She's a hedge fund manager teaching women to take control of their money—and their power 4/7/26

The CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of business, policy, and culture. In this episode, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin sits down with Karen Finerman, co-founder and CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors. Finerman shares how she built a hedge fund career on Wall Street, the lessons she learned from early risks and failures, and why mastering risk is key to success. She also explains her mission to help women take control of their finances, advocate for themselves, and build confidence around money. Follow and listen to the “CNBC Changemakers and Power Players” podcast on Apple and Spotify.