Joining Nadia in The DEI Discussions studio for this special episode are Nichola and Calli, Co-Founders of Working Wonder Consultancy. This brilliant duo trace their distinct personal journey's, and reveal to us the experiences that led them to founding Working Wonder Consultancy. We are exposed to the discriminatory and damaging behaviours that prompted them to both to begin a new approach to work- one in which everyone has a voice and a space. From their Going Forward to Work Philosophy, to ho...
Sep 29, 2022•24 min
On this episode of The Women of FinTech Series, Nadia is pleased to welcome Una Keller, Senior Manager, KDB+ Developer at Macquarie Group to the show. From a global perspective, there is a shortage of female tech talent. But what are the barriers and how can we increase the numbers? Una tells us about her journey in tech and how she became part of the team at Macquarie, as well as all of the initiatives she is running to help recruit and retain diverse talent in the industry. The pair also discu...
Sep 27, 2022•13 min
Welcome back to another episode of Nadia’s Humans of FinTech Podcast. Today, Nadia is joined by the brilliant Liam Chennells, CEO of Detected. Liam is all about people investment and this episode is brimming with his inspiring stories and ideas, that showcase some of the best talent in the industry. He shares the story behind the origins of Detected and how challenges from the pandemic triggered an innovative and thriving business. He states, “there were so many people just trying to make a quic...
Sep 22, 2022•14 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of the ground-breaking Women of FinTech Podcast is Joanne Lockwood, Founder, CEO and Diversity & Inclusion Advisor and Consultant at SEE Change Happen. This episode is a masterclass in authentic inclusion, allyship and action. Joanne walks us through her reasons for founding SEE Change Happen, and the tangible work they are doing across a plethora of industries to ensure firms are truly able to find the why behind their commitment to DE&I. Joanne's thoughts ...
Sep 15, 2022•19 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Women of FinTech. This week, Nadia is pleased to introduce Laura Wildenborg, FinTech Innovation Manager at Sunrise Banks, to the show. As someone who entered the industry with a 'non-traditional background', Laura shares her impressive career history to date, with a focus on her work at Sun Rise Banks as an innovative bank empowering financial wellness. As an innovative bank empowering financial wellness, Sun Rise Banks' success relies on the success of the...
Sep 13, 2022•11 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Humans of FinTech. This week, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Lydia Sear, Brand Manager here at Harrington Starr! Lydia advocates for neurodiversity and mental health. Diagnosed with ADHD when she was 21, she's a firm believer that it's her creative superpower and that we should all embrace our differences. Since her late diagnosis, Lydia has been on a personal journey to learn about neurodiversity and how we can educate one another to be more openly inc...
Sep 08, 2022•15 min
Hosted in the Harrington Starr London Office, Nadia was joined by three brilliant Women of Crypto for our inaugural Inclusive Crypto Roundtable. For an industry that is relatively new, it is one that has witnessed and implemented unparalleled disruption, growth and innovation; but DE&I hasn't been embedded and promoted with quite the same speed. We brought this vital conversation to the fore, exploring the tangible actions we can all take to ensure we are paving the way for a more inclusive ...
Sep 06, 2022•51 min
We are delighted to bring you this special episode of The DEI Discussions in which Nadia offers us an exclusive reading of the introduction to her inaugural book: FinTech Women Walk The Talk. The first chapter covers the purpose of this book. Why did Nadia feel compelled to write this? With such poor representation of women in the Financial Services industry, Nadia took inspiration from advocates and allies across the space to write a guide to tangible, actionable change. So let's listen. Let's ...
Sep 01, 2022•15 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of the ground-breaking Families of FinTech Podcast is Stephanie Carr, Automation Architect at Metro Bank. Stephanie tells us about her role and the amazing work she is doing to support people at Metro Bank, hearing about her career journey and how she progressed into the world she works in. From a life and career perspective, Stephanie reminds us why everyone should have the right to make their own choices, have supportive employers and have a safe space to work in....
Aug 25, 2022•13 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of the ground-breaking Women of FinTech Podcast is Gunay Aksoy, Director at Axoni. Gunay brings her personal journey to the show, one that reminds us how crucial it is we step outside of our comfort zone to make change happen. Speaking from experience, we learn how Gunay overcame barriers and doubt to make tangible steps towards a better industry for herself and others. With an evident passion for the work she does, Gunay shares how she has created a network of skil...
