In this powerful episode of Fierce Frequency, host Angela Cherry welcomes Dr. Gail Burgos, the CEO of PayTech Women and a visionary leader with over 25 years of experience in finance, financial services, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Dr. Burgos shares her remarkable journey from serving as a senior Diversity Inclusion officer at TSYS to founding the Burgos Consulting Group and leading organizations that create meaningful pathways for women to thrive. As the leader of the premier organization for women in the payments industry, she discusses the importance of building communities, the impact of mentorship and sponsorship, and how she is guiding PayTech Women through its landmark 20th anniversary and into its "Rise" year.

Beyond the boardroom, Dr. Burgos reflects on her deep commitment to community impact, including her work with Girls Inc. of Columbus and her financial literacy initiative, Project Cookie Jar. This conversation is a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and the intentional work required to shape a more inclusive and empowered future for the next generation of women in fintech.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

1. How Dr. Burgos transitioned from corporate leadership to becoming a champion for DEI and female empowerment.
2. The mission of PayTech Women and how they are advancing women through programs focused on inclusivity and sponsorship.
3. Key takeaways from the recent annual conference and the industry trends currently shaping the fintech and payments space.
4. The vision behind "Rise, Thrive, and Connect" and what the future holds for women in finance.
5. Practical advice for women entering the fintech industry: why you should never wait for permission to grow.

The importance of self-affirmation and finding creative ways to "smell the roses" through hobbies like gardening.

Resources & Links:

Connect with Dr. Gail Burgos & PayTech Women:

1. Website: https://www.paytechwomen.org
2. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-b-69065a152/

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1. Instagram @angela_cherry1
2. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cherry-4b40ba31/
3. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/angela.g.cherry

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In this powerful episode of Fierce Frequency, host Angela Cherry sits down with visionary real estate leader and entrepreneur Kristina Krykhtin for a raw and deeply honest conversation about life, leadership, and living in alignment. From early hardship to building a multimillion-dollar career, Kristina shares how intentional decisions, faith, and self-awareness shaped the woman and leader she is today.

Kristina opens up about her journey from immigrating to the United States as a child to navigating loss, reinvention, motherhood, and personal healing. This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t come from speed, perfection, or external validation, but from stillness, reflection, and honoring your authentic self. Together, Angela and Kristina explore what it truly means to lead with integrity, confidence, and purpose.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Why life is a sequence of decisions and how awareness shapes your future
2. The power of stillness, self-reflection, and intentional living
3. How alignment and self-trust impact leadership, relationships, and business
4. Why self-care is not selfish but essential to sustainable success
5. How embracing authenticity builds confidence, clarity, and impact

Follow Kristina Krykhtin on:

LinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinakrykhtin/

Instagram- @kristinakrykhtin

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristinaice

Follow Angela Cherry on:

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LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cherry-4b40ba31/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/angela.g.cherry

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In this insightful episode of Fierce Frequency, host Angela Cherry speaks with fintech innovator Caleb Avery, founder and CEO of Tilled, a trailblazing PayFac-as-a-Service platform that’s reshaping how software companies earn revenue from payments.

Caleb shares how he identified a gap in the payments ecosystem and transformed that insight into a high-growth business model built on transparency, scalability, and empowerment for independent software vendors (ISVs). From launching Tilled in 2019 to driving massive adoption across industries, Caleb’s journey is a masterclass in vision, persistence, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How Caleb turned industry challenges into a multimillion-dollar payments solution
• The early lessons of bootstrapping, raising funds, and scaling a fintech startup
• Why Tilled’s “PayFac-as-a-Service” model is changing how ISVs approach payments
• The importance of transparency and customer trust in tech innovation
• What success means beyond metrics, both in business and in life

Follow Caleb Avery on

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-avery
• Website -https://www.tilled.com

Follow Angela Cherry on

• Instagram @angela_cherry1
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cherry-4b40ba31/
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/angela.g.cherry

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