Digging into FARE (the Financial Alliance for Racial Equity) with Nicole Ridley
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Nicole Ridley is a highly accomplished leader with extensive experience in Finance, Investments, Commercial Real Estate, Strategic Relationship Management, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
With over 15 years of experience, Nicole’s results-oriented, innovative, and enthusiastic approach will be a tremendous asset to FARE. She is known for her proven record of success in developing and implementing innovative programs that support our organization’s strategic direction and she will undoubtedly elevate FARE’s transformative impact in our industry.
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In this episode, Shawn, Luis, and Nicole talk about:
- The Financial Alliance for Racial Equity (FARE)
- The importance of leadership training programs within organizations
- Diversity in action, going from research to reality
- Closing the racial wealth gap in the U.S.
- The impact diversity scholarships have on underserved populations
- HBCU Live!
And more……..
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This episode is brought to you by FARE. In September 2020, when the US was grappling with the social issues still plaguing our country today, FARE was launched–a coalition of financial services firms, industry organizations, and historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
Our mission is to increase racial diversity, drive greater equity, and foster inclusion within the financial services industry and communities served.
Diversity in Action™ is all about showcasing real stories of individuals who are making an impact in the financial planning industry. You will learn how they got started in the industry, how they built their foundation, where they are headed in their careers, and their passion for making the financial industry more diverse.
It’s time to be inspired by those working to make a positive difference in the financial planning industry. It’s time to be part of this radical change!
Diversity in Action™ is a project of BLX Internship - a program for aspiring black and Latinx financial planners. Visit our website at www.blxinternship.org
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