In Conversation With Vice President Kamala Harris | Forbes

The pandemic has prompted a surge in entrepreneurship, voluntary and involuntary. The United States’ first female, Black and Asian-American vice president shares her ideas in an exclusive essay for Forbes on how to leverage this moment to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to pursue the American Dream.
In this interview, MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski sits down with Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris in collaboration with Forbes for the inaugural 50 Over 50 list, which highlights women over the age of 50 who are shattering age and gender norms across a variety of industries.
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[@ceus90]

"And though the forest was shrinking, the trees kept voting for the axe, for the axe was clever and convinced the trees that since his handle was made of wood, he was one of them."

[@claudiastrelow7959]

She speaks if vision while people live in a nightmare created by them

[@karilynn3535]

Maya Lakshmi Harris is an American lawyer, public policy advocate, and writer. In 2015, Harris was appointed as one of three senior policy advisors to lead the policy agenda for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. She is the younger sister of Kamala Harris, the current vice president of the United States.

[@claudiastrelow7959]

@@karilynn3535 I don't care if she's has degrees in anything she was afailure in Cali and now she's failing our country this administration 😒needs to send reinforcements to the border now protect the country from covid variant like every country in the world is doing give citizenship to those who have been waiting for years and applied BUT ALL SHE TALKS ABOUT IS FEMINST LINGO THAT EVERYONE HAS LEARNED FROM THE SEVENTIES LIKE ITS SOMETHING NEW AND DOESNT WORK ON REAL PROBLEMS FLUFF HEAD FOR SURE

[@drstone1167]

❌ Current Massive surge ↗️ up in crime rates will doom ‘the defund the Police movement by liberals and Democrats chances in 2022’.

[@drstone1167]

❌ Current Massive surge ↗️ up in crime rates will doom ‘the defund the Police movement by liberals and Democrats chances in 2022’.

[@karilynn3535]

@@claudiastrelow7959 You missed the purpose of my post regarding Maya....Kamala's sister's connection to HRC...THIS is how Kamala became the VP.

[@SillyChickens222]

Can you do something that’s actually important and hold a press conference about how you’re handling the border crisis?

[@WERob-to5sp]

She is too busy propping up her own over bloated ego and lining her pockets with our money.

[@ghettoblaster4life1]

@@llJRLL1979ll Did you see the law chicago passed ?

[@SillyChickens222]

@@WERob-to5sp true 🙃

[@foodwatermusic]

Last I heard, these people consider friendship a crime. 🤔

[@davidramos382]

What

[@MellyP1]

She has the time to do 2hr+ long interviews but can't visit the border and see the consequences from her lame policies?😂

[@MellyP1]

@Mohammed Patel She’s a goofy that’s what she is

[@TheNasty98]

Queen of cackling yess

[@MellyP1]

@Mohammed Patel She ain't my VP my man, she might be yours though unfortunately😂

[@sandragomilakaletsch8922]

Fear has a strong hold on her. Being, feeling inadequate. I would rather have the whole World watching me try and try again until Victory.

[@im415again]

Pre Rehearsed Q&A doesn’t count.

[@Ch9-7708]

Bruh like how is she even the vice president of the United States of America? How did this happen???

[@JimboJones99]

@@Ch9-7708 major Election fraud.

[@2Ryled]

When she is lying she can't look anyone in the eye, and cackles incessantly

[@captainemeritus5927]

Buy a man eat fish, he day, teach fish man, to a lifetime. pResident Boe Jiden

[@karilynn3535]

lol

[@jamesb6857]

One of the greatest KZbin comments of all time.

[@Solistastyle]

How on Earth can she look in the mirror allowing the president she is vice president to, to deteriorate to this level? I mean how can you say "do what's in front of you well" and then allow herself to perform in the role of an assistant to a leader making a diabolical fool of himself internationally?

[@stannisbaratheon6725]

The fact she locked up innocent blacks for smoking weed and withheld evidence to keep them locked up longer and then laughed about herself smoking weed and people still voted her is insane to me.

[@TheNasty98]

Border Kamala, border!

[@bopitbull3957]

It's embarrassing for the country

[@apaullotamriel542]

Saying “I eat no for breakfast” sounds very male is such an odd thing to say. Everything has to come down to gender and race with so many people in this world. The fact that she said it’s very male sounding seems kind of insulting to all of the millions of successful and determined women in the world that are not deterred by adversity. Overcoming “no” in the workplace is not a male trait.

