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Wall Street has long been dominated by men, but as women and women of color we can’t let that intimidate us. Take a page from Lule Demmissie’s book, a Black LGBTQ+ woman who has prevailed in a space that was never made for her. 👑 Until she arrived in it. This is her story.  In…

I’d rather disrupt to succeed instead of conforming to succeed. When I think about the women leaders — from fintech CEOs to activists to Grammy-winning artists — who inspire me daily, they have one paramount quality in common: They wear their femininity and authenticity with great pride, resisting the urge to conform. You see, women…

Some women can’t help but repeatedly make history. Among them is Mellody Hobson, who has been bringing her Black girl magic to finance for decades.✨💗 In her words, “the biggest risk of all is taking none.”  Here’s her story.  Today, Mellody is the co-CEO of Ariel Investments, a leading money management firm, and a Starbucks…

Building a fintech company in today’s oversaturated market is no longer just about the promise of building wealth. Instead, it’s about creating an experience that resonates with consumers deeper, giving them a greater sense of purpose and connection.  That’s why it’s essential for any fintech company to invest in community building — because when done…

According to Forbes, the “Next Steve Jobs” isn’t another man with a bland wardrobe.  It’s a Black woman named Angel Rich who is disrupting the fintech industry as an international champion of financial literacy and equity.  This is her story. 🧵🔥 Angel Rich is a global icon, literally.  She has been named one of the…

There is a surge of female leadership in the fintech industry, a sign that companies are finally beginning to recognize the importance of diversity in terms of leadership and staff.  The industry is now concentrating on closing the gender gap, with many companies taking steps such as diversifying their hiring practices and increasing board representation. …