Passion Fuels Purpose

What if the key to unlocking your potential lies in discovering your passion?

In this episode, we chat with Stacy Francis about how discovering your passion can shape your life’s journey and the importance of staying open to opportunities, allowing you to learn, adapt, and keep moving forward.

Stacy Francis is the President and CEO of Francis Financial, a fee-only wealth management firm specializing in financial planning and divorce financial planning. With over 20 years of experience, she holds the CFP®, CDFA®, and CESTM designations. Stacy is also the founder of Savvy Ladies™, a nonprofit empowering women to take control of their finances. A nationally-recognized financial expert, she serves on CNBC’s Digital Financial Advisor Council and the Forbes Finance Council, and contributes to The Wall Street Journal. Stacy is the host of the Financially Ever After podcast and author of Financial Help for Widows and the white paper Unveiling the Unspoken Truth: The Financial Challenges Women Face During and After Divorce. In her free time, Stacy enjoys indoor skydiving with her daughter.

Kristine Delano guides the conversation on how being intentional and brave about your passions leads to out of the box thinking and opportunities for growth.

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Is “multitasking” truly efficient? Does it leave you feeling unfocused and anxious?

In this episode, we’re talking with Namita Tated about how “multitasking” is often just rapidly changing tasks and more time consuming than time saving.

Namita Tated is a Portfolio Associate at Build Asset Management in East Seattle, where she oversees Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Performance Measurement. With a background in Finance and Accounting, Namita has previously worked with KPMG and BNY Mellon, gaining extensive experience in the financial industry.

Kristine Delano guides the conversation on how taking a more mindful approach to completing tasks may enhance productivity and well-being.

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Visit www.womeninetfs.com to find additional support in the ETF industry.

Go to www.kristinedelano.com for your Thrive Guide: a compilation of the most requested and insightful advice from our guests on Leadership and Advancement.

Do you know your “why”? Have you wondered how to look at career transitions through the lens of your motivations?

In this episode, we’re talking with Cathy Clay about how knowing your “why” provides the motivation and confidence to navigate career transitions and learn more about yourself and others.

Catherine Clay is Executive Vice President, Head of Global Derivatives at Cboe Global Markets. Cathy oversees the global Derivatives business, encompassing both the U.S. and European markets. Previously, she served as Executive Vice President of Global Digital and Data Solutions. Cathy joined Cboe as part of the company's 2015 acquisition of LiveVol, where she was Chief Executive Officer. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Colorado, where she learned the art of Zamboni driving. Cathy also serves on the Greenwood Project board of directors.

Kristine Delano guides the conversation on how exploring your passions and asking critical questions about motivations and personal drivers can play a key role in navigating transitions. Her debut suspense novel will be published in January 2026 by Tyndale House Publishers.

Follow on Instagram kristine.delano.writer

Visit www.womeninetfs.com to find additional support in the ETF industry.

Go to www.kristinedelano.com for your Thrive Guide: a compilation of the most requested and insightful advice from our guests on Leadership and Advancement.