Nadia is delighted to be joined by Gabriel Macsweeney, Data Partnerships Manager at Codat, for this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast. Gabriel shares with us the details of her fascinating role, and the incredible path she took to get into the industry that she is now so passionate about. Gabriel also reflects on her early exposure to tech and science, and reveals to us the actions we can all be taking to encourage more women into the industry from a young age, and in turn ...
Jan 13, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Nadia is delighted to be joined by Helen Susannah Webb PhD, Senior Product Manager at Eigen Technologies, for this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast. We explore Helen's fascinating journey that both her academics and professional pursuits have taken her on, and find the origins of Helen's infectious passion for the industry. We also look at the challenges associated with personal growth and development, the importance of having an impact, as well as an insightful conversati...
Jan 12, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 102
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is joined by Lauren McEwan, Records Manager at the Pensions Protection Fund. We explore the fascinating work that Lauren does at the Pensions Protection Fund; from her day-to-day responsibilities, the skills she needs and must develop to be successful, and the challenges she faces and overcomes. Lauren also discusses the importance of representation in the championing of DEI, and how we can all work to make FinTech mor...
Jan 06, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 101
For the first Women of Fintech Podcast of 2021, and for the show's 100th episode(!!), Nadia is delighted to be joined by Irene Perdomo, Managing Director at Gresham Investment Management. We learn about Irene's fascinating career journey and the incredible work she has done, both in her current position and in her role as Guest Lecturer at top UK Universities, to truly walk the talk for change. Irene and Nadia have an insightful conversation on the importance of demystifying the state of gender ...
Jan 05, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 100
FINTECH FOCUS REVIEW: Revisiting our top episodes of 2020 and tracing the incredible journey FinTech has been on! In our first ever multiple guest episode of Fintech Focus TV over Zoom, Toby was joined by FINBOURNE Technology CEO, Tom McHugh and COO, Chris Farrell. In what turned out to be a great chat, Tom and Chris talk about the success of FINBOURNE, how they are coping through the pandemic, and what they anticipate in the future as well as much more. This episode first premiered on May 18th ...
Dec 28, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 20
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Jane Loginova, Co-Founder of Radar Payments and Chief Commercial Officer at BPC Banking Technologies. We gain an exclusive insight into Jane's roles at BPC and Radar, learning how she juggles multiple roles whilst still aiding in the innovative, international expansion of the firm. Jane also shares her thoughts on inclusion in the tech industry, and the importance of effective education in ...
Dec 17, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 99
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Iraide Ruiz, Engineering Manager and Technology Diversity Champion at IG. Iraide shares her journey through the industry and highlights the importance of role creation in truly elevating her drive to champion equality in both IG and beyond. The clarity and confidence of Iraide's beliefs towards diversity in the workplace are truly inspiring and so it is fascinating to hear the origins of he...
Dec 15, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 98
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Thea Fisher, Head of Commercial at Littlepay. Starting with Thea's fascinating background, and her combining of her passions and interests, we learn how Thea came to be one of the founding members of Littlepay. We also explore Thea's responsibilites, highlights of her job, and her thoughts on the position of women in the FinTech space, and what we can do to make it an inclusive, welcoming space fo...
Dec 10, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 97
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Sara Green Brodersen, Co-Founder and CEO at Canaree. A serial entrepreneur, international speaker, and incredible supporter of the FinTech startup community, Sara possesses a wealth of expertise and passion that makes for a fascinating discussion with Nadia. From the successes of her career, to the challenges she has overcome, Sara reflects on her journey and shares her top professional tip from h...
Dec 08, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 96
We're delighted to bring you the latest installment of The Talent Surgery Podcast! On this episode Nadia is joined by Naomi Trickey, Chief People Officer at Receipt Bank. We learn about everything from the connective glue needed to make everything work, to Naomi's unique approach to marketing a people team. Naomi also tackles an issue all company's face: the providing of enriching developmental opportunities. How do we encourage constant improvement? How do we get better everyday? FinTech's DEI ...
