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How She Does It
From Yale Law to Happiness Expert: Gretchen Rubin’s Journey to Joy and Success
“I’d rather fail as a writer than succeed as a lawyer,” says bestselling author Gretchen Rubin — a realization that struck while she was clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. In this deeply honest and often humorous episode of How She Does It, Gretchen shares how chasing what she was truly interested in — power, money, fame, and sex — unexpectedly opened the door to a successful writing career. Host Karen Finerman sits down with Gretchen to explore the winding path that led to The Happiness Project, a book that launched a movement and transformed Gretchen’s life. With ove...
2025-07-22
35 min
How She Does It
Debby Soo on Leading OpenTable, Landing Impossible Reservations & Owning Your Ambition
Whether it’s brunch with your crew, a romantic anniversary dinner, or a buzzy new opening downtown, chances are you’ve tapped OpenTable to lock in that perfect reservation. This week on How She Does It, host Karen Finerman sits down with the woman behind the platform that seats 1.8 billion diners a year: OpenTable CEO Debby Soo. In a wide-ranging and refreshingly candid conversation, Debby opens up about everything from navigating corporate leadership during a pandemic to what drives her relentless ambition. (Hint: It’s not just about power—it’s about freedom.) 🎧 Listen in as Debby shar...
2025-07-15
49 min
HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
Introducing Season 2 of "How She Does It" with TODAY host Jenna Bush Hager
This week, we’re giving you an exclusive first listen to the brand-new season of our sister podcast, How She Does It! Hosted by our friend and Fast Money panelist Karen Finerman, this season kicks off with none other than journalist, author, and TODAY host Jenna Bush Hager. She reflects on the emotional goodbye with Hoda, the importance of choosing the right life partner, and how she’s rewriting the playbook for women in media and publishing. Take a listen to this season premiere of How She Does It, and don’t forget to subscribe wherev...
2025-07-09
39 min
How She Does It
Growing Through Unexpected Change (live and on national TV!) with Jenna Bush Hager
We’re kicking off Season 2 of How She Does It with a powerhouse first guest: none other than Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of TODAY’s fourth hour, bestselling author, and founder of the new production company and publishing imprint, Thousand Voices. For nearly six years, Jenna and Hoda Kotb brought laughter, honesty, and heart to morning television. But when Hoda announced she was leaving the show, Jenna was suddenly faced with a major transition: stepping forward as the show’s solo anchor and leading an entirely new chapter — Jenna & Friends. Since then, she’s shared the screen with 50 differ...
2025-07-08
40 min
How She Does It
Sizzle Reel: What’s Coming This Season on How She Does It with Karen Finerman
It’s time for another great season of How She Does It with Karen Finerman, full of insightful conversations with a diverse group of women leaders. Each week, Karen brings her perspective as a CEO and mother of four (and not to mention, a big WNBA fan) to these discussions about women, money, and power. We’ll hear from influential women across business, entertainment, and sports, who share their own triumphs and challenges. You will come away from these episodes with insights and encouragement about how to navigate your own personal and professional life (and who doesn’t need tha...
2025-07-01
02 min
How She Does It
How She Does It is back for Season 2, starting July 8th!
Host Karen Finerman, longtime Wall Street investor, mom of four, and familiar face on CNBC, returns with another inspiring season of conversations spotlighting extraordinary women at the top of their fields. 💬 This season, Karen sits down with powerhouse guests, including: Jenna Bush Hager - TODAY Host & Founder, Thousand Voices Debby Soo - CEO, OpenTable Gretchen Rubin - NY Times Bestselling Author & Podcast Host Pritika Swarup - Model and Founder & CEO, Pratki Beauty Expect candid conversations about ambition, leadership, money, and what power really looks like when women own it. 📅 First episode drops July 8 — don’t mi...
2025-06-24
01 min
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Why the Dollar is Slipping and Navigating What’s Actually Moving Markets with Karen Finerman
After a whirlwind of headline whiplash over the last month, last week in the economy felt... quieter. But quieter doesn’t mean unimportant. Instead of chasing breaking news, we’re settling into the “new normal”—whatever that ends up meaning in this cycle. So what do investors need to know now that the dust has (somewhat) settled? To help answer that, Nicole is joined by Karen Finerman (CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors, founding panelist of CNBC’s Fast Money, and host of How She Does It). They dive into the current state of the dollar, what tariffs could mean for your mon...
2025-04-21
44 min
The Long View
Jean Chatzky: What Women Need to Do Differently With Their Money
Today on the podcast, we welcome back Jean Chatzky. Jean is the CEO of HerMoney.com and host of the podcast, HerMoney with Jean Chatzky. She has served as the financial editor of NBC Today for 25 years and is the financial ambassador for AARP. She appears frequently on CNN, MSNBC, and was a recurring guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She has written several New York Times bestselling books. Her latest is Women with Money: The Judgment-Free Guide to Creating the Joyful, Less Stressed, Purposeful (and, Yes, Rich) Life You Deserve. Jean also appears in my book How to...
2025-04-08
50 min
HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
The Markets Just Got Uglier: Here’s What To Do With Your Money Right Now
We’re not going to sugarcoat it, it’s been a brutal few days on Wall Street. Markets are reeling. Investors are spooked. And if you’ve peeked at your 401(k) with one eye open while sipping a very large glass of wine...you’re not alone.That’s why we asked Karen Finerman, co-founder of our InvestingFixx club, to join us to break down what this market chaos really means, how long it might last, and what you should (and shouldn’t) be doing with your money right now.📊 Want mor...
