Best Rosa Rebecca Podcasts (2025)

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Bridging the Diversity Gap in Financial Services 40:50

6M ago40:50

40:50

In this episode, we are joined by Suzanne Lawrence, CEO of Advisor Business Solutions. Suzanne shares her passion for increasing diversity in all aspects of business, and helping women and people of color find jobs. She also partnered with BLX to manage the program and help connect Black and Latinx college students and career changers with fee-only…

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Shaping the Future of Our Industry Today 46:36

6M ago46:36

46:36

In this episode, we are joined by Sherri Trombley and Dr. Peter Fisher. Sherri is a Director at Schwab in Business Consulting and Education and Dr. Fisher is a founding partner and CEO of Human Investing. Tune in to learn the amazing things they are both doing to increase racial diversity, close the gender gap, and create fulfilling career tracks f…

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Developing Your Talent Pipeline with Kate Healy 49:10

6M ago49:10

49:10

Kate Healy is THE Next Gen Growth Builder. Kate is the CEO & Founder of AdvoKate IQ, helping wealth management firms with their NextGen growth strategy. Her previous roles include Managing Director at TD Ameritrade Institutional, Managing Director at the Center for Financial Planning, and as board member of the FinServ Foundation, and Invest In Oth…

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BLX Intern Success Stories with Isaac Craps & Mahogany Person 40:54

6M ago40:54

40:54

Today we are joined by two of our prior interns, Isaac Craps and Mahogany Person. We catch up with them to see where they are in their career journeys. Isaac was a student who majored in financial planning at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Mahogany is a career changer who was a former teacher before pursuing financial planning. Th…

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Learn About the 10,000 Interns Foundation with Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell 47:05

6M ago47:05

47:05

Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell was an elite athlete who made history as the first Black woman to swim for Great Britain at the national level. She has represented both Great Britain and Kenya and eventually rose to world number one and clinched the title of British Champion. Next, Honoured as one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in the Social Impact category and reco…

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DEI&B at Wealthspire with Mike LaMena 40:14

7M ago40:14

40:14

Mike LaMena is the Chief Executive Officer of Wealthspire Advisors, having joined the firm in September of 2017. He has 27+ years of experience building, operating, and leading global wealth management organizations. His commitment to service excellence and his fundamental belief in the power of the firm’s independent, conflict-free model of financ…

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The Gateway Foundation by MMI with Sarit Abramowicz 36:08

7M ago36:08

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Sarit Abramowicz is the First Vice President – Program Director of the Gateway Foundation by Money Management Institute, whose mission is to build meaningful change in the financial services industry by advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Gateway’s three strategic priorities include, financial literacy, career exposure and preparation, and …

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Hear What’s New at Diversitas with Carina Diamond 38:41

7M ago38:41

38:41

Carina is a financial services veteran, having built and sold several wealth management firms and mentored dozens of young people entering the profession. She’s a frequent source for national media on diversity and succession planning. She currently is serving in two roles: Director of Diversitas at The University of Akron, and as Founder-CEO of St…

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Digging into FARE (the Financial Alliance for Racial Equity) with Nicole Ridley 37:10

7M ago37:10

37:10

Nicole Ridley is a highly accomplished leader with extensive experience in Finance, Investments, Commercial Real Estate, Strategic Relationship Management, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. With over 15 years of experience, Nicole’s results-oriented, innovative, and enthusiastic approach will be a tremendous asset to FARE. She is known for her pro…

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Learn about the SER Summit for Latinos in FinServ with Ana Trujillo Limon 39:19

8M ago39:19

39:19

Ana is a community builder, connector, and award-winning content creator in financial services. She is the co-founder of the SER Summit for Latinos in FinServ and currently serves as a director of coaching and advisor content at Carson Group. Notes: In this episode, Shawn, Luis, and Ana talk about: Ana’s background and journey into financial servic…

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Season 3 Kick Off with Shawn & Luis 41:42

8M ago41:42

41:42

Tune in to this kick off episode as Shawn and Luis discuss everything BLX since the program’s inception. The application window for 2025 internships is opening soon, and Shawn and Luis provide an update on all the exciting things at BLX. Notes: In this episode, Shawn and Luis talk about: Celebrating successes and providing an update on how things h…

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Advisor Business Solutions: Empowering Financial Services 42:24

1+ y ago42:24

42:24

Welcome to the tenth episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast Season 2! In today's episode, we are joined by Guy Lawrence, a Senior Operations Manager of Advisor Business Solutions, Inc based in Long Beach, CA. The firm specializes in wealth management consulting solutions since 2001 providing HR and staffing solutions, practice management (coac…

