FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr Nadia Edwards-Dashti

In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Sana Fatima, VP of Talent at LemondEdge.Sana highlights the mental health support and proactive employee benefits at LemonEdge, such as therapy sessions, wellness initiatives, and educational resources. She shares her approach to fostering a supportive work culture through open communication, active listening, and targeted interventions. Leveraging her background in psychology and counselling, she emphasises the ...

Welcome to another episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions! Today, host Nadia sits down with Betsy Samuel, the dynamic CMO at Thredd. Betsy brings her wealth of experience and passion for inclusion to our conversation, sharing how she champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in the financial technology sector. We delve into her unique journey to becoming CMO, the pivotal role of marketing in business, and the importance of moving beyond box-ticking exercises in DEI initiatives. Betsy dis...

In the last edition of FinTech’s DEI Discussions: Confidence Series, Nadia is joined by Genevieve Dozier, Founder & CEO of Warpaint Consulting. Genevieve shares her journey in finance and fintech, emphasizing the importance of confidence. She discusses how attending women-focused seminars and reading "The Confidence Code" by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman helped her build self-belief and overcome challenges. Genevieve highlights her role in the Money 2020 Rise Up program, which em...

In the third edition of FinTech’s DEI Discussions: Confidence Series, Nadia is joined by Emma Donovan, Co-Founder & Director of Dapper. Emma discusses her career transition to branding, emphasising the importance of clarity of purpose and personal branding for building confidence. She introduces "quiet confidence," where confidence stems from self-assurance without comparing oneself to others, and highlights the critical role of company branding in establishing trust and credibility....

In the second edition of FinTech’s DEI Discussions: Confidence Series, Nadia is joined by Martina Doherty, Business Psychologist and Executive Coach at MD Consulting Ltd. Martina emphasises the importance of distinguishing between confidence, which is situational and built through practice, and self-esteem, which is a deeper sense of personal value.She highlights the challenges leaders face when promoted without adequate training in managing people and underscores the need for continuous...

In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions: Confidence Series, Nadia hosts a roundtable with industry leaders Ama Ocansey (BNP Paribas), Sabina Liu (London Stock Exchange Group), Callum Akehurst-Ryan (Chetwood Finance), and Ilaria Sangalli (STOXX). Recorded in our London office, this discussion explores confidence in the FinTech workplace and offers practical tools for building and maintaining confidence.Our guests share personal experiences with imposter syndrome, cultural shifts, and the ...