the Girl Banker Podcast

Welcome to the Girl Banker Podcast! In this podcast, Natalie Bartholomew, Chief Administrative Officer of Grand Savings Bank and owner/author of the Girl Banker Blog interviews a variety of girl bosses including women in banking, entrepreneurs, c-suite level execs balancing motherhood, and much more.

Toxic Work Environments 05/13/2025

Toxic Work Environments May is Mental Health Awareness Month so there is no better time to talk about the impact of toxic work environments and toxic bosses on our mental health. In this episode, Natalie and her guest, Allyson Twiggs Dyer, break down the warning signs and red flags of a toxic work environment and discuss ways to navigate such a challenging situation. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/36554065

Shamim Okolloh | Ella The Banker 04/09/2024

Shamim Okolloh | Ella The Banker Join Natalie and Allyson as they interview Shamim Okolloh, VP, Community Outreach Officer, at Encore Bank in Little Rock, Arkansas. Shamim and her son, Liam, recently published "Ella the Banker," a children's book about her daughter, Ella, who visits a bank and wants to become a banker. In this episode, we deep dive into the book and explore the larger theme around Shamim's Outreach Officer role at her bank where her goals center around changing the financial narrative for women of color. You won't want to miss this conversation! /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/30531293

The Graduate School of Banking Series Part 4: Pacific Coast Banking School 03/06/2024

The Graduate School of Banking Series Part 4: Pacific Coast Banking School The Graduate School of Banking series returns! This series takes a deep dive into each of the 6 national Graduate Schools of Banking to gain a better understanding of what each school has to offer bankers. In the fourth episode of the 6 part series, Natalie interviews Gretchen Claflin, President/CEO of Pacific Coast Banking School. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/30238268

The Girl Banker Podcast is BACK! 02/13/2024

The Girl Banker Podcast is BACK! The Girl Banker Podcast is back for 2024 and now features a permanent addition, Allyson Twiggs Dyer! In this episode, Natalie introduces some fun new segments including Tales from the Branch, Ask the Girl Banker, and hot topic discussions from The Girl Banker Facebook Group. Join Natalie and Allyson each month for another year of episodes of The Girl Banker Podcast! /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/29942623

A Reminder to Reject the Hustle 05/31/2023

A Reminder to Reject the Hustle Regular Girl Banker Podcast guest host and founder of the 'Reject the Hustle' platform, Allyson Twiggs Dyer, joins me to encourage listeners to prioritize their well-being and "reject the hustle!" We explore the harmful effects of constant busyness, challenge hustle culture, and offer insights on how to say NO. Join us as we challenge societal norms and discover the power of slowing down. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/26993427

The Graduate School of Banking Series Part 3: Graduate School of Banking at LSU 05/18/2023

The Graduate School of Banking Series Part 3: Graduate School of Banking at LSU Introducing the Graduate School of Banking Series! This series takes a deep dive into each of the 6 national Graduate Schools of Banking to gain a better understanding of what each school has to offer bankers. In the third episode of the 6 part series, Natalie interviews John Naughton, EVP/Executive Director of GSB LSU and Jamie Johnson, Merchant Risk Quality Control Manager at Chesapeake Bank. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/26860506

The Graduate School of Banking Series Part 2: Stonier Graduate School of Banking 04/27/2023

The Graduate School of Banking Series Part 2: Stonier Graduate School of Banking Introducing the Graduate School of Banking Series! This series takes a deep dive into each of the 6 national Graduate Schools of Banking to gain a better understanding of what each school has to offer bankers. In the second episode of the 6 part series, Natalie interviews Perette Bonner, Vice President, Stonier Program Director of the American Banking Association to discuss the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/26546928

The Graduate School of Banking Series Part 1: Graduate School of Banking at Colorado 04/18/2023

The Graduate School of Banking Series Part 1: Graduate School of Banking at Colorado Introducing the Graduate School of Banking Series! This series takes a deep dive into each of the 6 national Graduate Schools of Banking to gain a better understanding of what each school has to offer bankers. In the first episode of a 6 part series, Natalie interviews Josie Bunch, Director of Marketing, and Michael Stevens, President, of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/26524281

Ask the Girl Banker: Should Your Bank Be Utilizing Email Marketing? 03/16/2023

Ask the Girl Banker: Should Your Bank Be Utilizing Email Marketing? In another episode of the "Ask the Girl Banker" series, Natalie and Allyson Twiggs Dyer of the Twiggs Group discuss all the reasons your bank should be utilizing email marketing while giving easy-to-implement takeaways. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/26218989

Ask the Girl Banker: Should Your Bank Have Multiple Facebook Pages? 01/27/2023

Ask the Girl Banker: Should Your Bank Have Multiple Facebook Pages? In the first of a new series titled, "Ask the Girl Banker," Natalie and Allyson Twiggs Dyer discuss the pros and (mostly) cons of having multiple Facebook Pages at your bank. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/25725981

Developing a Women's Mentorship Program 01/05/2023

Developing a Women's Mentorship Program Ever wondered how to launch a mentorship program at your financial institution but didn't know where to start? Join Natalie as interviews Laura Brissey, EVP, General Counsel, and Leann Siler, SVP, Commercial Lending, of about how they developed and launched a women's mentorship program at their bank. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/25377639

The Girl Banker Celebrates 5 Years! 12/08/2022

The Girl Banker Celebrates 5 Years! When I dreamed up The Girl Banker, I could never have imagined being here five years later. What started as my little side project has grown into something much bigger, and that growth proves to me the importance of this message for this moment. Join me and Allyson Twiggs Dyer of The Twiggs Group as we talk about the last 5 years and whats to come for the Girl Banker. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/25256619

