus-linked scheme Goldman CEO gets big pay boost, and $80 million bonus for another five years at helmI promise I try not to pick Musk, but…‘The gesture speaks for itself': Germans respond to Musk's apparent Nazi saluteSome say it was an unambiguous Nazi salute but others are unsure and say focus should be on Musk's stated support for far-rightStarbucks lead independent director Mellody Hobson to step down Is this the only time in history a lead independent director was named in a headline or even mentioned at all?No more black people on board: no women in leadership positionsGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Trump has a message to CEOs: Build in America or pay upDR: This confusing headline: Voters who backed Trump identify new swamp to drain: corporate power“The pendulum has swung so far. Things have gotten so out of line. Companies ought to be able to police themselves and not hurt people, and it's just gotten way, way out of line. It's time that it swings back the other way.”DR: Trump's DOGE department is now down to just one leader after Vivek Ramaswamy steps downMM: Microsoft Signs Forest Restoration Deal to Remove 3.5 Million Tons of CO2 DR MMMM: Jamie Dimon is doubling down on JPMorgan's DEI work as a conservative group targets Wall Street: 'Bring them on'Jamie Dimon says LFG RACISTSAssholiest of the Week (MM):John DeereSee, instead of sticking up for yourself against pretend journalists with zero credibility who cosplay at being ESG analysts but are really just anti gay middle school boys, you caved. You caved and now you have not one, but THREE shareholder proposals in a couple weeksAnd the ONLY one you challenged - the one you tried to exclude from your proxy - was the one by As You Sow, who asked the SAME THING as the National Public Policy Research Consumer Blah Blah BlahNational Legal and Policy Center (8 shares): SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON A REPORT ON RACIAL AND GENDER HIRING STATISTICSAs You Sow (26,000 shares): SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON A REPORT ON EFFECTIVENESS OF EFFORTS TO CREATE A MERITOCRATIC WORKPLACE You also got these anti woke gems:National Center for Public Policy Research ($2,000): SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON A CORPORATE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT, asking for a new committee to show how committed you are to making moneyBowyer Research (100 shares): SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON A REPORT ON CHARITABLE GIVING, asking for a report on how you don't give to Southern Poverty Law Center, but they think you might be and they're discriminating against white religious conservatives and the KKKYou thought, “oh, if we just cut out our DEI stuff and make a press release, they'll go away… sure, we'll offend, like, all the black people and women and stuff, but it's worth it for our white farmers, and everyone will forget…”You were wrong. Your board was wrong. Your management was wrong. You know what petty middle school bullies do when you give them your lunch money? Take it the next fucking day, too. Grow a spine, tell the anti woke shitbirds that DEI is about expanding the talent pool that's been historically excluded and maximizing skills, and keep your lunch money in your pocketMaybe call someone at Costco to ask for advice on how to grow a pairThe proxy vote at Air ProductsOnly three directors have batted under 500 during their tenure at Air Products, only two on all boards in the last 7 years80 year old CEO has been on the board since 2013 and has 32% influenceThere are 81 current directors that are 80 with >30% influence in the US, 21 of whom are CEOsOf them, 12 rate worse than Seifi on TSR, and 13 are worse at EBITDA22% of the board are connected through other directorshipsThere are 910 US companies with higher degree of director interlocks12 of those companies have directors over 80 years old with >30% influence, and 8 of them perform worse than Air ProductsWhat the fuck does ISS and Glass Lewis do all day that they can write this about Air Products, but NOT the others:ISS: “With that said, one must acknowledge the reality of Ghasemi's age, and the board should have a robust strategy in preparation for his eventual departure. Confoundingly, the board appears to have ceded control of deciding Ghasemi's successor to Ghasemi himself…”GL: “… we are concerned that available information strongly suggests that the incumbent board, if left to its own devices and not held accountable at the forthcoming AGM, may simply surface something of a figurehead candidate previously selected or endorsed by Mr. Ghasemi, while concurrently permitting Mr. Ghasemi to retain substantial influence for an unspecified period, without a substantive acknowledgment of the poor capital allocation performance of his strategy.”Egan Jones: “We firmly believe that Air Product's unsatisfactory performance stems in part from mismanagement and the absence of effective leadership to guide the Company.”And why the fuck to investors WAIT until an activist is involved??Air Products CEO unseated from board; Activist investors win 3 seatsWill Hild, Consumer ResearchNasdaq files to withdraw mandate on ‘diverse' board directors after court defeatThose cheering Nasdaq's decision to pull the diversity mandate included Will Hild, executive director of Consumers' Research. He said he was pleased to see the exchange “abandon its anti-White, anti-Asian, and anti-male discrimination scheme.”24,960 directors in the US17,453 are male with an average influence of 1.4 women (it would take about 1 ½ women to equal one dude)White and Asians are 83% of directors and 83% of the US workforce, but are worth 1.4x the influenceWill Hild's most discriminated group - the White and Asian male - is worth, on average, 1.75x the average Black or Hispanic woman in terms of influence and powerConsumers Research is associated with the Philanthropy Roundtable which is associated with every idiot anti-woke anti-gay anti-black anti… non profit org, and Will Hild has made a solid 300k/year making up things about ESG and wokeismHolding students hostageData breach hitting PowerSchool looks very, very bad64.2m students9.5m teachersLargest breach everMaybe they also need to hire Clorox CEO on their board…Headliniest of the WeekDR: Velveeta just made nacho cheese you can stick in your pocketMM: Marriott elects Taco Bell CEO to board of directorsWho Won the Week?DR: the security team paid to protect Tim Noel, UnitedHealthcare new CEO to replace murdered Brian Thompson: best negotiation position ever?MM: Lawyers - how many law firms salivated at the idea of suing the Trump administration for every one of his six thousand executive orders on day one?PredictionsDR: Compensation Committees go buck wild in 2025MM: Zuckerberg's new algorithms automatically append the word “boobs” to every user search, except for the search for Democrats, which also replaces the word Democrats with “boobs”

