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Ashley Dick discusses Fortuna Bank's mission-driven approach to community banking and support for women entrepreneurs.

Stronger Together: "We're a great connector. So if we have a business owner that shares with us, they're struggling with their current CPA or maybe they're looking for a new financial advisor. We want to be that connector where it takes the stress and time away from them because we've already put in that work to vet these individuals, these professionals, these companies to say here's who we think you should work with and here's why." - Ashley Dick In this episode, hosts Brett Johnson and Katie Ellis sit down with Ashley Dick, Chief Retail and Community Development Officer at Fortuna Bank —a groundbreaking, women-owned financial institution in Columbus, Ohio. Ashley shares Fortuna Bank’s mission-driven approach to banking, designed to close the capital and education gaps faced by women entrepreneurs. From hosting peer-led networking and educational events to launching mentorship programs that empower new business owners, Fortuna Bank is more than just a financial institution—it’s a vibrant community-building hub. You’ll hear about the vision and determination of founder Lisa Berger , the unique challenges of launching a women-owned bank, and the commitment to making banking…

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