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When Julia Boorstin finished her B.A. in history at Princeton and was headed to the London School of Economics, she decided to take a detour and work at Fortune magazine for a year to indulge her “hobby" of journalism. Two decades later, she is a key reporter for CNBC covering media, social media and technology, as well as the author of a new book, “When Women Lead."
Hired as a business reporter based on her college journalism experience, Boorstin said she received a great education at Fortune that continues to inform her reporting at CNBC.
“I was fortunate to have these amazing mentors who taught me not only how to tell a great story, but how to use the lens of a business story to tell the most important stories that were happening in the world," said Boorstin.
When Boorstin started as a media reporter and then added social media and technology as additional subjects, each of those subjects were siloed, she said. Today, all three topics converge, and her role is to help viewers keep up with the pace of change driven by technology.
Boorstin recently joined City National Bank's CEO, Kelly Coffey, for a conversation about being at the forefront of reporting on social media, the impact of technology and the lessons to be learned from women leaders.
Not every child gets to fulfill their dream of becoming an FBI agent, but Tim Murphy did. The former deputy director of the federal law enforcement agency rose through the ranks to oversee more than 35,000 agents before he retired in 2011.
Murphy and his colleague Larry Pfeifer founded Consortium Networks in 2019, a company that connects technology customers, vendors and experts to share knowledge to improve everyone's cybersecurity. Murphy is now president and CEO of Consortium Networks as well as chairman of the board of Thomson Reuters Special Services.
The company aims to bring together law enforcement and private organizations to work collaboratively and share information to stop cyberattacks, similar to what Murphy oversaw in the fight against terrorism after 9/11.
“Pulling people together to share information had this huge network effect," said Murphy. “We realized that same type of mechanism needed to be built for cybersecurity."
Murphy recently joined Marcelo Brutti, City National's executive vice president and chief risk officer, for a conversation about how companies can protect themselves against cybercrimes.
Cybercrime: Number One Threat to the U.S.
Murphy believes that cyberthreats have become more sophisticated over the past 20 years, even as cybersecurity is in some ways simpler.
“Cybercrime is the number one threat that we face in the country and the number one threat to every single organization, but people don't realize it," said Murphy. “The threat is as bad and as fast-paced as ever, but we are much better at fighting it now."
Too often however, policies don't keep up with new threats, which leaves organizations battling to manage their own defense. That's why Murphy said he believes so strongly in the importance of organizations networking and sharing information.
“In the early days of cybercrime, the biggest threat was from state-sponsored groups out to disrupt business," said Murphy. “Today, companies are still attacked by the four major state-sponsored groups - Russia, China, Iran and North Korea - who may be interested in stealing intellectual property but who are also coordinating with criminals for financial gain."
Unfortunately, no one is immune to cyberattacks and organizations that are small, medium and large are attacked, Murphy said. Many of the attacks today are purely for financial gain, such as ransomware attacks.
Digitalization and Cybersecurity
Digitalization provides new challenges for organizations to protect their information, their business and their customers. Every company needs to start by understanding their digital network, who's on it and how they're connecting, especially when workers connect from home, said Murphy.
“You need visibility into everything that touches the network," said Murphy. “Next, you need to make sure that your software is up-to-date and that all vulnerabilities are patched in a timely manner."
Murphy recommends that every company, no matter the size, employs an individual who understands the risk of cyberthreats and can explain them to everyone from staff to board members. In addition, companies need to invest in artificial intelligence and machine-learning solutions to fight cybercrime because humans can't work fast enough to keep up with the speed of networks today, he said.
While many companies use two-factor authentication, Murphy believes most companies will need multifactor authentication to reduce fraud.
“Financial institutions and other companies have to keep alerting everyone about how they work and don't work," said Murphy. “I get phished every day with emails and text messages that say my account has been closed and I need to provide credentials. People have to realize that's not how companies work."
Tools to Combat Cybercrime
While there's more coordination happening now between the government and private sector around cybersecurity, Murphy said it's still not enough. That's why he founded Consortium to help close the gap in cybersecurity.
“We're up against countries where the government and companies are controlled by the same people," Murphy said.
He worries that people don't realize how vulnerable the U.S. is because private companies run much of our crucial infrastructure. But Murphy is optimistic that basic protections and continually updating software will go a long way toward preventing cyberattacks.