The episode you've been waiting for is here: our Top Takeaways of 2024. Listen to some of the world's smartest, most influential thinkers, business leaders, innovators, technologists, and other newsmakers — including Eric Schmidt, Mellody Hobson, Atul Gawande, Fareed Zakaria, Jill Abramson, Stephen Breyer, and others. You don't want to miss this episode.

Andre McGregor, the CEO of ForceMetrics, joins Forbes senior writer Jabari Young at the Nasdaq MarketSite to discuss a $22 million capital raise for his software startup. ForceMetrics investors include Star Wars creator George Lucas, and his wife, Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments, and billionaire Charles Koch.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ariel Investments Co-CEO Mellody Hobson discusses her best-selling financial literacy book "Priceless Facts About Money," her market outlook and her views on the US presidential election. She is joined by Bloomberg's Sonali Basak, Matt Miller, and Katie Greifeld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC's Christine Romans shares good money habits to practice ahead of the holiday spending season. Also, a closer look at 'veneer techs' and the warning signs to watch for before getting these dental services. Plus, Kate McKinnon discusses her new book The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science. And Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, highlights important financial skills to develop at a young age.

Is your money mindset holding you back from achieving your dreams? In this special episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments and one of the most influential leaders in finance, recognized by TIME and Fortune for her impact on business and leadership. Together, they explore how beliefs about money—formed early in life—can influence your financial future, and how to develop healthy money habits for long-term success. Mellody shares insights from her new children's book, Priceless Facts About Money, offering practical tips for teaching kids financial literacy and setting them up for a brighter future. You'll learn how to break free from financial anxiety, understand the true value of money, and separate your self-worth from your bank account. This unique episode was filmed live in-studio. For an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes experience, check out the extended video version on LinkedIn Premium. Tune in to learn how to master money mindsets and empower yourself—and the next generation—to achieve financial freedom. Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter to get episodes and insights delivered straight to your inbox every Monday! More financial resources from Mellody Hobson: Mellody Hobson for Barron's: I Learned These Money Lessons Early. What Every Parent—and Kid—Needs to Know A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. Malkiel Buffet: The Making of an American Capitalist by Roger Lowenstein

