Leadership, Opportunity, and Lifting Others with Barbara Negron

What if your career path didn’t need to be linear to be powerful? In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell speaks with Barbara Negron, a senior fintech executive who built her career through unexpected pivots—from hospitality to banking to financial technology. Barbara shares: How disruption (9/11, mortgage crisis) became opportunity Why sponsorship—not just mentorship—changes careers What it means to lead with heart in high-performance industries The importance of representation in fintech and STEM How family, values, and identity shape leadership This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating change while building something meaningful. If you enjoyed this episode:Follow, rate, and review One Sharp Sword—and share it with someone ready to lead at the next level. 🎥 Watch the full episode now on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/i1gnV0iQtbk 🔔 Subscribe for more leadership insights:👉 https://www.youtube.com/@DrWaynePernell #OneSharpSwordPodcast #WaynePernell #BarbaraNegron #CareerGrowth #LeadershipInsights #FintechLeadership #WomenInLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopmentBarbara Negron's LinkedIn Page: linkedin.com/in/barbara-j-negron-babba6