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FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr

Nadia Edwards-Dashtiwww.harringtonstarr.com

Welcome to the award-winning FinTech’s DEI Discussions, the podcast where we explore how financial technology can lead the way in diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Join our host, Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Chief Customer Officer at Harrington Starr, as she inspires us to 'walk the talk' and create more equitable workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Each episode invites you into the conversation, offering actionable steps to foster an inclusive environment in your organisation. From recruitment to retention and investment in talent, engagement, productivity, and career progression can mean different things to different people. 

Through our series specials and insightful discussions, we delve into these varying experiences, learning together how to better support diversity in our workplaces.

Join us as we discuss, learn, and advocate for meaningful change in the FinTech sector.

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Episodes

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast - CJ Tayeh, Founder of Flank

Nadia is delighted to welcome CJ Tayeh, Founder of Flank to the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast. This inspiring discussion around relationships explores real and genuine inclusion as CJ describes what a unique environment needs to succeed. Sharing her personal experiences, CJ talks about the importance of leadership and support available within a workplace and what to look out for when growing a successful environment. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global lea...

Aug 31, 202118 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast- Sendi Young, Managing Director at Ripple

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Sendi Young, Managing Director at Ripple. As Sendi offers us an exclusive look at her fascinating career journey, we learn about her key lessons along the way- exploring everything from perseverance to expansive ambition. Sendi's passion for driving change across the industry is evident, and she shares with us her actionable tips that will help us all walk the talk for change. We look inter...

Aug 26, 202127 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast - Eleanor Hardman, Ecosystem Engagement and Events Lead at CyNam and Hub8

Nadia is delighted to welcome Eleanor Hardman, Ecosystem Engagement and Events Lead at CyNam and Hub8, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast. This is a fascinating conversation, and Eleanor's passion for the topic clearly shines through as we discuss young enthusiastic people, as they are our future! Exploring the issues within the cyber space, Eleanor offers her eye-opening take on professional and personal lives. Eleanor also stresses the importance of investing into ...

Aug 24, 202120 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast Series - Sarah Clark, Head of UK at Clearco

Nadia is delighted to welcome Sarah Clark, Head of UK at Clearco, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. Sarah's background and past experiences have truly informed her eye-opening approach to inclusion. Exploring the importance of people and culture, Sarah shares her passion to successful workplaces, looking closely at talent and potential, and how it has evolved over her career. We also get an exclusive look at her travelling, and the opportunities she gained a...

Aug 19, 202125 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast - Erica Santos, Program Manager at Taptap Send

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Erica Santos, Program Manager at Taptap Send. Erica gives us a fascinating look at the unique brilliance of Taptap Send, and the work they do to consistently drive change in the marketplace. Nadia and Erica also engage in a fascinating conversation around confidence with career progression, highlighting the importance of adopting a more holistic approach to our professional journey. We also...

Aug 12, 202119 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast Series - Gemma Lingham, Associate Director at FleishmanHillard UK

Nadia is delighted to welcome Gemma Lingham, Associate Director at FleishmanHillard UK, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast. This is a fascinating conversation around the nuances and expectations of a work-life balance. Exploring priorities, growth, and mental health, Gemma offers her eye-opening take on our professional and personal lives. Gemma also stresses the importance of leadership balance, learning about doing things in different ways, and working for a compan...

Aug 10, 202128 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast- Roxane Sanguinetti, Head of Fixed Income and Investor Relations at GHCO

Welcome back to The DEI Discussions with Nadia Edwards-Dashti of Harrington Starr! We're delighted to be bringing back the show with a fantastic episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, featuring Roxane Sanguinetti, Head of Fixed Income and Investor Relations at GHCO. Roxane takes us through the various professional ventures she has had, exploring her work at big banks and also at innovative start-ups. It's brilliant to hear Roxane share the learns from each experience and the st...

Aug 05, 202120 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast- Gaia Beck, Co-Founder of Chippingin

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Gaia Beck, Co Founder of Chippingin. The mission of Chippingin to extend financial and investment opportunities to the next generation is a truly brilliant one! Gaia's work to ensure all children are afforded the chance to understand finance, and kickstart their entrepreneurial careers, is inspiring and sets a positive tone in the FinTech space. We also explore the work Gaia is doing to ensure gen...

Aug 03, 202112 min

The Recruitment Round-Up with Nadia and Scott

On this weeks episode of The Recruitment Round-Up, Nadia and Scott bring you an exclusive look at the next edition of The Financial Technologist. Highlighting the value the insights of the magazine add to the marketplace, Nadia and Scott share the motivations behind The Financial Technologist, and the solutions it offers to firms across the financial services place. We also celebrate the fact this upcoming magazine will feature the largest DEI section of any of our publications. DEI is rightly b...

