D.A.R.E. Ep 28 - Terri Duhon: From Childhood Trailer Park Poverty to Wall Street & Boardrooms with Imposter Syndrome

True Rags to Riches story from Growing Up in Extreme Poverty in a US Trailer Park in rural Louisiana to UK Boardrooms via MIT, Wall Street and Oxford Uni while Battling Imposter Syndrome. In her own words on social media where Terri shares that "growing up a dirt poor little Cajun girl in a trailer in rural Louisiana definitely made me feel a lot different."In this episode, Terri Duhon joins our Founder, Co-Producer and Host Prof Miranda Brawn on The D.A.R.E. Podcast (where Miranda is also a fellow derivatives s/trader, entrepreneur, lawyer, global speaker, board member, Oxford University visiting Fellow and author of 'The Brawn Review') to discuss Terri's journey from rural Louisiana to UK's boardrooms.Terri grew up very poor in a trailer with forms the foundation of her imposter syndrome. She went on to study maths at MIT and worked on the trading floor in Wall Street for 10 years from 1994 to 2004 as a credit derivatives trader.  She left investment banking to become an entrepreneur and author. This was followed by many attempts and lots of persistence to eventually become an associate fellow/lecturer at Oxford University and a board member. Whether you're an aspiring leader, entrepreneur, student, executive, board member, or simply interested in hearing about a former female trader reinvent her career, this episode offers valuable insights into leadership, taking risks, persistence and battling imposter syndrome. It highlights that you can come from an extremely poor and disadvantaged background to become a success with the right mindset. 🔹 In this episode, Terri discusses her:✅ Transition from her childhood growing up very poor in a trailer park in the US.✅ Her first taste of success studying maths at MIT and bagging a trading role after graduating in her 20s at top Wall Street investment bank, J.P. Morgan.✅ Being part of the trading team which grew the Credit Derivatives product in the 1990s at J.P. Morgan. This was led by Blythe Masters who at the time was the youngest Managing Director at 28.✅ Her success mindset tips including risk, return and ageless reinvention at mid-life for opportunities to change.✅ Her non traditional route to the Boardroom which did not include rising up the corporate ranks to become a Managing Director or a c-suite board member (i.e. CEO, CFO/COO etc) at her Wall Street bank. ✅ Her personal struggles with managing imposter syndrome even today while feeling different in the workplace with a war with herself as honestly shared in this conversation.✅ Boardroom diversity, leadership and representation.✅ 'The Brawn Review' independent report on Boardroom Sustainability, Inclusion and Governance researched and authored by Prof Miranda Brawn with across more than 1000 global boardrooms in 24 sector with 50 recommendations, launched at the House of Lords in October 2025 and relaunched at LSEG in March 2026.✅ Her thoughts on AI governance and what companies should be focused on in the boardroom.✅ Women supporting women and talking more about their failures. ✅ Her views on Legacy Banks vs Fintech companies in 2026. And so much more...🎯 Key TopicsLeadership • Trading Floor • Trailer • Boardroom • Imposter Syndrome • Diversity & Inclusion • DEI • AI • Poverty 🎙️ Listen NowYouTube: https://lnkd.in/eHqXt4hxApple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eA_6Rfq4Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ef4ameHaAmazon Music: https://lnkd.in/egX3tPeBAudible: https://lnkd.in/eFrgEQaaBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2280719🤝 Partnered with The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation (TMBDLF)Support the Foundation:https://www.tmbdlf.comThe Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation is a registered charity focused on education, leadership, diversity and social mobility. It works to close the gap between the classroom and the workplace and aims to empower one million future leaders globally, having supported more than 100,000 people during its first ten years.📧 Business & Sponsorship [email protected]#TerriDuhon #Leadership #DiversityAndInclusion #DEI #AI#Justice #LeadershipPodcast #MirandaBrawn #TheDAREPodcast #BoardDiversity #boardroom  #tradingfloor #BlytheMasters #jpmorgan #TheBrawnReview #oxforduniversity #MITPartnered with The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation (TMBDLF) Powered by City AM. Please donate to TMBDLF.com via www.tmbdlf.com/how-you-can-donate Follow, subscribe, watch and listen to this episode from the below links: You Tube - https://lnkd.in/eHqXt4hx Apple - https://lnkd.in/eA_6Rfq4 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/ef4ameHa Amazon Music - https://lnkd.in/egX3tPeB Audible - https://lnkd.in/eFrgEQaa Buzzsprout - https://lnkd.in/eHfwxjVu or on your usual podcast platform. Social Media Linkedin: / the-d-a-r-e-podcast-00a4712bb Instagram: / thedarepodcast TikTok: / thedarepodcast Email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities to market your business and services on the podcast and/or for guest recommendations.