A judge unseals special counsel Jack Smith's latest case against Donald Trump, accusing the former president of committing crimes to stay in power. Dr. Mark Chavez, one of the doctors charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry's death, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to illegally obtaining the powerful anesthetic ketamine that was administered to the "Friends" star.In her latest project, "Priceless Facts About Money," Ariel Investments Co-CEO Mellody Hobson uses creative storytelling and visuals to teach children the importance of financial literacy and the history of money."The Charlie Puth Show” is a satirical — and mostly unscripted — look at what it takes to be a pop star, ft. cameos from Will Ferrell, John Legend, Courteney Cox and more. “I actually can't believe how many people I tricked into being in my show," Charlie Puth told CBS Mornings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments — created Ariel Alternatives, the first private equity subsidiary of the 40-year-old investment firm, alongside its current CEO Les Brun. On this Smart Women, Smart Power episode, Mellody joins Dr. Kathleen McInnis for a discussion on how she strives to close the racial wealth gap and create a better public understanding of financial literacy.   This episode is made possible through general support to Smart Women, Smart Power.

Starbucks' lead independent director Mellody Hobson on the coffee giant's stunning decision to replace CEO Laxman Narashimhan with Chipotle's leader Brian Niccol. In this newsmaking interview, Hobson describes the tough decisions taken by the company's board and the opportunities ahead.  Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin on the upcoming Fanatics Fest live event for sports fans.  Plus, Former President Trump returns to social media platform, X, in a live “Spaces” with Elon Musk … the potential deficit bubble from eliminating taxes on tips … and the expectations for Vice President Harris' economic plan.  Mellody Hobson - 22:19Michael Rubin - 33:56 Robert Frank, @robtfrankMelissa Lee, @melissaleecnbcAndrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie

Starbucks appointed Brian Niccol as the new CEO, replacing Laxman Narasimhan, effective September 9, 2024. Narasimhan, who held the position for over a year, faced challenges including declining sales and competition in China. Following the announcement of Niccol's appointment, Starbucks shares increased by more than 13% prior to market opening. Niccol previously served as chairman and CEO of Chipotle, where he implemented changes that enhanced innovation and operational efficiency. Mellody Hobson, chair of Starbucks' board, emphasized Niccol's strong leadership skills and ability to improve company culture. Howard Schultz expressed support for Niccol, asserting he is the right choice for Starbucks at this time.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Criticism rarely comes wrapped in a shiny gift box, tied with a bow. As a trailblazing leader, one of Mellody Hobson's gifts is finding the diamond in the rough. She and Adam unpack how to look for the grain of truth in any critique, when to discount feedback, and what it takes to be honest without being brutal.Find the full text transcript at go.ted.com/T4G7

Criticism rarely comes wrapped in a shiny gift box, tied with a bow. As a trailblazing leader, one of Mellody Hobson's gifts is finding the diamond in the rough. She and Adam unpack how to look for the grain of truth in any critique, when to discount feedback, and what it takes to be honest without being brutal.Find the full text transcript at go.ted.com/T4G7

In this episode, Liz Ann Sonders sits down with Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson. They discuss Mellody's early career at Ariel, her co-CEO relationship with John Rogers, the importance of being an active and patient investor, the value of sitting on corporate boards, and the launch of Project Black, Ariel's private equity fund. They also touch on global trends, the dominance of growth stocks, and the challenges and opportunities for minority-owned businesses.Finally, Kathy and Liz Ann offer their outlook on what investors should be watching in next week's economic data and indicators.On Investing is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the show, visit schwab.com/OnInvesting.If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts.Important DisclosuresThe information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed income investments are subject to various other risks including changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications, and other factors. All corporate names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request. International investments involve additional risks, which include differences in financial accounting standards, currency fluctuations, geopolitical risk, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab.Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.Performance may be affected by risks associated with non-diversification, including investments in specific countries or sectors. Additional risks may also include, but are not limited to, investments in foreign securities, especially emerging markets, real estate investment trusts (REITs), fixed income, municipal securities including state specific municipal securities, small capitalization securities and commodities. Each individual investor should consider these risks carefully before investing in a particular security or strategy.The policy analysis provided by the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party.The information and content provided herein is general in nature and is for informational purposes only. It is not intended, and should not be construed, as a specific recommendation, individualized tax, legal, or investment advice. Tax laws are subject to change, either prospectively or retroactively. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, individuals should contact their own professional tax and investment advisors or other professionals (CPA, Financial Planner, Investment Manager) to help answer questions about specific situations or needs prior to taking any action based upon this information.Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the opinions presented cannot be viewed as an indicator of future performance.Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs, and expenses and cannot be invested in directly. For more information on indexes, please see Schwab.com/IndexDefinitionsForecasts contained herein are for illustrative purposes only, may be based upon proprietary research and are developed through analysis of historical public data.Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is the umbrella term used to describe various investing approaches that focus on social, environmental or corporate governance factors rather than solely risk and return. (0524-5BLT)