2025-04-08
22 min
HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
Stock Market Predictions for 2025
Today, Jean Chatzky is joined by Karen Finerman, CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors, a CNBC Fast Money panelist, and co-founder of our InvestingFixx Club. Together, they reflect on the standout moments of 2024, take a deep dive into the forces shaping the markets in 2025, and offer insights into the year ahead.Whether you’re new to investing or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with actionable advice, thoughtful analysis, and inspiration to help you navigate the markets with confidence in 2025.Learn more about InvestingFixx, our women’s investing club wher...
2025-01-17
26 min
HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
What To Do With Your Investments In a Down Market with Jean Chatzky and Karen Finerman
In this special episode, Jean Chatzky is joined by professional investor and cohost of our InvestingFixx club, Karen Finerman. They’re talking about what the heck is going on with the stock market right now.With tech stocks plummeting and recession fears looming, Jean and Karen emphasize the cyclical nature of markets and the importance of staying calm in a downturn. They share their extensive experience with market fluctuations and offer practical advice on managing your investments during turbulent times. Interested in learning more about investing in the stock market alongside hundreds of other women? Joi...
2024-08-06
31 min
How She Does It
What It’s Really Like To Own A Basketball Team With Clara Wu Tsai
It’s no secret that women’s basketball is exploding in popularity. The WNBA had a record-breaking season last year, which was also its most-watched season in over two decades. Now as some of those college stars (like Caitlin Clark) graduate from college and move on, the WNBA is hoping to build on their momentum. One of the women we can thank for that momentum is Clara Wu Tsai. She bought the New York Liberty basketball team in 2019 with her husband Joe Tsai, and immediately made profound changes to turn it around. Her goals for this year? To wi...
2024-05-20
33 min
How She Does It
Advancing Research On the Human Brain With Paola Arlotta
Women across all industries need more female mentors and role models, and perhaps nowhere is that more imperative than in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). When we have more women in STEM, there’s a ripple effect — scientific and financial outcomes for women are improved across the board. The good news is that more women than ever are choosing career paths in the field. Paola Arlotta, a neurobiologist and stem cell scientist at Harvard University, is one of the women paving the way for other female scientists. She's showing that it’s possible to run...
2024-05-13
41 min
How She Does It
Making Jobs In Finance More Accessible To Women
According to research by Deloitte, the number of women who reach the highest level of leadership in financial services is on the rise, with women holding 18% of financial C-suite positions globally. But the research also says that number is climbing slowly — without a more concerted effort, women financial leaders may not even reach 25% by 2031.Lindsay Hans, President and Co-head of Merrill Wealth Management, is working to change that. In her role, she’s committed to lowering the barrier to entry for women financial advisors — including being a strong advocate for their new training program which i...
2024-05-06
30 min
How She Does It
Having A Child On Your Own Terms With Leigh Gallagher
Making the decision to have kids is one of the biggest decisions a woman can make in her life, and increasingly, women (and men) are not waiting until they find the right person to have kids with — they’re walking the journey on their own. With a wide array of options from sperm and egg donors to surrogacy or adoption, there are more options than ever for those choosing the journey into parenthood. When Leigh Gallagher, Senior Managing Director at Teneo, was in her early 40s, she decided she was done waiting for the “dating gods” and made the...
2024-04-29
29 min
How She Does It
Protecting Women’s Healthcare With Kate Ryder
Women’s ability to access high-quality, affordable, healthcare is a huge issue. From conception to asking questions about IVF and egg freezing, to our peri and postmenopausal life stages, we need easy access to specialized care for a lifetime. That’s exactly why Kate Ryder created Maven Clinic, a comprehensive 24/7 virtual platform that offers support and referrals related to fertility and family planning, pregnancy, postpartum health, adoption, surrogacy, parenting, and menopause. Kate details how she went from journalist to startup founder, and how Maven provides straightforward access to care for women at all life stage...
2024-04-22
31 min
How She Does It
From the Farmers Market to Whole Foods
We’re always so impressed when we hear about female founders who can turn a product they start making in their homes into a multi-million dollar business. So, how did they do it? Did they always dream of starting something bigger or did it take time for them to realize that their humble idea could really scale? And do the skills it takes to run a small business translate to running one with many employees, where the day-to-day tasks are wildly different?Starr Edwards is one of those founders. In 2010, she was looking for creative ways to pr...
2024-04-15
30 min
How She Does It
How Deb Liu Stopped Fighting And Stepped Into Her Power
Finding out about our family's history can tell us so much about ourselves, and our place in the world. For a long time, Deb Liu, CEO of Ancestry.com, said she felt like a victim of her history. She grew up in South Carolina, and since she was one of the only Asian-American kids in her classes, she was often made the target of pranks and bullying. She had to fight for her place in the world. Fast forward years later, Liu credits Sheryl Sandberg, her mentor at Facebook, for helping her come out o...