Sarah Noll Wilson | Don't Feed the Elephants 03/10/2022

Sarah Noll Wilson | Don't Feed the Elephants Natalie interviews author, executive coach, and keynote speaker, Sarah Noll Wilson and discusses her new book "Don't Feed the Elephants." If you're a leader or up-and-coming executive, you don't want to miss this episode and you most definitely want to check out Sarah's new book! /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/22396127

Darlene Ellison | Overcoming Collateral Damage 01/19/2022

Darlene Ellison | Overcoming Collateral Damage Author and motivational speaker, Darlene Ellison, who also serves as Senior Vice President and Community Banker Lender at Veritex Community Bank in Dallas, TX joins the podcast to tell how she overcame a family trauma and used her experience to help others. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/21814043

Britney Campbell | Her Bank 07/22/2021

Britney Campbell | Her Bank Britney Campbell, SVP of Marketing and Public Relations at Legends Bank, talks about her brainchild, Her Bank, an initiative focused on delivering a better banking experience by women for women. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/19889342

Jennifer McMurray | Bankers + Realtors 04/02/2021

Jennifer McMurray | Bankers + Realtors Jennifer McMurray, executive broker of McMurray & Associates and the voice behind the Bachelorette Pad Flip blog, gives loads of tips and tricks for lenders to improve their relationships with local realtors. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/18543179

Maree Jones | Social Media Influencers 03/26/2021

Maree Jones | Social Media Influencers Maree Jones has a mantra- digital relationships are real relationships! Maree joins Natalie and talks all things social media and gives some excellent tips on how banks could partner with influencers to expand their brand and messaging. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/18471584

Tales From the Branch 03/18/2021

Tales From the Branch This week's episode highlights true, yet bizarre, creepy, embarrassing moments experienced by women in banking across the country. Natalie is joined by her co-worker, Jackie, as they read through the crazy stories submitted by real life girl bankers. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/18369896

INTRODUCING the Girl Banker Challenge 03/15/2021

INTRODUCING the Girl Banker Challenge Join us as well do an official reset from the craziness of the last 12 months and focus on connection, personal development and self care. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/18338915

Maggie P Owens | Small Biz Owner 01/25/2021

Maggie P Owens | Small Biz Owner Small business owner, Maggie Owens, opened her shop, Presley Paige, in downtown Fayetteville in January 2020. We all know what happened next. Natalie chats with Maggie about how she persevered and pivoted to grow her business during the shut down and her experience with community banks when opening her store. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/17650427

The Girl Banker Turns 3 12/16/2020

The Girl Banker Turns 3 Three years ago, the Girl Banker platform was born. Join Natalie as she discusses the hits, the misses, and the learning opportunities she has learned along the way while celebrating three years of advocating for women in banking and working moms. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/17209019

Jill Castilla 12/09/2020

Jill Castilla Unless you have lived under a rock in the last several years, Jill Castilla, President/CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond, has made big waves as a woman in banking by dominating the community banking space with her out of the box innovative ideas, community focused initiatives, and refusal to accept the status quo. Jill shares her girl banker story and what motivates her daily. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/17100272

Casey Christopher | Empowerment 11/25/2020

Casey Christopher | Empowerment Casey Christopher, newly appointed Chief Empowerment Officer of Quontic Bank, shares the details of her new role and how empowerment of employees builds culture, engagement, and talent recruitment and retention. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/16945934

Emily Mays | Community Spirit 11/17/2020

Emily Mays | Community Spirit Emily Mays, Vice President and Senior Marketing Director at Community Spirit Bank in Red Bay, Alabama talks about how she became a community banker to the core. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/16833407

Kate Cwieka | Public Speaking 10/21/2020

Kate Cwieka | Public Speaking Kate Cwieka, Marketing Communications Manager for Avidia Bank shares her girl banker story discusses her road to public speaking. She shares tips and tricks on getting started and how speaking on the national stage has benefited both her career and her bank. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/16250348

Eileen Jennings + Lauren Marquette | Breast Cancer Awareness Month 10/07/2020

Eileen Jennings + Lauren Marquette | Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer survivor, Eileen Jennings, SVP, Commercial Banker at Arvest Bank joins Lauren Marquette, Executive Director of Susan G Komen Ozark, to discuss the importance of early detection and self advocacy as we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Eileen shares her breast cancer survivor story and how she was her own best advocate as she progressed from diagnosis to survivorship. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/16250237

Shelly Loftin | Unconventional Year 09/23/2020

Shelly Loftin | Unconventional Year Shelly Loftin, SVP, Retail Banking, Payments & Lending at the American Bankers Association talks about her banking background, her role at the ABA, working from home as a busy boy mom, and gives a sneak peak into the upcoming ABA Unconventional Convention. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/16115600

Jackie Serrano | Personality Assessments 09/16/2020

Jackie Serrano | Personality Assessments Jackie Serrano, Training Coordinator at Grand Savings Bank, shares about her favorite personality assessments and how they can benefit your team in developing leaders and coaching those difficult employees. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/16022405

Allyson Twiggs Dyer | Reject the Hustle 09/09/2020

Allyson Twiggs Dyer | Reject the Hustle Allyson Twiggs Dyer, owner of the Twiggs Group and the mastermind behind the Reject the Hustle movement, talks about the benefits of saying no and why the hustle culture we have all adopted as necessary to be successful can actually be toxic. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/15916871

Liz McIntyre | Rise With Renasant 09/01/2020

Liz McIntyre | Rise With Renasant Liz McIntyre is the Director of Social Media and Public Relations for Renasant Bank and the brain power behind their women-focused leadership initiative, Rise With Renasant. In this episode, Liz discusses Rise and managing social media for her bank during the pandemic. /episode/index/show/thegirlbanker/id/15839873

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