Episode 13: Mind the Gap: Women, Capital & the Power Shift in Lending – Part 1

This episode, titled “Mind the Gap: Women, Capital & the Power Shift in Lending,” is so powerful, we had to break it into Part 1 and Part 2.In Part 1, Dana sits down with Stephanie Dunn, Chief Revenue Officer at Phoenix Lender Solutions, for a candid conversation about the real forces shaping access to capital today. From the removal of DEI mandates to the rise of women in lending, Stephanie brings 25 years of insight with zero fluff.🔥 Key topics include:What the removal of DEI language means (and doesn’t mean)Why mandates aren't the engine behind momentumHow women borrowers are reshaping the lending landscapeA powerful perspective on merit-based access and equity📌 Watch Part 2 to hear how AI, fintech, and leadership are transforming the future of SBA lending.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with more unfiltered conversations from Sweatpants & Strategy.