AI and FinTech Learnings

TikTok is not an option anymore, you must do it, and do it well - it should be part of your Product Marketing strategy

If you feel like it’s a lot of effort and you don’t really know how to win, that’s why in today’s episode Konstantinos shares with us his insights. 

Konstantinos is CEO and Founder of Simply Digital and his profile has more than a Billion views in TikTok - so yea, you are learning from the best!

 Send us your comments and questions,

And if you want to learn even more, remember to check out Konstantinos online training programme

Cheers, 

Moni

You can find Konstantinos here 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/synodinoskonstantinos/

Simply Digital website - https://simplydigital.gr/ 

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@simplydigital 

And you can find me here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamillares/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@moni_millares

 Disclaimer: 

This episode does not constitute professional nor financial nor health advice and does not represent the opinion nor views of my current, past or future employers; nor those of the guests. The guest has agreed to record and release our conversation for the use of this podcast and promotion in social media.

We can only go as far as our mindset allows us to - unfortunately impostore syndrome and burnout are not uncommon 

Let’s tackle the beast right at the start of the year so that we are more aware of our patterns and have a chance at having better quality of life by minimizing self doubt and burnout

In this episode with Veronica  Azua, Organizational Psychologist we go in depth to understand and manage better Impostore Syndrome

We cover: 

• What is Impostore Sydnrome
• Correlation between  Impostore Sydnrome and Burnout
• Strategies to cope better
• How to help others who have self doubt / criticism
• Setting boundaries
• How to catch yourself when you are being too self critical

Let me know if it helps, 

Cheers, 

Moni

You can find Veronica here 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-veronica-azua-11b6134/

And you can find me here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamillares/

TikTok: @moni_millares

Disclaimer: 

This episode does not constitute professional nor financial nor health advice and does not represent the opinion nor views of my current, past or future employers; nor those of the guests. The guest has agreed to record and release our conversation for the use of this podcast and promotion in social media.

Blockchain is not new anymore, yet many of us don’t understand it. Nor the impact it will have in our jobs and they way we build FinTech products. 

Blockchain opens up new possibilities - yet we need to understand the core foundations to then start innovating and creating more use cases. 

Lavinia D Osbourne is a Web3 specialist, Founder of Women in Blockchain Talks, and was  listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology & Innovation 2021, andWirex’s Rising Women in Crypto Power List 2021. 

It’s a direct and educational conversation

 Let’s get into it!

We cover: 

• What is Blockchain and what it stands for
• How it removes the middle man 
• How it reduces cost and increases efficiency
• The remittances use case 
• How Blockchain is inclusive
• Diversity in Blockchain
• Decentralization and ownership
• Women in Blockchain Talks
• Women and ownership 
• Data and blockchain 
• Sustainable development goals and blockchain
• How to get started in your project 

And much much more! 

Cheers, 

Moni

You can find Lavinia here: 

LinkedIn: @laviniaosbourne

Website & Community: women in blockchain talks

And you can send me your comments and questions here:

• LinkedIn: @monicamillares
• TikTok: @moni_millares
• Instagram: @moni_millares
• Telegram: t.me/Fintech_with_Moni
• Email: [email protected]
• Book a mentoring session: https://calendly.com/monimillares/complementary_strategic_sesion

Disclaimer: 

This episode does not constitute professional nor financial nor health advice and does not represent the opinion nor views of my current, past or future employers; nor those of the guests. The guest has agreed to record and release our conversation for the use of this podcast and promotion in social media.

There is so much we can learn from GenZ. This generation went through the pandemic at young age - meaning they’ve got resilience and new views.

 Today Ellie Mayall, President of the LEAD Network at Warwick University, chats to us about her story, her transformation process by becoming a leader and Uni society, and her lessons on Leadership.

 By far one of my favourite pods.

Let’s get into it!

