Join us as Roberta (Jenkins) James (she/her) shares how she's harnessed and embodied deep self-worth, confidence, and an abiding sense of Black joy while navigating white supremacy culture, how she's attained success in an industry dominated by white men, and why she parents her children to shoot for the stars.

Content warnings include racism, redlining, and misogyny. 

Roberta James was born in Savannah, GA, moved to York, PA as an adolescent, and graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor's degree in Media Studies & Communication.  Roberta is now a successful Financial Advisor, and resides minutes away from Tampa Bay with her husband, three daughters and one son. They enjoy traveling, sports, and supporting their children’s academics.