Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this season 5 finale of CODE Along, join us for an inspiring interview with Mellody Hobson, President and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments. Discover her journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming a powerhouse in the financial world. You will also gain valuable advice on overcoming fear, the importance of becoming an expert in your field, and the stories behind common money slang from her book.
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0:00 Introduction
0:04 Meet Mellody Hobson: Co-CEO, Chairman, and Author
0:53 Mellody’s Story: From Chicago to Financial Success
1:28 Dreams and Aspirations for the Future
2:05 Advice for Future Leaders: Becoming an Expert
2:40 The Importance of Being Brave
3:24 Writing a New York Times Bestseller
4:02 Inspiration and Goals for "Priceless Facts About Money"
4:24 Fun Financial Facts: The Origin of Money Slang
5:00 Empowering Young Readers to be Unafraid
5:37 Conclusion and Where to Learn More
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CODE Along is a free, video-based academy from Black Girls CODE offering tutorials and interviews to help students of all genders build tech skills, financial literacy, and confidence through engaging projects and stories.
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In this season 5 finale of CODE Along, join us for an inspiring interview with Mellody Hobson, President and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments. Discover her journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming a powerhouse in the financial world. You will also gain valuable advice on overcoming fear, the importance of becoming an expert in your field, and the stories behind common money slang from her book.
Skip to the good stuff:
0:00 Introduction
0:04 Meet Mellody Hobson: Co-CEO, Chairman, and Author
0:53 Mellody’s Story: From Chicago to Financial Success
1:28 Dreams and Aspirations for the Future
2:05 Advice for Future Leaders: Becoming an Expert
2:40 The Importance of Being Brave
3:24 Writing a New York Times Bestseller
4:02 Inspiration and Goals for "Priceless Facts About Money"
4:24 Fun Financial Facts: The Origin of Money Slang
5:00 Empowering Young Readers to be Unafraid
5:37 Conclusion and Where to Learn More
Want more? Join our community at community.wearebgc.org
Support Our Non-Profit Mission
----------------------------------------------
Support us: donorbox.org/blackgirlscode
Check out our merch: wearebgc.org/merch
----------------------------------------------
Connect With Us
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Peep us on Instagram: instagram.com/blackgirlscode
Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/BlackGirlsCodeOrg
Share our content on TikTok: tiktok.com/@blackgirlscode
Find us on Twitter: https://x.com/BlackGirlsCode
Send us a message: wearebgc.org/connect-with-us
About CODE Along
CODE Along is a free, video-based academy from Black Girls CODE offering tutorials and interviews to help students of all genders build tech skills, financial literacy, and confidence through engaging projects and stories.
#howtocode #blackgirlscode #mellodyhobson #financialliteracy #codealong #womeninbusiness
