Category Archives: Finance; Fin Tech

Scarlett Stanhope, The Biz Hippie: Mastering Money & Mindset for Coaches and Creatives

Scarlett Stanhope, widely known as The Biz Hippie, helps creative professionals develop healthier relationships with money, success, and personal growth.
After a successful corporate career, she transitioned into coaching, combining practical financial strategies with mindfulness and spiritual principles.

Leadership Lessons with A. Manimekhalai, Former MD & CEO of Union Bank of India

A. Manimekhalai is a distinguished banking executive who led Union Bank of India through a period of significant growth and transformation.
Rising from humble beginnings, she built an inspiring career founded on resilience, integrity, and customer-centric leadership.

Vandana Tolani, Founder & CEO of Convanto: Pioneering Leadership in Investment Banking

Vandana Tolani is the Founder and CEO of Convanto, with extensive leadership experience across Asia.
Her journey from India to Singapore and Indonesia reflects resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to breaking barriers, particularly for women in finance and business.

Insights with Maneesh Taneja, Author & Financial Advisor

Maneesh Taneja is a personal finance expert and the author of 7 Steps to Financial Freedom: Simple Habits, Compounded Returns, dedicated to making wealth creation simple and accessible.
He specializes in practical investing, risk management, and helping individuals build long-term financial independence through disciplined financial habits.

How Ela Thier, Founder of The Independent Film School

Ela Thier is a writer, director, educator, and the founder of the The Independent Film School, dedicated to nurturing independent filmmakers.
She is the author of How to Fail as an Artist, offering candid insights into creativity, resilience, and the realities of an artistic career.

Insights from Piyush Bagaria, Co-founder of SalarySe

Piyush Bagaria is the Co-founder of SalarySe, focused on improving financial access for salaried employees in India.
He is passionate about addressing financial challenges faced by working professionals through innovative and employee-friendly financial solutions.

Harland Merriam (Author, Pastor & Real Estate Investor) on Money, Meaning, and Leadership

Harland Merriam is an author, pastor, coach, and real estate investor working with entrepreneurs and business leaders.
He helps leaders align financial success with deeper purpose, focusing on values-driven growth.

Byron McFarland, Author of The Bankable Buyer, on Leadership Transitions

Byron’s experience working with business owners who wanted to sell to their management teams but didn’t know how
The gap between founders’ legacy goals and the financial realities of exiting