Why Your Money Mindset Matters| Lessons from Aleesha Webb’s Banking Career

In this episode of The Show Goes On, host Aamir Noorani sits down with Aleesha Webb, a former bank president and founder of Lady Banker, to unravel the story behind our numbers. Aleesha Webb has spent 30 years in community banking, starting as a teller and eventually becoming the president of her family’s Village Bank. She’s also the founder of the Lady Banker platform, which teaches women that finance is about the story behind the numbers In this conversation, Aleesha opens up about: Rewriting your financial narrative: After being told in high school she wasn’t good at math, Aleesha reclaimed her confidence and now helps women own their numbers Building wealth with the community: She describes her family’s entrepreneurial roots and how Village Bank processed $65 million in PPP loans to 500 businesses during the pandemic How Lady Banker was born: Frustrated that women weren’t being educated on financial literacy, she created an inclusive space to share knowledge, resources and access to capital Mindset and intuition: Aleesha stresses that success comes from trusting your gut, making time for reflection and adopting a “creator” rather than consumer mentality. She journals, exercises and uses AI tools like Claude and Microsoft 365 Copilot to stay productive Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: She urges viewers to stay curious, ask questions and learn from mistakes, because there’s no such thing as a “dumb” question Whether you’re a founder, banker or someone looking to change your relationship with money, this episode offers an honest look at leadership, financial confidence and the power of community. Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe and let us know in the comments: How are you rewriting your money story?