On this episode, Monique Rodriguez, CEO and founder of Mielle Organics, shares how she turned her passion for women’s health into the fastest-growing Black-owned natural hair care brand in the world. Carla sits down with Monique to discuss how she’s leading to execute after securing a historic investment deal with Berkshire Partners.

Leading to Execute: Mielle Organics’ Monique Rodriguez

Inspiring change through informed and inclusive innovation. On Access &amp; Opportunity, host Carla Harris, Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, explores the lived experiences of the people who face systemic inequities and sits down with founders, investors, developers, activists, and educators who are building a more equitable future today.

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Broadening Access to Mental Health Care for Ethnically Diverse Students

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Creating Equity in the Music Industry

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Leading to Execute: Mielle Organics’ Monique Rodriguez

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