[@Victoria.Taurean]

people are so ready to criticize this hard-working woman who came from such a challenged background when she clearly wakes up a lot earlier than any of you if you have time to spend trashing her on KZbin in the comments. Why don't you stop worrying about her job and get a job!

[@bones4285]

“Yes, I slung leg right to the top and then rolled over to play second fiddle to a demented old racist.” Anything else?

[@king6530]

39k views. most popular president and vp ever. Let's Go Brandon

[@tamimyounis9933]

She still bombs the Middle East but in ✨girlboss✨ format.

[@artimg369]

is that a flex

[@bigrunts9768]

She is horrible and ruined many lives for weed.

[@bigrunts9768]

In the middle east you barely have rights lmao

[@KeithCindyPanama]

With these high prices living is becoming a luxury.

[@IANROD2000]

Let’s go Brenda

[@bazar_historias_peludas]

"Who has the autohirty to tell you who you are?". Love it.

[@jeffwinger1057]

Ladies and gentlemen.....America presents the Queen of the Drunken Cackle....Cackala Harris!!!!!!!

[@cbs1219]

Gross

[@aleashaabbas3157]

That gross net profit, sales and etc. that is at healthy at best bro.!

[@SergeiChaparin]

These two would fight Jordan Peterson tooth and nail, but they totally stole his "equality of opportunity" argument.

[@laurenm9997]

What a waste of an interview. Kamala Harris is totally generic and uninspiring. They’re trying so hard to prop her up but tell me what she’s done that has improved anything for this country?

[@kellyhettinga6665]

Hello 👋

[@janesjanes4553]

Generic but shes the first brown female vice president...

[@laurenm9997]

@@janesjanes4553 She was selected only for that reason. How sad to know that was pretty much all that got her to the VP role, when there are so many highly qualified and intelligent minority women… she is not among them.

[@janesjanes4553]

@@laurenm9997 you said shes generic which is false

[@laurenm9997]

@@janesjanes4553 it’s not false. It’s true. She says nothing at all inspiring. It’s all generic talking points every single politician says. I don’t give two popsicles that she’s brown or a woman.

[@westnerrs2084]

I’ve had better conversations with my 5 year old daughter.

[@beckyk2917]

Do they not see how much they are hated??...? Why doesn't the media put that out in the news?????

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

Thank you🙏 Forbes

[@damanfromtn]

Let's Go Brenda! , ,

[@HOLYLIFEIFY]

Nice interview here! While I was fellowshipping with God when I was in 2nd grade during when he was explaining at how I should pursue my college degrees,God used the words of "Terrill don't be burdened by other peoples limited view of their capacity based on who historically done what". "Terrill do what's in front of you well and the next thing will come". Concluded the fellowshipping. Terrill TC!

[@ThracksTV]

I’ll take “things your mother never said” for 3,000 Alex

[@jack9335]

You will be the last we all learnd our lessons here !

[@WesterlyDreamer]

God have mercy for America

[@cheikhoudrame4417]

Merci beaucoup 🇺🇲 🇺🇲 🇺🇲 🇺🇲 🇺🇲 🇺🇲

[@jaisonj92]

Interviewer: what's 1+1 Kamala: 11

[@hussenyusuf8032]

Yes

[@Uzai_Hito]

The most unlikeable democrat politician is now a VP. That's crazy.

[@QFIYG]

I like her. She's bright, articulate, on to it. Great choice.

[@Uzai_Hito]

@@QFIYG Are you kidding me?! Harris was the first one who drop out of the dem primaries. Nobody wants her.

[@australianpatriot]

@@QFIYG ur in minority

[@arynrowland862]

@Lawrence says She was on the ticket that broke the record for votes received. Math doesn’t lie.

[@Bob-yt9qi]

She's so perty

[@Bob-yt9qi]

But seriously, I don't know about you, but to me she's gorgeous af

[@j7ech402]

@@Bob-yt9qi Should have gone Specsavers

[@Bob-yt9qi]

@@j7ech402 lololol

[@proud_americania8954]

Let's go Kameltoe 😁

[@Totes_Masc]

Enough with the "disadvantaged women" talk. You're two of the most powerful people on earth speaking to an audience that is from the richest nation on Earth, YOU'RE NOT OPPRESSED! It is so much more admirable to just talk about your genuine success rather than the imaginary chip on your insist on talking about on your shoulder. Nice to see you represent women, what about the other half of the population? Are they now disadvantaged?