Jul 18, 202122 min

The Fintech Focus Podcast- Michael Dugan, Chief Technology Officer at Marex Spectron

On this special episode of The Fintech Focus Podcast, Nadia is joined by Michael Dugan, Chief Technology Officer at Marex Spectron. We hear about fantastic technology that is truly offering lasting solutions, with Michael charting the incredible growth and innovation of the firm. From the catalytic power of their people, to how the Pandemic influenced their development and tech strategy, Michael's conversation with Nadia exposes us to the multi-faceted, collaborative brilliance of our industry. ...

Jul 13, 202113 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast- Michelle Johnson, Head of UK & Ireland at Fexco Payments & FX

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Michelle Johnson, Head of UK & Ireland at Fexco Payments & FX. Michelle shares her unique career journey, exploring her time in the Middle East and the incredible development of her role with Fexco Payments & FX. Discussing her fascinating take on teams and interconnectivity, Michelle imparts her advice on how we can strengthen our networks and create a firm that flourishes. We also le...

Jul 08, 202135 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast- Dilyana Valcheva, Strategy Finance Expert at Fnality International

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Dilyana Valcheva, Strategy Finance Expert at Fnality International. Gaining an exclusive look at the fascinating and industry-changing work of Fnality, Dilyana highlights the innovative strategy of the firm that allows every member of the team to flourish. Encouraging everyone to pursue their passions, to share their expertise and to make a difference, Fnality are truly walking the talk for change...

Jul 01, 202128 min

The Families of FinTech Podcast | Roundtable Special

Revisiting the Maternity and Paternity Stories of Fintech one year after we first released this eye-opening series, Nadia is ecstatic to be able to welcome back: - Karen Rudich, CEO and Co-Founder of ELEMENTARYb - Ben Wulwik, Head of Legal and Transaction Management at OakNorth Bank - Diana Paredes, CEO and Co-Founder of Suade Labs - Annette Evans, VP of People and Culture at Global Processing Services For a special roundtable discussion on the pressing issues that continue to make Maternity and...

Jun 29, 202152 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast Series - Arshi Singh, Head of Product at Comply Advantage

Nadia is delighted to welcome Arshi Singh, Head of Product at Comply Advantage, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. Arshi's background and past experiences have truly informed her eye-opening approach to inclusion. Exploring the importance of support and leadership, Arshi shares her approach to inclusive workplaces, looking closely at psychological safety and gender, this is an episode not to miss! FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, glob...

Jun 24, 202120 min

The Fintech Focus Podcast- Khawar Ali and Harry Boardman of KFX Services

On this special episode of The Fintech Focus Podcast, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Khawar Ali, CEO, and Harry Boardman, CSO, of KFX Services. Sharing the fascinating global journey of KFX Services, Khawar and Harry trace the firm's growth and achievements since its inception. We also delve into the challenges such an international firm faces, and an exclusive look at the innovative technology that is helping to solve such complex issues. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington S...

Jun 22, 202119 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast- Mary Agbesanwa, Management Consultant at PwC

We are delighted to welcome Mary Agbesanwa, Management Consultant for FinTechs and Banks at PwC, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast. Mary shares with Nadia the fascinating and ground-breaking work she is committed to in order to expand opportunities in financial services to all. Working to 'educate, engage, and empower' the next generation of financial pioneers, Mary shares how her work at PwC, and wider community efforts, are creating networks of incredibly talents ...

Jun 17, 202130 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast- Serena Koivurinta, Product Lead at Caplin Systems

Nadia is delighted to welcome Serena Koivurinta, Product Lead at Caplin Systems, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast. This is a fascinating conversation around the nuances and expectations of a work-life balance. Exploring priorities, growth, and mental health, Serena offers her eye-opening take on our professional and personal lives. Serena also stresses the importance of in-work balance, ensuring we remain energised and passionate about what we do. FinTech's DEI Dis...

Jun 15, 202119 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast Series - Claire Norman, Head of Financial Crime at Jaja Finance

Nadia is delighted to welcome Claire Norman, Head of Financial Crime at Jaja Finance, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. Claire's background and past experiences have truly informed her eye-opening approach to inclusion. Exploring the importance of people and culture, Claire shares her approach to inclusive workplaces, looking closely at gender and disability, and how it has evolved over her career. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, gl...

Jun 10, 202134 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast Series- Lucy Heavens, Marketing Director at Wealth Dynamix and Co Founder at RegTech Women

Nadia is delighted to welcome Lucy Heavens, Marketing Director at Wealth Dynamix and Co Founder at RegTech Women, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. Lucy's background and past experiences have truly informed her eye-opening approach to diversity. Exploring the importance of maximising the potential of opportunities and making each experience a valuable chance to learn, Lucy highlights the mindset that will drive your potential and career. FinTech's DEI Discus...

