#188: Maia Monell is devoted to closing wealth gaps perpetuated by a system not built for most of America and believes financial wellbeing is integral to creating a healthier and more equitable society. Through her work as a founding team member at BridgeAthletic, a performance technology using prescriptive AI for fitness coaching, training, and reporting, Maia saw firsthand the detrimental effects poor financial and mental health could have on one’s physical performance. 

Maia took her overall health and wellness obsession and aimed to tackle financial fitness. Maia’s passion lies in changing the narrative around money to be inclusive, positive, and practical in its experience. Female co-founders Maia Monell and Erin Papworth are shaking up the financial technology space (industry defined as fintech) through Nav.it. Founded in 2018, Nav.it provides personalized financial coaching to create lasting behavioral change around financial habits. Through daily check-ins, insights, and community conversations empower users to live financially well.

Topics Discussed:

• How we can improve our financial habits with simple everyday practices
• The impact of credit card debt on other areas of your life
• Top 2 common mistakes millennial/gen-z often make with their finances
• Actionable steps you can take to improve financial literacy, especially for young females

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