Show notes
In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline interviews Briana Franklin, founder of The Prosp(a)rity Project. They discuss the systemic issues surrounding student debt, particularly for women of color, and how Bri's personal experiences inspired her to create solutions to combat predatory lending practices. Bri elaborates on her nonprofit's mission and introduces her FinTech app, Cadet Prosparette, designed to educate young people on financial literacy and debt prevention. The conversation also explores the emotional toll of debt, the value of higher education, and the societal impact of financial constraints. Brie shares her vision for future projects, including a benefit event and her aspirations for greater systemic change.00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless00:39 Meet Briana Franklin: Tackling the Student Loan Crisis02:57 Briana's Personal Debt Journey04:57 The Emotional Toll of Student Debt07:42 Founding the Prosp(a)rity Project10:00 The Predatory Nature of Student Loans13:49 The Value of Higher Education Today18:49 Introducing Cadet Prosparette25:58 Undefeated: Educating and Advocating28:08 Launching the Student Loan Awareness Month28:33 Guest Highlights and Personal Stories29:39 De-stigmatizing Debt and Financial Literacy30:25 Exciting Plans for Season Two30:53 The Reality of Debt in America32:56 Success Stories and Impact37:05 Advice for Those Struggling with Debt43:04 Future Initiatives and Programs47:47 Final Thoughts and Ways to ConnectConnect with Briana - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-b-franklin/Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless! Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry. Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.
