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/

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