Mellody Hobson’s Post

When children understand how money works, they increase their chances of a brighter financial future.  And yet, most kids don't learn these important concepts at school.    While locked down during Covid, I decided to stop admiring the problem and do something.    Today PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com exclusively released my book cover, "Priceless Facts About Money."  I loved researching these facts and was fascinated by all I learned.    I'm excited to share this labor of love with kids (and big people too)! Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/g_mSACnj Pre-order your copy so the kids in your life can understand the world of money: https://lnkd.in/gFQkd9TX   On shelves: October 1, 2024 Publisher: Candlewick Press Cover and illustrations: Caitlin Stevens

Giving comes in all forms . . . money, time, love, support. Whatever you can give, please do so during these challenging times. #GivingTuesday After School Matters: AfterSchoolMatters.org Feeding America: FeedingAmerica.org Greater Chicago Food Depository: ChicagosFoodBank.org

Yesterday I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Michal Lev-Ram for Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit. I expressed the importance of setting targets, not quotas, when it comes to diverse hiring practices in corporate America. It was a pleasure to be a part of this event alongside so many inspiring female leaders across industries. https://lnkd.in/g7PJyCq #FortuneMPW

“If your leadership team doesn’t somehow represent the overall demographics of America, you will have a problem over the long-term.” Thank you to Adam Bryant and Rhonda Morris for having me on their new LinkedIn series, “Leading in the B-Suite.” I enjoyed the insightful dialogue around the significance of diverse representation and perspectives in corporate America, now more than ever. #ShareAriel https://lnkd.in/gbCu3HE

“So much of this unrest—this civil unrest—is tied to economic inequality. That’s just a fact and we need to move the needle on this economic inequality.” Thank you to Andrew Ross Sorkin and CNBC Squawk Box for the opportunity to share my perspective on these horrific events and the responsibility of corporate America. https://cnb.cx/3cCpGfC #shareAriel

The world has changed. I have changed. Grateful for the opportunity to start my week and reflect on recent events with Lane Florsheim, The Wall Street Journal and the My Monday Morning series. https://on.wsj.com/3cgdPUG

We realize it may get worse before it gets better—but one thing we know for sure, it will get better. One day, in the not so distant future, we will all sit in our offices working side-by-side. We will go to restaurants, movies, concerts and sporting events. Our children will go back to school. We will hug our friends and shake hands in professional settings. One day, in the not so distant future, life will normalize. More on our response to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2QLcsEU

We still have so far to go... #MLKDay #civilrights #economicrights #shareAriel

Coffee talk ☕ The audience at The Economic Club of Chicago really perked up during my conversation with Roz Brewer, COO of Starbucks. Her best advice: From her mom—Always be a lady and rise above To her children—Go! Be fearless To her teammates—Join me in trying to make a difference #starbucks #economicclubofchicago #shareAriel