Aug 23, 2022•14 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of the ground-breaking Women of FinTech Podcast is Katherine Kilpatrick, Director of Corporate Marketing at Symphony. Being heavily involved in the management and conceptualisation of a plethora of events, Katherine shares with us what it takes to be different in a world where the typical corporate conference is no longer enough. From providing a platform that invites the unique, to ensuring everyone has a seat at the table, this episode is a masterclass in relevant...
Aug 16, 2022•15 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Women of FinTech. This week, Nadia is pleased to introduce Zara Ransley, Co-founder & Co-CEO of MyPocketSkill, to the show. On a mission to create a financially, empowered Gen Z through providing earning, saving and learning opportunities, Zara joins Nadia to share their success of MyPocketSkill. Zara believes that Gen Zs strive for independence, responsibility and financial capabilities early in life, and with this app, they have truly filled a gap in...
Aug 11, 2022•12 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of the ground-breaking Women of FinTech Podcast is Amardeep Sirha, Co-Founder and Head of Delivery at Amarti. A career in technology wasn't always inevitable for Amardeep; having previously been a teacher, Amardeep's journey into the tech space is fascinating. Amardeep reflects on the transition between the two, putting particular emphasis on the importance of mentorship. And Amardeep didn't just receive career mentorship, she sought guidance and conversations on al...
Aug 09, 2022•19 min
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of FinTech Podcast, Nadia is joined by Margarita Maimonis, Founder and CEO of Exelia Technologies. Margarita truly embodies the actuality of a phrase synonymous with this show, walk the talk. From how we can all step outside of our comfort zones, to the need to continuously commit ourselves to learning, Margarita shares how she has put these into action throughout her personal and professional journey. Margaritas educational journey has been highly re...
Aug 04, 2022•15 min
After having met on the stage at Money 20/20, Nadia is delighted to be reunited with Ali Hamriti, Co-Founder and CEO of Rollee, on this episode of the Humans of FinTech Podcast. Following on from their conversation in Amsterdam, Nadia and Ali discuss what it takes to build a business that puts the people first. Exploring Ali's founding journey and establishing his impactful mission, we gain insights into how Rollee is challenging the way people do business, and manage people. Something truly imp...
Aug 02, 2022•19 min
Joining Nadia on this episode of The Talent Surgery Podcast is Jack Adkins, Talent Acquisition Manager (Product and Engineering) at 10x Banking. This episode offers an exclusive look at the exciting growth plans and hiring strategies currently being executed at 10x Banking. Sharing how they are overcoming the dual challenges seen across FinTech and Recruitment, Jack reveals the informed talent acquisition approaches that catalyse the success of the firm. Echoing the ethos of this podcast, Jack d...
Jul 28, 2022•11 min
On this episode of the Humans of FinTech Podcast, we explore the intersect between Healthcare and FinTech with Brendon Kensel, Founder and CEO at PrimaHealth Credit. In conversation with Nadia, Brendon shares the mission of his company: to serve the underserved in the healthcare space. 40% of Americans have delayed access to care due to the cost; and 77% of Americans can't afford a medical bill of more than $2000. Brendon began PrimaHealth to address this growing public health crisis. We explore...
Jul 26, 2022•8 min
Welcome back to a new episode of the Humans of FinTech Podcast! And this time Nadia is delighted to be joined by VoxSmart's Group Chief Commercial Officer, Alan Giles. This episode is an actionable walkthrough of authentic inclusion in the workplace. Alan shares his outlook on the professional environment, stressing how important it is that you create an environment in which people are able to fail- and also speak openly about these failures so that you can learn and grow. We also look at relati...
Jul 19, 2022•16 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Talent Surgery. Today, Nadia is joined by Helen Ogilvie, Head of People at Imburse. Imburse are a FinTech company based in London, Zurich and Lisbon. Their service provides a single connection to multiple payment technologies and providers globally. Helen shares with us what her role as Head of People encompasses and how she felt compelled to join the Imburse team. She states, "my role sits on that executive level and the rest of my leadership team put as m...
Jul 14, 2022•16 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Women of FinTech. This week, Nadia is pleased to introduce Monika Liikamaa, Co-founder, co-CEO at Enfuce, to the show. As an expert in the payments and banking industry, Monika shares the impressive achievements she has reached throughout her career and personal life. Monika believes that a business is nothing without a great team of people, and we gain an exclusive insight into her passion and values. Monika also discusses progression and career change as ...