Discover more cybersecurity insights by listening to the full conversation between Tim Murphy and Marcelo Brutti.
Five years ago, Jasmine Crowe was feeding homeless people in Atlanta from a pop-up kitchen in her home. She's come a long way in a few short years, transforming her passion for helping others into a national organization. Crowe, founder and CEO of Goodr, a company that leverages technology and logistics to reduce waste and eliminate hunger, recently closed an $8 million Series A funding round. But that's not all. Besides her work as an award-winning social entrepreneur, Crowe has done TED talks and has authored a children's book called “Everybody Eats."
Goodr, which is now in 26 markets across the U.S., has served 30 million meals and diverted five million pounds of food from landfills since its founding in 2017.
Crowe recently joined City National Bank CEO Kelly Coffey for a conversation about building a business that addresses socio-economic issues, raising capital and increasing awareness around food insecurity and food waste.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
Angela Sutherland is on a mission to help raise a healthier generation. She's the CEO of Yumi, a direct-to-consumer organic food and childhood nutrition company focused on intelligently designed, science-backed meals, snacks and vitamins for every stage of development.
Under Sutherland's leadership, Yumi is a fast-growing kids' food company with millions of meals delivered across the continental United States. Her groundbreaking work at Yumi is fueling a new “food is pharma" movement. Yumi's rapid growth led to its inclusion on Fast Company's first-ever Brands That Matter 2021.
Sutherland recently joined City National Bank CEO Kelly Coffey for a conversation about entrepreneurship and securing venture capital funding as a woman.
Dea Lawrence is truly multi-talented. Her acting career started in New York City where she worked on Broadway national tours and in regional theaters. Using lessons from the stage, she's earned a reputation as a prominent business executive in Hollywood.
Lawrence focuses on advertising, media and ad-tech. She's worked on campaigns for major studios, networks and Fortune 500 companies. Today, Lawrence serves as the chief operating and marketing officer at Variety, an entertainment publication with a long and storied history.
She frequently contributes to industry trades and conferences, making appearances at CMO Assembly, Women in Media, World Forum Disrupt and many more.
Lawrence joined Linda Duncombe, City National Bank EVP and Chief Marketing, Product and Digital Officer, for a conversation about evolving a brand, adapting to change and the increasing influence of female leaders.
Matt Belloni is a founding partner at Puck, a new media company focused on the inside story at the nexus of Hollywood, Wall Street, Washington, and Silicon Valley. Before starting Puck, he was an entertainment attorney, journalist and the editor of The Hollywood Reporter.
His newsletter, “What I'm Hearing," has established him as one of the most impactful minds in entertainment and his expertise serves as a guide to the industry.
City National Bank's CEO Kelly Coffey recently chatted with Belloni on her podcast, “Conversations." The duo discussed entertainment journalism, industry disruption and the streaming wars.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
Tarik Brooks is an entrepreneur, financial professional and executive who has earned a reputation for using value-driven actions to secure success. He serves as president of Combs Enterprises, where he oversees and advises business operations and investments owned by Sean “Love" Combs.
The company's diverse portfolio includes spirit brands CÎROC® Vodka and DeLeón® Tequila, media platform Revolt TV, Capital Preparatory Schools and the Sean John fashion label.
Brooks is a graduate of Howard University and Harvard Business School. Before joining Combs Enterprises, he served as a senior leader at an investment management firm.
City National Bank CEO Kelly Coffey was thrilled to welcome Brooks as a guest on her podcast, “Conversations," for a discussion about career growth, managing a diverse portfolio and empowering communities with the power of opportunity.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt is a veteran entrepreneur. He turned heads in 1980 after successfully completing what was then the world's largest commercial renovation on the Harborside Financial Center in Jersey City, N.J. After starting and selling multiple successful projects, Sonnenfeldt founded Tiger 21, an exclusive peer membership organization for high-net-worth entrepreneurs, investors and executives.
Recently, Sonnenfeldt joined Brandon Williams, head of East Coast private banking at City National Bank, on the Conversations podcast for a discussion on entrepreneurship and wealth management.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
When social media is your business, how do you and your family balance the demands and constantly evolving world of the algorithm? This is a daily challenge that entrepreneur Marc D'Amelio and his family face. His daughters, Dixie and Charli D'Amelio, catapulted their family onto the international stage after their TikTok videos became an international sensation in 2019.
