Boss Files with Poppy Harlow
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 456 ratingsCNN's Poppy Harlow explores the journeys of business and global leaders. In-depth interviews with leadership advice from entrepreneurs, CEOs and innovators about what it takes to rise to the top.
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Jennifer Garner's Next Mission
October 29, 2018 14:23 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBActress Jennifer Garner is teaming up John Foraker, former CEO of Annie's Organic, to build a new organic baby food company -- Once Upon a Farm. They are on a mission to provide more access to fresh and nutritious baby foods and they are committed to sending a message when it comes to company culture and family leave. This is new venture is personal for Garner who grew up surrounded by generational poverty in West Virginia, and is an Ambassador for Save the Children where she's working to tac...
Dr. Priscilla Chan's Ambitious Plan to Change the World
October 15, 2018 14:33 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB*EXCLUSIVE* Dr. Priscilla Chan co-founded the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative with her husband Mark Zuckerberg. Their goal is to advance human potential and promote equal opportunity while curing, preventing or managing all diseases by the end of the century. She opens up about her organization's mission, how she has lived the American Dream as a child of immigrants from Vietnam and calls it a "miracle" that she is here today. She also explains why she wants to take luck out of the equation for al...
Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford: From the Cornfield to the C-suite
October 01, 2018 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBBeth Ford is the newly appointed President and CEO of Land O'Lakes, and the first woman to run the company. She also makes history as the first openly gay woman to run a Fortune 500 Company. She opens up about her rise to the top and what the Trump administration's tariffs mean for their farmers. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson: A Modern Media Company
September 29, 2018 22:05 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBAT&T CEO Randall Stephenson is transforming the telecommunications giant into a modern media company following the merger with Time Warner. He opens up about the challenges he faces with AT&T's debt load and government regulation regarding privacy issues, and defends the company's commitment to a free press. Note: AT&T owns WarnerMedia which owns CNN. This interview was recorded live at The Relevance Conference in Santa Barbara. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/lis...
Peter Georgescu: From Political Refugee to CEO
September 24, 2018 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBOnce a political refugee, Peter Georgescu came to the United States in the 1950s and went on to build a storied business career, which included being CEO and chairman of the global advertising firm Young & Rubicam. He has lived the American Dream and is now calling on corporate America to do more to help narrow the income gap. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
The Skimm Co-Founders: News Junkies Turned CEOs
September 10, 2018 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe Skimm co-founders and co-CEOs, Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, have grown their company to more than 6 million newsletter subscribers today. They open up about the initial challenges they faced getting investors on board, why they feel a responsibility to educate their audience, and how they are using their platform to get more millennials to register to vote. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Warren Buffett on Apple, Trump and the Economy
September 04, 2018 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB*BONUS* Billionaire investor Warren Buffett opens up about how he thinks the economy is doing under the Trump administration, shares his thoughts on the future of the Democratic party, explains his decision to launch a health care company, and why he is optimistic about the future of Apple. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Brit + Co's Brit Morin: Women in Tech are Underestimated
August 27, 2018 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIt's been six years since Brit Morin launched Brit + Co, a digital media company with an audience and employee base that's largely female. She opens up about the challenges she faced raising money as a female entrepreneur, why she still feels "unconscious bias" exists for women in tech, and her decision to cover political issues on her platforms. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Citi's Jane Fraser: Breaking Down Barriers in Finance
August 13, 2018 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBJane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup Latin America, is responsible for the bank's operations in 23 countries, including Mexico, and remains one of the few female executives for the region. She's one of the most powerful women in banking and is often cited as a contender for the top post of one of Wall Street's biggest banks. How she helped turnaround Citi's reputation following the 2008 financial crisis -- running CitiMortgages -- and how she has attained new leadership skills as a working mother. P...
Stitch Fix CEO: 35 Years Old and Running a $3 Billion Company
July 30, 2018 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBStitch Fix Founder and CEO Katrina Lake is the youngest woman to take a company public. She launched her tech retail startup in 2011 and it has since grown into a multibillion dollar company. She opens up about the struggles she faced raising money, why she never expected to be a CEO, her commitment to ending sexism in Silicon Valley, and how being a mother changed her leadership style. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Jewel: From Homeless to Grammy Nominee
July 16, 2018 09:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBLegendary singer-songwriter Jewel became homeless when she was 16 years old and was later discovered singing at a coffee shop. She opens up about how she used mindfulness to help cope with her tough childhood and pitfalls in her music career. Today, she is on a mission to help other people learn healthy mental fitness habits through her "Never Broken" platform and is partnering with corporate America to increase wellness in the workplace. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/po...
