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Money Isn't EverythingGirl Math: Inside The Psychology Of Payments (Rerun)Sophia Goldberg, CEO and co-founder of Ansa and author of "The Field Guide to Global Payments," views Girl Math as a joyful expression. Sophia explores the social media trend with Mary and shares her view on why it matters to all brands. They also discuss what’s broken with gift cards and opine on reward programs that resonate with people.Subscribe to the Money Isn’t Everything podcast here: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/money-isnt-everything Send us a text2025-07-1026 minMoney Isn't EverythingDiscoveries Made While Building A Neobank For The Formerly IncarceratedMary chats with Keith Armstrong, chief operating and compliance officer at Stretch, a startup that began as a neobank for people who were returning home from incarceration but has since made a notable pivot.Keith shares the early lessons from building a product for a misunderstood audience, the limits of academic research and how buying sneakers can carry deep meaning. Plus: They explore Stretch’s new goals and the realities of banking-as-a-service post Synapse crisis.Show notes:StretchEscape the Odds podcastSubscribe to the Mo...2025-06-2625 minMoney Isn't EverythingOpen Banking, Bilingual Bots, Banking Asylum Seekers With Elizabeth OsborneOn the show today, Mary talks to Elizabeth Osborne – COO at Great Lakes Credit Union – about preparing for open banking regardless of what happens to the rules. As she says: “Whether it's a credit union or a bank, we should treat it as a threat. And if it doesn't become a threat, that's great. You're prepared.”They also explore how the credit union’s bet on bilingual chatbot Olive is working and ways Great Lakes is serving gig workers, asylum seekers and longtime members alike. Plus, Elizabeth offers candid advice for fintech founders trying to win ove...2025-06-1228 minMoney Isn't EverythingWhat Traditional Financing Gets Wrong About Small BusinessesOn the show today: Mary chats with Amy Loh, head of marketing at Pipe and former Square veteran, about how fintech is shaking up small business finance.Amy shares how Pipe approaches granting small businesses, like nail and hair salons, capital through their software partners at a time when some Pipe customers are seeking more money to prepare for tariff shocks.Amy also talks about Pipe’s recent acquisition of Glean.ai and shares career advice on being intentional and vocal about your growth path.Show notes:- Pi...2025-05-2922 minMoney Isn't EverythingFintech Helping Families Navigate Grief & MoneyDesigning for death might not be the usual founder journey—but it’s exactly what Ben Hopf is doing.On today’s show, Mary talks with Ben, the founder and CEO of Atticus, about building tech that helps families navigate the financial chaos that follows a death.They chat about:How to design for grief without adding frictionHow inheritance stands to change as Gen Z comes of ageAnd yes… funeral playlists. Show notes:Estate planning reportSend us a text2025-05-1532 minMoney Isn't EverythingA New Auto Rewards Credit Card In Time of TariffsSure, some auto tariffs are softening. But the cost of car ownership is on the rise.On the show today, Mary sits down with Jacob Zachs, founder and CEO of Fasten, to talk about how his startup wants to reward consumers for one of their biggest discretionary expenses – their cars. The new product, called Fasten Rewards, gives consumers rewards for their auto loans and leases, maintenance, gas and more. Jacob talks to Mary about his ambition, auto tariffs and what's it like building a startup in a chaotic year.Send us a text2025-05-0128 minMoney Isn't EverythingWhen Government Benefits Are the Next Best ProductToday on the show, Mary talks to Shreenath Regunathan about a fresh way credit unions can prove their value to members: unlocking government benefits.Shree is a co-founder of Starlight, an early-stage fintech company that partners with credit unions. He talks to Mary about the shrinking middle class, misconceptions around financial health and how to make government benefits sound more approachable. Show notes:StarlightCan fintech and banks truly help people build savings habits?Send us a text2025-04-1733 minMoney Isn't EverythingThe Fintech Successes (and What Others Can Learn) with Dr. Leda GlyptisToday on the show: Dr. Leda Glyptis, author, advisor, keynote speaker and former banker, talks about her newer book, "Beyond Resilience" with Mary. One spoiler? Her interviews with entrepreneurs for the book were weary of being labeled as successful. As Leda says on the show: "Most people are like, 'I'm not done yet.'"She talks to Mary about the uglier realities of being an entrepreneur, what the duo noticed at Fintech Meetup (a large fintech conference held in March), and why it's important to ask mentors what they think you're good at even if you don't...2025-04-0335 minMoney Isn't EverythingBNPL: "It's Pretty Terrifying"On the show today, Mary talks to Sam Miller, co-founder and CEO of Kasheesh, about what he believes is a dangerous pattern with consumers payments: buy now, pay later.They also explore what he’s building at Kasheesh, how to create a brand where customers don’t feel shame over their money patterns and how his company pursues talent in an AI era. As he says: “Talent is forever shifting. Now, obviously with the advances in AI, it's definitely a volatile market where you're looking at talent differently.”Links:Kasheesh! - Split...2025-03-2027 minMoney Isn't EverythingDEI Backlash, Investing in