Ep 99 South East Asia

In this episode, Jewel sits down with Marc Mealy to break down the rising importance of Southeast Asia in the global economy and what it actually takes to operate across cultures in one of the fastest-growing regions in the world. Drawing from decades of experience across government, policy, and international business, Marc unpacks how ASEAN’s collective growth, competitive markets, and strategic positioning between the U.S. and China are reshaping global trade and opportunity. From the role of relationships and cultural fluency in doing business abroad to the evolving strategies of multinational corporations and the advantages U.S. firms bring in talent development, this conversation reveals why global leadership today requires far more than technical skill—it demands cultural intelligence, adaptability, and long-term thinking. Packed with real-world insight and strategic perspective, this episode is a blueprint for Black executives ready to expand beyond domestic markets and position themselves at the forefront of global business. 

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