We cover: 

• Why women empowerment?
• Warwick University LEAD Network
• What does leadership mean to GenZ
• Lessons as part of LEAD Network
• How to have difficult conversations
• The role of resilience
• How to build confidence
• Finding a supporting community
• Recruiting others into your vision
• Parallels of running a society in Warwick University with real life work
• Tips from GenZ to current leaders
• Advice for people starting their careers
• What GenZs are looking for in a fulfilling job

Much love,

Moni 💜

You can find Ellie here: 

LinkedIn: @ellie-mayall

And you can send me your comments and questions here:

• LinkedIn: @monicamillares
• TikTok: @moni_millares
• Instagram: @moni_millares
• Telegram: t.me/Fintech_with_Moni
• Email: [email protected]
• Book a mentoring session: https://calendly.com/monimillares/complementary_strategic_sesion

Tools and resources

Note: These contain affiliate links. I may get a small percentage (or discount) of any product you buy/use when using my link.

• Grow your influence with the LinkedIn Operating System here
• Start your podcast with Captivate.fm here
• Learn to TikTok with Konstantinos - and get 15% off here

Disclaimer: 

This episode does not constitute professional nor financial nor health advice and does not represent the opinion nor views of my current, past or future employers; nor those of the guests. The guest has agreed to record and release our conversation for the use of this podcast and promotion in social media.

If you have the pleasure to meet and work with Ricky Knox he will definitely have a major impact in your life.

He is the Founder of Tandem Bank - one of the first UK Challenger Banks.

He was one of the pioneers of the FinTech movement. He is a serial entrepreneur and had the vision to start a new bank, a good bank - when the Bank of England had only given one banking license in the last 100 years. I’m telling you, a man of vision, courage and wisdom.

The first mover advantage comes with challenges. Tandem had its own fair share of ups and downs, and in this episode we open up about them.

Ricky introduced me to the world of FinTech and entrepreneurship. And he had a huge impact in my life - not only he hired me but he gave me projects and opportunities that shaped who I am today. He is an amazing leader, entrepreneur and human!

Let’s get into it!

We cover: 

• Tandem’s funding crisis in 2017
• Lessons and mistakes
• The “how to find your path” wisdom from his unpublished book
• Culture! He’s the master at that
• What he looks for in founders when making an investment
• His secret to having so much energy! 
• How to create FinTechs where women can thrive

Much love, 

Moni 💜

You can find Ricky here: 

LinkedIn: @rickyknox

And you can send me your comments and questions here:

• LinkedIn: @monicamillares
• TikTok: @moni_millares
• Instagram: @moni_millares
• Telegram: t.me/Fintech_with_Moni
• Email: [email protected]
• Book a mentoring session: https://calendly.com/monimillares/complementary_strategic_sesion

Disclaimer: 

This episode does not constitute professional nor financial nor health advice and does not represent the opinion nor views of my current, past or future employers; nor those of the guests. The guest has agreed to record and release our conversation for the use of this podcast and promotion in social media.

Today I introduce the evolution of the podcast into FinTech Product Podcast ;🎉

I cover:

• Why FinTech?
• Why Product?
• Why women?
• Who am I?

Why? Because....

1. Financial stress is at it’s peak. We as Fintechers have the responsibility to create solutions that solve customer pain points. We need to be well informed, educated and become better every day.

2. It is hard to find great product people with the experience FinTechs need to create differentiated products, at speed. We need to train them.

3. FinTech is male dominated. We need to educate and mentor women, and leverage advocates so that the next gen of Fintechers can see the difference. Less than 30% of UK's FinTech staff are women... I imagine worldwide is less. 17% of FinTech executives are women. It has to change

I'm Moni Millares, Mexican British living in Asia. I’m a FinTech entrepreneur and I build digital banks from scratch. My area of expertise is Product and I'm passionate about body, mind and spirit 🙏

Much love,

Moni 💜

And you can send me your comments and questions here:

• LinkedIn: @monicamillares
• TikTok: @moni_millares
• Instagram: @moni_millares
• Telegram: t.me/Fintech_with_Moni
• Email: [email protected]
• Book a mentoring session: https://calendly.com/monimillares/complementary_strategic_sesion

Tools and resources

Note: These contain affiliate links. I may get a small percentage (or discount) of any product you buy/use when using my link.

• Grow your influence with the LinkedIn Operating System here
• Start your podcast with Captivate.fm here
• Learn to TikTok with Konstantinos - and get 15% off here

Disclaimer: 

This episode does not constitute professional nor financial nor health advice and does not represent the opinion nor views of my current, past or future employers; nor those of the guests. The guest has agreed to record and release our conversation for the use of this podcast and promotion in social media.

Emmanuel is a traditional and NFT artist. He had his first art exhibition at six years old!