2024-04-08
29 min
How She Does It
Take Back Your Time With Google’s Productivity Expert
Women often have a blur of busy days — going from meetings and important phone calls to the grocery store or soccer practice. It often feels like the day goes by in a blink of an eye. This, of course, leaves many of us feeling drained at the end of the day, or inspired to push off our most important tasks to next week — or we forget about them completely. So how can we better juggle our busy work days, the challenges of raising a family, and all of the other tasks in-between, while still making time for fun? ...
2024-04-01
36 min
How She Does It
How To Build A Thriving Sustainable Fashion Brand With Ellie Chen and Jensen Neff
There’s been a major shift in the fashion industry over the past few years, with a noticeable shift away from Fast Fashion. H&M, once a stock market darling, is now well below 50% of its all-time high. This, in no small part, comes from the concern over the waste emanating from the fast fashion pieces that now fill our landfills.Jensen Neff and Ellie Chen found out just how much fabric goes to waste in the fashion industry (14 million pounds of fabric daily, to be exact) and created their sustainably sourced clothing brand Oddli as their se...
2024-03-25
39 min
How She Does It
Mastering the Sharing Economy With Fran Maier
Over the past 10 to 20 years, the sharing economy has taken over: In many ways, renting and returning is now our way of life. Think about it: We stay in strangers’ homes via Airbnb and VRBO, we borrow books on Kindle, Zipcars are viable alternatives to owning a car, and we rent a different dress for every wedding or event so we never have to be Instagrammed wearing the same thing twice. But what about renting things for the smallest members of your family? Fran Maier, CEO and founder of BabyQuip, has made that possible. With BabyQuip, traveling fam...
2024-03-18
33 min
How She Does It
Making Music (And Profits) With Jody Gerson
Music is ever-present in our lives, from our morning exercise routines until bed. And we all have a "life soundtrack" of songs that transport us to a moment or an era — one note and you're right back there. Music is also a multi-billion dollar business. But who runs this business? Despite so many of the biggest performers being women, the industry itself has long suffered from a lack of women and diversity — not only on the talent side but also on the executive side. One of the most powerful longstanding players in this business is Jody Gerson, Chair...
2024-03-11
38 min
How She Does It
Eliminating The Motherhood Penalty With Allison Robinson
Let’s just admit it: Being a working mom in America is absolutely exhausting. Today, millions of women in our country are struggling to pay for their children’s care while they maintain their spot in the workforce. At the same time, American women are also fighting against the so-called “Motherhood Penalty,” which means that mothers earn just 58 cents for every dollar paid to fathers. Allison Robinson found herself — like many women! — questioning whether or not it was even possible to have both a family and a career. So, she decided to do something about it. She left her job...
2024-03-04
31 min
HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
How Does Karen Finerman Do It?
How does she do it? This week, we decided to ask Karen Finerman, the indomitable host of the How She Does It Podcast and co-host of InvestingFixx, HerMoney’s investing club for women, how she makes it all happen. Between her role as CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors, being a panelist on CNBC’s Fast Money, serving as a Wharton board member, and being a mom to two sets of twins, she does it ALL. We knew it was time to share her incredible story. Listen in to learn why Karen decided she wanted to become a risk...
2024-03-01
40 min
How She Does It
How Does Karen Finerman Do It?
How does she do it? This week, we decided to ask our indomitable host, Karen Finerman, and co-host of InvestingFixx, HerMoney’s investing club for women, how she makes it all happen. Between her role as CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors, being a panelist on CNBC’s Fast Money, serving as a Wharton board member, and being a mom to two sets of twins, she does it ALL. We knew it was time to share her incredible story. Listen in to learn why Karen decided she wanted to become a risk arbitrageur at age 15, how she worked full...
2024-02-26
39 min
How She Does It
Pinky Cole Hopes You Fail
There are countless situations in which risky behavior can be detrimental to your life. But there’s one area though, where risk can be a very good thing — sometimes life-changingly incredible. That’s with entrepreneurship and your career. In fact, not taking risks is arguably one of the riskiest things you can do in your career, and perhaps no one knows this better than Pinky Cole, owner of Slutty Vegan, and author of “I Hope You Fail: Ten Hater Statements Holding You Back From Getting Everything You Want.” Pinky Cole knows exactly what it means to take risks in he...
2024-02-19
36 min
How She Does It
Running a Billion Dollar Jewelry Company With Gina Drosos
While a whopping 25% of 40-year-old Americans have never been married, an all-time high according to Pew, engagements and weddings are still a huge business. Couples spent an average of $5,800 on an engagement ring in 2022. And with all of the different companies out there vying for your engagement ring dollars, how does a business target couples at the exact right moment when they’re ready to buy a ring? Gina Drosos has that moment down to a science. She’s the CEO of Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest diamond retailer. When she took over as CEO six years ago...
2024-02-12
41 min
How She Does It
The Internet's Favorite Therapist With Kati Morton
Long gone are the days when going to therapy was something we hid from our friends, family, and even our spouses because of the fear that “they might think something is wrong with us.” These days, we share our learnings from therapy proudly and wear good mental health like a badge of honor. And at HerMoney, we love to see women talking about things that used to be taboo (like mental health and money!) because it makes it easier for all of us to learn from one another. Yet even though we’ve made progress with what’s “off li...
