Lauren Simmons is a personal finance speaker, author and producer. A native of Georgia, Simmons joined Rosenblatt Securities in 2017, becoming the youngest female trader and only the second Black female trader in the New York Stock Exchange’s 225-year history. Simmons was named to Ebony’s Power 100 list in 2018, Harper's Bazaar’s Women Who Lead 2019 and Politico’s 2018 Women of Impact.
She left Wall Street in late 2018. She is currently an executive producer on a biographical film about her life with actress Kiersey Clemons, who will play Simmons in the upcoming movie. Simmons is a graduate of Kennesaw State University.
For years ago, Lauren Simmons made history as the youngest woman equity trader on Wall Street. Now she's using her stock trader expertise to host "Going Public," a new interactive series following founders as they strive to get listed on the Nasdaq.
Lauren Simmons, host of 'Going Public' joins Cheddar to discuss her new show and the importance of representation in business.