#74 - Empowering Black Women in Finance: Jessica Taylor (Managing Director @ Goldman Sachs // National Director @ One Million Black Women)
Investing In Integrity · 2024-12-05 · 17 min
Episode notes
In this episode of the Investing in Integrity podcast, Ross Overline , CEO and co-founder of Scholars of Finance , speaks with Jessica Taylor , Managing Director and National Director of One Million Black Women at Goldman Sachs . Jessica discusses the One Million Black Women initiative, a $10 billion investment commitment to create economic opportunities for Black women by 2030. She shares insights on the "Black in Business" program, which supports Black women sole proprietors with education and networking opportunities. The conversation explores the importance of mentorship, the role of storytelling in philanthropy, and the initiative's goal to close the racial wealth gap. Jessica also highlights the economic impact of investing in Black women and shares success stories from the program's participants. Join Ross and Jessica as they delve into the transformative power of intentional investment and the potential to drive systemic change in the finance industry.