Shop Talk looks at the freefall in religious affiliation in America. Anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment within some churches is part of the blame for the decline in church membership. But first, Caught My Eye asks whether a bench dedication plaque in Bristol, England is real. Also, a promised Wonka immersion exhibit in Scotland leads to tears and lawsuits. Mellody Hobson, head of Starbucks and the first African American female to lead a S&P 500 company, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWTunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

Mellody Hobson's life—from her tough Chicago childhood to becoming Starbucks board chair to her marriage to George Lucas — has shattered stereotypes. Here, the president and co-CEO of Ariel Investments talks about pursuing excellence, how to become indispensable, tricks for managing time, the need to take risks, and much more.

Today we are celebrating the leadership approach of Mellody Hobson in developing high performing teams followed by prayer.

We know that being a female in the investment banking industry is rare, and being a Black woman in investment banking is even rarer. According to a recent study from McKinsey, only 4% of the financial industry's C-suite positions are held by Black women. We also know that centering Black women in positions of power is good for the entire economy. Mellody Hobson, President and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments is using her influence as one of America's most powerful women to create more revenue for minority-owned businesses with Project Black. Listen in to hear about her 32-year career at Ariel, how she went from Intern to Co-CEO, and why she's passionate about teaching children the value of money young. More money news when you need it! Get the latest and greatest updates on all things investing, budgeting, and making money. Subscribe to the HerMoney newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President and co-CEO of Ariel Investments and chairwoman of Starbucks makes her first appearance on the show to encourage us to be comfortable and relax in our discomfort as she talks about what it means to be color brave.    Source: Color Blind or Color Brave: Mellody Hobson | Embrace Ambition Summit   Connect with Mellody Hobson:    LinkedIn: Mellody Hobson    Instagram: mellodyhobson   Hosted by Malikee Josephs (Pronounced Muh leek Jo seffs)    Give Me A Shout:   Follow Me On Instagram @DepressionDetoxShow.   Email me: mj@depressiondetoxshow.com   Support The Show: Donate  

Elevate your style and gain cutting-edge insights into the fashion-tech industry with our special guest, Evelina Kauna Nailenge , the trailblazing co-founder of The Closet Runway. This Cape Town-based luxury fashion rental company seamlessly blends affordability, sustainability, and luxury, serving as a beacon for circular fashion. As we journey through Evelina's entrepreneurial adventures, we delve into the company's unique business model, its commitment to diverse representation, and its innovative approach to styling consultation services.We discuss challenges like shipping, customer base expansion, and the unique dynamics of e-commerce businesses in Africa. She highlights that it's not simple to navigate the intricacies of shipping logistics while adhering to a sustainability mission. Through a candid chat with Evelina, you'll discover how she and her co-founder, Ange Mahoro, have transformed these challenges into opportunities, and how their complementary skills have driven the business to new heights.Finally, get ready for a rapid-fire session that illuminates the inspirations behind Evelina's journey, unveiling the people and businesses that have shaped her path. From Mellody Hobson's influence to the role of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cape Town, Evelina's story is rich with surprising twists. Join us to uncover the colorful threads that make up the fabric of The Closet Runway, and perhaps find a spark of inspiration for your own fashion-tech dreams.LINKS AND MENTIONSTake A Lot – South Africa's equivalent to AmazonSuperbalist – online fashion and lifestyle market Seth Shezi – Art and lifestyle strategist. Travel and Foodie content creator.Maxhosa  Africa - Founded by designer Laduma Ngxokolo, the brand is known for its distinct patterns and craftsmanship.Mmuso Maxwell - Johannesburg-based ready-to-wear fashion brand founded by two partners Maxwell Boko and Mmuso PotsaneThebe Magugu – South African designer and LVMH Prize winner 2019Maria McCloy – South African fashion & accessories designer and PublicistSweep South – think Uber or Lyft for home cleaning, gardening, and odd jobs around the house. A platform that has taken the gig economy to home care. Emma Grede – serial entrepreneur, co-founder at Skims with Kim Kardashian and CEO of the inclusive, body positive body clothing brand, Good American. Mellody Hobson – first black woman to head up a black-owned mutual fund, Ariel Investments. She teaches the Strategic Thinking class on the Master Class Platform. and  Support the showNEWSLETTER, stay in the loop and subscribe to our newsletterLISTEN ON Apple and Spotify FOLLOW US ON Instagram and FacebookSUPPORT this work so that we can keep it free. Become a MONTHLY SUPPORTER

