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EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 48 MIN

How a Community Bank Became a Financial Powerhouse - Ep. 157 w/ Dimitrius Hutcherson

from Black Fridays · host Denzell Turner

What Up Doe?! This week, we’re honored to sit down with Dimitrius Hutcherson, President and Chief Operating Officer of First Independence Bank, the only Black-owned bank in Michigan. A Detroit native with roots on the east side and degrees from Morehouse and Harvard, Dimitrius brings over 30 years of financial, tech, and leadership experience to one of the country’s most historic community-driven banks. His journey — from shining shoes as a kid to leading a 55-year-old institution through major transformation — is a powerful reminder of discipline, purpose, and legacy. We’re talking: The origins and mission of First Independence Bank Financial moves millennials should make right now How the Next-Gen Board is shaping the bank’s future Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with Detroit pride, financial gems, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to lead a truly community-centered bank. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!! Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Bamboo Dedicated Desks: email [email protected] or visit https://2ly.link/27SOd Stay Connected Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/ficonnected/ Guest Website: https://www.firstindependence.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

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