Interledger Salon

About Interledger Salon

The Interledger Salon, hosted by the Interledger Foundation, offers our community a quarterly curated discussion. We invite some of the most inspiring individuals in our ecosystem who share our passion for building a more equitable financial world. This platform allows these individuals to host panels encouraging vibrant conversation, and idea exchange, and support collaborative organizing.

Publisher

Interledger Foundation

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Nov 2024

Latest episode

29 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Unbanked in America: Exploring the Financial Divide:Financial Trauma - Healing and Recovery with Dr. LaTanya White

   n this episode, we delve into the often overlooked but deeply impactful issue of financial trauma—emotional and psychological wounds stemming from past financial hardships, exploitation, or systemic exclusion. Our guest, Dr. LaTanya White, is a scholar-practitioner and founder of Concept Creative Group, whose groundbreaking work addresses the racial wealth gap through entrepreneurship and equity-focused education. Dr. White shares insights from her research and the legacy of financial trauma on marginalized communities. We explore how these experiences can lead to mistrust of traditional banking systems and how her Dynastic Wealth® framework offers a pathway to healing, empowerment, and long-term financial transformation. This conversation sheds light on the deeper roots of financial disengagement and how to build systems for a more equitable economic future. The Interledger Salon is presented by the Interledger Foundation (https://interledger.org/) Theme music: “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise (Tribeofnoise. com (https://prosearch.tribeofnoise.com/artists/show/52471/35492)). The Interledger Salon is hosted by Future|Money Podcast, produced by the Interledger Foundation, and is licensed to the public under CC BY 4.0 Creative Commons License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

2. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Unbanked in America: Exploring the Financial Divide: Banking Deserts - A Mississippi Case Study with Sheena Allen

   In this episode, we explore the concept of banking deserts—areas with limited or no access to traditional banking services—and the various factors that impact residents. We interviewed Sheena Allen, the founder of CapWay, and learned about her experience supporting unbanked and underbanked communities, particularly in her home state of Mississippi. Sheena shares her journey in building a fintech platform designed to empower vulnerable populations with digital financial services. We delve into the systemic barriers these communities face, including a lack of financial literacy, digital equity, and access to technology, and discuss innovative solutions, such as CapWay’s role in fostering economic inclusion. This episode also highlights the importance of open financial systems, partnerships, and the future of fintech in closing the financial divide for underserved groups. The Interledger Salon is presented by the Interledger Foundation (https://interledger.org/) Theme music: “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise (Tribeofnoise. com (https://prosearch.tribeofnoise.com/artists/show/52471/35492)). The Interledger Salon is hosted by Future|Money Podcast, produced by the Interledger Foundation, and is licensed to the public under CC BY 4.0 Creative Commons License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

3. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Unbanked in America: Exploring the Financial Divide, "An Intro into the Series with Victoria Coker"

   In this special introductory episode, we connect with Victoria Coker, the creator of the mini-series Unbanked in America: Exploring the Financial Divide, to learn what inspired her to launch this two-part mini-series on the unbanked and underbanked in the United States. She explains how insights from the 2021 FDIC report informed her approach and highlights the importance of these issues for financial inclusion. She reflects on surprising lessons uncovered through research and interviews, as well as the moments that left a lasting impression. Victoria also shares her hopes for what listeners will take away from the series and her vision for the future. The Interledger Salon is presented by the Interledger Foundation (https://interledger.org/) Theme music: “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise (Tribeofnoise. com (https://prosearch.tribeofnoise.com/artists/show/52471/35492)). The Interledger Salon is hosted by Future|Money Podcast, produced by the Interledger Foundation, and is licensed to the public under CC BY 4.0 Creative Commons License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

4. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Is Financial Education and Understanding the Key to Financial Inclusion?

   Financial education is often positioned as the high-positioned missing link to financial inclusion, but does understanding money matter if you don’t have fair access to the financial system? In this episode of the Interledger Salon, host Sheena Allen, a serial entrepreneur and fintech founder, is joined by Evan Leaphart and Ronaldo Hardy to examine the role of financial education and the limits it reveals in advancing financial inclusion. Drawing from their experiences building, funding, and operating financial tools for underserved communities, the conversation interrogates whether education empowers participation or unintentionally shifts responsibility away from flawed systems. Together, they explore how trust, access, infrastructure, and incentives intersect with financial knowledge, and where education alone falls short. This discussion asks whether financial inclusion begins with teaching people how money works or with redesigning the systems that determine who money works for. Host: Sheena Allen: tech founder, entrepreneur, international speaker, and media creator with a decade of experience building companies across technology, fintech, and digital media. [https://www.sheenaallen.com/] Guest: Evan Leaphart: fintech entrepreneur and the founder of Kredit Academy, a platform focused on financial education and credit-building for adults and children. His work centers on embedding financial capability into everyday life through partnerships with financial institutions and community organizations. [https://www.evanleaphart.com/] Ronaldo Hardy: CEO of Balance Financial Wellness and a former credit union CEO with deep experience in financial coaching and leadership development. He works at the intersection of financial wellness, behavior change, and community-based empowerment. [https://ronaldohardy.com/] The Interledger Salon is presented by the Interledger Foundation (https://interledger.org/) Theme music: “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise (Tribeofnoise. com (https://prosearch.tribeofnoise.com/artists/show/52471/35492)). The Interledger Salon is hosted by Future|Money Podcast, produced by the Interledger Foundation, and is licensed to the public under CC BY 4.0 Creative Commons License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

5. 

   18 Dec 2025

   Unlocking Possibilities: The role of Open Payments in African speculative fiction

   Authors Gavin Chait, Cheryl Ntumy, and Dilman Dila, along with Jeremiah Lee from the Interledger Foundation, explore open payments and African speculative fiction, highlighting the need for diverse representation in technology and literature in this interview.

6. 

   14 Nov 2025

   Trust and Tradition: A Deep Dive into ROSCAs and Digital Financial Solutions

   Host Andria Barrett interviews Philip Cargill and Abdul Andan about ROSCAs, examining their impact on financial inclusion, trust, and digital transformation, revealing how technology can enhance traditional financial systems.

7. 

   6 Mar 2025

   Beyond Currency: Reimagining Money and Digital Futures

   Host Xiaoji Song interviews fintech expert Sarah Habib and documentary theater practitioner Anuja Ghosalkar about reimagining money and digital futures for financial inclusion.

8. 

   19 Nov 2024

   Practising financial inclusion in the Global South

   Smriti Parsheera interviews James Ogada and Dr. Susan Thomas about innovative, locally tailored approaches to financial inclusion, emphasizing economic resilience and consumer protection in the Global South.

9. 

   18 Nov 2024

   Interledger on Campus

   Dr. Allan Davids, Dr. Andrew Mangle, and Briana Marbury discuss integrating open payments into university curriculums, highlighting education's role in digital financial inclusion.

10. 

    18 Nov 2024

    Why Digital Financial Inclusion Matters

    Chief Program Officer Chris Lawrence interviews Jayshree Venkatesan, Ed Cable, and Paula Hunter about why digital financial inclusion is crucial for a fairer financial world.

Who has been a guest on Interledger Salon

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• Gavin Chait
• Cheryl Ntumy
• Dilman Dila
• Jeremiah Lee
• Philip Cargill

Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100

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