Diverse Founders and Banking for All AgesDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies are under all kinds of political and regulatory scrutiny right now. On the show today: Mary chats with Elizabeth McCluskey, a managing director of TruStage Ventures' Discovery Fund, which is a fund geared at underrepresented founders who are building products and services to expand financial access.They chat about the business case for investing in diverse founders, how credit unions are using fintech firms to attract Gen Z and the need for intergenerational financial services products.Links:TruStage Ventures Discovery FundSend...2025-03-0629 minMoney Isn't EverythingThe Cobol Cowboys Keep on RidingAmong the industry’s many challenges is finding talent who understands COBOL, a programming language that is still critical for financial institutions and other companies worldwide.Today on the show: Mary speaks with Bill and Eileen Hinshaw, the co-founders of Cobol Cowboys, a firm that sends in the pros who understand the "legendary language." They also talk to Mary about their work to help younger adults learn the older language.Show notes:Bill Hinshaw featured in CIO TODAYCobol CowboysSend us a text2025-02-2039 min
Banking on Community: A Podcast for Community BankersConsumer Trends in Banking (ft. Mary Wisniewski)Consumer tastes and banking technology are evolving at lightspeed, raising pressing questions about how financial institutions can keep up. In this episode of Banking on Community, Saxon Prater and Tara Schultz chat with special guest Mary Wisniewski, Editor at Large at Cornerstone Advisors, about everything from creative tactics for winning Gen Z loyalty to the "date test" for credit cards. Tune in to find out why your bank has to do more than just hold deposits —and why your card design might spark more conversation than you think! Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit quest...2025-02-1937 minMoney Isn't Everything"We're Pretty Bullish" with Ryan FalveyAs Ryan Falvey sees it, 2025 will mark a very favorable period for fintech startups. Today on the show: Ryan, who is the co-founder and managing partner at Restive (a venture fund for early-stage fintech companies), talks to Mary about why. They also get into regulation wishes, productivity trends with startups and what interferes with innovating.Show Notes:Restive's State of the Market 2025Send us a text2025-02-0733 minMoney Isn't EverythingCalifornia Wildfires, Fintech Trends and What’s Next for Open BankingThe Los Angeles-area wildfires have destroyed homes and businesses. On today’s show, Mary chats with Matthew Goldman, a Pasadena resident and serial fintech founder. They chat about the wildfires and how the industry can help. Matthew, who is the founder of Totavi, a fintech product management consultancy, also talks about cutting-edge card perks and what it takes to inspire someone to change banks.Show notes:Pasadena Community Foundation's Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery FundCanine Rescue ClubOne Voice Fire ReliefMatthew Goldman’s newsletter, CardsFTWSend us a text2025-01-2333 minMoney Isn't EverythingWhy This Bank Spends More to Issue Corn Debit CardsIn August 2022, Bank of New Hampshire started issuing biodegradable cards to help reduce plastic waste. 🌽Today on the show, Mary talks to Eric Carter, senior vice president of digital solutions and innovation officer at the bank, about what motivated him to make the card switch ahead of so many other financial institutions. They also talk about bank-fintech partnerships in a post-Synapse crisis era and compelling features for digital banking apps.Show notes:Bank of New HampshireSend us a text2025-01-0927 minMoney Isn't EverythingThe Touchiest Issues in Fintech Right NowOpen banking, A.I. and President-elect Trump. … and that’s just the start. Today on the show, Jennifer Tescher, founder, president and CEO of the Financial Health Network, talks to Mary about her takes on the industry’s most heated topics. They also explore an opportunity for banks and credit unions: help improve financial outcomes to avoid just existing in a commodity business. Show notes:Financial Health NetworkEMERGE Financial HealthSend us a text2024-12-1238 minMoney Isn't EverythingFavorite Fintech Moments in 2024 So FarHappy Thanksgiving! Today’s show is a short one. Cornerstone’s Editor-at-Large, Mary Wisniewski, hops on with herself to chat about what she’s thankful for in fintech.Send us a text2024-11-2807 minMoney Isn't EverythingDomestic Abuse: Exploring the Darker Underpinnings of FinanceCommunity Financial Credit Union is taking on one of the diciest areas of finance: domestic violence and economic abuse in what the Michigan credit union refers to as its Choose the Bear movement. Tansley Stearns, president and CEO of the credit union, talks to Mary about how and why Community Financial hopes to serve as one of the resources to help survivors escape economic abuse and rebuild their lives. It is but one of many striking projects setting the Michigan credit union apart from the pack. Stearns also chats with Mary about the importance of r...2024-11-1428 min
Provoke.fm MediaBank-Fintech Partnerships, Open Banking and AI…oh my!In This Episode
We kick off with a crossover segment featuring Fintech Takes host and fintech insider Alex Johnson, who joins Jason to break down major themes from Money20/20 2024. Together, they explore the hot topics shaping fintech right now: bank-fintech partnerships, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), open banking (1033), and the evolving role of AI.
