Inside Fortuna Bank’s Mission to Support Community and Small Business

About this episode

The episode discusses Fortuna Bank's mission to support community and small businesses, featuring insights from Ashley Dick on empowering women entrepreneurs.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or simply interested in how local banking can catalyze growth, this conversation is packed with real-world insight and actionable advice for anyone looking to bring their financial story to life. Hosts Brett Johnson and Carol Ventresca sit down with Ashley Dick, Chief Retail and Community Development Officer at Fortuna Bank. Based in Columbus, Fortuna is a women-owned institution reshaping how entrepreneurs and communities access financial resources and support. Together, they discuss Fortuna's inspiring origin story, the challenges and triumphs of building a women-led bank, and the unique services that set Fortuna apart—from mentorship and financial literacy events to hands-on support for small businesses and nonprofits. If you like this episode, please let us know. We appreciate the feed back, and your support of offset costs of producing the podcast! Episode Highlights Building Fortuna Bank: A Story of Resilience and Purpose Ashley Dick shares how founder Lisa Berger’s dream to create meaningful change became a reality after discovering just how underserved women were in banking—not just as customers, but as…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brett Johnson, Carol Ventresca

Guest: Ashley Dick

Topics covered

• community banking
• women empowerment
• small business support
• financial literacy
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• Fortuna Bank
• Ashley Dick
• women-led bank
• financial resources
• mentorship
• small business
• community support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fortuna Bank

Places: Columbus

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