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Boss Files with Poppy Harlow

124 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 456 ratings

CNN'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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Episodes

Brad Keywell: The Ultimate Entrepreneur

April 20, 2017 19:01 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Brad Keywell is the co-founder of Uptake Technologies, Lightbank, and Groupon, and has launched over a dozen companies. But don't call him a Silicon Valley darling -- he's committed to seeing Chicago rise as a tech hub. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wells Fargo CEO: Tim Sloan

April 19, 2017 09:55 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan addresses the fraudulent account scandal, calling it "completely unacceptable," explains his efforts to change the culture, and talks about his promise to the bank's biggest shareholder -- Warren Buffett. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Brian Gallagher: From Food Stamps to CEO

April 10, 2017 10:32 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Brian Gallagher of United Way Worldwide, the largest non-profit in the world, relied on food stamps and welfare checks to get by as a young boy, but believed in the American Dream, rising to the ranks of President and CEO. He shares his take on income inequality and youth unemployment in the U.S., the proposed budget cuts that could affect non-profits, and his one-on-one with President Trump. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Morgan Stanley's Carla Harris: A Rarity on Wall Street

April 03, 2017 08:55 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

As Vice Chairman at Morgan Stanley, Carla Harris has defied the odds. She was the first African-American - man or woman - to join the bank's management committee, and has become a powerful voice for women in finance. She also opens up about being a new mother - and her work as an acclaimed gospel singer. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Ertharin Cousin: A Woman on a Mission

March 27, 2017 08:33 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Ertharin Cousin, Executive Director of the UN World Food Program, travels around the globe with one mission -- to end hunger in our lifetime. The humanitarian shares the biggest lessons she's learned and how her upbringing on the West Side of Chicago prepared her for the most important job of her life. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Patricia Arquette on equality for women

March 21, 2017 16:30 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Academy award winning actress and activist Patricia Arquette on her fight for true equality for women -- and closing the gender pay gap. She also opens up about her struggle as a young single mother living paycheck to paycheck. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Renault-Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn

March 06, 2017 18:43 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Global auto executive Carlos Ghosn -- the man who turned around Nissan and Renault -- talks about the future of autonomous vehicles and opens up about being a CEO in the era of President Trump, saying auto companies "will adapt to whatever follows." Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Warren Buffett on politics, the economy and Wells Fargo

February 16, 2017 11:16 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Warren Buffett weighs in on the 2016 Presidential race he calls "like none other I've ever seen," says the U.S. economy is "softer than people think," while calling embattled bank Wells Fargo "a great bank that made a terrible mistake." Interview recorded November 10, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Warren Buffett on politics, the economy and Wells Fargo

February 16, 2017 11:16 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MB

Warren Buffett weighs in on the 2016 Presidential race he calls "like none other I've ever seen," says the U.S. economy is "softer than people think," while calling embattled bank Wells Fargo "a great bank that made a terrible mistake." Interview recorded November 10, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. via Knit

Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank

February 16, 2017 11:15 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Under Armour founder and CEO Kevin Plank says if he's able to build his dream for the company in Baltimore it will create "thousands to tens of thousands" of jobs, and says "we see a vision here for us to make something greater." Interview recorded June 28, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon

February 16, 2017 11:14 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon explains why his bank is betting $100 million on Detroit, says the competition from Silicon Valley is real, and discusses the rise of populism in America and abroad. Interview recorded May 25, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Sallie Krawcheck on women and worth

February 16, 2017 11:12 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Sallie Krawcheck gets candid about her personal climb to become one of the highest ranking women on Wall Street, to her public ouster from Citigroup, to starting anew as Founder of Ellevest – and her new book "Own it". Interview recorded January 27, 2017. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz

February 16, 2017 11:10 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says he's ready to hand over the reins to incoming CEO Kevin Johnson, and opens up about his take on the American Dream. Interview Part 1 recorded December 7, 2016. Interview Part 2 recorded September 7, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki: The Internet 'could use a lot more women'

February 16, 2017 11:09 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki was one of the first women hired at Google, and today she is the only female CEO within Google. She says the internet "could use a lot more women." Interview recorded October 18, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Facebook's Carolyn Everson

February 16, 2017 11:08 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Facebook's head of global advertising sales, Carolyn Everson, says diversity in tech is critical and notes she is "still often the only woman in many meetings."  Interview recorded October 18, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fashion mogul Tory Burch: ‘embrace ambition’

February 16, 2017 11:07 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

CEO and Founder of her eponymous global fashion brand -- Tory Burch opens up about why she embraced the word "ambition," and notes that sexism continues to exist in the workplace. Interview recorded October 4, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Deloitte CEO Cathy Engelbert on being a first

February 16, 2017 11:06 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Deloitte CEO Cathy Engelbert is the first woman to become CEO of a major professional services firm. She instituted a 16-week family leave program and recounts being underestimated early in her career.   Interview recorded September 30, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Melinda Gates on fighting for women and girls

February 16, 2017 11:05 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Melinda Gates on her commitment to advancing opportunity for women and girls around the world – and why the mission is so personal for her. Recorded September 22, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Melinda Gates on fighting for women and girls

February 16, 2017 11:05 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB

Melinda Gates on her commitment to advancing opportunity for women and girls around the world – and why the mission is so personal for her. Recorded September 22, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. via Knit

Birchbox CEO: 'Easier for men to get funding'

February 16, 2017 11:02 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Birchbox CEO and Co-Founder Katia Beauchamp was turned down by many male investors she pitched, until Kirsten Green, a leading woman in venture capital, bet on her.  Interview recorded March 28, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Shark Tank's 'Mr. Wonderful' -- Kevin O'Leary

February 16, 2017 11:01 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB

Kevin O'Leary -- aka Mr. Wonderful -- on the hit show "Shark Tank" says "all of my returns were coming from companies either owned or run by women." Interview recorded March 30, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. via Knit

Shark Tank's 'Mr. Wonderful' -- Kevin O'Leary

February 16, 2017 11:01 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Kevin O'Leary -- aka Mr. Wonderful -- on the hit show "Shark Tank" says "all of my returns were coming from companies either owned or run by women." Interview recorded March 30, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Soccer Star Abby Wambach

February 16, 2017 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

U.S. soccer champion Abby Wambach explains how she has dedicated her post-soccer career to fighting for pay equality for women, saying enough is enough! Interview recorded January 13, 2016. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Boss Files with Poppy Harlow

February 08, 2017 22:00 - 33 seconds - 555 KB

CNN's Poppy Harlow goes beyond the headlines, and the talking points, with the biggest names in business. In-depth conversations with the men and women leading global companies - and those committed to making a positive impact beyond the bottom line. All episodes from Season 1 coming soon! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Guests

Melinda Gates
3 Episodes
Howard Schultz
2 Episodes
Arianna Huffington
1 Episode
Justin Trudeau
1 Episode
Kara Swisher
1 Episode
Mary Daly
1 Episode
Mellody Hobson
1 Episode
Rebecca Jarvis
1 Episode
Reshma Saujani
1 Episode
Sara Blakely
1 Episode
Scott Harrison
1 Episode
Wes Moore
1 Episode