Aspire with Mellody Hobson: What I Learned From My Business Hero

Aspire with Mellody Hobson: What I Learned From My Business Hero

Emma sits down with the number one person she looks up to in business: to Mellody Hobson. As Co-CEO of Ariel Investments—a firm managing over $14 billion in assets—Mellody is a powerhouse whose influence stretches far beyond Wall Street. She opens up about her early life growing up on the South Side of Chicago, the youngest of six kids raised by a single mother, and how those beginnings shaped her views on money, ambition, and success. Mellody shares her rare career journey—starting as an intern and rising to president in under ten years, all while staying at the same company for over three decades. Emma and Mellody go deep on what it takes to thrive in male-dominated spaces, why subject matter expertise is the foundation of real leadership, and how negotiating for yourself is non-negotiable. They also talk openly about money trauma, self-worth, and rewriting the financial narratives many of us carry. Mellody’s story proves you can build a legendary career without chasing every trend—by staying focused, staying prepared, and staying true to yourself. This conversation is full of hard-won wisdom on how to stand out, stay sharp, and lead with purpose. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Aspire with Bozoma Saint John: Why Playing Small Is Sabotaging Your Success (and How to Stop)

Aspire with Bozoma Saint John: Why Playing Small Is Sabotaging Your Success (and How to Stop)

In this electrifying sit-down, marketing powerhouse Bozoma Saint John tells Emma Grede how trusting her gut—and refusing to shrink—propelled her from a junior assistant’s cubicle to the C-suite, and n...

29 Juli 20251h 40min

The Aspire Playbook: How Allison Ellsworth Turned a Kitchen Experiment into a Billion-Dollar Brand

The Aspire Playbook: How Allison Ellsworth Turned a Kitchen Experiment into a Billion-Dollar Brand

Ever wondered what it really takes to turn your small idea into a billion-dollar success? Today, Emma sits down with Allison Ellsworth, the founder behind Poppi, the revolutionary beverage brand that ...

22 Juli 20251h 27min

The Aspire Playbook: Mark Cuban’s Day-1 Blueprint for Startup Success and How AI is Changing Entrepreneurship Forever

The Aspire Playbook: Mark Cuban’s Day-1 Blueprint for Startup Success and How AI is Changing Entrepreneurship Forever

Why do most startups fail, and how can you avoid it? In this episode of the Aspire podcast, Mark Cuban breaks down exactly what new founders get wrong, how to take an idea from nothing to something, a...

15 Juli 20251h 31min

Aspire with Charlamagne Tha God: From Broke at 30 to Millionaire Mogul— The Steps You Can Steal

Aspire with Charlamagne Tha God: From Broke at 30 to Millionaire Mogul— The Steps You Can Steal

In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Charlamagne tha God joins Emma Grede to reflect on his remarkable journey—from a troubled youth in South Carolina to becoming one of the most influential vo...

8 Juli 20251h 19min

Aspire Insights: How to Speak So People Will Listen (with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher)

Aspire Insights: How to Speak So People Will Listen (with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher)

Emma Grede sits down with trial-lawyer-turned–viral communication coach Jefferson Fisher—author of the New York Times bestseller The Next Conversation—to unpack the single skill that drives every succ...

1 Juli 20251h 1min

Aspire with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson: The Power of Knowing Your "Why"

Aspire with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson: The Power of Knowing Your "Why"

Emma sits down for an intimate, inspiring conversation with former First Lady Michelle Obama and her big brother, Craig Robinson. In this special episode, Michelle and Craig open up about family, lead...

24 Juni 20251h 36min

Aspire with Meghan: Why Ambition Is Her Jam (and How She Bottles It)

Aspire with Meghan: Why Ambition Is Her Jam (and How She Bottles It)

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, isn’t just launching a brand—she’s rewriting what it means to build one under relentless public scrutiny. In her first wide-ranging interview about her new company As Ever, ...

17 Juni 20251h 25min

Aspire Insights: How Not Talking About Money Is Stopping You From Making It with Nicole Lapin

Aspire Insights: How Not Talking About Money Is Stopping You From Making It with Nicole Lapin

In this episode of Aspire, Emma dives deep into one of her favorite topics: money! She sits down with bestselling author and financial expert Nicole Lapin to break down why we so often avoid money tal...

10 Juni 20251h 1min

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