I know many members of our community steer clear of Wall Street because of the perception that the stock market is risky, but I am convinced the biggest risk of all is not taking one.

It took me a long time to be as brave in my personal life as I was in my professional life to be brave in love means opening yourself up to the possibility of heartbreak.

In terms of my profession, I'm passionate about financial literacy. I want to live in a financially literate society. I want kids to understand the importance of savings and investing. I want to try to replicate the great savers who came out of the Depression, the best savers the country has ever seen. It's crucial that people understand the importance of financial literacy, because it's actually life saving.

Don't be color blind, be color brave. Embrace diversity as a competitive advantage.

It's time we become comfortable with the uncomfortable conversations about race...Instead of being color blind, we need to be color brave.

You cannot be brave without fear.

Observe your environment. Invite people into your life that don't look like you or think like you