Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
In this week's episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, to uncover how early beliefs about money can shape our confidence, choices, and future. Recognized as one of the most influential leaders in business by TIME and Fortune, Mellody shares her wisdom on transforming financial habits, reducing money anxiety, and fostering financial literacy for all generations.
Tune in to hear Mellody’s take on:
How early money beliefs influence career and financial decisions
The importance of teaching kids and families about financial literacy
Practical strategies to overcome financial anxiety
Why self-worth and net worth should never be connected
Whether you’re navigating your personal relationship with money or teaching the next generation about financial independence, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and inspiration.
#linkedinnews
#hellomonday
#financeeducation
#financialliteracy
#mellodyhobson
00:00 - Intro: Money talk at school
02:24 - Mellody’s lessons from financial insecurity
05:28 - Developing a mindset for financial independence
08:36 - Gaps in financial education
10:17 - The myth of being “rescued”
13:07 - From scarcity to empowerment
16:15 - Teaching kids the language of money
20:12 - Evolving priorities - from security to purpose
23:46 - Gratitude born from financial struggle
26:20 - Key takeaways
In this week's episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, to uncover how early beliefs about money can shape our confidence, choices, and future. Recognized as one of the most influential leaders in business by TIME and Fortune, Mellody shares her wisdom on transforming financial habits, reducing money anxiety, and fostering financial literacy for all generations.
Tune in to hear Mellody’s take on:
How early money beliefs influence career and financial decisions
The importance of teaching kids and families about financial literacy
Practical strategies to overcome financial anxiety
Why self-worth and net worth should never be connected
Whether you’re navigating your personal relationship with money or teaching the next generation about financial independence, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and inspiration.
#linkedinnews
#hellomonday
#financeeducation
#financialliteracy
#mellodyhobson
00:00 - Intro: Money talk at school
02:24 - Mellody’s lessons from financial insecurity
05:28 - Developing a mindset for financial independence
08:36 - Gaps in financial education
10:17 - The myth of being “rescued”
13:07 - From scarcity to empowerment
16:15 - Teaching kids the language of money
20:12 - Evolving priorities - from security to purpose
23:46 - Gratitude born from financial struggle
26:20 - Key takeaways
