Maya’s Literary Lounge Featuring Susie Gharib
Maya’s Literary Lounge Featuring Susie Gharib
Interviewing award-winning business TV news anchor Susie Gharib was truly a transformative experience. Her journey from Cleveland where she grew up with her Iranian family to the pinnacle of business journalism is one of perseverance and passion.
Gharib is known for her no-nonsense interview style with Corporate America’s leading power brokers. With a distinguished career spanning CNBC, NBC, ABC, and PBS-TV, she has interviewed top CEOs and business leaders including Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett, Miscrosoft’s Bill Gates, and General Motors’ Mary Barra. Gharib's accolades include three Gracie Allen Awards and the Elliot V. Bell award for her significant contribution to financial journalism.
Raised in Cleveland, Gharib absorbed knowledge about politics and current events, fueling her desire to see her work in print. After earning a Master’s degree in Middle Eastern studies at Columbia University, Gharib honed her writing and reporting skills at Fortune magazine.
As business and financial news drew in interest from mainstream American audiences, Gharib made a leap into television. Blending her business knowledge with her TV expertise, she made financial news relatable. Transitioning to PBS-TV’s Nightly Business Report was pivotal. As Co-Anchor, she interviewed numerous Fortune 500 CEOs and top U.S. officials and loving every moment. Memorable moments include her White House interviews with Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
Gharib's advice for interviews? Do a lot of research, be a good listener, and ask tough questions without being confrontational.
What’s next? "I love what I am doing,” she says. “Why retire when I have the best job?"
Talking with Gharib was a lesson in passion, perseverance, and the power of journalism. Her journey inspires aspiring writers and journalists everywhere.