Dec 03, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 95
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Akita Somani, Chief of Staff and DEI Champion at Elavon Europe. Akita brings so many fascinating points of discussion to this episode, touching on everything from where we can find inspiration, to the incredibly important topic of unconscious bias. Akita's role as DEI Champion allows her to impart an incredible array of actionable points that will truly help us all walk the talk for change in the ...
Dec 02, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 94
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is joined by Kenzy Goodwin, Partner at Finceler8. Kenzy shares with us her journey into the FinTech space, including the challenges in developing a strong sales skillset and the difficulties you can face when transitioning between firms. Nadia also quizzes Kenzy on how we can affect the gender imbalance in the industry, and Kenzy imparts her invaluable advice to help us all walk the talk for change. FinTech's DEI Discussions ...
Nov 26, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 93
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is joined by Joanne Biggadike, Data Governance Manager at Metro Bank. We learn more about Joanne's unconventional background and her journey into FinTech from there, as well the challenges she has faced during her career, and her insightful advice on how to overcome then. Joanne and Nadia also have a fascinating discussion around diversity in the industry, particularly the issue of gender representation in FinTech. FinTech's ...
Nov 24, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 92
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Laura Traczi, Full Stack Developer at MahiFX. Laura shares with us her incredible journey through the industry that has seen her work across the globe, and reflects on the stand-out moments from her career. From the importance of character in shaping a strong company culture, to the best way to tackle the gender imbalance, Laura's discussion with Nadia is not to be missed! FinTech's DEI Discussion...
Nov 19, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 91
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is joined by Professor Sue Black OBE and Dr. Simon Schofield to discuss TechUP Women. Discussing the incredible work they do as part of this incredible programme, Sue and Simon share their driven and much needed no nonsense approach to the problem of gender imbalance in the tech industry. Their wealth of experience in the industry provides a fascinating discussion that is not to be missed! FinTech's DEI Discussions is ...
Nov 17, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 90
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast series, Nadia is joined by the Head of Product at BigPay, Monica Millares. Monica shares with us her journey through the industry and the key driving forces that got her there, including the role of mentors in her professional development. Monica also explores the importance of confidence in championing diversity and inclusion, and how crucial knowing yourself is in driving change for everyone. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered b...
Nov 12, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 89
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is joined by Amrita Srivastava, Head of Fintech for Western Europe at Mastercard. Amrita's infectious passion for positive change and inspiring inclusion runs throughout this episode. From her philosophy on growth and talent acquisition, and her approach to impacting the industry, Amrita imparts invaluable advice on this incredibly insightful episode. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global lea...
Nov 05, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 88
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is joined by Laura Rofe, Strategic Partnerships Manager at PPRO. Laura shares her personal journey in the industry, reflecting on her wealth of experience and explaining the importance of interweaving traits such as confidence and clarity into everything you do. From her professional to her philanthropic pursuits, Laura tells us about her investment in charity to ensure all can progress and all have the chance to succeed. Fin...
Nov 03, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 87
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Miia Paavola, Senior Onboarding Manager at Pleo. Going from the mindset that she would never work in finance, to then progressing through the ranks of FinTech and pioneering new roles in the industry, Miia charts her incredible professional journey. Her fascinating background has given her a plethora of insights into the state of diversity in FinTech and so Miia shares why we all need to ex...
Oct 29, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 86
On this very special episode of the Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is delighted to be joined by an incredible trio from Wirex: Erika Federis, Legal Counsel; Charlotte Wells, PR Events and Communications Manager; and Jenny Kong, Global Head of Social. Discussing the perseverance they display in the face of challenges, and the attuned advice they have for the FinTech community, this podcast offers an insightful and fascinating discussion. Erika, Charlotte and Jenny also introduce us to the incred...
Oct 27, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 85
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast series, Nadia is joined by Dr. Louise Ryan, Service and Delivery Manager at Close Brothers. Discussing her journey to her current position, including her perception of the industry prior to joining, Dr. Louise shares her fascinating story of development and progression. From giving back to the next generation, to disclosing how to truly walk the talk, Dr. Louise's insightful episode is not to be missed! FinTech's DEI Discussions is ...