Fortune's 2023 Most Powerful Women Summit took place on October 10th-12th in Laguna Niguel, CA. Over the three days, women across a wide variety of industries (healthcare, politics, entertainment, retail, and tech - just to name a few!) took the stage to share their perspectives on the state of their respective businesses, what it means to be a woman in leadership and how to address global tumult while also running a business. In today's episode of Leadership Next, you will hear excerpts from conversations with three women who especially embody many of the MPW values like leadership, tenacity, vision and creativity. Leadership Next Hosts Alan Murray and Michal Lev-Ram share their perspectives on the Summit throughout the episode. Up first, we hear from Senator Laphonza Butler who joined Fortune's Emma Hinchliffe onstage just one week after she was sworn in as a California senator, filling the seat vacated by Dianne Feinstein who passed away in September. Senator Butler discusses being an example of economic empowerment for women and girls and the power of coalition building across parties and the business sector to affect real change. In the second conversation of the episode, Lev-Ram sits down with #35 on the 2023 MPW list, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Starbucks and Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson. Hobson shares how she initially became interested in strategic decision making and how to keep DEI a priority in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action. Hobson also dives deeper into the origin of the idea for Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan to complete a six-month barista immersion. Finally, we hear excerpts from Lev-Ram's conversation with #53 on the 2023 MPW List, Netflix Chief Content Office Bela Bajaria. Bajaria discusses how the company chooses which content to produce and acquire, plus the importance of balancing the use of algorithms versus trusting her gut in that process. Leadership Next is powered by Deloitte.

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Arielle Patrick is the Chief Communications Officer at Ariel Investments, a global asset management firm and the first Black-owned mutual fund firm in the United States. After graduating from Princeton University, she began her career at the renowned PR firm Weber Shandwick, where she skyrocketed to a VP role in under 6 years. She was eventually recruited by its competitor, Edelman, and rose to an EVP before landing her current role. One of Arielle's self-described “superpowers” is being a connector and developing meaningful relationships. In fact, her boss, Mellody Hobson, named by Forbes as one of the world's most powerful women, offered her a job after years of a mentor/mentee relationship. In this episode, Arielle discusses what her relationship was to “success” in the early days of her career, shares ways she stays present and practices self-compassion - she frequently reminds herself that she is kind, powerful, and strong - relays tough leadership lessons she has learned, and offers advice she would give to her younger self. We originally recorded this episode in the summer of 2022, when Arielle had added another title to her name: “mom.” Nine months later, Arielle vulnerably reflects on how motherhood has enabled her to find new purpose, meaning in her work, and outlook on leading with compassion. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! And make sure to follow us on Instagram: @redefiningambition and @thewomens.network About the host: Jamie Vinick is the Founder/CEO of The Women's Network (“TWN”), the largest collegiate women's networking organization in North America. To learn more about TWN, check out our website: www.thewomens.network. This podcast was produced and edited by Max Onderdonk.

Mellody Hobson's mother used to tell her she could do anything if she put her mind to it. She taught her that everybody is capable of extraordinary things. In the latest episode of Positive Leadership podcast, JP speaks to the inspiring American businesswoman, Co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, and chair at Starbucks, about why and how “confident humility” has shaped who she is today.

