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Abbey Wemimo | Esusu

Where you come from shouldn’t determine your worth. This is the underlying belief that fuels Abbey Wemimo, CEO of Esusu, in his quest to promote justice-based capitalism. On this episode of EMERGE Everywhere, Abbey joins Jennifer to talk about his family’s immigration from Nigeria to Minnesota, how his experiences have shaped his views of the U.S. financial system, and his work to bridge the racial wealth gap.

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How Data Can Drive FinHealth Action

Join us as we discuss the importance of developing equitable measures that encompass all areas of household resilience and prosperity, and how this data could better the economic landscape.

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From One Unprecedented Year to the Next: Insights From the Experts

Travel restrictions, stimulus checks, food bank lines, child tax credits... 2021 was full of unprecedented economic events that impacted financial health for different people and communities in vastly different ways. What does it all mean, and where is it all going? Join our concluding panel of leading experts from across sectors as they debate 2021's long-term impact on financial health across race, gender, geography, and more.

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Taking the FinHealth Pulse of 2021

Hear from the authors of our annual assessment of U.S. financial health – the Financial Health Pulse® 2021 U.S. Trends report – as they share key findings from an eventful year.

Luz Urrutia | Accion Opportunity Fund

Luz Urrutia’s passion for financial services developed early in life. Her own experience moving to the U.S. from Venezuela and trying to obtain credit as an immigrant lit a fire in her to help the Latinx community navigate similar financial barriers. As we recognize Hispanic Heritage Month, Luz joins Jennifer to talk about her work in underserved communities, how we can support entrepreneurs of color better, and the issues facing small businesses in the wake of the pandemic.

Rob Curtis | Daylight

Despite monumental progress, members of the LGBT+ community still face substantial social barriers and unique financial challenges. On this episode of EMERGE Everywhere, Rob Curtis joins Jennifer to talk about these obstacles and how his company, Daylight, is working to provide LGBT+ consumers with a tailored product that responds to their specific financial needs.