After 5ish: Gargi Pal Chaudhuri on the Power of Mentorship

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theSkimm

Entrepreneurship, Careers, Business

4.7 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 29 April 2022

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

It’s no secret that more diversity is needed in the investing world. So as an immigrant woman of color, Gargi Pal Chaudhuri didn’t see a lot of people who looked like her or understood her background when she first stepped onto the trading floor two decades ago. Since then, she’s climbed the ranks, broadened her network, and become the Head of iShares Investment Strategy, Americas at BlackRock. Tune in for her advice on how to find the best mentors possible as you build your career. In this episode, Gargi shares: How to start looking for a mentor The secrets to developing a mentor-mentee relationship The one piece of advice she gives her mentees now (hint: invest)

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by iShares.
0:03.2	They're ETFs invest in the trends and tech we all keep hearing about.
0:07.7	We will explain more in a bit, but first, let's get into the episode.
0:13.1	Anyone that's looking for a mentor out there, don't be afraid to reach out.
0:18.2	I think we make it a bigger deal than it is than it has to be.
0:22.8	One thing that can happen is you don't hear back, and that is not such a bad thing.
0:30.1	Welcome to After Five-ish, a bonus series where we take a break from a regularly scheduled show.
0:36.0	For quick chats with pros who can help you live a smarter work life.
0:40.4	You ever meet somebody in passing or hear of someone and think,
0:44.0	I wish I could ask them about their job?
0:46.5	Us too.
0:47.8	With After Five-ish, we're calling those people up to get the best bits of career advice they can share.
0:54.3	Okay, onto the show.
1:00.8	Today, our guest is Gargi Pell Chowdory.
1:04.0	She's the head of iShares investment strategy at the asset management firm BlackRock.
1:09.0	And as an immigrant woman of color, she didn't see a lot of people who looked like her
1:13.2	when she first stepped on to the trading floor two decades ago.
1:17.0	For Gargi, climbing the ranks meant working with and sinking guidance from.
1:21.9	People with backgrounds that were very different to her own.
1:24.9	So today, we're talking to her about finding mentors,
1:28.1	growing your network and getting the best possible advice as you build your career.
1:33.2	Gargi is so glad you can join us. Welcome to After Five-ish.
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