Rent the Runway CEO: Building a Closet in the Cloud
July 02, 2018 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBRent the Runway CEO Jenn Hyman recently equalized benefits for all company employees giving both salaried and hourly workers the same bereavement, parental leave, family sick leave, and sabbatical packages. She says she was perpetuating income inequality and it is the responsibility of business leaders to act like moral leaders.. She also opens up about her pledge to put H&M and Zara out of business and she shares her advice for female entrepreneurs today. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. Se...
Ford Chairman: From Environmentalist to Auto Executive
June 18, 2018 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBFord Executive Chairman Bill Ford remembers being called an "environmental wacko" when he joined Ford in the 1970s. He has since worked to change the company's outlook on the environment and today he is focusing on the future of transportation. He opens up about why he's bullish on Detroit and Ford's role in reviving an iconic part of the city. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Mylan's Heather Bresch: Big Pharma's First Woman CEO
June 04, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBMylan CEO Heather Bresch became the first woman to run a major pharmaceutical company in 2012. She opens about her experience being the only woman at the table, how the company's EpiPen controversy was a "defining moment" and made her a stronger leader, the state of health care in the country today and why she says Congress is not solution oriented despite being the daughter of West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy in...
Misty Copeland: Breaking Barriers in Ballet
May 21, 2018 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBLegendary ballerina Misty Copeland has made history becoming the first African-American principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre. She opens up about her journey from the basketball court to center stage, the ballet world's race problem today and her mission to help fix it, and why partnering with brands empowers her as a black woman. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman: From Intern to CEO
May 07, 2018 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBAdena Friedman joined Nasdaq as as an intern in 1993 and has risen through the ranks to President and CEO. She opens up about Nasdaq's transformation from a stock exchange to a technology company, why she's optimistic about cryptocurrencies, her mission to recruit more women in finance, and attributes her success to her parents' influence. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet: Leading with Empathy
April 23, 2018 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBJulie Sweet, CEO of Accenture North America, is committed to achieving 50% gender parity at the firm by 2025. Why she says "diversity is critical" for companies today as they continue to be disrupted by innovation and how "empathy" has guided her journey from top corporate lawyer to CEO. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
PG&E's Geisha Williams: First Fortune 500 Latina CEO
April 09, 2018 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBGeisha Williams, President and CEO of PG&E Corp., made history last year becoming the first Latina CEO of a Fortune 500 Company. Cuban-born, she immigrated to the United States with her parents in 1967 and opens up about how her family embodies the American Dream. She weighs in on the immigration debate today, and shares how the "power of mentorship" helped guide her to the C-Suite and her take on the future of the energy industry. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/...
Arianna Huffington: Fixing a Burnout Culture
March 26, 2018 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBArianna Huffington is one of the most influential women in media, but today she is focused on improving corporate wellness as the founder and CEO of Thrive Global. She opens up about her mother's influence on her career, how she is helping to rebuild Uber's culture as a board member, and her message to media outlets today in the fight against fake news. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Glossier's Emily Weiss: Disrupting Beauty
March 12, 2018 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBGlossier founder and CEO Emily Weiss is taking on the beauty industry, creating a personalized experience for customers online. She explains why her customers are the brand's influencers and co-creators. She shares her journey from Vogue assistant to CEO, the challenges she faces as a female-led startup, and how her father lived the American Dream. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Bank of America's Anne Finucane: The Hippie Turned Banker
February 26, 2018 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBBank of America Vice Chairman Anne Finucane was tasked with repairing Bank of America's reputation following the 2008 financial crisis. She opens up about the challenging professional obstacles she has faced, her rise to the top as a woman in finance, and work/life balance as a mother of four. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Supreme Court Associate Justice
February 12, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBIn a rare interview, Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg reflects on her place in history -- from her childhood in Brooklyn to her journey to the high court. She opens up about her decades long fight for women's equality, what she thinks about the #MeToo movement, and how she sees the court today amid the division in Washington D.C. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey: The Next 130 Years
February 05, 2018 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBCoca-Cola CEO James Quincey continues to expand the company's beverage portfolio beyond soda to include water and juices. He also weighs in on the Coke's role in the fight against obesity and diabetes, the brand's new recycling initiative and his relationship with Warren Buffett, the company's largest shareholder. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Mellody Hobson on Race: We Must Be "Color Brave"
January 22, 2018 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBMellody Hobson is the President of Ariel Investments, a Chicago-based investment firm with $12.4 billion in assets under management. She is the first African-American woman to chair the Economic Club of Chicago and sits on the board of Starbucks and Estee Lauder. She is committed to promoting diversity and thinks we should all talk about race more openly. She credits her single mother for her strength and independence today, and explains how she is passing that down to her young daughter. Pro...
