Beata explains that investing in minority led companies provides a mechanism to directly impact issues surrounding race and gender inequality at a time when ESG investing appears to have overpromised and under-delivered. This type of thematic investment approach is especially useful for women investors, the overwhelming majority of whom want to invest in alignment with their values.

Prior to joining TCG, Beata held investment roles at some of the top wall street financial firms and hedge funds. While at Bernstein Private Wealth, Beata spearheaded Bernstein Impact Alternatives, delivering customized access to private equity and venture capital strategies focused on environmental sustainability, health equity and economic opportunity. Beata is also a passionate supporter of women in finance.

Beata holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.

Dr. Patricia Rivera is the president-elect for the American Thoracic Society and a professor of medicine in the division of pulmonary diseases and critical care medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She lived in Cuba and Colombia before emigrating to the United States and spent her early years in New York. After graduating from Pace University with a BS in Biology in 1981, and the Stony Brook School of Medicine in Stony Brook, New York with an MD in 1985, she spent more than 27 years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Rivera attained the rank of professor of medicine with tenure at UNC and held many leadership positions, including founding and directing the university’s multidisciplinary lung cancer screening program.

In this episode of Women on Top with Haleh Moddasser, Dr. Rivera explains how important it is to reach for roles that you believe you can do, even if you don’t meet all the outlined criteria. She describes what it’s like for women working in the medical profession and the importance of having strong sponsors and mentors. She relates how she was fortunate to receive guidance from other women in leadership positions and was encouraged to keep reaching for higher goals, even though she’s a woman of minority in a male dominated industry. Listen to Dr. Rivera describe her tale of taking off the tiara, a phrase meant to encourage women to seek positions and recognize nothing will be just handed out.

Ms. Hakimi, an Iranian American, moved to the United States at age 15, shortly after the hostage crisis in Iran. In this interview she discusses the challenges growing up and assimilating to the U.S. from Iran. She also talks about her involvement with the Art Rise Collective exhibit “Women Life Freedom,” eponymously named for the courageous human rights protests that women are leading in Iran. As a gesture of solidarity, exhibit artists created works that reflect the movement’s intersectional message of Women, Life and Freedom. Please join us and watch this inspirational interview.

In this episode of Women on Top with Haleh Moddasser, our guest explains the drop in the number of IPOs in 2022 following a robust 2021; the definition of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC)s; and expectations for rates of return in the stock market. Carolyn and Haleh also talk about what it’s like for women working in the financial profession.

Julie engages with Women on Top with Haleh Moddasser about women supporting other women through venture funds. Julie debunks myths about women investors, demystifies terminology associated with venture funds, and describes the stages of a company and the investment risk level associated with each stage.

Jaime sits down with Women on Top with Haleh Moddasser to discuss the current state of divorce, why what looks fair on paper is not necessarily what is best for your long-term, and the reality of gray divorce. She and Haleh explain the value of working with a team of professionals who each advise on very specific but vital areas for your overall wellness during a divorce.

Dr. Hesham sits down with Women on Top with Haleh Moddasser to discuss her experience as a young Afghan refugee, the impact of being raised by a strong female doctor, what Covid revealed about healthcare in the U.S., plus her passion for helping women in poverty.

Prior to joining Hightower, Stephanie was the senior managing director and head of global equities research at Nuveen, where she co-managed the CREF Stock Variable Annuity Portfolio with $170 billion in assets, managed her own US Core portfolio with $3.7 billion in assets and oversaw a team of investment professionals who collectively managed $40 billion. Before joining Nuveen, she spent seven years at TheStreet as Chief Investment Officer and co-portfolio manager of Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust. Before that, she was at Prudential Equity Group and Dean Witter Reynolds.

With so much experience, Stephanie’s insights are frequently sought after for industry events and by the media. You might recognize her from The Halftime Report, Closing Bell and Squawk Box.

Hightower Advisors, LLC is an SEC registered Investment advisor. Securities are offered through Hightower Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SPIC.

Holding a BE in Chemical Engineering from The Cooper Union and an MBA from Duke, Tracy has over 20 years in pharmaceuticals, digital health and medical devices. A deep believer in the importance of contribution and collaboration within our shared healthcare ecosystem, she also serves as national Chair for Advamed’s Women’s Executive Network, amplifying the voices of women leaders who are creating the future of healthcare. Did we mention she’s a North Carolina native…born and raised?

Jean talks about growing up in Calcutta, India to Anglo-Indian parents, whose families had been living in India for five generations. Haleh and Jean share their experiences of immigrating to the United States and growing up in different societies and cultures and that has shaped their views.

Jean shares her inspiration for Pax Philomena and the struggles she faced getting her business off the ground. As part of Jean Marie's mission, a portion of all Pax Philomena proceeds go to Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity who continue to serve others and spread peace in America, India, and throughout the world.

Jane Wollman Rusoff currently specializes in interviews with thought leaders. She is also the host of the ThinkAdvisor Luminaries podcast series.

Profiling business leaders and securities market pundits, Jane has captured many of the financial industry’s most dynamic personalities, for which she has received two AZBEE Awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.

Jane has authored five books, including How To Be Funny (McGraw-Hill), co-written with famed comedian Steve Allen, creator of The Tonight Show.

She is also the founder of Family Star Productions where she helps older generations write “legacy profiles” to be passed down within their families.

The first episode, featuring journalist Jane Wollman Rusoff, will publish October 12, 2021, with subsequent episodes dropping on the second Tuesday of each month.

Learn more about Haleh Moddasser and her work at www.HalehModdasserAuthor.com