Alex shares highlights from his on-stage interview with CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, where they discussed the finalized 1033 rule, the ongoing legal pushback from big banks, third-party risk management, and new BaaS standards aimed at creating more balanced partnerships. The duo also dives into the ra...2024-11-0700 min
Breaking BanksBank-Fintech Partnerships, Open Banking and AI…oh my!In This Episode
We kick off with a crossover segment featuring Fintech Takes host and fintech insider Alex Johnson, who joins Jason to break down major themes from Money20/20 2024. Together, they explore the hot topics shaping fintech right now: bank-fintech partnerships, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), open banking (1033), and the evolving role of AI.
Alex shares highlights from his on-stage interview with CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, where they discussed the finalized 1033 rule, the ongoing legal pushback from big banks, third-party risk management, and new BaaS standards aimed at creating more balanced partnerships. The duo also dives into the rapid-fire world of AI. Is it...2024-11-0743 minMoney Isn't EverythingGen Z: How to Woo the Most Diverse Generation YetWhile financial institutions across the country want to win over Gen Z, the demographic tends to mystify them.Katrin Kaurov, co-founder and CEO of Frich, is on a mission to help solve both challenges. Katrin talks to Mary about Gen Z stereotypes, techniques that resonate with young adults and rethinking financial literacy. She also answers questions that came up during a summer Cornerstone-Frich webinar.Show notes:FrichRead Z Hits Different: How to Better Acquire and Engage a New GenerationWatch the Z Hits Different webinar replaySend us a text2024-10-3130 minMoney Isn't EverythingIs Financial Therapy the Next Frontier in Banking?The emotional side of money is an emerging area of interest for fintech and digital banking executives.On today’s show, Mary sits down with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, who among other titles, is a financial therapist. In fact, through December 2024, Lindsay is working as Cash App’s financial therapist. Lindsay talks with Mary about the newer profession and how it’s already showing up in fintech in various ways. They also explore how Gen Z handles money in ways that are different from past generations.One correction: In the interview, Mary says Square in refere...2024-10-1730 minMoney Isn't EverythingInside Detroit Fintech: Rethinking Value with Ben MaximIn September, the Reseda Group held a fintech summit in Detroit, showcasing a range of technology designed to improve credit unions’ products and services. Mary emcee-ed the event.In this episode, Ben Maxim (the chief operating officer at the Reseda Group) chats with Mary about the flavorful themes that emerged during the Detroit event, including: fresh ways to deepen engagement with members, the need to upgrade digital banking for all ages and where and how the branch plays a role.As the chief innovation officer for Michigan State University FCU, Ben also chats with Mary ab...2024-10-0341 minMoney Isn't EverythingThe Retention Perk That Also Improves Financial HealthA 2024 policy shift is letting employees offer a newer kind of perk: When employees make student loan payments, their employers can plop savings into their tax-advantage retirement plan as their matches.Today on the show, Mary sits down with Laurel Taylor, founder and CEO at Candidly, to explore why and how her company is tackling this thorny financial wellness challenge.Plus, they chat about the joys of accomplishments, the shame often tied to debt, and ways they stay grounded. Relevant show links:CandidlySECURE Act 2.0Send us a t...2024-09-1936 minMoney Isn't EverythingFinding Fintechs: How This Young Bank Pursues Partners2024 is considered the year of the consent order in banking. The added regulatory scrutiny is shifting the way banks partner with fintech companies.In this episode, Mary sits down with Rodrigo Suarez, chief banking officer at Piermont Bank. They explore what the young New York bank is seeking out in fintech. Rodrigo also shares why he thinks diversity matters in banking and offers his views on innovations for small businesses. And yes, they even talk about ways fintechs can avoid getting lost in what can feel like bank labyrinth. Relevant links:2024-09-0535 min
On PurposeReaching Gen Z: How Financial Services Companies Can Engage and Hire the Next Generation with Mary WisniewskiMary Wisniewski is the editor-at-large at Cornerstone Advisors, where she shapes content strategy. In journalism since 2008, covering banking innovation and fintech with brands such as Bankrate and American Banker, Mary offers unique insights into the evolving financial services landscape. Her most recent work focuses on how companies are adapting their strategies to connect with the next generation of under-30 investors, financial planning clients, and employees. Appreciating Gen Z’s focus on self-care, work-life balance, and pursuing passions beyond financial success, Mary recognizes an excellent opportunity for banks, credit unions, and other financial services companies to engage a generation with di...2024-08-2814 min
