What if your career path didn’t need to be linear to be powerful?

In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell speaks with Barbara Negron, a senior fintech executive who built her career through unexpected pivots—from hospitality to banking to financial technology.

Barbara shares:

• How disruption (9/11, mortgage crisis) became opportunity
• Why sponsorship—not just mentorship—changes careers
• What it means to lead with heart in high-performance industries
• The importance of representation in fintech and STEM
• How family, values, and identity shape leadership

This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating change while building something meaningful.

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