[@janesjanes4553]

Uhm what are you on about. She is an example that african women can become vice president and even possibly president. You clearly don't know what that's about because you have many white men who you can look up to. So stay out of our way we too want to be leaders. You can't continue what whites have done in the past. That's over.

[@JassiSingh-rb1jm]

I support President Kamala Harris.

[@relativity1581]

The Vice Hooker

[@asherdog9248]

Sometimes it is better to stay silent and keep them wondering whether or not you are a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

[@avemaria5576]

Kamala, greets and best wishes from Europe ❤️❤️❤️

[@j7ech402]

Said no one ever

[@kellyhettinga6665]

Hello 👋

[@avemaria5576]

@@j7ech402 how come?

[@kellyhettinga6665]

How are you Maria

[@avemaria5576]

@@kellyhettinga6665 good n you? 😉

[@avaloud3342]

What she did so far?

[@flo-grownplumber6]

"Do what's in front of you well and the next things will come" Kamala Harris

[@johngraham2470]

Prepare good speeches, presentations and logical explanations... Get the job... This is what the situation in America is... No need of substance and actions...

[@ronjeremy3343]

Eventually they'll disband the comment section most people know they're being lied to !

[@shanthaheiyantuduwa]

✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨kamala harris is a star leader

[@LB__1]

Let's go, Brandee!

[@charlest2858]

Our future president ❤️

[@westnerrs2084]

Errr nah

[@maxleigh781]

I hope she had a great long weekend

[@jkbjkb8899]

I am sure you personally spent the weekend putting flags on military graces, no? My kids are cub scouts. They did. We also relaxed & enjoyed our long weekend with their hardworking father who was home for an extra day with them. Priceless. Try to get therapy it may help you be less hateful.

[@theonly1258]

@@jkbjkb8899 no she’s busy being VP that encompasses more than one day although significant day or what’s shown on the TV... I could be wrong but it’s probably a non stop 24/7 gig.... but as a vet your kids did a great thing....let’s celebrate the first woman VP especially if you have daughters nieces etc...

[@aliciatorres5426]

She did had ,No respect for our fallen men’s.

[@maxleigh781]

@@jkbjkb8899 why you so mad

[@angelesangel7591]

One hour ago😱

[@TheAlnice2g]

Interview is pointless

[@matseporamaboli4275]

It is Mika, of course😜

[@gabox01]

Kamala, are you ready for some tough questions?

[@antialphabet]

Did you ask her if she has been to the border. Me thinks not

[@richardc9634]

No time for the border

[@rambanita]

Ugghhh !!!

[@jameshurst6344]

How are you doing?😊

[@tider77]

Forbes had a conversation with Kammy Harris? It was probably a short conversation.

[@tonyscott1658]

Oh Kamalye Faithful! :-)

[@puelladvie6317]

#Justice4JesseSmollet

[@stefonfrench5915]

Love Vice President Kamala Harris!

[@muralidharyadavmuralidhary3881]

Really vice prasident Amarica🇺🇸kamala Harris to seeing my daughter to coming my maind

[@isitjustmeor9647]

Basically all Kamala said for the whole interview is, "ladies, follow your dreams and be yourself! Also, I talked to Indians that have a quilting company."

[@beckyk2917]

100 million want you out hoochie Harris!!

[@jayportugal4936]

dam she’s hot

[@kedricksmith7928]

What about the men

[@martinmaddox5315]

Cackle, cackle, Commu- lala!

[@martinhonan9588]

I'd rather interview Ronald McDonald.

[@martinhonan9588]

Get to work and don't forget your headset the drive thru needs you.

[@theonly1258]

Perhaps .....but you’re not at McDonald s but on KZbin watching the VP being interviewed

[@largeboy5577]

@@theonly1258 yeah, that is the really unfortunate thing, isn't it

[@ccwnoob4393]

gotta love how dems play with matches.

[@dennislucas8745]

We are in trouble .