Jun 09, 202117 min

The Fintech Focus Podcast- Avtar Singh Sehra, CEO and Chief Product Architect at Nivaura

On this Fintech Focus Podcast Special, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Avtar Singh Sehra, CEO and Chief Product Architect at Nivaura. Avtar gives us a fascinating look at the innovative work Nivaura is doing around digitisation, and how he and his team are providing a simplistic, accessible solution to big industry-wide problems. We also explore the challenges Avtar has faced in business, from technical issues to the problems faced by growing organisations. This is a highly informative episod...

Jun 09, 202119 min

The Fintech Focus Podcast- Sajindra Jayasena, Group CTO at Amphora

On this special episode of The Fintech Focus Podcast, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Sajindra Jayasena, Group CTO at Amphora. Sajindra shares with us the fascinating and transformative work Amphora is engaged in, as well as detailing the responsibilities, highlights and challenges of his current role. We also get to explore the growing field of ComTech and how Sajindra and his team are at the forefront of it's development. This is an episode filled with innovation, inspiration, and though-pr...

Jun 09, 202122 min

The Fintech Focus Podcast- Max Rofagha, Founder of Finimize

Nadia is delighted to be joined by Max Rofagha, Founder of Finimize on this episode of Fintech Focus Podcast. Max offers us as fascinating look at Finimize, discussing the structure and framework of innovation, and what makes their organisation a great place to work. We also hear more detail on Max's entrepreneurial background, and his journey which lead him to success. From quality to credibility, Max's evident passion for Finimize highlights the fantastic environment the team have created. Fin...

Jun 01, 202113 min

The Talent Surgery Podcast- Jenny Sadler, Talent Acquisition Leader at MarketAxess

On this insightful episode of The Talent Surgery, Nadia is excited to be joined by Jenny Sadler, Talent Acquisition Leader at MarketAxess. Jenny discusses how to make a team stand out in an industry characterised by competitive innovation, the importance of company culture and her unique talent strategies to do this. Jenny shares the dynamic work she does at MarketAxess and gives an insight into how firms can best create and utilise effective strategies. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by H...

May 27, 202118 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast- EWPN SPECIAL

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is delighted to be joined by two fantastic members of the Research Team at the European Women Payment Network: Erin Taylor and Anette Broløs. Discussing their recent efforts investigating the position of women within the expansive financial services ecosystem, Erin and Anette share their eye-opening findings! Their research truly serves to highlight why we must all continue to walk the talk for change. Embedding inclusion int...

May 25, 202122 min

The Recruitment Round-Up With Toby and Nadia

Welcome back to a new episode of The Recruitment Round-Up with Toby and Nadia! Today's conversation is all about understanding the candidate's experience. From the interview process to onboarding, how do we know if a candidate has received a positive experience? And how do we drive positivity among a barrier of challenges? Toby and Nadia share their learns around this topic, reflecting on recent conversations they have had that show just how important a candidate's experience is. We also get an ...

May 23, 202120 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast- Andrea Sparke, Head of Sales, EMEA at Toppan Merrill

Nadia is delighted to welcome Andrea Sparke, Head of Sales at EMEA, to this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. Andrea's background and past experiences have truly informed her eye-opening approach to diversity. Exploring the importance of maximising the potential of opportunities and making each experience a valuable chance to learn, Andrea highlights the mindset that will drive your potential and career. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, glob...

May 20, 202141 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast SPECIAL- Payal Raina, Founder of Fintech B2B Marketing Community

On this special episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is delighted to welcome back Payal Raina to the show, who will be giving us an exclusive look at the newly founded Fintech B2B Marketing Community with now over 1000+ supporters across the globe. Payal's wealth of experience and incredible work at Torstone Technology has truly exposed her to the power and potential of the finance and technology spaces. Through the Fintech B2B Marketing Community, Payal aims to bring t...

May 19, 202119 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast- Dagmara Aldridge, COO at Zumo

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Dagmara Aldridge, COO at Zumo. Dagmara gives us a fascinating look at the unique brilliance of Zumo, and the work they do to consistently drive change in the marketplace. Nadia and Dagmara also engage in a fascinating conversation around career progression, highlighting the importance of adopting a more holistic approach to our professional journey. We also explore Dagmara's thoughts on DEI...

May 18, 202129 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast- Nicola Breyer, CCO at OptioPay

Nadia is delighted to welcome Nicola Breyer of OptioPay to the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast. This inspiring discussion around leadership explores real and genuine inclusion as Nicola describes what a high performance environment needs to succeed. Sharing her unique and personal experiences, Nicola talks about the importance of opportunity and support available within a workplace and what to look out for when growing a more diverse and equal surrounding. FinTech's DEI Discussions is p...

May 13, 202122 min

Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast- Lindsey Jayne, VP Product at Yoco

Nadia is delighted to be joined by Lindsey Jayne, VP Product at Yoco, for this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series. Lindsey shares her approach to inclusive workplaces and how it has evolved over her career; starting from customer service through to leading Product at Monzo and now Yoco. She calls out some of the crutches and myths we so often hear, and shares some practical tips on how to walk the talk for change. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Sta...

May 11, 202127 min
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