WSJ Secrets of Wealthy Women

The Wall Street Journal

Empower yourself financially. Successful women executives, workplace pioneers, self-made entrepreneurs, industry trendsetters and money-savvy experts reveal insights on how to get ahead, reach your goals, and achieve professional success. They join host Veronica Dagher every Tuesday.

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149 episodes
Updated Mar 25, 2022

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Nov 27, 2019 · 27 min
Carol Lavin Bernick: Inside The Alberto-Culver Succession Story
Carol Lavin Bernick, the former executive chairman of Alberto-Culver, speaks to the WSJ's Veronica Dagher about taking over her family's business, earning the respect of her peers and instilling a work ethic in her children.
Nov 20, 2019 · 29 min
How Women of Color Can Own Their Success
In a special panel discussion, four African-American executives and entrepreneurs, Jennefer Witter, Ebony Reed, Minda Harts and Arielle Patrick join the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher to discuss the challenges they've faced in the workplace, how they've overcome these obstacles and share their tips for success.
Nov 13, 2019 · 15 min
Marianne Harrison: An English Major Turned Finance CEO
Marianne Harrison tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she became the first female chief executive of John Hancock, one of the largest life insurers in the United States, how she landed a big pay raise and how she's increasing diversity at her company.
Nov 6, 2019 · 28 min
Frida Polli: Pymetrics CEO on Breaking the Mold in Science and Tech
Frida Polli, co-founder and chief executive of Pymetrics, a company that uses artificial intelligence and behavioral neuroscience to help reduce bias in hiring, tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher about the obstacles she's overcome as a female technology entrepreneur and how working single mothers can succeed.
Oct 30, 2019 · 25 min
Mary Wittenberg: A Marathon Race to Success
Former New York Road Runners CEO and New York City Marathon race director Mary Wittenberg tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher about inspiring women to embrace health and fitness, as well as her new passion for the EF Education First pro cycling organization.
Oct 23, 2019 · 24 min
Liesel Pritzker Simmons: Making a Valuable Impact
Liesel Pritzker Simmons is philanthropist and Co-Founder of Blue Haven Initiative, a family office that invests for profit and with a purpose. She tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher why every investment has an impact, and how we can create positive change through investing.
Oct 16, 2019 · 26 min
Deirdre Quinn: Founding a Fashion Empire
Deirdre Quinn, CEO of Lafayette 148 New York, tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher how a life-long love of fashion inspired her to forge ahead in creating her own global brand.
Oct 9, 2019 · 24 min
Deborah Norville: Anchoring Her Own Success
Deborah Norville is an award winning television anchor, Viacom board member, and the host of Inside Edition. She tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher the key lessons she's learned from career setbacks, and what motivates her to stay in the game.
Oct 3, 2019 · 19 min
Miko Branch: Pioneering the Natural Hair Movement
Miko Branch, CEO of popular haircare line, Miss Jessie's, tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher how she built a successful business from the ground up and became a pioneer in the natural hair care industry.
Sep 25, 2019 · 21 min
Wendy Nguyen: Beyond Instagram Stardom
Wendy Nguyen, founder of Wendy's Lookbook, tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher how surviving an early life of trauma fueled her to become a successful entrepreneur - from Instagram stardom to a budding CBD business.
Sep 18, 2019 · 22 min
Gail Simmons: Staying at the Top of Her Game
Gail Simmons is an accomplished food writer and cookbook author, best known for serving as a permanent judge on the popular series Top Chef. She tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher how she turned her life's passions into the career of her dreams.
Sep 11, 2019 · 21 min
Mona Sinha: A Woman Moving Millions
Mona Sinha is the chairperson of Women Moving Millions, and a longtime advocate for gender equality. She tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher how women can embrace their inner philanthropist and feel comfortable owning their success.
Sep 4, 2019 · 21 min
Barbara Marcus: Selling Your Own Success Story
Barbara Marcus is a publishing veteran and the president of the Children's Division at Random House. She tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher how a powerful career in business and marketing prepared her for her latest chapter of success.
Aug 28, 2019 · 29 min
Finding Confidence: The Secret to Speaking Up
In a special panel discussion, Patricia Stark, Debra Alfarone, Lisa Brooks Greaux, Laura Fredricks, and Susie Moore join the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher for a discussion on why women struggle with confidence, and offer expert advice on finding the inner strength to stick to your ambitions.
Aug 21, 2019 · 22 min
Maysoon Zayid: Laughing in the Face of Opposition
Maysoon Zayid is an actress, comedian and disability advocate. She tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher about using humor to combat stereotypes, and how to stick to your ambitions in the face of opposition.
Aug 14, 2019 · 31 min
African American Women & Wealth: Triumphing Over Adversity
Encore: In a special presentation, a look back at our panel discussion on African American wealth in the U.S. Dr. Sheila Robinson, Jennefer Witter, Stacey Tisdale, and Tiffany R. Warren join the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher to discuss how racial, gender and social biases continue to challenge women in the black community -- and how they learned to triumph over them.
Aug 7, 2019 · 21 min
Subha Barry: Why Working Women Win
Subha Barry is the President of Working Mother Media and an advocate for diversity in the workplace. She tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher how she is using her platform to create new opportunities for women.
Jul 31, 2019 · 24 min
Meredith Vieira: The Game of Reinvention
Meredith Vieira is an award winning journalist and television personality who continues to reinvent herself. She tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher the secret to staying grounded, and how to evolve in an industry that's always changing.
Jul 24, 2019 · 19 min
Lori Sokol: Empowering Women Beyond Societal Limits
Lori Sokol is the Executive Director of Women's eNews, the non-profit digital news service that covers issues impacting women in society. A psychologist and activist, she tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher about her passion for human rights and the struggle to make a difference amid constant battles of inequality.
Jul 17, 2019 · 23 min
Kendra Scott: Building a Billion-Dollar Jewelry Brand
Kendra Scott is a designer and entrepreneur who with a $500 budget, built her own billion-dollar jewelry company. She tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher how positivity fuels her ambitions and why giving back is the greatest form of success.

WSJ Secrets of Wealthy Women

Carol Lavin Bernick: Inside The Alberto-Culver Succession Story

How Women of Color Can Own Their Success

Marianne Harrison: An English Major Turned Finance CEO

Frida Polli: Pymetrics CEO on Breaking the Mold in Science and Tech

Mary Wittenberg: A Marathon Race to Success

Liesel Pritzker Simmons: Making a Valuable Impact

Deirdre Quinn: Founding a Fashion Empire

Deborah Norville: Anchoring Her Own Success

Miko Branch: Pioneering the Natural Hair Movement

Wendy Nguyen: Beyond Instagram Stardom

Gail Simmons: Staying at the Top of Her Game

Mona Sinha: A Woman Moving Millions

Barbara Marcus: Selling Your Own Success Story

Finding Confidence: The Secret to Speaking Up

Maysoon Zayid: Laughing in the Face of Opposition

African American Women & Wealth: Triumphing Over Adversity

Subha Barry: Why Working Women Win

Meredith Vieira: The Game of Reinvention

Lori Sokol: Empowering Women Beyond Societal Limits

Kendra Scott: Building a Billion-Dollar Jewelry Brand