[@BlazeComTV]

better correspondent needed

[@Abutalksindia]

What really happens is Criticalities, Differentialities, Mentalities, and Thought Process changes from Country to Country, It even differentiates from Developing to Developed Nations. People have thoughts, Some of them are Confined, outstanding, Superb, and disastrous. Last but not least there is a possibility that It would be beyond Comparison. If it goes beyond comparison it is ok. But if it goes even beyond that then it has to be tackled with due care.

[@user-hi1ke5gp6n]

Ambassador Indonesia

[@Daniel.Hollenfurst]

I'm gonna come

[@officialevafrass8177]

Boondocks is REAL

[@joeb.7054]

#MESSAGE 100 :) - #Follow your passion!!!

[@andypettit5869]

Doesn't she know that we can't stand her...?

[@User-uq1pj]

She’s so pretty

[@dessertspring6206]

Get your eyes checked.

[@User-uq1pj]

@@dessertspring6206 fokof

[@j7ech402]

You clearly hang around with swamp monsters

[@User-uq1pj]

@@j7ech402 msunu !

[@j7ech402]

@@User-uq1pj That's correct. You are illiterate

[@josephmohan1075]

Future president folks, future president. (Yes dominion and the midnight paper ballot people wil ensure she'll get through)

[@kolev15]

Came, disliked the vid, left

[@snowylim6818]

What make me wonder is they said America is return,but no offense, what is their definition about glory of a country?

[@andeejustdidit9863]

She so sharp

[@bigrunts9768]

Are you serious?

[@andeejustdidit9863]

@@bigrunts9768 yup

[@ALcpaa596]

Kamala aunty 💌

[@jamesdandy1777]

First first first. Make sure you're not the last.

[@sentimentaltech3537]

She wants to outsource American jobs. She's a joke.

[@joeguzman2537]

It sucks that it had to be her who was the first woman VP... she's doing a pretty horrible job....

[@Julchan88]

Kameltoe Harris

[@danieljohn6445]

Worse vp ever either democrat or republican …

[@Mrsasianicole20]

How is it that you can sit and answer these media source questions, but can't talk about the border crisis 🤔.

[@undertakerfanz8974]

I love Kamala I think she is so fine 😍😍

[@LocalCoot]

Why won't Kamala see the ruins of Philly & try to fix it? An absolutely deplorable politician, on par with Hillary.

[@abhimishra5064]

Hello ant how re u dr plasto company conversation

[@wtfobiden]

Hiding harris.

[@mohammadiqbal6688]

Io no capisco sua pagina coando io vedere automatically per Che bolocare posso sapere

[@user-ol1qm9ey7g]

คือประเทศพม่ามันจะปล่อยเป็นประชาธิปไตยเต็มที่ก็ไม่ได้มันไม่ใช่ตัวแทนของประชาชนมันเป็นตัวแทนของโรงงานผู้ผลิตผงชูรส

[@1stamendmentt]

Lier! Lier!! Evil!!

[@shobhitsingh6330]

She tries so hard to be polite....

[@user-fw7sn7os1o]

Independent and Strong Womyn And Black ands even Asian Person! Camela Hairrys. Iam bless for She outdated aviliabenses in our future world. I love Her handsome appereances and tough speeth. Free Womyn - Free Mind! go Camela! Hellout from Russian / sory for bad english

[@stannisbaratheon6725]

Please say your joking.

[@user-fw7sn7os1o]

@@stannisbaratheon6725 you are not trolerant person, please, be more bad-english possitives, ok?

[@stannisbaratheon6725]

@@user-fw7sn7os1o Not tolerant? All I said is please be joking, Kamala Harris arrested innocent people and kept the evidence to kept them in jail longer and then laughed about doing the same thing she locked people up for.

[@user-fw7sn7os1o]

​@@stannisbaratheon6725 rely? SHE and BIDEN got People of Year award by Times! Is the TRUE! its imposseble what you say!!

[@stannisbaratheon6725]

@@user-fw7sn7os1o Dude all it takes is one search and you will see it's TRUE, it's a known fact, dont be so blinded by the media mate.

[@user-hi1ke5gp6n]

ЕДИНСТВЕННАЯ ПРОБЛЕМА - МЫСЛИ родителям похуй на тебя и надо помогать им

[@iversonjcameron]

Hilarious