Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! Today, Lexington Branch Manager Carla Ignacio joins the show to share her story from teenage grocer to fixture in the Kentucky banking community. With a heart for helping people and a hard-nosed work ethic, Carla brought her talents to First Southern and River Foundation in the midst of the pandemic three years ago, and all parties have been better for it. Join Carla and Dan for a conversation about what makes the First Southern work family so special, and stay tuned for some exciting news about the First Southern Lexington Branch!

Episode Highlights:

[0:26] Carla's big news!

[2:01] Carla's Catholic upbringing in tiny Tell City, Indiana, and how she found her way into banking.

[4:44] What attracted Carla to working with First Southern and River Foundation.

[8:39] Why Carla loves how First Southern handles its culture and theology of money.

[10:53] The "ah-ha!" moments that Carla remembers from her first Compass experience.

[12:01] What she is learning in this second round of Compass courses three years later.

[13:43] Carla's advice for her peers and fellow parents.

Episode Resources:

Compass – Finances God's Way: compass1.org