Bozoma Saint John: Uber's Chief Brand Officer
January 15, 2018 09:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB*BONUS* Bozoma Saint John joined Uber as Chief Brand Officer six months ago with a "personal mission" to build the company's culture and help turn it around after sexual harassment within Uber, numerous lawsuits and leadership shakeups. A former Apple and Pepsi executive, she shares how her strong Ghana roots inspire her work, and doesn't rule out a run for public office one day. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Kathryn Smith: NFL's First Full-Time Female Coach
January 08, 2018 11:03 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBKathryn Smith became the first full-time female coach in the NFL last season for the Buffalo Bills. She didn't set out to be a "trailblazer," but hopes more women will follow in her path. Why she says coaches and players aren't focused on gender at all, how her father's support helped her achieve her dream, and the future of her coaching career. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Robin Hood CEO Wes Moore: A Champion for Fighting Poverty
December 25, 2017 07:59 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBWes Moore, CEO of Robin Hood, a poverty-fighting nonprofit organization in New York City, says we need to create a "battle plan" to eradicate poverty. He sees both political parties in Washington failing the American people on this issue, and calls to revise policies. He says this is a personal mission for him and shares how his childhood inspired his work today, and why he is focused on creating opportunities for the less fortunate. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policie...
Facebook's Naomi Gleit: Reaching the Next Billion Users
December 11, 2017 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB*BONUS* Naomi Gleit, VP of Social Good at Facebook, is the third longest serving Facebook employee, and is tasked with the goal of helping the social giant reach its next billion users. She opens up about working with CEO Mark Zuckerberg, how she defied her parents who wanted her to become an investment banker, the challenges for women in Silicon Valley today and why Sheryl Sandberg is her hero. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Jessica Alba: Beyond the Silver Screen
December 04, 2017 11:07 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBActress Jessica Alba co-founded The Honest Company in 2011 after an allergic reaction to baby detergent, and has since grown the company into a multimillion dollar business. She shares her inspiration behind the brand, her efforts to get more women involved in leadership roles at the company, and how her parents instilled hard work and fearlessness in her at an early age. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Christy Turlington Burns on a Mission for All Moms
November 20, 2017 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBGlobal health advocate and former supermodel Christy Turlington Burns founded the maternal health organization, Every Mother Counts, after a potentially life-threatening complication delivering her first child. She describes how her late father inspired her advocacy work and opens up about how she gained more confidence from education than modeling. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Marc Benioff's Equality Fight at Salesforce
November 13, 2017 12:10 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB*BONUS* Salesforce founder and CEO Marc Benioff says "we are at a precipice right now" on equality. He weighs in on the role tech companies should play in the wake of Russian meddling in the U.S. election, his one-on-one meeting with President Trump, and how Steve Jobs changed his life. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Diane von Furstenberg: My Third Act
November 06, 2017 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBFashion designer Diane von Furstenberg is known for her iconic wrap dress that catapulted her to success in the 1970s, but today she is embarking on what she calls her "third act," using her voice to empower women and girls around the world. She opens about her late mother - a Holocaust survivor, and shares her take on the DVF brand in a fashion industry defined by technology and millennial consumers. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Richard Branson: "Finding My Virginity"
October 23, 2017 09:50 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBBillionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson details his nearly 50-year career in his new book, "Finding My Virginity." He opens up about founding the Virgin Group, launching more than 300 businesses -- from Virgin Records to Virgin Airlines to Virgin Galactic -- and his relationship with his children and wife. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Gretchen Carlson on Sexual Harassment: "The Floodgates Have Opened"
October 18, 2017 10:12 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB*BONUS* Former Fox news anchor Gretchen Carlson never expected to become the face of sexual harassment, but is on a mission today to help women fight back. She warns that human resources departments aren't always there to advocate for employees, and explains why she is meeting with Congress to make forced arbitration clauses illegal. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Oath CEO Tim Armstrong: Building Brands
October 16, 2017 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBTim Armstrong, CEO of Oath -- the newly merged AOL and Yahoo -- shares the importance of building trustworthy brands in today's media landscape, his take on the fake news problem, and why he's on a mission to have women represent 50% of the company's leadership by 2020. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Melinda Gates: Holding the World Accountable
October 05, 2017 10:56 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB*BONUS* Melinda Gates discusses the release of the Gates Foundation "Goalkeepers" report that tracks the progress of 18 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The report looks at progress made on issues including maternal health and child mortality as well as sanitation and financial services for the poor. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Melinda Gates: My Mission for Women and Girls
