The podcast covers challenges faced in obtaining permits for energy projects in the US, streamlining the project approval process, the potential impact of an inflation reduction act on the energy industry, empowering women through financial education, investing in oneself and building a personal business, and the misconceptions and challenges in ESG investing.

Hanneke Smits, CEO of BNY Mellon Investment Management, shares her thoughts on the macro landscape and trends in the asset management space. PGIM CEO David Hunt discusses his Bloomberg Invest panel Today’s Assets: From Safe & Secure to Risky & Untouchable. JJ Kinahan, CEO at IG North America, discusses investing in ETFs. Ram Nagappan, Chief Information Officer at BNY Mellon Pershing, talks about the digitization of the advisory industry. Jim Gold, CEO at Steward Partners, explains how artificial intelligence is impacting advisories. Hosts: Carol Massar and Matt Miller. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Schlosser, Chief Operating Officer for BNY Mellon Pershing, talks about the importance of strength and stability in the investment industry. Joe DaGrosa, CEO & Chief Strategist at Axxes Capital, shares his thoughts on private equity investing. Alicia Levine, Head of Investment Strategy & Equity Advisory Solutions at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, discusses the state of the markets and economy. Hosts: Carol Massar and Matt Miller: Paul Brennan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Pierce discusses solutions for unpredictable markets. Lisa Crafford shares her thoughts on M&A activity. Trey Prescott talks about advisors looking to go independent. Lisa Lewin discusses women leading the way in alternative investments.

Rose Vitale, Managing Partner at DRA Family Office, discusses backing female founders and encouraging family offices to invest more in women-owned businesses. They talk about funding challenges for women-led startups, unconscious bias in venture capital, the need for a strong support system, their investment focus on female-led companies, and the impact of investing in women beyond financial gains.

Bloomberg News Senior Wealth Reporter Heather Perlberg talks about how a $1.5 trillion program for home buyers is propping up banks. Chris Miller, Associate Professor at Tufts University and author of Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology, shares his insight on the latest news from the volatile semiconductor industry. Dr. Ellen Wald, President of Transversal Consulting, discusses Saudi Arabia’s pledge to shave an extra 1 million barrels-a-day from its production in July. And we Drive to the Close with Lisa Erickson, Head of Public Markets Group at U.S. Bank Wealth Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Matt Miller. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delivering Good President & CEO and Group President of Retail at Michael Kors discuss sustainability in retail industry. Topics include distributing $3 billion worth of goods, the role of brand partners, clothing waste solutions, Women of Impact Summit, and the impact of Michael Cora's work.

Julia Pollak, Chief Economist at ZipRecruiter, shares her insight on the May jobs report and the search engine's Job Seeker Confidence Index. Jack O'Holleran, CEO of Skale Labs, discusses AI integrating with the blockchain. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Startups Reporter Ellen Huet talk about Ellen's Businessweek story Ketamine Retreats Gain Popularity With Ambitious Professionals. And we Drive to the Close with Brenda O'Connor Juanas, Financial Advisor at UBS Global Wealth Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Matt Miller. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek." Hosted by Carol Massar and Matt Miller Hear the show live at 3PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 106.1 FM Boston, Bloomberg 960 AM San Francisco, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 119, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeartRadio app and at Bloomberg.com/audio. You can also watch Bloomberg Businessweek on YouTube - just search for Bloomberg Global News. Like us at Bloomberg Radio on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @carolmassar @timsteno @MattMiller1973 and @BWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heidi Binko, Executive Director of the Just Transition Fund, discusses how the dearth of tech infrastructure contributes to a lack of jobs in rural communities. Hosts: Carol Massar and Matt Miller: Paul Brennan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.