Oct 22, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 84
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is joined by Alison Harwood, Head of London Branch at Varengold Bank. Delving into the responsibilities Alison's role includes at this innovative firm, we learn more about the key practices that make her job so fascinating. Discussing accessibility, the importance of grassroots, and empathy, Alison shares with Nadia her attuned insights into how the Fintech sphere can make its next step in championing Diversity and Inc...
Oct 20, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 83
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech podcast series, Nadia is joined by Caroline Hughes, CEO and Co-Founder at Lifetise. From the systemic issues that force women and minorities to continuously be 'scrapping for funding', to Caroline's belief in the need for scaffolding, this episode is brimming with fascinating insights into the current issues in the Fintech space. Caroline shares her thoughts on how we can change the industry for the better, and the ethos that will help us g...
Oct 15, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Nadia is delighted to be joined by Sarah Carver, Global Head of Digital at Delta Capita, for this episode of Women of Fintech. Uniting success to happiness and believing that challenge creates innovation are just a few of the key lessons you can take away from Sarah's discussion with Nadia. From pursuing a job you love, to creating your own luck, Sarah shares her tips for success and how to make an impact on your industry. Remember to leave a review to add your voice to the Diversity and Inclusi...
Oct 13, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 81
On this episode of The Talent Surgery, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Becca Garner, Head of HR at CashFlows. Having only recently joined CashFlows, Becca has taken the opportunity to reflect on the firm's People Policies and set an incredible agenda for the year ahead that truly aims to make a mark on the payments industry as an incredible employer. Here all about Becca's innovative strategies and how she overcomes the challenges of implementing a successful talent acquisition programme. Rem...
Oct 08, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 80
On this insightful episode of The Talent Surgery, Nadia is excited to be joined by the Chief of Staff at B2C2, Manuela Warnier. What makes a team stand out in an industry characterised by competitive innovation? Why is having a company culture so important? How can a firm evolve using unique talent acquisition strategies? Manuela shares the dynamic work she does at B2C2 and gives an insight into how firms can best create and utilise effective talent strategies. FinTech's DEI Discussions is power...
Oct 06, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 79
On this episode of Women of Fintech, Nadia is joined by Payal Raina, Global Head of Marketing at Torstone Technology. Payal's curiosity has driven her through her successful career in marketing and has made her more aware of the tactics and skills needed to launch a sucessful campaign in any industry; Payal's campaigns include developing an incredible online Fintech marketing community that brings experts from finance and tech together. Additionally, Payal shares her top tips for nurturing diver...
Oct 01, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 78
On this exclusive Podcast Episode of Fintech Focus TV, Nadia is joined by Peter Murray, Group Head of Sales at W2 Global Data. In this fascinating discussion, Peter shares how the pandemic has accelerated ambition and the crucial points we must consider when we come to collectively assist with rebuilding our economy. From having an optimistic business plan, to reassessing the role of the customer and their identity, Peter's attuned insights into the industry make for a highly informative episode...
Sep 29, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 77
On the latest episode of The Talent Surgery, Nadia is joined by the Head of People at Capital On Tap, Philippa Munitz. Discussing the agility of Capital On Tap's approach to people, Philippa reveals why it's important to have a People Strategy that is able to cope with the natural growth and change of an expanding firm. However, this doesn't mean one should abandon core values and a central mission, and so in this episode we learn the principles that have made Capital On Tap's approach to people...
Sep 24, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 76
On this episode of The Talent Surgery, Nadia is joined by two members of the incredible Minna Technologies team: Lisa Sjöstedt, Talent Acquisition Manager, and Lina Stenback, Talent Success Manager. From why they invite the 'elephant' into the room, as well as their firm belief that one-size doesn't fit all, Lisa and Lina discuss Minna's refreshing approach to talent acquisition and development. They reveal the traits that allow them to nurture potential into expertise, and how embracing individ...
Sep 22, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 75