What if we reimagine the role of the museum? What if we bring more intention to what culture can be and do—and by whom and for whom? What if we tell ourselves different stories? In this episode, host Charlotte Burns talks to Sandra Jackson-Dumont, the CEO and director of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art—a new museum founded by filmmaker George Lucas and his businesswoman wife, Mellody Hobson. The institution, which is set to open in Los Angeles in 2025 is one of the most potentially exciting museums in America or around the world, given the scope of its ambition and size. Sandra says: “We're building an institution, a 200+ year proposition. And we're doing it amidst the most uncertain moments in our time.” Who better to help us tackle hypotheticals— including dismantling the idea of high and low, and entirely new ways of thinking about art? Join us and tune in.

Farai is joined by Karen Attiah, Our Body Politic contributor and columnist for the Washington Post, and Dr. Sarah J. Jackson, Presidential Associate Professor of communications at the University of Pennsylvania and coauthor of Hashtag Activism: Networks of Race and Gender Justice, to discuss what Elon Musk's Twitter takeover could mean for women of color users. Then, we reach into the archives for a past conversation between Farai and Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments about how race relations inform financial security and the vitality of providing financial literacy for people of color.

It's been a challenging few years for art museums. But Sandra Jackson Dumont, the director and CEO of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, has never felt more energized about their potential. And that feeling is infectious. At the most recent American Alliance of Museums conference, Jackson-Dumont opened her keynote speech with a love song by '70s soul singer Donny Hathaway. Then she asked the audience: “Don't you want people to see your institutions that way?”  For more than 20 years, Jackson-Dumont has been a force in education and public programming, launching enormously popular initiatives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Seattle Art Museum. She has spent her career blurring distinctions between fine art and popular culture, and creating alternative ways for the public to interact with art and museums. This mission has followed her to the Lucas Museum. Slated to open in 2025, the museum founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson prioritizes art and audiences that have not always been taken seriously by the elite art world.  It's clear Jackson-Dumont has a long track record of breaking new ground. That's why we chose her as one of Artnet News's New Innovators for 2022. The Innovators List will be published in full later this month. Ahead of the release, Jackson-Dumont spoke with Artnet News contributor Janelle Zara about how she is challenging the museum model as we know it. 

In this dynamic episode, Meghan explores the origin and plague of “the B word” and its cousin “difficult” and how these terms are often wrongly applied to a strong minded woman, especially in business. In deep and meaningful conversations with trailblazers Mellody Hobson and Victoria Jackson, Meghan investigates the language used to gaslight women as they grow their careers as entrepreneurs and on the corporate ladder. Creator and writer, Robin Thede, also joins Meghan, along with author Allison Yarrow, and zoologist and author Lucy Cooke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we discuss what a powerful tool recognition of individual and team success can be, including:Why it's important to ask your team members how they want to be recognized.Reinforcing the idea that your team is not necessarily just like you!Mary and Steph are super different in how they want to be recognized! (Shocking no one that knows us IRL).Novices grow more in response to positive praise-how do we balance the critiques we give them with specific and meaningful praise to support their growth?We mentioned Mellody Hobson's interview with Adam Grant on his podcastIf you are enjoying this podcast please leave a rating or review, and join us over on Twitter to let us know what topics you'd like to hear more about.You can also join the conversation on our LinkedIn group page The Graduate Mentoring Blueprint

Takeo and Tutan talk about the huge impact women are making in the NFL front offices! With the recent news of Sandra Douglass Morgan becoming the first woman team president of the Las Vegas Raiders to former Condoleezza Rice and Mellody Hobson becoming part of the ownership group for the Denver Broncos - these women are making waves and need to be celebrated! Hear what the fellas have to say in our latest episode! Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebtmpodcast/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thebtmpodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thebtmpodcast/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebtmpodcast Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Takeo Spikes Co-Host & Executive Producer: Tutan Reyes Produced by Behind the Mask Media, LLC Sounds Powered by DJ JWATTZ Images: Simone Kilgore Graphics: Jamaal Williams (c) 2022 The Behind The Mask Podcast Additional Audio: Rain, Book And Cup Of Tea by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

How can we get better at receiving negative feedback? Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President at Ariel Investments and Chair of the Board of Starbucks, joins your host, Dr. Joe Sweeney, Executive Director of the Alliance for Decision Education, to talk about her journey to becoming one of Time Magazine's “100 Most Influential People,” and a nationally recognized voice on financial literacy. Mellody and Joe discuss how to be courageous and patient in our investments and our careers, how organizations can put people first without compromising on profit, and how great leaders adapt when facing high-stake challenges and great uncertainty. Mellody shares insights from the COVID-19 pandemic when she advised Starbucks on supporting 440,000 employees across 83 countries, and worked with Chicago-based non-profit After School Matters to provide teens with urgently needed food and essentials. Mellody also shares a much-needed update to the idea that our children can “do anything.”

