Creating and Sustaining Black Wealth to Build Stronger Communities by caron washington, ep. 38
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EPISODE SUMMARY
Caron Washington is the Vice President of Wealth for JPMorgan Chase’s (JPMC) Advancing Black Pathways Program (ABP). ABP is a bold new initiative that builds on JPMC’s existing efforts to help Black people chart stronger paths towards economic success and empowerment. ABP focuses on three pathways to accelerate economic empowerment and opportunity for Black people - Wealth, Education, Careers.
We discuss the paradigm shift with investing in black communities and black wealth by educating people on what is possible, a broader definition of networking, and the importance of gratitude in the work that you do.
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
Leadership is about character and not the title—it’s how you lead the team and make tough decisions. You can’t be a leader without followers.
Caron’s work is in helping to shorten the racial wealth gap and provide economic opportunities for the black community
The importance of relationships and networking to make it mutually beneficial for all parties
SHAMELESS PLUG
Be grateful and pay it forward.
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
Is it more important what you know or who you know and why?
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
JP Morgan Chase & Company - Advancing Black Pathways
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