Jul 12, 2022•22 min
On this episode of the Humans of FinTech Podcast, Nadia is joined by the brilliant David Sayers, Consultant at Finceler8. This episode could be a wake-up call for many. Having redirected his career to focus more on giving to society, not just taking money, David reminds us to constantly reevaluate the work we do- recognise your privilege and reassess your skillset. David truly hones in on how important it is to recognise the breadth of our skillset beyond our job title. You may be a banking dire...
Jul 07, 2022•15 min
On this insightful episode of The Talent Surgery, Nadia is excited to be joined by Leigh-Anne Jansen, Global Head of People at Elwood Technologies. Leigh-Anne reveals how to stand out in a competitive industry, the importance of putting people first and the different people strategies used to enhance workplace culture. Leigh-Anne shares the dynamic work she does at Elwood Technologies such as hiring, onboarding, growing great teams, creating diverse workforces, retaining talent, building communi...
Jul 05, 2022•18 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Women of FinTech. Today, Nadia is delighted to welcome Bronwyn Boyle, Chief Information Security Officer at Mambu, to the show. Bronwyn has worked for a number of the industry's leaders over her 20+ year career in leadership executive positions. She is award-winning in the Security in FinTech community and is here today to share her incredible journey. The pair discuss diversity within the FinTech security sector as Bronwyn expresses her thoughts on how we ...
Jun 30, 2022•17 min
We're delighted to bring you a new episode of The Families of FinTech Podcast! And this time Nadia is joined by Christian Zeiler-Muñiz, General Manager US at Luno. Each episode of this series is an eye-opening exploration of a topical issue- and Christian's discussions with Nadia doesn't stray from this trend. Christian shares his personal paternity story, offering us a revealing look at the early conflict between parenthood, work, and the guilt on both sides. DE&I conversations tend to focu...
Jun 28, 2022•20 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Women of FinTech. This week, Nadia is pleased to introduce Kim Nilsson, CEO of PeripherAi, to the show. From Astrophysicist to CEO and Co-Founder, Kim has been exposed to many diverse experiences throughout her career. After switching career paths, an MBA inspired her to become a leader and founder of a data science business which she used to help people with STEM backgrounds get into the industry. Kim also shares her recent findings of gender imbalance wit...
Jun 23, 2022•20 min
Welcome back to another episode of The Families of FinTech Podcast. This week, Nadia is excited to welcome George Vaizey, Financial Planning and Analysis Lead at Luno to the show. George is a commercially focused finance professional and joins Nadia today to discuss what actions leaders can take to build a truly inclusive workplace for new parents. Sharing his personal paternity story, George offers us an eye-opening look at how his shared parental leave really benefitted him and his family, as ...
Jun 21, 2022•17 min
On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of FinTech Podcast, Nadia is joined by Lesley Li, CEO and Co-Founder of u impact. The pair initially met in 2019 when Lesley was beginning her founder and investment journey- and the developments since then have been incredible! After over a decade in banking, Lesley shares what made her reconsider her career path and reject the short-term thinking of the industry- and exchange it for one driven by mission, value and purpose. u impact has a fascinatin...
Jun 16, 2022•19 min
Welcome back to another episode of Nadia's Women of FinTech. This week, Nadia is joined by Scarlett Sieber live in Amsterdam at Money 20/20 Europe. Scarlett is Money 20/20's Chief Strategy & Growth Officer and is here to share her personal journey into the FinTech world as well as talk about her and Sophie Guibaud's recently published book 'Embedded Finance'. We also get an incredible insight into the making of Europe's largest FinTech event and the creative process behind some of the themes...
Jun 14, 2022•18 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Humans of FinTech. This week, Nadia is thrilled to welcome Simon Sear, Innovation and Transformation Consultant, to the show. Simon is a seasoned Innovation, Change and Transformation leader and joins Nadia today to discuss what actions leaders can take to build truly inclusive, thriving workplaces. Describing his career as "three acts", Simon leads us through his personal journey from a Psychology degree, to leading innovation across large organisations, t...
Jun 09, 2022•13 min
Adele Armstrong, Global Relationship Manager at Elwood Technologies, joins Nadia on this episode of the ground-breaking Women of FinTech podcast. Adele shares her journey into the Crypto space, dispelling myths about the industry that typically make it seem like an inaccessible career option for many. From culture to learning and development, Adele sheds light on the ever-evolving face of Crypto. We also get a personal and eye-opening take on single, working parents. Adele walks us through the s...
Jun 07, 2022•19 min
