The David Rubenstein Show: Mellody Hobson

Ariel Investments President and Co-CEO and Starbucks Chair Mellody Hobson talks about the need for diversity on corporate boards, her favorite coffee from Starbucks, and what it's like watching a movie with George Lucas. This episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" was recorded Dec. 13.
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[@elizabethwood2462]

So good to see this very capable woman properly interviewed.

[@janec4]

Love Melody!!! So glad to see her being interviewed ❤️

[@Cc-qi1ou]

YES!!

[@johanngross6953]

"My life has exceeded my own expectations"... that's epic, I really hope I can proudly say that one day! Thank you David for yet another great interview, very inspiring and motivating!

[@Cacofonixravi]

That can happen only if your work out put exceeds the expectations coupled with how well you could handle people. Read the book titled Moral mazes.

[@cardion411]

I have watched so many videos with Mellody. She is truly a gem. I have learned so much from her.

[@timmerslee1452]

Wow what an insightful and inspirational interview! Ms. Hobson's story is absolutely fascinating!

[@Gump-tion]

This is great. I have a lot of respect for Ms. Hobson.

[@olajumokeadigun1761]

I've waited for this interview for a long time and I'm glad it finally happened. Melody is a great inspiration to so many women especially for women in the finance industry. Thank you David for another great episode.

[@lorenzmuller3542]

I love Ariel. They do things with conviction and go against the heard. Small value. Regarding Mellody, she's just an incredible example for everyone to cheer up and be grateful. Plus she's beautiful which helps. I think it just speaks volumes for her and Jim Rogers to keep running Ariel successfully over so many decades.

[@JohnDoe-rw2et]

Need more woman like this in the world!!!

[@prism7287]

She's amazing. Thank You, David.

[@edgallagher7228]

She is very impressive. Would like to see her preach her gospel.

[@hwkump]

Rubenstein's questioning is condescending. 17:12 "You married George Lucas, why not just work with nonprofits?" Later, "Have you considered politics? Is government too complicated for what you want to do?" Ms Hobson deserves a better interviewer.

[@whitneyaviles9265]

Agree!!!

[@meliabennett465]

Wonderful interview, great questions, and Mellody response are a lesson to learn also. Love her so much. Thanks for sharing the interview.

[@roniquebreauxjordan1302]

I listened to BSurv this morning awaiting this interview

[@africalegacyproject7991]

What an exceptional woman!

[@franceshall7753]

Confirmation of business growth foundational basis for success. Access to contracts and customers is the keep premises for Black owned business success. As she said receivables will provide access to capital!

[@andrephillips7764]

I’ve never heard of this lady and business but I’m so happy I now know. It’s amazing how By David doing these interviews along with the ones he does for economic club really allowed me to learn more about various companies and how they’re CEOs think

[@AiSha-xo1iw]

Mellody,as usual did not disappoint. Glad she got her message across in the interview. It’s “Black woman,” not “black female.” A few of the questions were condescending, and cringe worthy.

[@jelanimillard1217]

Such a great interview.

[@rehthro]

"er" in fact

[@jameelahedwards8550]

It'll be interesting to see how value performs this decade

[@Qwuiet]

A Smart and beautiful woman. Role model for all

[@jj-bu6yb]

What good interview

[@nikolaiknight3606]

Loved it.

[@tantradossantos4501]

Thanks!

[@Batirtze-b6x]

This lady's outstanding in her own right. G. Lucas is M. Hobson's husband. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@brianpeterson3752]

Damn, she is sick. Fantastic interview with a superb leader and person.

[@juanbaquero3819]

She said it was “ a tiny firm with AuM of 6mil” in the 90’s 😂😂😂😂 let’s not forget they got left behind during tech boom

[@franceshall7753]

Wonderful privilege went you are able to affirm that your life has exceeded your expectations. Such a privilege indeed.

[@Willard_and_Wee-un]

The summit of Mount Everest is the world's most famous halfway point. I think it's because it's so high up.

[@shawnwatsondavistv5202]

🥳🥳🥳

[@robertwnorrisii9143]

Did you know if lay down in the woods, starfish style, as a man, you can become a smaller version of the Washington Monument.

[@aeriheirsling2735]

What part of Africa is your family from? That is what is meant ftom the phrase background. Got in on affirmative action? Good grades. Accomplished Woman. 🙂 Sincerely impressed. So glad to have learned of you today. .

[@aeriheirsling2735]

Were you ever homeless? If so, for those that need another chance to get money to get housing (application fees and housing vouchers) and a job to keep it. What opportunities can your corporate affiliations provide formerly upwardly mobile professionals to regain the workforce in the context of the current economy? Our world looks a whole lot less prosperous as compared to it did in the Clinton years... The Warren Buffet economy. Today our economy is staggering like a stroke patient on the way to the Emergency Room. What resources are left are figuratively guided by one who needs abilitative assistance. The economy does not support the midfke class like before Covid. Biden success is left to navigate financial solvency not upward mobility. Black? Stand in line.

[@rwellz8067]

He passed her off

[@aeriheirsling2735]

Sustainable minority buisinesses. I have a concept and a skeletal business plan for inner city neighborhoods that help people to eat healthfully and have better health outcomes to reduce diabetes and heart disease. Do you have venture capital opportunities?

[@CourtneyW-jr6fx]

walter hobbs #talledega

[@CourtneyW-jr6fx]

Where's pearl

[@aeriheirsling2735]

(how it did)...middle class

[@Cacofonixravi]

What are the racial blinders please explain.

[@02nupe]

Read “the color of law” to begin to slightly get a glimpse. Yikes 😬

[@munix9351]

Hmmm I don't know.

[@siriyakcr]

Why people put Africa American , immigration as tagline is it gimmick ,