Victoria Watkins is Founder and Managing Partner of Inrichmint, an organization that sources curated deal flow for high net worth individuals and families. She previously served as Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Ariel Investments. Prior to joining Ariel, Victoria worked for the City of Chicago in the Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, serving as Senior Advisor, and Deputy Director of Legislative Counsel & Government Affairs. Victoria shares her journey from growing up in Chicago to working in government, venture capital, and private equity. She reflects on societal pressures discouraging women from STEM fields and her initial resistance to certain career paths, ultimately finding success by staying open to opportunities. She also highlights her passion for fashion, entertainment, her online tea shop Joy and Magic, and her children's book, Little Valerie and her Big World of Options, encouraging others to embrace new opportunities.
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