2024-02-05
37 min
How She Does It
How to Build A Bank With Jackie Reses
It’s crazy to think that it’s only in recent history that women have been able to open a bank account, let alone own a bank. As recently as 1970, women could be turned away by lenders if they didn’t have a male co-signer. There are 4,236 FDIC-insured banks in the United States, and according to Bankrate, there are only 13 women-owned banks – Lead Bank being one of them. In her role as Chief Development Officer at Square, Jackie Reses saw how important access to capital was to small businesses. So, when she left that job, she decided to open a...
2024-01-29
49 min
How She Does It
Negotiate Fearlessly With Erin Lydon
What comes to mind when you think of a poker game? Is it a basement or a casino? Is it filled with smoke? Is it mostly men? If those are the assumptions you made, you’re not far off because of the one hundred million people who play poker, fewer than 10% of them are women. Learning the game of poker isn’t just for fun though, it can teach women key skills in life — making bets on themselves, taking risks at work, and practicing their best poker face in a negotiation. Erin Lydon is the President of Poker P...
2024-01-22
40 min
How She Does It
Producing Theatre On The World’s Biggest Stage With Carmen Pavlovic
Have you ever thought about what goes into a Broadway production? I mean really thought about it? For one, it can cost upwards of $20M (yes, million) dollars just to put a show together that includes scenery, costumes, lighting, and rehearsals just to name a few expenses. Carmen Pavlovic, co-owner and CEO of Global Creatures has done that many times worldwide and her hit show — Moulin Rouge! The Musical earned her and her team 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Listen in to hear about the many years of hard work it took to make the show, including wor...
2024-01-15
53 min
How She Does It
The Most Powerful Woman In Investing With Mellody Hobson
We know that being a female CEO in the investment management industry is rare, and being a Black woman in the investment industry 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...
2024-01-08
37 min
How She Does It
A Blossoming Comedy Career After 50 With Leanne Morgan
It seems that lately, more women than ever are changing careers and finding success in their careers AFTER they turn fifty. While society likes to tell us that our careers (and our looks) have a shelf life, more women than ever are proving that to be completely false. Take comedian and actor Leanne Morgan. Her standup career took off when she was in her 50s — 57 to be exact! She made her comedy career work while also being a mom, doing midnight sets and then waking up at 6 a.m. to do it all over again. Now, her Net...
2024-01-01
37 min
How She Does It
Building A Korean Food Empire With Esther Choi
Making it in the restaurant industry is tough. The National Restaurant Association estimates that only 20% of restaurants end up making it and the vast majority of restaurants — about 80% — fail within 5 years of opening. We also know that being a female in the restaurant industry is even tougher. It’s estimated that only 19% of chefs are female. So what does it really take to make it as a female restaurant chef and owner? Esther Choi, chef and owner of Mŏkbar shares how she won her first restaurant space by pitching the concept in an elevator (yes, the literal...
2023-12-25
38 min
How She Does It
Fighting For What’s Right With Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair
It’s been a crazy year for interest rates, banks, and mortgage rates. Thankfully, we’ve avoided a recession this year, and about 61% of economists say it's probably not going to happen in the next 12 months. But still, things are a bit scary. And while it’s not nearly as bad, most of us can remember how scary the 2008 financial crisis was. It was the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression in 1929. Sheila Bair, the former Chair of the FDIC helped navigate us through the 2008 economic crisis and rang the warning bells when no one else was lis...
2023-12-18
31 min
How She Does It
Take Risks And Win Big With Sukhinder Singh Cassidy
Sukhinder Singh Cassidy wasn’t born an entrepreneur. When she graduated college she couldn’t seem to land a job, but quickly realized that interviewing at many companies had given her tons of great exposure to different personalities. Fast forward to today, she’s the CEO of Xero and recently sold her THIRD startup, the Boardlist, which helps companies find diverse board talent. Sukhinder shares why she thinks not taking risks is the most dangerous career move of all — and she shares her philosophy on hiring people who have experienced big failures.Join us! Snag all...
2023-12-11
42 min
How She Does It
Actor Lisa Edelstein On Creative Expression — On Screen and Off
In November 2004, the hit television show “House” premiered and raked in a massive nineteen million viewers by its first season finale. House was a show that broke all the rules of what a prime-time medical show should be. And while many people tuned in to watch Hugh Laurie’s brilliance in the role, they were also glued to the relationship he had with his boss, Dr. Lisa Cuddy, played by the incredible Lisa Edelstein. In addition to playing Dr. House’s closest confidant (among many other iconic roles), Lisa is also an extraordinary artist — she paints stunning photorealis...
2023-12-04
39 min
How She Does It
Raising Billions For Good With Soraya Alexander
The holidays are a time when many of us give back — whether we’re volunteering at a food pantry or donating to a cause we believe in — and this year, our donations could be more important than ever. Nearly 5 million fewer people gave to charity in 2022 than in 2019, according to Charities Aid Foundation. Further complicating the picture is that today, there are more than 1.5 million nonprofits in the U.S., making our choice of where to donate seem almost paralyzing. Soraya Alexander, Chief Operating Officer at GoFundMe and President of Classy joins us to help break down how to decide...
2023-11-27
35 min
HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
How Investing Is The Key To Unlocking Women’s Power With Gargi Pal Chaudhuri
Our new show How She Does It with Karen Finerman delves into all things women, money, and power every week… But the truth is, we can’t talk about women in power without also looking at women’s financial power. Even now, in 2023, women are woefully behind when it comes to investing and realizing the kind of financial freedom that can only come from building wealth.Thankfully, there are incredible women working tirelessly to make that very thing happen, and Gargi Pal Chaudhuri, Head of iShares Investment Strategy Americas at BlackRock, is one of them. This week, she jo...