Fintech TakesMoney Talks: What do Gen Z and Boomers Hear?Alex catches up with fintech storyteller Mary Wisniewski, Editor-at-Large at Cornerstone Advisors and host of the podcast Money Isn't Everything.In this episode, they dive into Mary’s latest research on Gen Z's financial habits—spoiler alert: Gen Z is more anxious and open about money than any generation before. From spilling the tea on student loans to salaries on TikTok, Gen Z is reshaping how we talk about money while grappling with social media pressures and major gaps in basic financial knowledge.The conversation also dives into...2024-08-2853 minMoney Isn't EverythingHow H&R Block Is Building Its Money App For The MassesYou likely know the brand H&R Block. But more than two years ago, the tax-preparation chain launched Spruce: an app that connects to a debit card and savings account where funds are held at its bank partner, Pathward.Today on the show, Mary sits down with John Thompson, vice president of product management for financial services at H&R Block. They chat about how consumers find Spruce (including at physical locations) some of the major misconceptions of financial health and the challenges of when faster (and slower) payments occur. John also talks about his love-hate relationship...2024-08-2231 minMoney Isn't EverythingInside Fintech Sandbox: The startup traits required for successAs the executive director of Fintech Sandbox, Kelly Fryer interacts with all kinds of fintech startups. In this episode, Kelly offers her take on important startup issues.She talks with Mary about the challenges fintech startups located outside of the coasts are up against, clashes between fintech and bank cultures and career pathing ideas. They also chat about their shared Midwestern roots and the biggest concerns community banks have right now. Relevant links:Fintech SandboxBoston Fintech WeekGo Midwest, young fintechs (American Banker article by Mary. Subscription required) Se...2024-08-0828 minMoney Isn't EverythingIs Next-Gen Banking for the 62+?In this episode, Mary chats with Tony Brancato, the head of product for the neobank for older adults called Charlie. Tony chats about why he thinks payments need to slow down, how shame is masking just how many seniors are getting scammed and where to acquire customers. They also chat about whether or not their parents hit the clubs. Relevant links:CharlieThe newest Neobank is for the 62+ CrowdSend us a text2024-07-2525 minMoney Isn't EverythingThe Fitness Coach for Finances: One Startup's MissionStellarFi is not the first fintech company Lamine Zarrad has founded. This plucky serial fintech founder chats with Mary about his wild ride working as a bank regulator by day, and designing a pot payment startup (Tokken) on nights and weekends -- something he said he felt compelled to do. Now at StellarFi, he is compelled to rethink bill payment. They explore the how and examine unconventional customer acquisition ideas (ahem, buying and forgiving debt) and when (and why) to challenge bank regulators. Relevant show links: StellarFiDealBook article referenced Send us a t...2024-07-1134 min
The Ben Joravsky ShowMary Wisniewski—The Great Mr. AlgrenMary Wisniewski talks about the life and legacy of Nelson Algren, whose novels remain as relevant as ever. She wrote Algren: A Life. Originally dropped—March, 2020. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-07-0238 minMoney Isn't EverythingFixing Gaps in the Credit System Through Subscription PaymentsMichael Broughton learned about the complications of the credit scoring system while struggling to access credit to help him pay for a portion of his USC tuition.Now, as the founder and CEO of Altro, he’s working to expand the ways people can build credit history by reporting subscription payments to credit bureaus. He tells Mary about what he sees broken in the credit scoring system and what it was like to go viral while working on his startup at a hacker house. They also chat about how money apps can foster community as well as ho...2024-06-2726 minMoney Isn't EverythingGirl Math: Inside the psychology of paymentsSophia Goldberg, CEO and co-founder of Ansa and author of "The Field Guide to Global Payments," views Girl Math as a joyful expression. Sophia explores the social media trend with Mary and shares her view on why it matters to all brands. They also discuss what’s broken with gift cards and opine on reward programs that resonate with people.Send us a text2024-06-1327 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouBridging Worlds: FinTech, Wellness, and the Human ExperienceIn this unique episode, we welcome Mary Wisniewski, a top fintech creator and Editor at Large at Cornerstone