Rocking Finance: A podcast from Rock The Street, Wall Street

In this episode of Rocking Finance, we sit down with RTSWS alum Marilyn Shi, who first joined Rock The Street, Wall Street as a High School student, where she served as her cohort's Student CEO. Now a rising senior at the Wharton School studying Economics and a member of the RTSWS Alumni Advisory Council, Marilyn reflects on the experiences that have shaped her academic and professional journey. M...

In this episode of Rocking Finance, Rock The Street, Wall Street CEO Ashley Leftwich speaks with Tricia Rothschild, Interim Chief Executive Officer at CFA Institute about leading organizations through periods of innovation. From helping to scale businesses with more than two decades at Morningstar to leading the CFA Institute, Tricia talks about her career journey, finding your inspiration and adv...

In this episode of Rocking Finance, Rock The Street, Wall Street CEO Ashley Leftwich speaks with Cary Carbonaro, wealth advisor and author of Women and Wealth, about the power of financial literacy, early planning and building confidence with money. Cary shares personal stories and practical advice from her book, showing how students and professionals alike can take control of their finances and p...

Join RTSWS CEO Ashley Leftwich as she speaks to 2026 Rock The Street, Wall Street's Woman of the Year, Kristie Feinberg. Kristie is the President and CEO of Manulife John Hancock Investments with a career and leadership journey that is inspiring and deeply grounded in purpose. In this episode of Rocking Finance, Kristie shares thoughtful reflections on the Three L's: Leadership, Lessons Learned &a...

Join RTSWS CEO Ashley Leftwich in conversation with Iryna Halubkova, an accomplished investor with over 15 years of experience across private equity, venture capital, and impact investing. Iryna shares how she built her career from the ground up, the importance of adaptability in a changing world, and the key trends shaping finance today—from AI and automation to sustainability and ESG. She also d...

In this episode, Rock The Street, Wall Street CEO Ashley Leftwich speaks with Tafadzwa Chanakira, Assistant Portfolio Manager and Trader at Vanguard, about her path into finance and what a day in her life looks like on the equity index team. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Tafadzwa was first inspired by her uncle, who founded a bank and hosted a financial literacy program on TV. After studying econom...

Join Ashley Leftwich, CEO of Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), for an inspiring conversation with Kathryn Robinson, an accomplished investor who built a 15-year career spanning hedge funds and family offices. From her roots in a small mining town in South Africa to managing global investments in London, Kathryn shares a powerful journey of resilience, adaptability, and purpose. She offers a ra...

EP5: Main Street Research’s Alexandra Rooney: Join Ashley Leftwich, CEO of Rock The Street, Wall Street, in an inspiring conversation with Alexandra Rooney, CFP and Private Client Advisor at Main Street Research. Alexandra shares her journey from a first-generation American to becoming a successful financial professional, her day-to-day work in private client advising, and her passion for empoweri...

What does it really take to build a meaningful career when you don’t have it all figured out? In this conversation, Cynthia Plouché, Founder & CEO of The Alzenia Project, joins Ashley Leftwich, CEO of Rock The Street, Wall Street, for an honest discussion about navigating career uncertainty, leadership, and purpose. Cynthia shares her journey from being one of fewer than 40 Black women in her...

In this episode of Rocking Finance, Rock The Street, Wall Street CEO Ashley Leftwich speaks with Dr. Linda Pajoel author, investor, and financial educator about turning short-term actions into long-term financial success. Dr. Pajoel shares how her journey from dentistry to investing led her to publish Stock Market Mama, a book empowering women to build wealth and resilience. Together, they discuss...

In this episode of Rocking Finance, Rock The Street, Wall Street CEO Ashley Leftwich speaks with Katherine Relle as she breaks down exactly how she navigated her path from Georgetown → Columbia → LSE → JPMorgan → Private Equity—and the relationship-building strategies that made all the difference. RTSWS's Emily Holm joins the conversation bringing her expertise on student learning and engagement a...

In this episode of Rocking Finance, Rock The Street, Wall Street CEO Ashley Leftwich speaks with Jelena Sokolova, Senior Equity Analyst, Consumer Sector at Morningstar, based in London. Jelena shares insights into how she analyzes global market trends, mentors emerging analysts, and navigates complex investment landscapes with a long-term perspective. She also offers advice for students and young...

Rocking Finance: A Rock the Street Wall Street Podcast Real stories. Real access. Real paths into finance. Leaders of Rock The Street, Wall Street , a US nonprofit, are joined by financial professionals for candid, high-impact conversations sharing the insights, experiences, career pivots and journeys that can help young women advance through the financial industry with great confidence. Follow an...