2023-11-24
33 min
How She Does It
How Investing Is The Key To Unlocking Women’s Power With Gargi Pal Chaudhuri
Our show delves into all things women, money, and power every week… But the truth is, we can’t talk about women in power without also looking at women’s financial power. Even now, in 2023, women are woefully behind when it comes to investing and realizing the kind of financial freedom that can only come from building wealth.Thankfully, there are incredible women working tirelessly to make that very thing happen, and Gargi Pal Chaudhuri, Head of iShares Investment Strategy Americas at BlackRock, is one of them. This week, she joins us to discuss what inspired her to bec...
2023-11-20
33 min
How She Does It
News For A New Generation With Danielle Weisberg of theSkimm
The way we get our news is always changing — and lately, it seems to be changing more rapidly than ever before. One of the first outlets to make news bite-sized and informative was the Skimm, a newsletter that launched in 2012 and was developed by two former roommates, Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin. Danielle Weisberg joins us today to chat about why she calls herself a “reluctant entrepreneur”, how she and Carly make decisions and split responsibilities as co-CEOs, and what they’ve learned after 11 years of building theSkimm together.Join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops an...
2023-11-13
36 min
How She Does It
Busting The Biggest Breast Cancer Myths With Preeminent Surgeon Dr. Elisa Port
Here’s a sobering statistic: Approximately 1 out of every 8 women will get diagnosed with breast cancer in her life. In other words, nearly every family will have some experience with breast cancer — whether it’s their mother, their aunt, or their friend. We also know how critical early diagnosis is and that advancements in diagnosing and treating breast cancer continue almost daily. Dr. Elisa Port shares her journey to becoming Chief of Breast Surgery at Mount Sinai, why it’s never too late to go into the healthcare field, and the most important steps women can take to prevent and trea...
2023-11-06
43 min
How She Does It
Invest Like A Woman With Nancy Tengler
We all know by now that women HAVE to invest if we want to turn our earnings into true wealth. Yet still, even in 2023, not enough women feel confident about investing. According to HerMoney’s 2023 State of Women survey, sponsored by Principal Financial Group, just 22% of female employees compared to 46% of male employees considered themselves knowledgeable about investing. Yet, we know that historically, women see better returns on their investments than men do. In other words, we’re better at it than men, but we’re also less confident than men. Thankfully, there are ways to get more wom...
2023-10-30
44 min
How She Does It
Growing Your Career Beyond The Glass Ceiling with Elizabeth Pearson
We all want to grow our careers… but what happens when you’re already at the top, or in the C-suite? How, exactly, do you go from COO to CEO? Or from CMO to starting your own business? Career coach Elizabeth Pearson has a unique approach — she says while you need to work your contacts on LinkedIn, you also need to trust in the universe to lead you in the right direction. As author of the book, “Career Confinement,” Pearson helps women in leadership positions take control of their careers and thrive in male-dominated fields. Hear her adv...
2023-10-23
39 min
How She Does It
Becoming America’s Most Beloved Ballerina With Misty Copeland
To be a ballet dancer, you must be a dancer, an athlete, and a performer all at the same time. It is a competitive and complex hierarchy, with thousands of dancers funneling to just a small handful at the very top. And that tiny percentage of ballerinas at the pinnacle has looked the same for over 100 years… There is an overwhelming lack of diversity in the professional ballet world, and the prevalent stereotypes persist around who achieves success. Misty Copeland turned these notions on their head when she became American Ballet Theatre’s first Black Principal dancer and b...
2023-10-16
32 min
Alex + Andrea Live
Alex + Andrea Live 10.09.23
Today's episode of "Alex + Andrea Live" October 10th, 2023 We'll explore mindfulness, toxic money traits, cultivating positive money habits, managing excessive cash, and feature an exclusive interview with financial expert Karen Finerman. Plus, we'll share valuable time management tips.
2023-10-10
1h 59
How She Does It
Creating A Billion-Dollar Business From Scratch With Liz Elting
This fall, millions of college students are stepping onto campus for the first time. The first months of college are also the first moments when many of us dream about how we want to make our marks on the world. While some of us changed majors many times before we decided what path we wanted to take, others were laser-focused on their futures from day one. We’ve all heard stories of successful entrepreneurs who got their start in their college dorm rooms — Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Liz Elting. Liz Elting is the founder of TransPerfect — now th...
2023-10-09
41 min
How She Does It
Women’s Basketball With WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert
Women’s basketball is having a moment, and if you’ve been watching more than usual these days, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re among millions. This year, the WBNA had its most-watched regular session in 21 years. And we love to see these highly skilled, incredibly powerful women get the recognition they deserve — on and off the court. One of the women we have to thank for this is the first-ever commissioner of the WNBA, Cathy Engelbert. Since being appointed commissioner in 2019, she has not only executed a historic player-first Collective Bargaining Agreement that addresses everything from compensati...