Advisors. The conversation delves into the intersections of yoga and fintech, emphasizing the potential role of mental health in financial technology. We explore the possibilities of integrating wellness with financial products, the societal pressures related to work and money, and the future potential of fintech innovations in supporting people's overall well-being. Other topics include the impacts of digital life on mental health, universal basic income scenarios, and the roles financial apps can play in mental well-being. Tune in for...2024-06-1248 minMoney Isn't EverythingAntidotes to AI HypeEric Siegel, founder of Machine Learning Week conferences and former Columbia University professor, has focused his attention on cutting through the AI exuberance in his newer book, “The AI Playbook.” Eric talks to Mary about what corporations get wrong about one of the buzziest technologies and offers practical steps to take instead. Eric also talks to her about the tension between fraud and customer experience and what went into making his music video on predictive analytics (yes, that happened). Show notes:The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learn...2024-05-3030 minMoney Isn't EverythingWhat This Startup Teaches Us About Behavioral EconomicsDebbie, an early-stage fintech startup, is rewriting the rules on rewards. Instead of offering consumers rewards for spending, Debbie offers rewards for paying down their debt and saving money at a time when credit card and auto loan delinquency rates have increased to their highest level since the Great Recession, per data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New YorkToday’s episode: Mary sits down with Debbie’s CEO and Co-Founder, Frida Leibowitz. They chat about how to drive engagement on a dreary subject, offer unexpected techniques to develop a vibrant user community, and discuss something seem...2024-05-1631 minMoney Isn't EverythingWhat is fintech (really)?: Finovate founder weighs inIt’s past and present fintech innovations in this edition of Money isn’t Everything.In today’s show, Mary sits down with Jim Bruene who founded one of the first fintech events, Finovate, at a time when many didn’t know fintech was becoming a thing.They explore the challenges of staying creative at a corporation and offer workarounds as well as opine on the latest and greatest in small business banking. Jim also shares how he dreamed up Finovate (spoiler: the idea started with reading an American Banker article). You’ll also hear which bank...2024-05-0228 min
Frontiers of FaithA Missionary Lifetime with Mary WisniewskiSend us a textJoin Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Katie Ruvalcaba on this week's episode of Frontiers of Faith for an enlightening conversation with Mary Wisniewski from the Texas Mission Council. Discover the challenges and triumphs of growing up in a family deeply committed to Catholic social teaching, even in times when it was against the grain of popular opinion. Mary shares her unique insights and experiences, highlighting the impact of faith and dedication to social justice from an early age. Click here to learn more about the Texas Mission Councilhttps://txmissioncouncil.o...2024-04-1922 minMoney Isn't EverythingCan fintech and banks truly help people build savings habits?Consumers are depleting the savings they built during the pandemic. Mary Wisniewski sits down with Ethan Bloch, the founder of Digit, one of the first algorithmic saving apps to hit the U.S. They examine: overdraft fees, best practices for building a product that inspires behavior change and whether fintech has improved financial services at all. They still manage to laugh. Send us a text2024-04-1831 minMoney Isn't EverythingMoney Isn't Everything // TrailerThe financial services industry isn’t that basic. Sure, banks and credit unions hold money. But their ambitions are much grander. Hosted by long-time fintech reporter Mary Wisniewski, Money isn’t Everything explores the ways banking may change for better or worse. We’ll hear from rebels of banking, journalists and fintech entrepreneurs every other week to explore financial health, identity issues and the many unexpected places traditional banking is appearing in people’s lives. We'll have a good time, too.Send us a text2024-04-1001 min
Breaking BanksEpisode 538: Money Isn’t EverythingIn this Episode
This week, Jason Henrich connects with Mary Wisniewski to talk about her new podcast, Money Isn't Everything, which will explore unconventional ideas and strategies within the financial services sector. In her biweekly podcast Mary will tap into her passion for uncovering counterintuitive concepts, sharing stories and looking at complexities, gaps and opportunities in our market with focus on the role banks and credit unions play in driving and improving outcomes,
The first episode of Money Isn't Everything airs 4/18, catch it on Apple, Spotify or the Cornerstone Advisors website.
Read the entire transcript here.
