MPF Discussion with Patricia Walsh Chadwick

Wall Street: My Path To Freedom with Patricia Walsh Chadwick

About Patricia

Patricia Walsh Chadwick was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1948. She received her BA in Economics from Boston University and had a successful 30-year career in the investment business, culminating as a Global Partner at Invesco. Today, she sits on a number of corporate boards and blogs on economic, social, and political issues. Her pro-bono activities include mentoring young women in high school and college and providing strategic planning advice to not-for-profit organizations. In 2016, she co-founded Anchor Health Initiative, a healthcare company devoted to the needs of the LGBTQ community in Connecticut and serves as the firm’s pro-bono CEO. She is the author of a previous memoir, Little Sister. A mother to twins, a daughter and a son, she lives in Connecticut with her husband John. 

Episode Title: Wall Street: My Path To Freedom

In this episode of “My Perfect Failure,” Patricia Walsh Chadwick opens up about her unique and challenging upbringing in a religious community that was excommunicated from the church. Patricia’s story is one of resilience, as she navigated life without parental guidance, learned to thrive in a new society, and built a successful career on Wall Street.

Patricia shares how she hid her background during her early career, the pivotal role of her typing skills, and her journey from a receptionist to a statistician and beyond. She also discusses her new book, “Breaking Glass – Tales from the Witch of Wall Street,” and the significance of mentorship in her life.

Tune in to hear Patricia’s inspiring story of transformation, the cultural adjustments she made, and her advice on finding and valuing good mentors.

Key Takeaways

1.       Resilience and Adaptability: Patricia’s journey from a restrictive community to Wall Street highlights the importance of resilience and adaptability in overcoming life’s challenges.

2.       The Power of Mentorship: Patricia emphasizes the crucial role mentors played in her career and personal growth, underscoring the value of seeking guidance and learning from others.

3.       Cultural Adaptation: Patricia’s experience of adjusting to a new society and learning to blend in showcases the importance of cultural adaptation and continuous learning.

4.       Career Pivot: Patricia’s strategic career pivot, leveraging her typing skills to enter the corporate world, demonstrates the significance of transferable skills and seizing opportunities.

Social Links to Patricia 

Website: https://www.patriciachadwick.com/.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciachadwick1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patriciawalshchadwick/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@patriciachadwick6951

Order: “Breaking Glass – Tales from the Witch of Wall Street,”   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breaking-Glass-Tales-Witch-Street/dp/B0D67F543Q/ref=sr_1_2?crid=YVD0IUVHKJEL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0NhG_E8ldb4zuFXNYJAlt_F9Goo2TnKOIpBALYewzWk