On this encore episode, Seattle Storm forward and WNBA Players Association President Nneka Ogwumike speaks about the pay discrepancies in the WNBA, and how she’s banding together fellow players to fight for equity. Then, Carla sits down with venture capitalist Kara Nortman, owner of Angel City FC, a women-owned soccer franchise that is raising the bar for investment across the league.

We are hard at work on the next iteration of the podcast, which is a great time to revisit a foundational playbook point for Access & Opportunity: the power of mentorship. In July of 2021, we heard from Maya Penn, a young entrepreneur who started a company at eight years old and has kept growing since. We also heard from her mentor, Phyllis Newhouse, founder and CEO of ShoulderUp Ventures who, along with venture capitalist Isabelle Freidheim, created the first-ever female-led SPAC, Athena...

Sonia Smith Kang and Sandra Campos share how they’ve navigated the fashion industry as Latina innovators, and discuss how to open up more pathways to leadership in fashion and retail.

Diana Chao and Evan Rose discuss the complexities of accessing adequate mental health services for ethnically diverse students and share frameworks to support mental well being in academic institutions and beyond.

Tiffany Red and Chaucer Barnes discuss the inequities that persist in the rapidly evolving music industry, and share their vision for more equitable opportunities for artists of all backgrounds.

Beth Powell and Eric Hendrick on breaking down the barriers to entry into the aviation industry.

Neil Jones and Damon Packwood discuss the inequities that exist within the video game industry and share unique solutions to help gamers of color break into the business.

Business leader and innovator Melissa Bradley on creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem for Black founders to not only survive but thrive as part of the ‘new majority.’

Angel Gregorio on taking the leap into business ownership and creating a community of Black women founders who support each other's entrepreneurial journeys.

On this episode, Monique Rodriguez, CEO and founder of Mielle Organics, shares how she turned her passion for women’s health into the fastest-growing Black-owned natural hair care brand in the world. Carla sits down with Monique to discuss how she’s leading to execute after securing a historic investment deal with Berkshire Partners.

D’Arcee Charington Neal and Charlotte Dales discuss recommendations for closing the disability employment gap through employer education and scalable technology.

Kristy Kim, Wemimo Abbey and Samir Goel present credit solutions for immigrants financially marginalized by America’s credit validation system.

A displaced entrepreneur and Five One Labs founders Alice Bosley and Patricia Letayf discuss the hurdles to and benefits of building businesses that are founded by individuals forced to flee their homes.

Nneka Ogwumike and Kara Nortman speak about the pay and funding disparities in women’s sports and how investing in the rising popularity of these often overlooked franchises could unlock their true potential.

Lisa Phillips and Ryan Williams speak about the lack of accessibility in real estate investment and discuss the ways their respective companies are making the industry less opaque.

Nikki Cooley and Robert Blake discuss bringing Indigenous perspectives into the fight against climate change through entrepreneurship and advocacy.

Cassandria Campbell and Chef GW Chew discuss how they are making fresh and healthy food affordable and accessible for those living in food deserts.

Khalisa Rae and Dawn Michelle Hardy speak about the barriers that exist for authors of color to publish their work and how to best navigate the historically white publishing industry.

Nzambi Matee and Garry Cooper discuss the circular economy and how they are working to change our mindset around waste.

On this special episode, Carla Harris sits down with journalist and fellow Morgan Stanley podcast host Sonari Glinton to discuss their careers, the roles they play in fostering opportunity and their experiences around equity in the economic landscape.  https://www.morganstanley.com/what-we-do/inclusive-innovation-and-opportunity   Disclaimer text The guest speakers are neither employees nor affiliated with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. (“Morgan Stanley”). The views and opinions...

Charlene Kaye and Bing Chen discuss the lack of AAPI representation in entertainment and how they have pushed forward the conversation in music, film, and beyond.

Marcus Bullock and Marcus Glover on the importance of creating pathways to successful reentry for the formerly incarcerated.

Bernard Bronner and Maggie Anderson explain how to keep the Black dollar circulating in the Black community.

Mayra Delgado and Rene Gonzalez explain how we can work to close the digital divide.