Podcast Content:
Chapter 1: [00:00] Introduction a...2024-04-0427 min
Plugged In - A Banking PodcastEp 27: The bold bankers with Al Dominick and Mary WisniewskiIt’s hard to stand out in banking but not impossible. In this cross-over edition of Plugged In, Al Dominick sits down with Mary Wisniewski to explore talent retention, theatrical innovation acts and the importance of the return on tech. They also get into mistakes banks make (ahem, on their social media video efforts) and introduce Mary's new show, 'Money Isn't Everything,' which starts to drop in mid-April. 2024-03-2921 min
FinTech @ IUMary Wisniewski, Cornerstone AdvisorsJoin us on Fintech at IU as we sit down with Mary Wisniewski, Editor-at-Large at Cornerstone Advisors. Dive into co-innovation in banking, AI's impact on cryptocurrency, and insights from Mary's journey in the fintech landscape. Discover the past, present, and future of finance and technology in this insightful episode.
00:00-00:01: Podcast Welcome and Introduction
00:01-00:02: Co-innovation Impact on Banking
00:02-00:03: Memorable Stories and Favorite Features
00:03-00:04: Morning Motivation and Life Crisis
00:04-00:05: Money 1033, AI Domains, and Funding
00:05-00:06: Crypto Scandal and Industry Impact
00:06-00:07: Trial Coverage and Cryptocurrency Setback
00:07-00:08: Crypto Hype, Scandals, and Industry Perception
00:08-00:09: AI, Crypto, and Changing...2023-12-0932 min
Breaking BanksEpisode 519: Fintech Turkeys and Banking ThanksIn This Episode
Want to wow your family over the holidays with your fintech and banking knowledge? We offer a helpful primer for Thanksgiving table conversations as Breaking Banks' Jason Henrichs gathers with industry notables and friends Kiah Haslett, Bank Director; Alex Johnson. Fintech Takes; Jason Mikula, Fintech Business Weekly; and Mary Wisniewski, Cornerstone Advisors to talk banking turkey, give thanks, and share the nerd things they'll be talking about around their dinner tables.
Happy Thanksgiving from Breaking Banks!2023-11-2244 min
Breaking BanksEpisode 514: By Popular Demand, Hot Takes: Fintech on FireIn This Episode
It's Fintech on Fire, and more Hot Takes from MX's Money Experience Summit in Las Vegas. This episode features three bold panelists eager to tackle hot questions and even hotter wings! For every question and hot take, our panelists Mary Wisniewski, Editor-at-Large, Cornerstone Advisors; Neff Hudson, Trusted Leader in Transformation Change, Castle Hills Consulting, retired USAA veteran (pun intended); and Wes Hummel, CTO, MX will join host, moderator and spice aficionado Jason Henrichs in eating progressively spicier chicken wings. The discussion is hot and the sauces bring out some honest and entertaining reactions. It's another Hot Takes...2023-10-1948 min
Breaking Banks EuropeEpisode 196: News From the FinTech Front (September 2023)September is gone, and it’s time for some “News From The FinTech Front” hosted by Don Ginsel into the latest FinTech developments: Apple Wallet UK has introduced the feature to display current account balances; JPMorgan Chase is escalating its competition with Square and PayPal by offering online payroll services; Chase UK has implemented a policy to block cryptocurrency transactions; in the US, the very awaited 1033 Ruling now ensures consumers have easier access to their personal financial information – where are we at?
The episode featured the opinions of guests Jason Mikula, live from Amsterdam, and Mary Wisniewski in Los A...2023-10-0234 min
Breaking BanksEpisode 511: Fintech Visionaries Reimagining The Future of Finance & Hot Takes: Fintech on FireIn This Episode
This week we feature the first of a three part series focusing on fintech visionaries reimagining the future of finance. In the first segment host Brett King connects with Mariam Ogunbambi, Chief Client Officer at Engine by Starling, the technology arm of Starling Bank and Bronwyn Francis, SVP, Advisors Business Development, Mastercard. Starling Bank, as many of you know, is Britain’s first digital bank, a true fintech success story. Engine is the platform that powers Starling and is now being provided to banks globally as a Software-as-a-Service solution to help them innovate, digitally transform or launch ne...2023-09-281h 26
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS773. News: Mastercard pushes in to Africa with MTN deal and niche banks are on the rise
Our expert host, Benjamin Ensor, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week.
We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space:
Mastercard to purchase a minority stake in MTN’s $5.2B fintech business
Startup founded by Apple and Monzo execs wanting to disrupt rental market closes
Introducing Roger, a new online bank for military recruits
This debit card lets you fund scientific research while you spend
UK launches £1 billion fintech fund to compete with Silicon Valley
People rush to...2023-08-2151 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Resurrection" S1E1 Secret Invasion Premiere Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS475Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Dribbles (Michelle), Agent Fumbles (Lauren), Agent Chris and Producer of the show Director SP discuss and review the 2023 Marvel Studios Disney+ animated series Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur episodes “OMG Issue #1," and “OMG Issue #2.” Stay tuned after the credits for a few minutes of Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. bonus audio.
THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.:
· The 2023 Disney+ show Secret Invasion
o Episode 1 “Resurrection”
· Weekly Marvel Studio News
o John Romita Sr, legendary Marvel artist, dies at 93
o Yes, Se...2023-06-261h 00
Fintech HustleRilla Delorier, Tammy Bangs and Jeffery Kendall live from Finovate SpringSam Kilmer and co-host Mary Wisniewski are joined by Rilla Delorier (Board Director, Coastal Community Bank), Tammy Bangs (VP, PortX) and Jeffery Kendall (CEO, NYMBUS) in the halls of Finovate Spring in San Francisco, where they engage in an unscripted breakdown of their takeaways from the conference.2023-05-2616 minFintech HustleJohn Findlay and Derik Sutton live from FinXTechSam Kilmer and co-host Mary Wisniewski are joined by LemonadeLXP's John Findlay and Autobooks' Derik Sutton in the halls of FinXTech 2023 in Tampa, where they engage in an unscripted chat on what's working and not working in the world of fintech, storytelling in marketing, and Mary's foray into a FinXTech breakout on THC.2023-05-1021 minFintech HustleSiya Vansia and Daniel HaisleyIn this episode of the always-unscripted Fintech Hustle, hosts Sam Kilmer and Mary Wisniewski from Cornerstone Advisors are joined by Siya Vansia from ConnectOne Bank and Daniel Haisley from Apiture as they throw down examples of using data, celebrate strong women leaders, and discuss embedding into new definitions of communities.2023-03-0636 min
City DwellerMary Wisniewski: Chicago Journalist and AuthorMary Wisniewski has 32 years of experience as a reporter in Chicago, most recently as transportation columnist for the Chicago Tribune. "Algren: A Life," her biography of Chicago writer Nelson Algren, won the Society of Midland Authors 2017 award for best biography and the Chicago Writers Association award for best non-fiction. Mary has taught creative writing at the Newberry Library and creative nonfiction at Northwestern University's graduate program. She continues to write stories and essays about Chicago neighborhoods and people, and review books and plays.2023-02-1717 min
The ScoreIs ChatGPT going to be making consumer loan decisions any time soon?This question and other current fintech trends are discussed on the latest episode of THE SCORE Podcast.Hear from Mary Wisniewski, editor-at-large and director of content at Cornerstone Advisors. A journalist that’s been covering fintech for over a decade, Mary shares her insights into what types of fintechs are getting the most VC attention and where to find fintech talent.2023-02-1613 min
One Vision fintech fuseDeck the Halls with Fintech FriendsFrom the great resignation, quiet quitting, big layoffs, and career cushioning, to record inflation, supply chain woes, climate crisis, and crypto winter, 2022 has been an eventful year to say the least. As we look back at the past twelve months, what caught our eyes and what made us laugh? In this episode of One Vision, Theo is reunited with Stephanie Foster, Barb MacLean, and Mary Wisniewski to bid farewell to 2022 and cast our predictions for the new year. Get ready for some myth busting and fun with friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-1947 min
One Vision fintech fuseOn fintech and hope: The American DreamFrom fallen empire to new beginnings, Lamine Zarrad, the Founder and CEO of StellarFi, has one of the most unusual stories. And an incredibly inspirational one. Don’t miss this week’s One Vision episode, where Mary Wisniewski and myself chat with Lamine on his banking journey, entrepreneurship, and the fintech promise. Hint: We cannot change things with just technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-051h 02
City Cast ChicagoWhen Polish People Came to Chicago, They Came to JackowoChicago once had the second highest population of Polish people in the world outside of Warsaw, and many called Jackowo, which is the Northwest Side neighborhood Avondale, home. Back in March, we talked to Mary Wisniewski and Joanna Marszalek, who have both lived in Jackowo and shared their stories of family, migration, and Polish bakeries. They wrote “The Death (and Possible Rebirth) of Jackowo,” for Chicago magazine, which recently won the Chicago Journalists Association’s Boyden Award for best feature. Host Jacoby Cochran sat down with Wisniewski and Marszalek in March to talk about how the neighborhood has changed from P...2022-11-2917 min
One Vision fintech fuseYesterday once more and the La La Land of FinTechIf you have seven minutes to showcase a fintech idea, what would you say? In a world full of unicorns, or even decacorns, the next best thing might just be at your fingertip, waiting to be discovered. In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Mary Wisniewski chat with Jim Bruene, the Godfather of FinTech and Founder of Finovate, reminiscing the good old days of what once was, and looking at what has yet to come. There is still a lot of momentum and tons of good that can be done — if we look hard enough. Speaking of, what is yo...2022-05-0341 minCity Cast ChicagoIn Avondale, Polish Music Is Replaced By ConstructionJackowo used to be the heart of Chicago’s Polish community, in a city that once had the second highest population of Polish people in the world. Warsaw had the most. The neighborhood, which many Chicagoans know as Avondale on the Northwest Side, has changed from Polish to Latino in recent decades, and continues to change as residents get priced out of Logan Square and Wicker Park. That’s meant the stretch of Milwaukee Ave. once surrounded by Polish restaurants, clubs, bakeries is less retail and more condo buildings. We talk to Mary Wisniewski and Joanna Marszalek, who have both...2022-03-1015 min
Banking on Digital Growth165) #Exponential Insights: How Banking Looks from the OutsideI’ve often said that financial brands need to look outside their industry for inspiration in order to thrive well into the future.
