Welcome to the seventh episode of the Diversity in Action™ podcast!

In this episode, we are joined by Suzanne Lawrence, CEO of Advisor Business Solutions. Suzanne shares her passion for increasing diversity in all aspects of business, and helping women and people of color find jobs. She also partnered with BLX to manage the program and help connect Black and Latinx college students and career changers with fee-only financial planning firms.

The BLX Internship Program would not have been possible without her generous time and her team. Listen to learn how we make an impact in an industry that everyone is passionate about!

Episode Highlights:

>> How Suzanne created her own lane in the industry

>> A behind the scenes look at the work Suzanne and her team do at BLX

>> Acknowledging and embracing different cultural perspectives

>> Insights into the impact of the BLX Internship Program

>> Advice for people who want to get involved in diversity and inclusion in our industry

Episode Sponsor:

>>Advisor Business Solutions: https://advisorbusinesssolutions.com/

Connect with Suzanne:

>> Suzanne’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-patrick-lawrence

>> Website:  advisorbusinesssolutions.com

>> ABS LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/advisor-business-solutions

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

>> BLX Internship

Diversity in Action™ is all about showcasing real stories of individuals who are making an impact in the financial planning industry. You will learn how they got started in the industry, how they built their foundation, where they are headed in their careers, and their passion for making the financial industry more diverse.

It’s time to be inspired by those working to make a positive difference in the financial planning industry. It’s time to be part of this radical change!

Diversity in Action™ is a project of BLX Internship - a program for aspiring black and Latinx financial planners. Visit our website at www.blxinternship.org