Executive Vice President, Forbes Media; Publisher, ForbesWoman, Forbes Media
Search every verified Moira Forbes interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Moira Forbes, Executive Vice President of Forbes Media and Publisher of ForbesWoman, has conducted a series of interviews with prominent figures in business, media, and philanthropy. In a 2023 video, she hosted Forbes editors who addressed myths about the Forbes Under 30 list, stating that nominees must be under 30 and that the list is an editorial initiative, not influenced by payments. In earlier interviews, Forbes spoke with figures such as Kara Swisher, who criticized tech leaders for a lack of diversity and accountability; Christine Lagarde, who discussed the importance of confidence, energy, and generosity in leadership; and Mellody Hobson, who described money as representing security and emphasized the value of making oneself indispensable in a career. Forbes has also interviewed Tory Burch, who defined success as happiness and contributing to the world, and Adena Friedman, who said that being a working mother should not cause guilt and that gender does not define her potential. Other conversations included Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, who argued that technology has amplified women's voices, and Robin Roberts, who spoke about choosing to focus on fighting rather than fearing a health crisis. Throughout these discussions, Forbes has consistently focused on themes of women's empowerment, career advancement, and the role of leadership in driving social and economic change.
“When we can't see ourselves in the narrative, we can't imagine our place in it. And that is why representation matters so much.”
“In media, we spotlight stories that otherwise might remain untold. When visibility increases, possibilities expand. That's the power of storytelling. Not just to inform, but to transform.”
“When I started Forbes women and when we started our annual power women's list power was seen almost as a dirty word. I'll never forget there was a really famous Tech executive in Silicon Valley who was top 10 on our power women's list and we're in Davos World economic forum and we had a banner of the you know women on...”
“When you have a North star in business when you have a purpose when you're doing something for the greater good Forbes has always been about empowering people to Succeed in Business and in life those are Timeless things and Timeless principles and when you can stay committed to those and when you ensure that you are al...”
“he had a really clear purpose when he started the magazine he said that business was originated to produce happiness not to pile up Millions he knew that business empowered people to lead better lives and that purpose that sense of purpose and that anchor allowed us to not only survive but to thrive for a 100 years”
“I think women are really eager to find a sense of community I think women when they connect with each other bring more of their whole selves to that conversation”
“I fundamentally believe that AI is going to create this extraordinary Renaissance. I see it as not just fuel in an engine, it's fuel in a rocket ship in these times of disruption when there is this fluidity and uncertainty that's where the magic happens.”
“In the inaugural issue of Forbes in 1917, before women even had the right to vote, my great grandfather started a column that was dedicated to women in business and he boldly stated in that very first issue: women will work with men in future fields where before they only worked for men. He said that barriers to women'...”
“We are journalists, we're not taking money, this is a totally editorial initiative. So for me to hear that it's just wild.”
“People thinking that the majority of under 30 listers go on to commit some kind of big scam or fraud or criminal act is inherently false.”
“during the pandemic uh made me also realize that restaurants are the backbone of america uh they do more than just it's not a luxury it's a necessity and we can actually end hunger and a bunch of stuff in the world uh if you lean on restaurants”
“field trip is potentially you know agricultural company community you know community activism is company you know that just happens to cook food that really tastes really good”
“I think legacy media companies were very slow to adapt to technology partially because they didn't want to cannibalize their content they wanted to kind of hold on by their fingernails to established forms of communication and media and i that was always very frustrating.”
“I do think that I can take more of a stand on controversial issues. You know, I do not believe the election was rigged neither do I guess 21 courts that have said there's absolutely no evidence and in fact it was perhaps the safest and most legitimate election in years.”
“I've become all the more grateful for gatherings that bring together interesting and dynamic women such as you. I'm grateful for the opportunity that it represents and what's possible when we come together around a shared commitment.”
12th Annual AAM Awards Dinner honored 4 outstanding media leaders and creative talents whose work exemplifies the power of ...
12th Annual AAM Awards Dinner honored 4 outstanding media leaders and creative talents whose work exemplifies the power of media to inform, educate and empower: EVP of Forbes Media&President and Publisher of ForbesWomen Moira Forbes; French-Lebanese Oscar nominated director Ziad Doueiri; CEO of Axel Springer and owner of Politico Mathias Dopfner, and Iran International, the leading Persian language TV and digital new channel. Thank you to our lead sponsors @uaeembassyus @rbsalsaud @antounsehnaoui #crownfamilyphilanthropies
Racquel Oden,Head of International Wealth, Premier and Global Private Banking, HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Elissar Farah Antonios, and Moira Forbes, Executive Vice President, Forbes discuss the economic barriers to creating wealth as women. Over the past decade, the Forbes 30 Under 30 has become the world’s most important honor for young entrepreneurs and leaders, while a new list, the 50 Over 50, which showcases how, for women, experience and wisdom and leadership mean that success no longer has an expiration date.
Redefining Power: Moira Forbes on Legacy, Leadership, and the Meaning of Influence on She Leads In this premiere episode of She Leads, Sally Mousa sits down with Moira Forbes — Executive Vice President of Forbes and the visionary behind Forbes Women — to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose. From carrying the weight of legacy to reshaping the global conversation on success, Moira shares powerful insights on reshaping media, authenticity, and why she’s proud of her greatest failures. In celebration of Women’s Month, Forbes Middle East proudly launches She Leads — a powerful new s…
Moira Forbes is the President and Publisher of ForbesWoman, a multi-media platform dedicated to successful women in business and leadership. She is also the Executive Vice President of Forbes Media where she is responsible for programming and branding Forbes events worldwide and driving new business initiatives across the company’s diverse media platforms. She is currently the host of Success with Moira Forbes, a video series on the Forbes Video Network featuring candid, one-on-one interviews with today’s top women leaders. Launched by Forbes Media in 2008, ForbesWoman includes a robust…
Forbes Editors Kristin Stoller and Steven Bertoni break down the myths and rumors about the 30 Under 30 List—and share tips about how to increase your chances of making the list. Read the full story on Forbes: Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?s... Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light e…
Award-winning chef, author and TV personality Chef JJ Johnson has built a multi-hyphenate career in the restaurant industry and is known for his barrier-breaking cuisine informed by the Caribbean flavors of his childhood. Since being named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his work at the restaurant Cecil, he has grown into a successful entrepreneur—most recently, he founded FieldTrip, a Harlem-based eatery serving globally inspired rice bowls. Here, he sits down with Moira Forbes to discuss giving back to his community during the pandemic and what's next for the restaurant industry. Subscr…
Legendary journalist Katie Couric discusses career successes and setbacks and how she's developed an entrepreneurial mindset. Hosted by Moira Forbes, The Forbes Files spotlights what’s new and what’s next, featuring leaders at the forefront of their fields Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?s... Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter: / forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: / forbes More From Forbes: http://forbes.com Forbes covers the intersection of entreprene…
Forbes DACH Women's Summit 2021 https://www.forbes.at/womenssummit202... The global crisis has brought us to a crossroad: What do we keep and leave behind? What tools are needed to move forward? This year, we are hosting the Forbes Women’s Summit on November 18th, 2021 in Zurich, Vienna and Berlin. It is our chance to lift the curtains and bring together the Superwomen – from science, culture, sports to business – to reflect on and exchange learnings after an unpredictable time. Join us for a day of lively discussions on leadership, resilience, inclusion and entrepreneurship as we set the sta…
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