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On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is joined by Joanne Biggadike, Data Governance Manager at Metro Bank. We learn more about Joanne's unconventional background and her journey into FinTech from there, as well the challenges she has faced during her career, and her insightful advice on how to overcome then. Joanne and Nadia also have a fascinating discussion...

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Laura Traczi, Full Stack Developer at MahiFX.  Laura shares with us her incredible journey through the industry that has seen her work across the globe, and reflects on the stand-out moments from her career. From the importance of character in shaping a strong company culture, to the best way to tac...

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is joined by Professor Sue Black OBE and Dr. Simon Schofield to discuss TechUP Women.  Discussing the incredible work they do as part of this incredible programme, Sue and Simon share their driven and much needed no nonsense approach to the problem of gender imbalance in the tech industry. Their wealth of experience in t...

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast series, Nadia is joined by the Head of Product at BigPay, Monica Millares.  Monica shares with us her journey through the industry and the key driving forces that got her there, including the role of mentors in her professional development. Monica also explores the importance of confidence in championing diversity and inclusion, and h...

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is joined by Amrita Srivastava, Head of Fintech for Western Europe at Mastercard.  Amrita's infectious passion for positive change and inspiring inclusion runs throughout this episode. From her philosophy on growth and talent acquisition, and her approach to impacting the industry, Amrita imparts invaluable advice o...

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is joined by Laura Rofe, Strategic Partnerships Manager at PPRO.  Laura shares her personal journey in the industry, reflecting on her wealth of experience and explaining the importance of interweaving traits such as confidence and clarity into everything you do. From her professional to her philanthropic pursuits, Laura tells...

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Miia Paavola, Senior Onboarding Manager at Pleo. Going from the mindset that she would never work in finance, to then progressing through the ranks of FinTech and pioneering new roles in the industry, Miia charts her incredible professional journey. Her fascinating background has given her a...

On this very special episode of the Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia is delighted to be joined by an incredible trio from Wirex: Erika Federis, Legal Counsel; Charlotte Wells, PR Events and Communications Manager; and Jenny Kong, Global Head of Social.  Discussing the perseverance they display in the face of challenges, and the attuned advice they have for the FinTech community, this podcast offers...

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast series, Nadia is joined by Dr. Louise Ryan, Service and Delivery Manager at Close Brothers. Discussing her journey to her current position, including her perception of the industry prior to joining, Dr. Louise shares her fascinating story of development and progression. From giving back to the next generation, to disclosing how to tru...

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast Series, Nadia is joined by Alison Harwood, Head of London Branch at Varengold Bank. Delving into the responsibilities Alison's role includes at this innovative firm,  we learn more about the key practices that make her job so fascinating. Discussing accessibility, the importance of grassroots, and empathy, Alison shares with Nadi...

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech podcast series, Nadia is joined by Caroline Hughes, CEO and Co-Founder at Lifetise.  From the systemic issues that force women and minorities to continuously be 'scrapping for funding', to Caroline's belief in the need for scaffolding, this episode is brimming with fascinating insights into the current issues in the Fintech spa...

Nadia is delighted to be joined by Sarah Carver, Global Head of Digital at Delta Capita, for this episode of Women of Fintech. Uniting success to happiness and believing that challenge creates innovation are just a few of the key lessons you can take away from Sarah's discussion with Nadia. From pursuing a job you love, to creating your own luck, Sarah shares her tips for success and how to m...

On this episode of The Talent Surgery, Nadia is delighted to be joined by Becca Garner, Head of HR at CashFlows. Having only recently joined CashFlows, Becca has taken the opportunity to reflect on the firm's People Policies and set an incredible agenda for the year ahead that truly aims to make a mark on the payments industry as an incredible employer. Here all about Becca's innovative...

