In this episode of Between Builds, Tiffany Haynes sits down with fintech and payments leader Amanda Estiverne-Colas to talk about what it means to reclaim your career and your purpose after burnout.

After stepping away from a major corporate role, Amanda entered what she calls a season of professional recovery: a time to reflect, reconnect with family, and rethink what leadership looks like beyond titles. What followed was a new chapter spanning board service, advisory work, global speaking, and advocacy focused on financial literacy, inclusion, and consumer-centered innovation.

Together, Tiffany and Amanda explore:

• What “professional recovery” looks like after leaving a major role
• The vulnerability and power of asking your network for help
• Why more women in fintech are redefining ambition beyond corporate titles
• The importance of empathy in designing financial products
• How fintech leaders can rebuild the industry around the people it’s meant to serve

Amanda also shares how initiatives like NAFLI and her work with Consumer Reports are pushing the industry toward a more human-centered approach to innovation - one where financial systems work not just efficiently, but fairly and transparently for the people who depend on them.

This conversation is about leadership between chapters, protecting your energy, and building a career that aligns with both power and purpose.