S2 Ep. 05: Givers and Receivers: Redefining Community Support with Kelly Obermayer - Part 1

What if millions of people could help each other escape financial struggle—one dollar at a time, no questions asked? In this episode, Carrie Hunter sits down with Kelly Obermayer, founder of Jovell Digital and creator of United We Fund, to reveal a radical new approach to microgiving: a community-powered platform where anyone can give and receive support, free from judgment or gatekeepers. Kelly Obermayer shares her personal journey through loss, trauma, and relentless reinvention, discussing the sparks of inspiration, the flaws in our financial system, and the life-changing impact of empowering everyone to be both a giver and receiver—sometimes in the span of a single month. You’ll hear how this movement was built from her living room without investors or a team, and why it just might be the future of hope.Timestamped Overview00:05 Introduction to Kelly Obermayer and the vision for United We Fund02:11 Kelly Obermayer on her childhood, confidence, and early influences05:17 Navigating loss, trauma, and personal reinvention10:27 The viral moment: seeing the problem online and deciding to solve it13:23 From idea to action—why Kelly Obermayer decided to build, not just dream16:26 The financial system was never built for all of us—breaking down systemic barriers21:46 The giver/receiver model: why it matters and how it works28:37 Building the platform solo—time, sacrifice, and vision