2023-10-02
40 min
How She Does It
Making Sunscreen Cool with Supergoop! CEO Amanda Baldwin
These past few years we’ve noticed something interesting in the retail industry – small brands are turning “boring” pantry staples into products that are actually really cool. And one of those brands is “Supergoop!” sunscreen – they turned a product in a category that seemed so set in its ways into something fun that we all should be wearing every day. Realizing the potential of Supergoop!, Amanda Baldwin left her high-end Wall Street job to step into the role of CEO six years ago. Since then, the company has not only become highly profitable, it’s also grown over 30x and secured a ma...
2023-09-25
34 min
How She Does It
Making Medicine Affordable with Susan Lang
The cost of pharmaceuticals is so… well, murky. Prescription drug affordability is truly a crisis in our country — in 2023, more than one-third of Americans said they’ve not filled a necessary prescription due to cost. And women are more likely than men to report cost-related barriers to filling their prescription medicines. That’s the primary reason Susan Lang started Visory Health – to help our most vulnerable populations save millions on healthcare. Listen in to hear more about Susan’s incredible career in healthcare, why she decided not to take funding when she started Visory Health, and the reason she thinks the p...
2023-09-18
38 min
How She Does It
Money, Divorce, And Coming Out On Top With Olivia Summerhill
Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed some bombshell high-profile divorces — from Bill and Melinda Gates to Jeff Bezos and McKenzie Scott, even Kim and Kanye. But who are the women responsible for guiding America’s wealthiest women through some of life’s choppiest waters? When it comes to divorces worth millions (or billions) there is usually a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst involved…and a few therapists. Olivia Summerhill is not only a Certified Financial Planner and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she’s also a Psychology of Financial Planning Specialist and she’s one of the first people wealthy...
2023-09-11
35 min
How She Does It
From The CIA To CEO With Emily Hikade, Founder Of Petite Plume
Not many people can say they’ve gone from high-level CIA officer to founder and CEO of a beloved sleepwear brand, but in 2015, Emily Hikade did just that. She left a successful career of more than a decade as a CIA officer to prioritize time with her family, and decided to give pajamas a try… Today, she’s CEO of the luxury pajama company, Petite Plume, which has not only been profitable since its first year, the company has also doubled its revenue every year since launch, and brought in over $10 million in revenue in 2022. Hikade tells us how she gr...
2023-09-04
36 min
How She Does It
How To Build A Brand With Pauline Brown
When you think about your favorite clothing and accessory brands, what is it that makes you truly LOVE them? Is it the name? The way you feel in the clothing? What about how you look? Pauline Brown knows all about the fashion industry and why we feel so loyal to the brands — and the styles — that make us feel our best, inside and out. She also knows how to build a brand that consumers love. As the former Chairman of North America for LVMH, she led 70 brands in five sectors including fashion, leather goods, watches, and jewelry. She tells us e...
2023-08-28
50 min
How She Does It
The Woman Behind The Michael J. Fox Foundation, Debi Brooks
Over the last few months, we’ve had some amazing women on the podcast and a common thread has begun to emerge: no matter the industry they’re leading, almost all of them have made a career change — sometimes a major career shift! Debi Brooks is perhaps one of the best people to talk to about what it means to make a total career 180, and embrace your true passion in the process. For many years, she enjoyed an extremely successful career at Goldman Sachs, but in her late 30s, she went back to school, got a master's degree in social...
2023-08-21
43 min
RiskReversal Pod
Friends of the Pod! Conversations with Joe Marchese, Stuart Sopp & Karen Finerman
Dan is joined by Joe Marchese of Human Ventures and Stuart Sopp of Current to discuss doing business in New York (2:00), the pulse of the consumer (5:30), why the sentiment is too bearish for where the market is trading (12:30), digital transformation among different sectors, and how to donate with Hawaii wildfires (16:30). Later, Dan and Guy are joined by their CNBC Fast Money panelist Karen Finerman for a look behind the curtain at who she is, her new podcast, How She Does It, and the stock market (21:00).Here’s how you can donate to people impacted by...
2023-08-17
55 min
How She Does It
Making America’s Most Iconic Movies With Wendy Finerman
Forrest Gump, The Devil Wears Prada, and Drumline – iconic movies that we want to watch again and again because they show us the good in the world. The producer behind these movies? Wendy Finerman, sister of How She Does It host Karen Finerman. Wendy shares her story of becoming one of the top women in Hollywood, and why we need more female directors. We hear how she fought tirelessly (for 9 years!) to get Forrest Gump made, and her secret to making the most famous actors in the business get behind a shared vision.Join us! Snag all th...
2023-08-14
33 min
How She Does It
The Power of Perseverance with Diana Nyad
Year after year, we’re captivated by our beloved professional athletes: We cheer them on when they win, and feel their pain when they lose. When you think of someone at the “top of their game,” you may conjure images of someone in their 20s or 30s. But Diana Nyad set her record at age 64. She’s the first person to complete the 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida without the protection of a shark cage. (And she didn’t even start training for the adventure until she was in her 60s.) She tells us of her encounters with deadly box...
2023-08-07
41 min
The Exchange
The Goldilocks Number, SEC vs. Coinbase, and Protecting Your Portfolio 8/4/23
Stocks pop and yields drop after today’s so-called “Goldilocks” jobs number. We’ll look at whether it’s enough to fuel the market euphoria and whether there are any bargains left to buy. Plus, Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer joins us with a look at the regulatory landscape for crypto. And InvestingFixx co-founders Jean Chatzky and Karen Finerman join to discuss their newest venture for financial literacy.
