In this episode, we’re bringing some serious fire with none other than Sallie Krawcheck—the OG queen of fintech and Founder & CEO of Ellevest. She’s out here breaking down barriers, building empires, and proving that women can—and will—run the financial world. We get real about money, leadership, and what it really takes to flip the script in an industry built by men, for men. Sallie drops gems on leveling up, owning your power, and why the future of finance is female.

Get ready to feel inspired and maybe a little savage. Let’s dive in.

Student loan debt is a major issue in the United States, affecting millions of Americans. Nicole sits down with Laurel Taylor, CEO and Founder of Candidly, to discuss how her company is using technology to empower individuals and help them navigate the complexities of student loan repayment.

Laurel shares her personal journey and the challenges she faced in bringing her idea to life. She explains how Candidly uses AI to go beyond simple debt by helping users achieve financial wellness. On track to deliver nearly a billion dollars in student loan debt savings, Candidly is one of the foremost fintech solutions for absolving a financial crisis so many face.

Plus, Nicole and Laurel also discuss the broader implications of student debt on the economy and how technology is ultimately a force for sustainable, positive change.

00:00:02 - Navigating the World of Human Fintech

00:02:47 - The Growing Crisis of Student Debt in America

00:09:57 - How Candidly Helps Americans Manage Student Debt

00:15:34 - Overcoming Rejection: Turning Laughter into Success

00:22:36 - Human Touch: Managing Student Debt

00:28:05 - Secure Act and Student Loan Payments

00:35:10 - Staying Positive Through Uncertainty and Student Debt

00:40:16 - Enlightened Capitalism: Purpose and Profit in Fintech

Learn More About Candidly:

Website: https://getcandidly.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltmit/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson

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In this episode, Nicole sits down with Nina Mohanty, the founder of Bloom Money, a platform that provides financial options for immigrants. Nina shares her personal experience as a first-generation immigrant and discusses the importance of diversity in the fintech industry.

She also chats with Nicole about the need for financial inclusion and explains how Bloom Money is working to serve distinct communities better, reflecting on her own upbringing and how it shaped her mindset towards money.

00:01:24 - A Multicultural Upbringing in Silicon Valley

00:06:06 - The Immigrant Experience: Challenges and Privilege

00:12:24 - The Influence of Parents on Money Mindset

00:21:32 - Building Wealth for Immigrants: Bloom

00:27:34 - Fintech Company Helps Immigrants Financially

00:31:05 - The Unexpected Journey of a Founder Obsessed with Financial Inclusion

00:33:59 - The Importance of Diversity in Fintech

00:38:42 - Enjoying a Meal Together

Follow Nina:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninamohanty/

Follow Nicole:

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson

And if you love listening to Humans of Fintech, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/humansoffintech

Thank you so much!

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