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The importance of Recruitment, Retention and Advancement in Financial Planning with Chris Woods 44:51

1+ y ago44:51

44:51

Welcome to the ninth episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast Season 2! In today's episode, we speak with Chris Woods, CFP®, Certified Kingdom Advisor™, and Certified Exit Planning Advisor™. Originally from St. Charles, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, Chris graduated from Vanderbilt University where he majored in Economics, minored in Business …

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Creating an Inclusive Culture with Leslie Tabor & Craig Jones 48:27

1+ y ago48:27

48:27

Welcome to the eighth episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast Season 2! In this episode we introduce our guests, Leslie Tabor, Director of Business Consulting and Education for Schwab Advisor Services & Craig Jones, Managing Director and Chief Diversity Officer for the Colony Group and Co-President of the Colony Sports & Entertainment practice …

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Exploring the Impact of the Annual Center for Financial Planning’s Diversity Summit with Dawn Harris 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

44:07

Welcome to the seventh episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast Season 2! In this episode we introduce our guest, Dawn Harris, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the Center for Financial Planning. Dawn discusses her career journey, transitioning from consumer packaged goods to multicultural marketing and the sports industry, ultimately l…

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BLX Intern Success Stories with Rodrigo Gomez and Jessica Robertson 46:46

1+ y ago46:46

46:46

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast Season 2! In this episode of the Diversity in Action podcast, join us as we dive into the inspiring journeys of two interns who have found their calling in the world of financial planning. Rodrigo Gomez, a first-generation college graduate, takes us through his transformation from a p…

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Driving Diversity and Inclusion with Suzanne Siracuse 43:17

1+ y ago43:17

43:17

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast Season 2! In today's episode, we're delighted to be with Suzanne Siracuse, Founder and CEO of Suzanne Siracuse Consulting, LLC. Her firm specializes in advising financial services companies on innovative business strategies, distinctive marketing, and impactful advocacy in areas like …

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The Unconventional Path to Financial Planning with Barry Mulholland 44:30

1+ y ago44:30

44:30

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast Season 2! In today's episode, our guest Dr. Barry Mulholland is the Director of the Financial Planning Program and Associate Professor of Practice at The University of Akron. He also has a Ph.D. in personal financial planning from Texas Tech University. Barry is the founder of the Di…

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Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Financial Services with Dana Wilson 43:53

1+ y ago43:53

43:53

Welcome to the third episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast Season 2! In today's episode, we have the honor of being joined by Dana Wilson. With over fifteen years of experience in the financial services industry, Dana is the Founder & CEO of CHIP (Changing How Individuals Prosper), a groundbreaking B2B financial services marketplace. CHIP mak…

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Learn about the FinServ Foundation with Jamie Hopkins and Dr. Julie Ragatz 52:40

1+ y ago52:40

52:40

Welcome to the second episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast Season 2! Joining us in this episode is Dr. Julie Ragatz and Jamie Hopkins from Carson Group, a renowned organization dedicated to empowering young financial advisors and fostering career growth. Dr. Julie Ragatz leads Carson Group's Next Gen program, which provides valuable support …

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NAPFA’s DEI Initiatives with Nikki Palluzzi 39:56

1+ y ago39:56

39:56

Welcome to the first episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast Season 2! We're thrilled to introduce our new co-host Shawn Tydlaska, CFP®, MBA, the CEO and founder of Ballast Point Financial Planning and co-founder of the BLX Internship Program. In today's episode, we have Nikki Palluzzi as our guest. With over 15 years of community-building expe…

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BLX Success Stories with Uchechi Kalu & Ray Pryor 40:55

2+ y ago40:55

40:55

Welcome to the eighth episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast! Joining us in this episode is Uchechi Kalu, a Financial Advisor, and Ray Pryor, Founder of Pryority Finance , both a product of our internship program. Their journey from before, during, and after their internship is an eye-opener and inspiration for those who want to succeed in the…

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A Behind the Curtain Look at BLX’s Impact with Suzanne Lawrence 41:33

2+ y ago41:33

41:33

Welcome to the seventh episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Suzanne Lawrence, CEO of Advisor Business Solutions. Suzanne shares her passion for increasing diversity in all aspects of business, and helping women and people of color find jobs. She also partnered with BLX to manage the program and help connect…

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Creating Space for People to Belong with Saundra Davis, MSFP, APFC®, FBS®, CSC 42:14

