On today's episode of This Changes Things hosts Baker Machado and Hope King give a recap of the day's top earnings. In addition, they talk through top tips to ensure your business is a success.
But first, Jason Mayden, CEO and Co-Founder of Super Heroic, joins This Changes Things to discuss how creativity can empower an entire generation. He spent 13 years working for Nike, leading the creation of products for athletes and cultural icons such as Michael Jordan, Carmelo Anthony, and Derek Jeter. At Super Heroic it's his mission to empower children with the power of play through different products.
Plus, everyone has those quirky tendencies, but how do we hone in those attributions and create innovation? Melissa Schilling, Author of "Quirky" and Lydia Dishman, Reporter at Fast Company join This Changes Things to discuss different strategies to becoming a great leader.
Frances Newton Stacy, Director of Strategy at Optimal Capital, breaks down how skyrocketing commodity prices are impacting markets and what the Fed should be doing in order to avoid stagflation.
Adam Lampe, Co-Founder & CEO Mint Wealth Management, discusses the rising oil and commodities space and how the Fed will approach interest rate hikes amid the stellar February jobs report.
As Western companies cut ties with Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, there's a possibility their Chinese rivals could move in and fill the void. Major corporations such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and more have halted sales in Russia in hopes of encouraging Putin to back down, but now it seems those sanctions could be presenting a unique opportunity for China. Michael Friedson, Co-founder and Executive Editor of The Media Line News Agency, joined Cheddar's Opening Bell to discuss how these Western boycotts are reshaping geopolitical alignments, the global economy, and international trade.
Gas prices have reached their highest level since 2008, topping an average of $4 across the country. The surge comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggers supply concerns in what was already an extremely tight oil market. Jay Hatfield, Chief Investment Officer at ICAP, breaks down why costs at the pump are so high right now, and just how high they could go.
For Fadia Kader, the global head of strategic and media partnerships at social audio app Clubhouse, it's about pushing culture forward and connecting people with the biggest and brightest stars in music and entertainment.
