Breaking the Chains of Debt: Empowering Women of Color with Briana Franklin

In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline interviews Briana Franklin, founder of The Prosp(a)rity Project. They discuss the systemic issues surrounding student debt, particularly for women of color, and how Bri"s personal experiences inspired her to create solutions to combat predatory lending practices. Bri elaborates on her nonprofit"s mission and introduces her FinTech app, Cadet Prosparette, designed to educate young people on financial literacy and debt prevention. The conversation also explores the emotional toll of debt, the value of higher education, and the societal impact of financial constraints. Brie shares her vision for future projects, including a benefit event and her aspirations for greater systemic change. 00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless 00:39 Meet Briana Franklin: Tackling the Student Loan Crisis 02:57 Briana"s Personal Debt Journey 04:57 The Emotional Toll of Student Debt 07:42 Founding the Prosp(a)rity Project 10:00 The Predatory Nature of Student Loans 13:49 The Value of Higher Education Today 18:49 Introducing Cadet Prosparette 25:58 Undefeated: Educating and Advocating 28:08 Launching the Student Loan Awareness Month 28:33 Guest Highlights and Personal Stories 29:39 De-stigmatizing Debt and Financial Literacy 30:25 Exciting Plans for Season Two 30:53 The Reality of Debt in America 32:56 Success Stories and Impact 37:05 Advice for Those Struggling with Debt 43:04 Future Initiatives and Programs 47:47 Final Thoughts and Ways to Connect Connect with Briana -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-b-franklin/ Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless! Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at hello@fearlessfoundry.com if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry. Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.