Wolf Hustle: A Black Woman on Wall Street

Cin Fabré, an immigrant from the Bronx, learned how to hustle from her parents and pushed her way into brokerage firm VTR Capital, an offshoot of Stratton Oakmont. She was shocked to find an army of young workers, mostly Black and Brown, with no real prospects for promotion. Wolf Hustle reveals how Cin worked gruelling hours, ascending from cold caller to stockbroker, becoming the only Black woman to do so at her firm. She also discloses the excesses she took part in on 1990s Wall Street, such as strip clubs, Hamptons parties, and Gucci shopping sprees.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 08 June 2023
Publisher: Dialogue

Growing up, Cin Fabré had no knowledge of the stock market. However, she acquired the art of hustling from her immigrant parents, diligently saving money with the aspiration of one day escaping her abusive father and poverty-stricken life in the Bronx.

Through a chance encounter, Cin managed to secure a position at brokerage firm VTR Capital, an offshoot of Stratton Oakmont, the infamous company where the Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, had once reigned. To her surprise, she discovered an army of young workers, predominantly Black and Brown, who were relegated to menial tasks such as locating investment leads for white male brokers. Despite the lack of opportunities for advancement, Cin was drawn to the allure of profit and was determined to achieve success at any cost.

In her memoir, Wolf Hustle, Cin exposes the inequalities she and countless others faced. She details the grueling hours she worked, ascending from a cold caller to a stockbroker, achieving a remarkable feat as the only Black woman to hold this position at her firm. She also uncovers the extravagant lifestyle she indulged in during the 1990s on Wall Street, including visits to strip clubs, lavish parties in the Hamptons, and extravagant shopping sprees. While reveling in the excitement of making money, Cin acknowledges the excesses she participated in.

Cin delves into her years of frantic trading and successful hustling, exploring the challenges and sacrifices required to build a wealthy life. She reflects on the strategies she employed to outsmart Wall Street and achieve financial success. Through her experiences, Cin offers valuable insights and lessons for those seeking to navigate the complexities of the stock market and achieve financial independence.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 232 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349703961