The Alchemy of Adversity: How Michael Gayed Transformed Loss into Legacy

What Are You Made Of? · Jan 23, 2025 · 39m

Mike "C-Roc" welcomes Michael Gayed, CFA, founder of the Lead-Lag Report and renowned voice in finance. In this inspiring episode, Michael shares his journey of resilience and reinvention, shaped by his father’s entrepreneurial spirit and their shared story of perseverance.

Michael discusses his family's roots, his father’s rise from humble beginnings in Egypt to success in the U.S., and the profound impact of losing his father during the 2008 financial crisis. He explains how these experiences fueled his determination to rebuild and redefine his path, embodying the transformative "Phoenix…