2023-08-04
44 min
How She Does It
Discovering Your Higher Purpose with Niki Leondakis
The yoga industry is everywhere these days — there are studios, mats, props, accessories, clothing, and retreats. The largest studio brand in the country? CorePower Yoga, which boasts more than 200 studios nationwide. On today’s episode, we’re joined by the woman who has successfully led CorePower to new heights (eagle pose anyone?). Niki Leondakis has been CEO of CorePower since January 2020 — yes, she started right before the global pandemic — and she has more than 30 years of experience building lifestyle brands. She tells us how yoga transformed her life, how she takes ownership of her mistakes as a leader, and her vision...
2023-07-31
40 min
How She Does It
Redefining Power with Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
Women have always had power. Every day, we successfully juggle our careers, social lives and families, and increasingly women are the breadwinners in our relationships. We also have to acknowledge that the definition of the word “power” can be vastly different when we compare the sexes — what does a woman in power want and need, vs. a man in power? Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, authors of the new book The Power Code: More Joy. Less Ego. Maximum Impact for Women (and Everyone), argue that the word “power” needs to be completely redefined for a new generation. Listen in to hear mor...
2023-07-24
45 min
How She Does It
Female Founders are the Future With Julie Wainwright
Taking a company public is perhaps one of the best days in a founder's life — but out of the 7,000 companies that have IPO’d throughout history, only about 30 of them have been founded and led by women. One of those women is Julie Wainwright — and she’s done it twice. Known best as the founder of The RealReal, Julie also shares details on her newest venture, Ahara. She gets candid about her success (and struggles) as a woman in tech, and details how her entrepreneurial spirit always served as her guide. (And yes, she dishes on the challenges of securing...
2023-07-17
54 min
HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
Index funds, ETFs, and more With Karen Finerman
The amount of women who invest is on the rise, but navigating stocks, bonds, ETFS, and other asset classes can feel daunting. That’s why we’re answering your most pressing investment questions with expert investor and host of our new podcast How She Does It, Karen Finerman. We take questions on dollar-cost averaging, how to get started investing in index funds, how to switch online brokerage firms, and the rules for an exit plan from a stock that just isn’t doing it for you anymore. For more great investing conversations like these, join Karen on her new show...
2023-07-14
23 min
The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Karen Finerman Joins Us to Discuss the Ups and Downs of Investing
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! Today's episode will be a special one as we have an awesome guest in the show! Karen Finerman, Metropolitan Capital Advisor's hedge fund manager and a panelist in CNBC's Fast money show, will be gracing us today with her investing journey, mistakes and wisdom throughout the years in different market cycles. She also has an upcoming podcast (already published at the time this episode goes live) named "How She does it which talks about having conversations with female leaders in all industries who make their own space and build their careers in...
2023-07-13
51 min
How She Does It
How to Be A Prepared Leader With Erika James
The Wharton School is THE business school — it's in a class by itself. Erika James is not only the first woman, but also the first woman of color to be appointed as dean. In this important conversation, she tells us about her first month on the job, how she navigated the pandemic, and her career as an ‘accidental academic’. Erika also shares her wisdom on raising strong, independent children, her best philosophies on taking responsibility as a leader, and the importance of civil disagreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-07-10
37 min
How She Does It
“I Don’t Do Imposter Syndrome” With Sallie Krawcheck
More wealth into the hands of women: That has long been Sallie Krawcheck’s mission. As CEO and co-founder of the wealthtech company Ellevest, Krawcheck has devoted her career to ensuring more women are investing, earning, and are better prepared for their financial futures. In this episode, Krawcheck dives into her career journey and the setbacks that made her stronger. Listen in as Krawcheck shares stories from her time as CEO of both Merrill Lynch and Smith Barney, and CFO of Citigroup, and you’ll see why Forbes ranked her as the seventh most powerful woman in the world....
2023-07-03
47 min
Earn & Invest
There is a lot to Like About Failure w/ Karen Finerman
We speak to Karen Finerman about failure and success in the business place, entrepreneurship, and Wall Street. "There is a lot to like about failure". She is the host of the new How She Does It podcast and a regular panelist on CNBC's Fast Money. We also talk about the importance of mentors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-06-29
47 min
How She Does It
The Power of the Pivot With Melissa Lee
In our pilot episode, host Karen Finerman, CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors, has an intimate conversation with CNBC's Melissa Lee. Lee, host of CNBC’s “Fast Money" and the "Options Action" program, has won countless awards for her hosting and reporting. Her accomplishments include a Gracie for outstanding news host, a Loeb for her special report on the fall of the Lehman brothers, and two Emmy nominations. Though today she's a well-known leader in financial news, she wasn't always in the media business. After graduating from Harvard, she started her career as a consultant at Mercer Management, and...
2023-06-26
39 min
How She Does It
Sizzle Reel: How She Does It
We’re sharing some of our favorite clips from the first few episodes of the show. Melissa Lee talks salary negotiations, Julie Wainwright shares how she bounced back after failure, and Niki Leondakis offers her insight into being a good leader. Don’t forget to subscribe and share, first episode dropping 6/26! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-06-21
02 min
How She Does It
Coming Soon: How She Does It
On every episode of “How She Does It” you’ll be listening in to a conversation with a female leader — leaders in all industries — who make their own space and build their careers in unique ways. We’ll hear their stories of often circuitous paths to get to where they are and, most importantly, what they learned along the way. We will hear their biggest challenges, the keys to their successes, their biggest disappointments or failures, and how they move past them.Host Karen Finerman is the co-founder and CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors and a longtime panelist on...
