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Let's come together to honour the outstanding women who have made remarkable strides in the world of financial services. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an emerging leader, your journey and accomplishments deserve to be celebrated. Nominate yourself or a colleague today and be a part of the 2023 Women in Finance Awards, where brilliance knows no gender boundaries! #WomenInFinanceAwards #FinanceLeadership #DiversityandInclusion #Empowerment #FinancialAdvice #WomenEmpoweringWomen

Empowerment comes when women embrace their unique qualities, strengths, and become exceptional leaders. Let's celebrate the future, filled with more women leading and inspiring change. Drop a heart in the comments if you’re a female mortgage lender ready to make 2024 your best year yet.⁠ ⁠ #empowerwomen #womeninleadership #leadership #leadershipcoaching #womeninmortgage #femaleceo #leadershipcoach

An exceptional series guided by exceptional women in leadership. If you have not already signed up and/or had a peak through one or all of these awesome conversations, I encourage you to do so. #creditunion #leadership #womeninbanking #womeninleadership #inspirationalleadership #proud #local #sharedvalues #mnp #connectfirstcreditunion #servuscreditunion #alberta

Fascinating read (not just because some folks I've worked with and for are mentioned). There's a lot to be said about the career progression of women in financial services, and this piece just describes the issue - which will very likely be worse a decade from now as the gendered impacts of the pandemic are felt in the more senior levels (of every industry). https://lnkd.in/gNgJCyZP

Come join me live with these exceptional leaders for this incredible session celebrating Women's History Month and some real talk about lessons learned and advice on the path forward. Register using the link below. #Leadership #Strongertogether #Womensupportingwomen

Join us in congratulating Shadi Enos Jahangir and Mirlande Telfort for being recognized in ABF Journal's 2024 Top Women in Specialty Finance feature, which honors the "leading women in the sector." Read their honoree profiles below! #finance #financelaw #specialtyfinance

British woman Marianne Lake tipped for top at JP Morgan Senior women CEOs serve as role models, demonstrating that hard work, competence, and leadership qualities are not confined to any particular gender. They contribute not only to the success of their respective organizations but also to the broader movement towards gender equality in the professional world. Companies benefit greatly from having women in leadership positions, as diversity at the top fosters innovation, creativity, and better decision-making. Moreover, it sends a powerful message to employees and stakeholders that talent and merit are the primary factors for advancement. As we celebrate the achievements of women senior CEOs, it is essential to recognize the ongoing work towards creating more inclusive environments where individuals, regardless of gender, can thrive and contribute to the success of their organizations. The accomplishments of women at the top are a cause for pride, reflecting progress in dismantling gender stereotypes and promoting equal opportunities for all.

#DidYouKnow that approximately 51% of credit union CEOs are women – nearly 14 times higher than the percentage of women CEOs at banks 😮 according to cuna.org. Our DEI Officer shares how this insight makes credit unions the place for women's career growth. #WHM #WomenHistoryMonth #CreditUnion #FinLit #WomenEmpowerment #WomeninFinance

Happy Women's History Month! " Although we may not think of credit cards as a gender equality issue today, it wasn’t until 1974 that women were allowed to apply for and own a credit card in their name." History Of Women And Credit Cards: 1970s To Present:Robin Saks Franke _________________________ Entrepreneurship became my way of life in 1990. My first business was a marketing and project management company. My partners and I went to a local bank exploring a line of credit or small business loan in the amount of 25k. The banker explained the difference in products. He also said In order for us to apply and receive either we would have to: -Be seen as low risk based on credit ratings. - Provide personal and business collateral. - Have our husbands co-sign. WAIT. WHAT? We laughed and said, "Do you want our kids too?" The deal breaker was the cosign from our husbands. We made it clear our husbands were not involved in our business in any way. Our husbands had no legal obligations for the business per our partnership agreement. Our husbands weren't even interested in owning our parts of the business should we die. Why did they need to cosign for us? Upon further investigation we discovered this bank did not require wives to cosign for their husband's line of cedit or loans. Needless to say we refused to do business with that bank. However, we did start a revolution by organizing women entrepreneurs to challenge a policy we experienced as blatantly sexist. I vowed never to do business with financial institutions that made women entrepreneurs feel less than. I left this experience with a major business lesson. Creating fiscally viable businesses requires relationships with financial institutions. Women are smart enough to complete paperwork or negotiate a deal. In my opinion the issue is how financial institutions treat women in word, deed, action,and policy. Upon entry, did the institution make you feel like an asset or liability? I am a proud Pathfinder Bank customer. My original bankers made me feel respected at the onset of our relationship. Calvin L. Corriders, retired regional president and former Pathfinder Banker Jodi DeAugustine approached me to discuss Gwen,Inc. They studied my company. They understood my brand and reputation. We planned how to improve my company's financial position. We agreed doing business was mutually beneficial. Joy Campbell is now my Pathfinder Banker. Her advisement helped me discern the best way to fund the publishing of my book. Its been 50 years since women gained access to credit cards in our own right. Data indicates women, especially women of color, struggle to gain equitable access to capital and financial products. We must be vigilant in our quest to create and sustain fiscally viable businesses. Keep your mind on your money, and your money on your mind.