What if the biggest barrier to financial freedom isn't your spending habits, but a banking system that doesn't understand how you actually work? Tamara Laine built an AI platform to solve this exact problem for gig workers and underserved communities.

For the ambitious woman who's building something meaningful but struggling with the financial realities of entrepreneurship.

Traditional banking wasn't built for today's economy. If you're a gig worker, small business owner, or part of Gen Z, accessing capital feels impossible even when you're earning well.

My guest Tamara Laine went from Emmy-winning investigative journalist to FinTech founder, creating MPWR, an AI platform that helps lenders understand and serve the new economy. She's also building tools that act like a financial coach in your pocket.

What we cover:
• Why traditional credit scoring fails gig workers and small business owners
• How to bootstrap a FinTech startup while maintaining your sanity
• Tamara's non-negotiable morning routine that keeps stress manageable
• The shift from raising capital early to proving market fit first
• Daily money tracking and why looking at your finances matters

Key insight: Your business generates revenue, otherwise it's an expensive hobby. Tamara shares how she manages the psychological pressure of money flowing out while building something that will eventually flow back in.

Perfect for anyone building something bigger than themselves while navigating the financial stress that comes with creating real change.

Click here to connect with Tamara Laine and learn more about MPWR

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