Ian joined Klahr and Kompany on Saturday morning for his weekly Broncos Blast segment on ESPN 1600 AM. The guys go through the new ownership group of the Broncos, led by Rob Walton, George Penner, Carrie Walton Penner and Mellody Hobson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan Schultz, @Schultz_Report, joined the show to break down the sale of the Broncos and the importance of Mellody Hobson in the new ownership group.

00:00          Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, and the other golfers who joined LIV Golf have been suspended by the PGA.  Kurt Helin gives his take on this and the NBA Finals.22:16            Tyler “Dragonfly Jonez” & Lajethro Jenkins weigh in on Boston's explicit chant toward Draymond. 40:07           Chris Simms breaks down his Top 40 QB Countdown.51:52             Mellody Hobson is about to be the first black woman to own part of an NFL team.   

Happy Black Music Month! This week our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from CyHi, 070 Shake, Arin Ray, & Post Malone. During #MUSICNEWS, we get into the 2022 BET Award nominations. For #TheBLACKNESS, we discuss Dave Chappelle & Chris Rock teaming up to co-headline a comedy show, and shine a 'Queen's Spotlight' on Mellody Hobson for becoming the first woman to become an owner of an NFL team!  Follow Us: Instagram/Twitter: @onthewayweekly FB: facebook.com/onthewaypod | Youtube: https://bit.ly/3CWxgPZ www.instinctent.com/ontheway | www.mochapodcastsnetwork.com https://linktr.ee/otwweekly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news including a look inside a few unique condos and a home built from shipping containers. Plus: COVID-19 leaves its mark on O'Hare, Mellody Hobson part of group buying Denver Broncos, ex-Citadel analyst gets prison in COVID scam for startup hedge fund and another big retailer is leaving State Street.

In the first hour, Laurence Holmes discussed the White Sox's celebration for TV analyst Steve Stone's 40 years in the broadcast booth. Later, Yussuf Khan of First and Pen joined the show to discuss Chicago businesswoman Mellody Hobson joining the group set to buy the Denver Broncos for $4.65 billion, pending NFL approval.

Laurence Holmes was joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel for their daily transition segment. They discussed the group led by Walmart heir Rob Walton agreeing to buy the Denver Broncos for $4.65 billion, pending NFL approval. The group includes Chicago businesswoman Mellody Hobson.

Laurence Holmes was joined by Yussuf Khan of First and Pen to discuss Chicago businesswoman Mellody Hobson joining the group set to buy the Denver Broncos for $4.65 billion, pending NFL approval.

Mat Smith filled in for Stokley today. In the second hour, Zach and Mat talk with Andrew Mason, Senior Broncos writer for DenverFan.com, for insight on Mellody Hobson, who will be a prominent part of the new Broncos ownership group. Is it time to change our expectations for Bradley Chubb? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How concerned should we be with market and economic trends? How can we improve our DEI efforts? What are opportunities and challenges should nonprofit leaders be focusing on? These are some of the pressing questions we hear from clients. Join Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis as they speak with one of the most in-demand guests … Continue reading Episode 42 – Investment Considerations, DEI, Nonprofit Leadership, and More with Mellody Hobson →