2023-06-08
00 min
MRKT Matrix
Where to Find Value in This Market
On this episode of MKT Call Dan Nathan is joined by fellow CNBC Fast Money Panelist Karen Finerman to discuss: Where to find value in the market Adobe's mega-deal Stocks like Netflix, Paypal and Expedia showing good relative strength How to play defense in this volatile market environment Sign up for our emails----MKT Call is brought to you by our presenting sponsors SoFi, FactSet and OpenExchange.----Watch all of our videos...
2022-09-15
33 min
HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
Investing by Women, for Women
Investing can feel overwhelming, especially in today’s market — but HerMoney’s got you covered. Tune in to hear about InvestingFixx, an investing club for women led by Jean and Karen Finerman, CEO and co-founder of Metropolitan Capital Advisors. In this special preview episode, Jean and Karen break down how to invest for long-term gains, and what strategies we should use to pick individual stocks. In Mailbag, we answer questions about how to teach investing to your kids, and what to do if you have limited savings at retirement age. In Thrive, how to let go of productivity guilt....
2022-09-14
48 min
RiskReversal Pod
Things That End in “-tion” and Interview with Fast Money friend Karen Finerman
Guy, Dan and Danny discuss the tax news that stopped the market in its tracks (0:44), some top-ish signals in digital currencies (5:30), what inflation means for markets (12:47), more issues for Credit Suisse (20:42), Danny’s rant on SoftBank (22:12) and some regulatory hope for cannabis this week (28:01).Dan and Guy interview CNBC Fast Money friend, Metropolitan Capital CEO Karen Finerman (29:17). We hear her take on the GameStop/Robinhood event and “meme investing” (39:04), her family and her upbringing (42:18), and her take on JPMorgan and CEO Jamie Dimon (49:10). She also talks about some of her future plans (54:31) and how taping...
2021-04-23
1h 06
HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
Short Selling, GameStop, and What’s Really Happening On Wall Street
For the thoughtful, long-haul investor, the news this past week has been frustrating and confusing. What happened with GameStop? What is a “short sale” and how did the whole thing get started on Reddit? Karen Finerman, President of Metropolitan Capital Advisors, breaks it all down for us, and talks about what it means to invest with confidence. In Mailbag, we talk about saving in a HYSA vs. saving in the stock market, and whether to maximize a retirement account or put money somewhere else. In Thrive, 2021’s ultimate debt pay-off plan. Learn more about your ad choi...
2021-02-03
46 min
According To Sources
"Merger Masters" Series: Karen Finerman of Metropolitan Capital
Inspired by Kate Welling & Mario Gabelli's new book "Merger Masters," the According to Sources Podcast is interviewing each participant from the book, starting with Karen Finerman of Metropolitan Capital. In this incredibly honest and candid interview, we discuss why Karen has in recent years AVOIDED the merger-arb world, despite beginning her career there. She discusses the future of women in finance, and recounts with vivid detail the painful collapse of the UAL buyout in 1989, and what lessons were learned from it.
2018-11-24
00 min
The Meb Faber Show - Better Investing
Karen Finerman - 'Out-of-Favorness' Is Appealing. The Difficult Part is Timing | #126
In Episode 126, we welcome entrepreneur, author, and investor, Karen Finerman.The episode starts with an interesting connection – Karen and Meb’s wife both attended the same high school in Los Angeles, and apparently, it’s the only high school in the U.S. with a working oil rig on campus. From here, Karen gives us a brief walk-through of her history after graduating Wharton, heading to Wall Street, where she eventually launched her own hedge fund.Meb asks about the framework she used in the hedge fund as she launched. Karen tells us they were fundam...
2018-10-17
54 min
Get Popular Audiobook Authors in Business, Career Skills
Own It Audiobook by Sallie Krawcheck
Please visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1662 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Own It Subtitle: The Power of Women at Work Author: Sallie Krawcheck Narrator: Ellen Archer, Sallie Krawcheck Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 156 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: A new kind of career playbook for a new era of feminism, offering women a new set of rules for professional success: one that plays to their strengths and builds on the power they already have. Weren't women supposed...
2017-01-17
02 min
Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of Business
Episode 5: All About Risk, with Karen Finerman
As a hedge fund manager and “The Chairwoman” on CNBC’s Fast Money, Karen Finerman knows a thing or two about taking risks. In this episode, Karen speaks candidly about her career, mistakes she’s made, and how she knew at age 15 that she wanted to be a risk arbitrageur.
2016-05-10
30 min
HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
Episode 4: All-Star Investor Karen Finerman On The Costly Money Mistakes Many Women Are Making – And How Multitasking Is A Huge Waste Of Time
They call her “The Chairwoman” on CNBC’s Fast Money, but hedge fund manager Karen Finerman also manages life at home including two sets of twins. Learning to balance work and life, Karen has come to a number of surprising conclusions – including her belief that working from home is “the worst.” She tells us why. Driven to make a lot of money since she was a teen, Karen talks bluntly about why women must be financially independent, and how many women get in the way of their own success. She also fills us in on how being risk-averse is a double-edg...
2016-05-01
39 min