Producing primarily viral dancing videos, Charli D'Amelio was the first person to reach 50 million and 100 million followers on TikTok. Over the years, she has expanded her videos outside of dancing, encouraging a consistent growth in followers. She remains one of the most prominent creators on TikTok — no small feat on the app that has amassed more than 1 billion users.
With views of their short films numbering in the millions, the launch of their successful clothing lines and even a reality television show, the D'Amelios have rightfully earned the unofficial title, "TikTok's first family."
Recently, City National Bank CEO Kelly Coffey welcomed Marc as a guest on her podcast, "Conversations," to speak about his family's rise to fame, the entrepreneurial hustle it takes to be successful, authenticity in the influencer economy, and what's next now that his last name has become a global brand.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
Danny Meyer is a New York City restaurateur who serves as the chief executive officer of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG). City National Bank CEO Kelly Coffey was thrilled to speak with Danny about his experience with guiding a business through a pandemic and the future of the restaurant industry.
Danny says he spent the first half of his life getting an education about the world of hospitality without realizing it. His father owned a travel business, enabling Danny to develop a diversified appreciation for great food and service at an early age.
Meyer opened his first restaurant in 1985 at the age of 27. His early success cemented his career as a hospitality stalwart for the decades to come. He has been the driving force behind some of New York City's most popular and acclaimed restaurants, including Union Square Café, The Modern and the Gramercy Tavern. He also founded the international casual-dining smash hit Shake Shack, a burger venture that went public in 2015.
Besides having a keen understanding of the restaurant industry, Danny has earned a reputation as a leader. USHG is known for its culture of enlightened hospitality, a philosophy that places employee well-being above all else.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
Natasha Cloud is a WNBA champion and starting point guard for the Washington Mystics. She's also a noted activist for gun violence reform, Black Lives Matter and equal rights for women and the LGBTQ+ community. In 2020, Cloud opted out of the WNBA bubble to devote herself to full-time social justice work and was named Outsports Female Hero of the Year, earning a spot on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list.
Cloud is a Pennsylvania native and graduate of Saint Joseph's College who was drafted No. 15 overall by the Washington Mystics in the second round of the 2015 WNBA draft. Her wife, Aleshia Ocasio, is a professional softball player.
Calling herself an underdog in the early part of her career, Cloud said she sacrificed fun, friends and even her graduation to focus on basketball. "That 11-year-old girl from Broomall, Pennsylvania - those dreams all became a reality," Cloud said, speaking of her professional sports career so far.
In this episode of the Conversations podcast, Linda Duncombe, City National Bank's chief marketing, product and digital officer, speaks frankly with Cloud about the emotional and physical challenges she faces as a professional athlete, being a biracial and bisexual woman, and her phenomenal work in the community.
Concentrating on activism after George Floyd's murder in 2020 helped Cloud turn her life "under a microscope" into a chance to "become a microphone" by using her voice and platform to champion reform, she told Duncombe.
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While Ian Somerhalder is an actor well-known for his leading roles on the hit shows The Vampire Diaries and Lost, he also is a humanitarian, philanthropist and environmentalist dedicated to advancing science, conserving natural resources and educating corporations and the public about how we can all lean in to make a difference on big issues like climate change.
After witnessing the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the Gulf of Mexico where he grew up, Somerhalder was inspired to make a difference. He established his own foundation in 2010 to empower human action through programs and collaborations that help protect and restore our planet. He also serves as a United Nations Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador and recently launched his own sustainable spirits company, Brothers Bond Bourbon, which respects the integrity of ingredients, their sources and the bourbon traditions that have been in place for generations.
In honor of Earth Day 2021, City National Bank CEO Kelly Coffey speaks with Somerhalder about spending most of his childhood outdoors in Louisiana, where he first learned to appreciate nature and the valuable lessons it can teach us. Coffey and Somerhalder also discuss the future of sustainability, why the problems we face require a cohesive approach and City National Bank's commitment to protecting our natural resources and planet.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
As part of the bank's spotlight on Women's History Month, Christy Turlington Burns, activist, model, advocate and founder of the nonprofit Every Mother Counts, shares how her organization supports mothers in the U.S. and around the world before.After suffering a near-fatal complication during the birth of her first child in 2003, Burns was motivated to start the New York-based global nonprofit that seeks to make childbirth safe for women around the world. Since 2010, Every Mother Counts has invested $21 million in grants to 29 programs in nine countries. It also has supported more than a million people, including women, babies, health workers and community members.
