ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What if your career path didn’t need to be linear to be powerful?
In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell speaks with Barbara Negron, a senior fintech executive who built her career through unexpected pivots—from hospitality to banking to financial technology.
Barbara shares:
- How disruption (9/11, mortgage crisis) became opportunity
- Why sponsorship—not just mentorship—changes careers
- What it means to lead with heart in high-performance industries
- The importance of representation in fintech and STEM
- How family, values, and identity shape leadership
This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating change while building something meaningful.
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