Health justice is one of the most important yet complicated issues facing American society. Environmental factors, policies and even systems create societal disparities that affect a person's ability to achieve their best possible health. To ensure justice and equity in health, advocates say the country needs to address community-specific disparities, dismantle systems, and end policies that drive poor health outcomes. One way to start this important justice work is to dramatically increase access to education and overall literacy. Efforts such as addressing the increasing economic fragmentation of education, divisions of income along racial lines, and providing pathways to financial literacy serve as a foundational element in the overall health justice work ahead. Failure to address this separation and fragmentation could make health justice for our nation an elusive goal. To address this often-overlooked connection between financial literacy and health justice, The Commonwealth Club of California and CommonSpirit Health are pleased to bring together Mellody Hobson, a highly prominent financial executive who is president and co-CEO of Ariel Investments and chair of the board of directors of Starbucks Corporation, and Lloyd Dean, CommonSpirit Health CEO and a nationally recognized leader in health care and and recognized voice for health justice. Please join us for this rare conversation between two leading voices in health care and business about addressing health justice. NOTES This program is part of the Humankindness & Health Justice series, generously underwritten by CommonSpirit Health Foundation. SPEAKERS Mellody Hobson President and co-CEO, Ariel Investments; Chair of the Board of Directors, Starbucks Corporation Lloyd Dean CEO, CommonSpirit Health—Moderator In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on March 30th, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, didn't grow up privileged, but her mother constantly empowered her and let her know that she could do anything no matter the obstacles she might face due to her gender and race. From a young age, Mellody learned how to advocate for herself and what she needed. Before attending Princeton University, fate would have her meet John W. Rogers Jr., founder and co-CEO of Ariel Investments, whom she'd eventually end up working with. In this episode of Mountaintop Conversations, Mellody discusses how her mother motivated and influenced her to not only lead but also be a better mother to her daughter, Emory. She also shares her love for finance, her experience as a Black woman in a male-dominated field, why we need more diversity in all professions, especially the C-suite, and why financial literacy is one of the best gifts you can give yourself.Follow Ariel Investments on Instagram @arielinvestments and on Twitter @ArielInvestsFollow Allyson Felix @allysonfelixFollow Wes Felix @pwesley22Follow Saysh on Instagram and Twitter @bysayshLearn more about Ariel Investments at arielinvestments.comJoin the Collective at bysaysh.com

Starbucks is shaking up its leadership. In an exclusive interview, Starbucks board chair Mellody Hobson discusses Kevin Johnson's surprise departure from his role as CEO, and she explains the board's decision to call on founder Howard Schultz to step in. Billionaire investing legend Leon Cooperman weighs his 55 years on Wall Street when managing his portfolio in today's market. Plus, Ukraine's President Volodimir Zelensky appeals directly to the US government, and it might be time to put Daylight Savings Time to bed, once and for all.  In this episode:Mellody Hobson, @MellodyHobsonJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKlaire Odumody, @klairemarie

Mellody started at Ariel Investments as a college intern while at Princeton, and is now Co-CEO. She discusses why she has spent 31 years at Ariel, and how her relationship with Ariel founder John Rogers shaped her college choice, her career, and her outlook on business. She also shares how her husband, George Lucas, has helped shape her understanding of entertainment and film, from spending time at Skywalker Ranch, becoming Yoda’s stepmom, and witnessing Lucas’ creative process. When Hobson was in her 30s, she joined the Starbucks Board. Then, she was approached by Howard Schultz, who told Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Gethin that Hobson was a prime candidate to be on the board of Dreamworks. Hobson jumped on the chance, joining a board which she describes as “Moguls ‘R Us.” She discusses her experience on the board for 10+ years, beginning as a “pipsqueak” in the room to later becoming Chairman and acting as chief negotiator during the Comcast acquisition. According to Hobson, the key to success for modern media companies lies in the refusal to stay in the past. She cites examples of Comcast, Disney, and Netflix as companies who evolve with advancement of technology and changing the demand of consumers. Hobson also predicts that streaming services will soon be re-bundled and streamlined, as unbundling is more costly and poses more technological challenges to consumers than traditional cable. Later, Wolpert and Hobson delve into the issues of race, gender, and mental health in America today. Hobson is the only Black woman who is the chairwoman of a Fortune 500 Company, which signals that there is still much progress to be made. She addresses the shortcomings of the corporate world when it comes to diversity in both race and gender, and how diversity initiatives oftentimes mask and perpetuate underrepresentation ----------- This episode is presented by: Stubbs, Alderton & Markiles. Contact: salderton@stubbsalderton.com ----------- Hosted by: Richard Wolpert Produced by: AJ Moseley A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.