![<description><div class="SCXW188684205 BCX8"> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW188684205 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW188684205 BCX8"><span class= "LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW188684205 BCX8"><span class= "TextRun SCXW248378969 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW248378969 BCX8">What does it take to break barriers, lead with vision and transform challenges into opportunities?</span></span><span class= "LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW248378969 BCX8"><span class= "SCXW248378969 BCX8"> </span><br class= "SCXW248378969 BCX8" /></span><br class= "SCXW188684205 BCX8" /></span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8">For this episode of</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW188684205 BCX8">Withology</span><span class="TextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8">, host Brian Tierney sits down with <strong>Sherry Phillips</strong>, <strong>Forbes</strong></span><strong><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8"> Media's</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8">first woman CEO</span></strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8">, to explore her extraordinary path from Philadelphia roots to media trailblazer. Together, they uncover how family values, community support, and personal grit fuel leadership, mentorship, and resilience—qualities that shape not just successful careers, but lasting legacies.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW188684205 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":240,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW188684205 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW188684205 BCX8"><span class= "EOP SCXW188684205 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW188684205 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW188684205 BCX8"><strong><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8">IN THIS EPISODE:</span><span class="EOP SCXW188684205 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW188684205 BCX8"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW188684205 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW188684205 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW188684205 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8">(01:38) Sherry reflects on mentors during pivotal moments in her career journey</span><span class="EOP SCXW188684205 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW188684205 BCX8"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW188684205 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW188684205 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW188684205 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8">(05:52) Sherry offers advice for younger generations and discusses the unique culture and family legacy at Forbes </span><span class="EOP SCXW188684205 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW188684205 BCX8"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW188684205 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW188684205 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW188684205 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8">(11:17) Discusses personal strategies for staying grounded and reflects on overcoming leadership challenges </span><span class= "EOP SCXW188684205 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW188684205 BCX8"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW188684205 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW188684205 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW188684205 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8">(14:14) Sherry comments on the significance of becoming the first female CEO at Forbes</span><span class="EOP SCXW188684205 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW188684205 BCX8"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW188684205 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW188684205 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW188684205 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8">(19:50) Pivoting to digital and launching Forbes Under 30 has allowed Forbes to thrive</span><span class="EOP SCXW188684205 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW188684205 BCX8"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW188684205 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW188684205 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW188684205 BCX8"><span class= "TextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8">(23:56) Addresses the integration of AI into journalism, the importance of </span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8">maintaining</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8"> trust in the media</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW188684205 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="SCXW188684205 BCX8"> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW188684205 BCX8"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW188684205 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW188684205 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW188684205 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW188684205 BCX8">(29:19) Sherry looks forward and advises other industry leaders </span><span class= "EOP SCXW188684205 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW112666016 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW112666016 BCX8"><strong><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW112666016 BCX8">KEY TAKEAWAYS:</span><span class="EOP SCXW112666016 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW112666016 BCX8"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW112666016 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW112666016 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW112666016 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW112666016 BCX8">Mentorship and strong family support serve as the foundation for success, cultivating resilient leadership in both business and media.</span><span class= "EOP SCXW112666016 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":220,"335559739":220,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW112666016 BCX8"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW112666016 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW112666016 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW112666016 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW112666016 BCX8">Innovation, adaptability, and a spirit of collaboration fuel personal growth while driving Forbes' continued impact and evolution.</span><span class= "EOP SCXW112666016 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":220,"335559739":220,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW112666016 BCX8"> <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW112666016 BCX8" role="list"> <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW112666016 BCX8" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW112666016 BCX8"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW112666016 BCX8">Authentic journalism that uplifts diverse entrepreneurs and women leaders secures the enduring relevance and influence of the Forbes brand.</span><span class="EOP SCXW112666016 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":220,"335559739":220,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW112666016 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW112666016 BCX8"><span class= "EOP SCXW112666016 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW112666016 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class="Paragraph SCXW112666016 BCX8"><a class= "Hyperlink SCXW112666016 BCX8" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-phillips-forbes" target= "_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW112666016 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle= "Hyperlink">Sherry Phillips - Forbes | LinkedIn</span></a><span class="EOP SCXW112666016 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW112666016 BCX8"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW112666016 BCX8"><a class= "Hyperlink SCXW112666016 BCX8" href="https://www.forbes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW112666016 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle= "Hyperlink">Forbes - Website</span></a><span class= "EOP SCXW112666016 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr 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Withology
Brian Tierney, Brian Communications
Sherry Phillips (CEO, Forbes Media)-Ep. 16
DEC 15, 202533 MIN
Sherry Phillips (CEO, Forbes Media)-Ep. 16
DEC 15, 202533 MIN
Description
What does it take to break barriers, lead with vision and transform challenges into opportunities? For this episode of Withology, host Brian Tierney sits down with Sherry Phillips, Forbes Media's first woman CEO, to explore her extraordinary path from Philadelphia roots to media trailblazer. Together, they uncover how family values, community support, and personal grit fuel leadership, mentorship, and resilience—qualities that shape not just successful careers, but lasting legacies. IN THIS EPISODE: (01:38) Sherry reflects on mentors during pivotal moments in her career journey (05:52) Sherry offers advice for younger generations and discusses the unique culture and family legacy at Forbes (11:17) Discusses personal strategies for staying grounded and reflects on overcoming leadership challenges (14:14) Sherry comments on the significance of becoming the first female CEO at Forbes (19:50) Pivoting to digital and launching Forbes Under 30 has allowed Forbes to thrive (23:56) Addresses the integration of AI into journalism, the importance of maintaining trust in the media (29:19) Sherry looks forward and advises other industry leaders KEY TAKEAWAYS: Mentorship and strong family support serve as the foundation for success, cultivating resilient leadership in both business and media. Innovation, adaptability, and a spirit of collaboration fuel personal growth while driving Forbes' continued impact and evolution. Authentic journalism that uplifts diverse entrepreneurs and women leaders secures the enduring relevance and influence of the Forbes brand. RESOURCES: Brian Tierney - LinkedIn Sherry Phillips - Forbes | LinkedIn Forbes - Website