During covid lockdowns his art world was disrupted and he got into NFTs

What are NFTs?

What is a DAO?

What is he using NFTs to have social impact?

This and much more

You can find Emanuel here 

Twitter: @3mmanuelDaza

Instagram: @3mmanuelDaza

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-daza-99800240/

RedLine Blockchain: https://redlineblockchain.com/

 And you can find me here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamillares/

TikTok: @moni_millares

Instagram: @moni_millares

Telegram: t.me/Fintech_with_Moni

Disclaimer: 

This episode does not constitute professional nor financial nor health advice and does not represent the opinion nor views of my current, past or future employers; nor those of the guests. The guest has agreed to record and release our conversation for the use of this podcast and promotion in social media.

GenZ are ...

What I've found speaking with Iveth is that GenZ are ambitious, hard workers, inspiring, conscious and have a vision for the world - at least Iveth does

She's 23, has worked in McDonalds, M&A and Ontop - a hybrid of Fintech and payroll / HR services that enables companies to hire talent remotely anywhere in the world..

• Why work in McDonalds for your first job?
• What are the lessons learnt from hiking?
• What is grit? What can we learn from grit?
• What are the challenges of remote working? - she started her professional rcareer remote...
• How to hire talent anywhere in the world?
• How to process payroll payments to talent anywhere in the world?
• How has volunteering shaped her leadership style?
• What can we learn from GenZ leaders?

and much more!

You can find Iveth here 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivethpachecoalbuja/

And you can find me here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamillares/

TikTok: @moni_millares

Instagram: @moni_millares

Telegram: t.me/Fintech_with_Moni

Disclaimer: 

This episode does not constitute professional nor financial nor health advice and does not represent the opinion nor views of my current, past or future employers; nor those of the guests. The guest has agreed to record and release our conversation for the use of this podcast and promotion in social media.

If you are a Fintech B2B company, or a SaaS company as great as your product may be you rely on your marketing to generate leads and on sales to go on on long education periods till you close your prospect

This model is broken! Why because only 1 - 2% of your audience is in buying mode at any point in time, and then those leads conversion rates into sales are ridiculously low - eg below 1%.

We know it’s painful and it’s a matter of survival for most…

In this episode, Chris Roche, CEO of Catalyst consulting gives us an alternative: Demand Generation. 

• What is it? 
• Why is current lead generation marketing broken? Eg download a paper in exchange for your email
• The real benefits in your sales cycle and ROI
• How to convince your CEO or ExCo
• and much more

A must listen if you are in the product, marketing or sales team … and even more so if you are in ExCo

Do send us your comments and questions and reach out to Chris if you want to know more and have a consultation

Cheers, 

Monica

You can find Chris here 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjroche/

Catalyst: https://www.catalystconsulting.services/

TikTok: chris_roche

And you can find me here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamillares/

Telegram: t.me/Fintech_with_Moni

TikTok: @moni_millares

Instagram: @moni_millares

 Disclaimer: 

This episode does not constitute professional nor financial nor health advice and does not represent the opinion nor views of my current, past or future employers; nor those of the guests. The guest has agreed to record and release our conversation for the use of this podcast and promotion in social media.

🎙️Money Magic! People go to pop culture, magazines, spirituality and tarot readers to sort out their financial lives🔥

💵It is a big part of our culture - lots of money traditions in the asian and the latin culture, which makes me wonder...

In this week's podcast we talk with Michelle Chew, Tarot reader in Kuala Lumpur!

She has a good mix of asian and western clients, and yes many people ask her about career success and abundance 🤑

We chat about money magic, feng shui, taoist traditions and a ritual to attract abundance using nature's elements!

We deconstruct the ritual step by step, element by element

We go into the detail of what air, fire, water and earth mean and how to represent them at home

to finally putting together a magical ritual,

Enjoy!

Moni 💕

You can find Michelle here 

Instagram: @micmic_michelle

Instagram: @micbymicmic

And you can find me here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamillares/

TikTok: @moni_millares

Instagram: @moni_millares

Disclaimer: 

This episode does not constitute professional nor financial nor health advice and does not represent the opinion nor views of my current, past or future employers; nor those of the guests. The guest has agreed to record and release our conversation for the use of this podcast and promotion in social media.