S01 E013 | Released 1/8/25
Fearlessly Navigating Spaces: Nazia Mollah’s Journey From Multicultural Roots to Artist Management Success
In this episode, we’re joined by entrepreneur Nazia Mollah, an Artist Manager at Roc Nation and CEO of Nazia Mollah LLC. Nazia explains how her multicultural upbringing shaped her adaptability and professional success.
Raised in a Bengali Muslim household in Queens, New York, Nazia developed the ability to navigate between traditional family expectations and Western societal norms. This duality equipped her with transferable skills that have fueled her journey from banking to higher education and on to the music industry. Nazia also discusses how diverse backgrounds drive innovation within organizations.
Key Takeaways:
(03:37) Growing up in a bilingual, multicultural household teaches adaptability.
(07:41) The role of mentorship in career transitions.
(11:21) Learning “to wear different hats” begins at home.
(17:14) A multicultural background can be a springboard for success.
(20:05) The challenges women face in the workplace.
(24:23) Diverse teams spark innovation and creativity.
(27:32) Being open-minded and approachable creates great leaders.
(28:44) Meeting Jay-Z, founder of Roc Nation, and observations on his leadership style.
Resources Mentioned:
“Third Culture Kids” by David C. Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken
Roc Nation website
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