How do you know when it’s time to change your career path? Susan and Annie welcome their fellow Goodegg Investments team member Arielle Thompson to discuss how she shifted from music engineering to the world of finance. Arielle recounts the pivotal advice from her mentor that shaped her career and discusses the challenges and triumphs of navigating a traditionally male-dominated field as a young Black woman. Discover how Arielle mastered the art of communication, both within her team and with investors, and how confidence and empathy have had a ripple effect on her professional and personal life.
Career Trajectory and Personal Goals
Navigating Finance and Freedom
[00:04:23] I wasn't afraid to meet things head-on. I wasn't afraid to be in a difficult position, and I wasn't afraid to voice my opinion. But I learned how to listen and how to navigate the conversation so I was able to be heard amongst my peers or people who were just in higher level positions than I was.
[00:20:54] I'm not thinking about what ceiling I'm going to hit. I'm thinking about how I can free myself and free those around me and spread this to other people because financial literacy is so important…it truly changes people's lives in generations to come, and it can be used for good and for impacting our communities around us.
[00:39:28] I'm really learning how to prioritize myself and really kind of take the time to rest, not feel like I have to constantly be on and solve every problem, to serve everyone all the time.
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