Melissa Solis is the Chief Executive Officer of Inbenta, a global AI company focused on customer experience. Melissa is a seasoned technology executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience. Prior to Inbenta, Melissa co-founded GIACT with her brother, building the fraud prevention and risk mitigation company from startup to
industry leader. In 2020, they successfully sold GIACT to the London Stock Exchange for $610 million. In this episode, Melissa shares her insights on perseverance and resilience and tells us about the impact her mother had on her life and career and the role these and other lessons have had on her understanding of what true success is.
To learn more about Inbenta, visit their website at www.inbenta.com.
Thrivefecta is a podcast from BMO, celebrating women who thrive. Visit https://uswealth.bmo.com/podcasts/ for the full list of episodes. Find the feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or search for BMO Thrivefecta on your favorite podcast listening app.
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Thrivefecta was produced by Evan MacDonald, Kelly Taylor, Jessica Theodore, and Alexa Javors. Music by Scorewizards, Snoiscope and Evan MacDonald. DeDe Cordell is our Host.
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35 - Jackie Robles, President of Anita's Mexican Foods and Lorena
Jackie Robles is the president of Anita's Mexican Foods and Lorena, a family-owned food manufacturing company based in San Bernardino, California. A second-generation leader, Jackie runs the business alongside her siblings and is now guiding the third and fourth generations. In this episode, she shares her insights on leading a multi-generational family business, the importance of mentorship, and how she and her family established a "business-first" philosophy to ensure the company's legacy. Jackie also discusses her journey with a financial advisor, the importance of financial literacy for women, and her philosophy of "strategic rest" to fuel performance.
To learn more about Anita's Mexican Foods, visit their website at anitas-snacks.com.
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Thrivefecta Season 4 - 2026 Womens Day Sizzle
Thrivefecta Season Four: Listen to women who are thriving in business and life. We brought together a group of dynamic women who have found success in their careers, achieved financial confidence, and made a meaningful impact on those around them. Each guest shares one key insight across three areas—career, finance, and life—to inspire and empower others on their own journey.