On this insightful episode of The Talent Surgery, Nadia is excited to be joined by the Chief of Staff at B2C2, Manuela Warnier.  What makes a team stand out in an industry characterised by competitive innovation?  Why is having a company culture so important?  How can a firm evolve using unique talent acquisition strategies? Manuela shares the dynamic work she does at B2C2 and gives an insight int...

On this episode of Women of Fintech, Nadia is joined by Payal Raina, Global Head of Marketing at Torstone Technology.  Payal's curiosity has driven her through her successful career in marketing and has made her more aware of the tactics and skills needed to launch a sucessful campaign in any industry; Payal's campaigns include developing an incredible online Fintech marketing community...

On this exclusive Podcast Episode of Fintech Focus TV, Nadia is joined by Peter Murray, Group Head of Sales at W2 Global Data. In this fascinating discussion, Peter shares how the pandemic has accelerated ambition and the crucial points we must consider when we come to collectively assist with rebuilding our economy. From having an optimistic business plan, to reassessing the role of the customer...

On the latest episode of The Talent Surgery, Nadia is joined by the Head of People at Capital On Tap, Philippa Munitz.  Discussing the agility of Capital On Tap's approach to people, Philippa reveals why it's important to have a People Strategy that is able to cope with the natural growth and change of an expanding firm. However, this doesn't mean one should abandon core values and...

On this episode of The Talent Surgery, Nadia is joined by two members of the incredible Minna Technologies team: Lisa Sjöstedt, Talent Acquisition Manager, and Lina Stenback, Talent Success Manager.  From why they invite the 'elephant' into the room, as well as their firm belief that one-size doesn't fit all, Lisa and Lina discuss Minna's refreshing approach to talent acquisiti...

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech podcast series, Nadia is joined by Rebecca Duckworth, Chief Sales Marketing Officer at Quotevine. From discussing the need to place the customer at the centre of product design, to empathetic leadership, to how the Covid-19 Pandemic has aided a greater adoption of diverse working practices, Rebecca shares her informed insights on the Fintech...

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast series, Nadia is joined by CCO of Salary Finance, Ridhima Durham.  Ridhima imparts invaluable advice as she talks about the importance of nurturing the talents we have and surrounding ourselves with a supportive team who work to champion individuality and the unique success this brings. The latter approaches to business start at the r...

Nadia is joined by Suresh Vaghjiani, an award-winning and experienced Financial Services Executive, for the latest episode of Humans of Fintech.  From his refreshing, inclusive approach to talent acquisition, to his inspiring demand for change in the banking sector to be authentic, Suresh shares his insights on the financial sector in this fascinating podcast episode. His plethora of personal and...

On this special podcast episode, Nadia tells us all about an incredible initiative at Harrington Starr known as The 17% List.  Do you want to pioneer change by having a more gender equal workplace?  With the aim of diversifying your team and making the on-boarding process more inclusive, learn how you can sign-up to and benefit from The 17% List.  Contact Nadia today to learn more about the ground...

On this episode of Women of Fintech, Nadia is joined by Plamena Cherneva, CEO of WonderCoders.  As a relentless advocate for making the tech industry a more welcoming sphere for women, Plamena discusses the crucial work she does from promoting female tech talent to the community, to sparking important conversations within organisations regarding inclusion and diversity. Plamena's entrepreneur...

Nadia is joined by the incredible Debbie Forster MBE, CEO of Tech Talent Charter, for this episode of Women of Fintech.  Why should we flip the conversation from 'Diversity and Inclusion' to 'Inclusion and Diversity'? Can we fix diversity through recruitment?  Debbie charts her inspiring journey in Tech and shares her thoughts on why a greater understanding of Inclusion will ca...

On this episode of the ground-breaking Women of Fintech Podcast series, Nadia is joined by Valeria Vahorovska, Co-Founder at FONDY.  From the commitment needed to succeed, to the responsibility each team member has in overcoming challenges, Valeria highlights her insights on how to confidently propel a small business into the increasingly competitive Fintech sphere. Valeria also highlights the hum...