It took me a long time to be as brave in my personal life as I was in my professional life to… — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
We talk about long-term patient investing, and that idea that slow and steady does win the race, that time can be your… — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
Even though I will never be evicted again, I am haunted by those times and still work relentlessly. — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
It's time we become comfortable with the uncomfortable conversations about race...Instead of being color blind, we need to be color brave. — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
I love Obama. And Michelle. I was so grateful for them. They were such stunning people. We were lucky to have them. They were… — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
When I think of my career and why I leaned in, it comes down to basic survival. — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
I can't tell you how many resumes we get from business schools across the country from black women and black men and Hispanic women,… — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
How many people, though, do I meet that I think have talent? Well actually a lot. That's what drives my enthusiasm in the conversation… — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
Having a financially illiterate society is dangerous, and we have to do something about that. — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
I always felt very insecure financially as a child. I was desperate to understand money as a child. I was desperate to be secure.… — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
I grew up going to a school where there weren't a lot of black kids. And so my mother, from a very, very young… — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
Now, race is one of those topics in America that makes people extraordinarily uncomfortable. You bring it up at a dinner party or in… — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
I know many members of our community steer clear of Wall Street because of the perception that the stock market is risky, but I… — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
I've told stories about people coming to my office and giving me their coats and requesting that I hang them up and get coffee… — Mellody Hobson Copy Share Image