September 25, 2017 09:27 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn a candid conversation at CNNMoney's American Opportunity Breakfast, Melinda Gates talks about why she's decided to dedicate her life to helping empower women - and the challenges she sees in the business world today. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Sam Adams Founder Jim Koch: Brewing the American Dream
September 18, 2017 10:07 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBJim Koch, founder of Samuel Adams beer and chairman of Boston Beer Company, is a sixth generation brewer who left his fancy consulting job in the 1980s to fulfill his family's passion. He shares the lessons he learned along the way, and how he lived his father's American dream. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Robert De Niro: Rebuilding Barbuda and America Uniting
September 15, 2017 12:54 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB*BONUS* In an exclusive interview, Hollywood legend Robert De Niro shares why he is committed to helping rebuild the island of Barbuda after Hurricane Irma. He also weighs in on this moment in America - will we come together or become further divided? Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Bill Marriott: Building an American Dream
September 04, 2017 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHotel mogul J.W. "Bill" Marriott Jr. has led his family business for the last 40 years, after founding it with his father back in 1957. He shares the advice he has carried on with him from President Eisenhower, the future of the Marriott brand, and today's political climate from the perspective of a longtime Washington D.C. family. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Girls Who Code Founder Reshma Saujani: Taking on Tech's Gender Gap
August 21, 2017 13:41 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBReshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, is helping to bridge the opportunity gap for young girls through coding. How failure inspired her to start the nonprofit, why she says girls use technology different than boys to solve big problems, and her work with lawmakers on bipartisan support for computer science education. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Kat Cole: From Hooters Waitress to COO and President
August 07, 2017 08:29 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBKat Cole, the newly named Chief Operating Officer and President of North America for food giant Focus Brands, opens up about why she still digs in the trash, her ambition to be a CEO one day, and how being raised by a single mom on a $10/week food budget shaped her. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Ursula Burns: From Public Housing to CEO
July 24, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBUrsula Burns, former CEO of Xerox, sits down for a conversation about economic opportunity in the United States. She discusses her upbringing and education, things she learned from her mother, why she doesn't plan to run for public office and sexism in the workplace. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
KIND Founder Daniel Lubetzky: Successes from Failure
July 11, 2017 19:58 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBKIND Founder and CEO Daniel Lubetzky shares his mission to "build bridges between people" through his "not-only-for-profit" business, how he took on the FDA, and the impact his father has had on him. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Tamara Mellon: The Woman Behind the Famous Shoes
June 26, 2017 07:39 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBTamara Mellon is the co-founder of Jimmy Choo, and now her namesake brand. She opens up about her passionate fight for pay equality for women, and tells us why she is taking her new brand digital first. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Bobbi Brown: From Makeup Mogul to Start-Up
June 12, 2017 10:20 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBBobbi Brown is known for her namesake cosmetics line, but she's stepping away from it after 25 years and becoming what she calls the entrepreneur of her life. She shares her passion for empowering young women, and how her parents underestimated her success early on. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Kirsten Green: Venture Capital's Prescient Woman
May 29, 2017 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBVenture Capitalist Kirsten Green is the founder of Forerunner Ventures, and has made big bets on brands like Warby Parker, Birchbox, Bonobos, Jet and Dollar Shave Club. She's a rare woman in a sector dominated by men, and shares her commitment to diversity in Silicon Valley and her candid take on sexism there. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Rebecca Minkoff: The Millennial Designer
May 15, 2017 09:58 - 41 minutes - 38 MBFashion designer Rebecca Minkoff is integrating cutting edge technology both on and off the runway, and is committed to helping women entrepreneurs and young girls in the STEM field. She shares her take on balancing her career and family, and building her brand along with her brother, Uri Minkoff. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki on Opportunity & Equality
May 08, 2017 08:45 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBAt CNNMoney's American Opportunity breakfast, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki talks about sexism in Silicon Valley, closing the opportunity gap, and the diversity problem in tech. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
SPANX Founder Sara Blakely: The Self-Made Billionaire
May 01, 2017 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBFrom selling fax machines door-to-door to founding SPANX, Sara Blakely talks about her path to remarkable success, how she started SPANX with $5,000 after cutting the feet off her pantyhose, and why she's now committed to giving half of her wealth to charity. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.