But how does the industry look to the outsiders looking in?
Well, today's guest, Mary Wisniewski, Digital Editor and Journalist, knows the finance world as deeply as anyone in it — and she has some recommendations for how to improve it.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-wisniewski-3a7578b
Join us as we discuss:
- Open banking and the row between fintechs and banks
- The...2022-02-0732 minLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"One World, One People" S1E6 The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS374The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Lauren, Agent Michelle, Consultant Chris and show Producer Director SP discuss the finale Disney+ The Falcon And The Winter Soldier episode “One World, One People.” The Agents debrief you on National DNA Day, geek out over the 26 minute and 30 second ultimate fight sequence, how Sam Wilson is just a non-super serum guy who is now unequivocally Captain America, what the role of Karli and the Flag Smashers was in the series, Bucky’s transformation through the series and the MCU, the complete US Agent origin story for John Walker, Sharon...2021-04-291h 28
Rattle Poetryep. 85 - Lois Baer BarrBorn in Louisville, Kentucky, Lois Baer Barr lives in Riverwoods, Illinois. A finalist for the 2019 Rita Dove Poetry Award, her chapbook Biopoesis won Poetica’s 2013 chapbook award, and her chapbook of fiction, Lope de Vega’s Daughter, is available from Red Bird Press. An emerita professor of Spanish at Lake Forest College, she is teaching creative writing in Spanish there in the fall of 2019. Her academic publications include two books, articles and reviews on Contemporary Spanish and Latin American fiction in journals such as Anales galdosianos, Hispania, Hispanic Review, and Romance Quarterly.
Find more here:
https://loisbaerbarr.com/
As always, we'l...2021-03-241h 50
OT 120: Foundations of Occupational TherapyMary Haggerty- Reflection #1What OT is to me2020-08-2601 minLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Soul Brother" S2E1 & "Straighten It Out" S2E2 Luke Cage Season Two Premiere Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS346The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Producer SP and Agent Michelle run down on all the future Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. plans before discussing the Netflix series Luke Cage season 2 premiere episodes “Soul Brother” and “Straighten It Out.” The Agents debrief you The Director Lucy Liu and her wonderful setup of the season in the premiere episode, Michelle enlightens SP about the waiter’s comment to Mariah Dillard, Comanche’s mystery ability to push buttons and get away with it … for now, Mariah Dillard’s Hail Mary Gun Sale, Luke and Claire’s relationship sta...2020-08-2455 minLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Brand New Day" S7E11 Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS344The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP, Agent Haley, Agent Lauren and Agent Michelle discuss the ABC television series Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. penultimate episode “Brand New Day,” the weekly Marvel News and some listener feedback. The Agents debrief you on the Dr. Horrible, Buffy and Angel references in the episode, that the series is indeed in a whole new timeline, that the team had shuffled team roles since season 1, the Agents welcome Ian DeCaestecker back to the show. That Director Mack is more of a Director this season than e...2020-08-1057 minLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Stolen" S7E10 Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS343The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP and Executive Assistant To the Traveling Deputy Director Secretary Stephen discuss the ABC television series Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode “Stolen” and some listener feedback. The Agents debrief you on how rare it is for a showrunner to run a show for all 7 seasons, what was stolen in the episode, how 1983 S.H.I.E.L.D. might have known about Deke, how James Paxton did in portraying the same role as his father played, would Garret and Coulson have known each other...2020-08-0355 min