by Ken Mackell II | Sep 25, 2020
Promotions higher than the Manager level almost solely went to white men, despite the fact the work was led by women managers who had proven at every turn to be more knowledgeable and driven. I point this out because as a black woman, I cannot decouple the impact both...
by Ken Mackell II | Sep 25, 2020
I am an olympian with both undergraduate and graduate level Ivy League degrees and my drive and competency is questioned more than my white girlfriends who have half as much investment experience, no Ivy League degrees and no MBA. I considered getting the CFA as...
by Ken Mackell II | Sep 25, 2020
My experience has been less about racial discrimination and more about “fit”—or lack there of. In industries like PE, VC, banking, or consulting, networking and social affiliations can make or break you. I often struggle to socially connect with the culture, which is...
by Ken Mackell II | Sep 25, 2020
Even if I made a connection with someone, a white counterpart always seemed to make a stronger more natural connection that outshined mine. It was like I was always two steps behind, even though I was just as or even more capable than them. Eventually I just got tired...
by Ken Mackell II | Sep 25, 2020
My manager told other analysts about opportunities in bigger cities and the other analysts and I discussed this. When it was my one-on-one meeting, my manager started to describe some opportunities, but always in the same city where I currently live. After she...
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