2+ y ago42:14

42:14

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast! In this episode, we are glad to have with us one of the most well-known pioneers in our industry, Saundra Davis. She is a US Navy veteran, financial coach, educator, and consultant who is nationally recognized as an expert in the financial coaching field. After serving in the Navy, s…

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Cultivating the Next Generation of Talent Through Education with Leslie Tabor and Sherri Trombley 35:05

2+ y ago35:05

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Welcome to the fifth episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Schwab Advisor Services Directors, Leslie Tabor and Sherri Trombley. As first generation investors, they set out on a mission to spread awareness on the importance of investing and DEI in the Registered Investment Advisor Industry. Through programs a…

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Behavioral Work Into Financial Planning with J.D. Bruce & Jason Naylor 40:09

2+ y ago40:09

40:09

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast! In this episode, we are joined by J.D Bruce, CPA, Chief of Growth at Abacus and Jason Naylor, Innovation Project Manager for Abacus Wealth Partners. They will share how Abacus got its name, the work Abacus does, and their progress through the various roles they've held before workin…

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Why Representation Matters with Sonya Dreizler & Liv Gagnon 36:01

2+ y ago36:01

36:01

Welcome to the third episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast! In this new episode, we are joined by Sonya Dreizler & Liv Gagnon, the Founders of Choir. Together, they aim to give voices to women, non-binary folks, people of color, and especially women of color in the financial industry. Through Choir, they have been creating opportunities for d…

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Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives with Geoffrey Brown, CAE 36:37

2+ y ago36:37

36:37

Welcome to the second episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast! With us a professional Association Executive with extensive expertise in a variety of sectors and professions. Geof Brown, CEO of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), has been an incredible advocate and supporter of the BLX internship program. He shares t…

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Financial Doing with Louis Barajas, MBA, CFP®, EA 38:44

2+ y ago38:44

38:44

Welcome to the first episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast! With us today is the first Latino CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ pro, speaker, author, and entrepreneur, Louis Barajas. Growing up in East Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents, Louis was passionate about imparting financial wisdom to the unbanked Latin community. However, seeing th…

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Diversity in Action™

Luis Rosa and Shawn Tydlaska

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Bridging the Diversity Gap in Financial Services 40:50

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Shaping the Future of Our Industry Today 46:36

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Developing Your Talent Pipeline with Kate Healy 49:10

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BLX Intern Success Stories with Isaac Craps & Mahogany Person 40:54

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Learn About the 10,000 Interns Foundation with Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell 47:05

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DEI&B at Wealthspire with Mike LaMena 40:14

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The Gateway Foundation by MMI with Sarit Abramowicz 36:08

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Hear What’s New at Diversitas with Carina Diamond 38:41

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Digging into FARE (the Financial Alliance for Racial Equity) with Nicole Ridley 37:10

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Learn about the SER Summit for Latinos in FinServ with Ana Trujillo Limon 39:19

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Season 3 Kick Off with Shawn & Luis 41:42

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Advisor Business Solutions: Empowering Financial Services 42:24

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The importance of Recruitment, Retention and Advancement in Financial Planning with Chris Woods 44:51

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Creating an Inclusive Culture with Leslie Tabor & Craig Jones 48:27

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Exploring the Impact of the Annual Center for Financial Planning’s Diversity Summit with Dawn Harris 44:07

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BLX Intern Success Stories with Rodrigo Gomez and Jessica Robertson 46:46

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Driving Diversity and Inclusion with Suzanne Siracuse 43:17

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The Unconventional Path to Financial Planning with Barry Mulholland 44:30

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Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Financial Services with Dana Wilson 43:53

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Learn about the FinServ Foundation with Jamie Hopkins and Dr. Julie Ragatz 52:40

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NAPFA’s DEI Initiatives with Nikki Palluzzi 39:56

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BLX Success Stories with Uchechi Kalu & Ray Pryor 40:55

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A Behind the Curtain Look at BLX’s Impact with Suzanne Lawrence 41:33

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Creating Space for People to Belong with Saundra Davis, MSFP, APFC®, FBS®, CSC 42:14

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Cultivating the Next Generation of Talent Through Education with Leslie Tabor and Sherri Trombley 35:05

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Behavioral Work Into Financial Planning with J.D. Bruce & Jason Naylor 40:09

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Why Representation Matters with Sonya Dreizler & Liv Gagnon 36:01

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Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives with Geoffrey Brown, CAE 36:37

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Financial Doing with Louis Barajas, MBA, CFP®, EA 38:44

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