Now, with the pandemic making it even more difficult for many women to access quality, respectful and equitable maternity care, supporting mothers is as urgent as ever.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
Jane Rosenthal, American film producer and co-founder, CEO and executive chair of Tribeca Enterprises, knows about leadership in times of crisis.
Rosenthal reveals how she harnessed the power of filmmaking to empower New York, co-founding the Tribeca Film Festival with actor Robert De Niro after 9/11. In addition to talking about digitizing the Tribeca Film Festival in 2020 and City National Bank sponsoring the festival's 20th anniversary in 2021, Rosenthal discusses why you should stay true to what you're doing now more than ever.
Just as film uses human stories to empower communities, Rosenthal talks about how you can use your own personal experience to reconnect with and energize those you love.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
While Broadway shows are expected to remain closed to everyone until summer 2021, Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin continues her work in preparing for a safe and sustainable opening season.
St. Martin is one of the most influential leaders on Broadway. She speak about how Broadway plans to re-open in a safe, healthy and financially viable manner. She also discusses the economic and emotional impact of COVID-19 on the theater community and what's being done to provide leadership and education for aspiring Broadway talent.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong is a renowned transplant surgeon and owner of the Los Angeles Times. His career is fascinating, from surgical training at UCLA and inventing the cancer-fighting drug Abraxane to his 2018 acquisition of the LA Times, which is now focusing much of its attention on social injustice and the coronavirus pandemic.
As Dr. Soon-Shiong discusses the medical research now underway to treat COVID-19 more effectively and the effort to find a vaccine, he delivers a sober assessment on how the virus affects the human body.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
Unprecedented moments can and will alter our future. Arianna Huffington, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Bozoma Saint John let the world listen in on how they're amplifying the changes that matter most to them and discuss their perspectives on all things pandemic.
Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post, founder and CEO of Thrive Global and the author of 15 books, including Thrive and The Sleep Revolution.
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, currently serving as executive producer on the NBC drama “Shades of Blue" and "World of Dance." Goldsmith-Thomas also works as a producing partner with Jennifer Lopez, overseeing Lopez's Nuyorican Productions, and as a producing partner with Halle Berry, overseeing Berry's 606 Films.
Bozoma Saint John, a former senior executive at Apple, Uber and, most recently, Endeavor. The veteran marketing executive now serves as Netflix' chief marketing officer.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
Elise Buik joined the United Way of Greater Los Angeles in 1994 and became the first female president and CEO in 2005. Her commitment to addressing the city's social and economic challenges has never wavered and, today, she continues to seek new ways to solve problems.
As a board member of the United Way of Greater Los Angeles, Buik discusses how collaborations with leaders in many field can eliminate barriers to education, housing and economic mobility.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
Listen to Dr. Heather Munroe-Blum speak about the damaging effects that a pandemic can have on mental health as people adapt to new environments and upended social norms.
Learn more about the ways the pandemic can affect mental health and how you can adjust to a "new normal," which could require a greater focus on sleep, hydration and coping methods for feeling hopeful, happy and optimistic.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
Many American veterans are tasked with re-integrating into a society characterized by health crises, growing inequities and rising unemployment rates.
Listen to leaders on the forefront of affordable housing Steve Peck, Darryl Vincent and Jeremy Zimmer discuss counseling, career development and comprehensive support for American veterans during the pandemic and beyond.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.
Hollywood has been forced to pause, pivot and adapt as the coronavirus pandemic continues to reshape the entertainment business. Movie studios have pushed back release dates, award shows have been reinvented and entertainment powerhouses have shifted focus to create competitive streaming products. Meanwhile, Americans continue the longstanding fight for social justice. Hollywood legend Reginald Hudlin talks about how the pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement have forced the industry to evolve and what role the entertainment business plays in the fight for social justice.
This podcast is for general information and education only and is provided as a courtesy to the clients and friends of City National Bank. It is compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable, however City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates given are those of the speaker as of the date of the podcast with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change.