In this episode, host Asha Mehta, CFA, interviews James Rhee, private equity investor and author of red helicopter―a parable for our times: lead change with kindness (plus a little math). Rhee reflects on his inspiring journey, shaped by his Korean immigrant upbringing and the caregiving values instilled by his parents. He shares the story of a chi…

In our season 2 premiere, host Asha Mehta, CFA, sits down with Sarah Samuels, CFA, CAIA, Partner at NEPC, founder of 30 Seconds of Bravery, author of "Braving Our Savings," and former chair of CFA Society Boston. Sarah shares her inspiring career journey, emphasizing the power of community, education, and role models. They discuss strategies for ca…

In this episode, host Sarah Samuels, CFA, CAIA, sits down with Jean Hynes, CEO of Wellington Management Company. Jean shares her inspiring journey from starting as an administrative assistant to leading one of the world's largest investment firms. She emphasizes the importance of early formative experiences, the value of diversity, and the resilien…

In this episode, host Sarah Samuels, CFA, CAIA, sits down with Lily Lyman, General Partner at Underscore VC, a Boston-based VC firm for bold, seed stage founders. Together, they delve into Lyman's insights garnered from her experiences in fostering entrepreneurship globally, her impactful role in spearheading international expansion efforts at Face…

In this episode, host Sarah Samuels, CFA, CAIA, sits down with Kyle Arrington, Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots and founder of the E.V.O.L.V.E. Foundation. They delve into Kyle's formative childhood experiences, lessons learned from working with Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, his commitment to community service and empowerment, and …

In this episode, host Sarah Samuels, CFA, CAIA, sits down with Crissi Cole, founder of Penny Finance, a financial wellbeing and education platform that seeks to bridge the wealth gap in the workforce. The two talk about foundational childhood experiences that formed who she is today, her career progression from investing portfolios for high net wor…

In this episode, host Sarah Samuels, CFA, CAIA, sits down with Devon Drew, CIMA, founder and CEO of DFD Partners. The two talk about foundational childhood experiences that formed who he is today, his career progression from equity sales to wealth management, his inspirations, becoming an entrepreneur in this space and addressing the challenges tha…

In this episode, host Sarah Samuels, CFA, CAIA, sits down with Sloan Klein, career coach and executive coach for investment management and financial services professionals. The two talk about foundational childhood experiences that formed who she is today, how she has challenged herself throughout her professional career, transitioning into a caree…

In our inaugural episode, host Sarah Samuels, CFA, CAIA, sits down with Ted Seides, CFA, founder of Capital Allocators, an ecosystem that includes podcasts, gatherings, and advisory. The two talk about Ted's career journey, advice for investment professionals managing their careers, his bet with Warren Buffett, and his overall investment philosophy…

CFA Society Boston presents Pull Up a Chair – an original podcast series created specifically for investment professionals. Join our host Sarah N. Samuels, board chair of CFA Society Boston, as she chats with leading industry voices with diverse backgrounds offering candid conversations and fresh perspectives. Check out the trailer for season one!…