Arielle Patrick is the Chief Communications Officer at Ariel Investments, a global asset management firm and the first Black-owned mutual fund firm in the United States. After graduating from Princeton University, she began her career at the renowned PR firm Weber Shandwick, where she skyrocketed to a VP role in under 6 years. She was eventually recruited by its competitor, Edelman, and rose to an EVP before landing her current role. One of Arielle’s self-described “superpowers” is being a connector and developing meaningful relationships. In fact, her boss, Mellody Hobson, named by Forbes as one of the world’s most powerful women, offered her a job after years of a mentor/mentee relationship. In this episode, Arielle discusses what her relationship was to “success” in the early days of her career, shares ways she stays present and practices self-compassion - she frequently reminds herself that she is kind, powerful, and strong - relays tough leadership lessons she has learned, and offers advice she would give to her younger self. We originally recorded this episode in the summer of 2022, when Arielle had added another title to her name: “mom.” Nine months later, Arielle vulnerably reflects on how motherhood has enabled her to find new purpose, meaning in her work, and outlook on leading with compassion.
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About the host: Jamie Vinick is the Founder/CEO of The Women's Network (“TWN”), the largest collegiate women's networking organization in North America. To learn more about TWN, check out our website: www.thewomens.network.
This podcast was produced and edited by Max Onderdonk.
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Laura Liswood: Co-Founder/Secretary General of the Council of Women World Leaders
Ola Wadibia: Vice President/Financial Literacy Lead of Women on the Move at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Michèle Penzer: Attorney and Partner at Latham & Watkins
Dena Wimette: Head of Innovation at Ben & Jerry’s
Dr. Ellen Censky: Renowned Scientist and CEO/President at the Milwaukee Public Museum
Part 2: Two Recent Wharton School of Business Grads Discuss Resilience and Ambition
Part 1: Two Recent Wharton School of Business Grads Discuss Resilience and Ambition
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Gabby Hirata: President at Diane von Furstenberg
Amani Duncan: President at BBH, New York and former SVP of Music at MTV
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