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Sep 2022
39m 55s

"Im a Black Woman Working on Wall Street...

Janell Roberts
About this episode

Today we have Naeche. We are so excited to have this Queen today! Naeche discusses her experiences working on Wall Street as a Black/ Nigerian Woman. She's been featured in Bloomberg as a trailblazer and has gone viral countless times, showcasing her Day in the Life as a Black Woman working on wall street! She discusses growing up in a strict Nigerian household, how to land the perfect internship, and balancing mental health moments of not belonging! We will also be discussing Financial Literacy in the Black Community.

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