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Interledger Foundation presents The FUTURE|MONEY (F|M) Podcast. Future Money is a podcast exploring the evolving intersections of technology, finance, and culture, because finance touches every industry and every life. At its core Future Money is about self-sovereignty and empowerment: reimagining how people, especially those in underserved communities and those who are underbanked or unbanked, access, manage, and grow their financial lives. Each episode engages founders, creatives, innovators, and thought leaders in conversations that bridge their past experiences, their present work, and their visions for the future of their industries and the world at large.
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- Sep 29, 202628 min
2026 HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit: Future Money Goes to Washington, D.C.
On this episode of the Future Money Podcast, Kokayi connects with six dynamic guests united by a shared goal: accelerating the evolution of business, education, and finance. From expanding access to capital and data science education to reshaping medical training pathways and helping leaders command their next level of influence, this episode is tailored for everyone. Live from the 2026 HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit Interviewed Guests Jamal Ware, Program Coordinator, Student Development, AUC Data Science Initiative — Builds data science, AI, and entrepreneurship upskilling opportunities for HBCU students, now expanding into fintech and open payments. Lyndsae’ Peele, MBA, PMEC™, Realtor®, Director of Kiva U.S. — Leads a national network of 100+ partners expanding access to 0% interest capital for underserved entrepreneurs. Diamond Gooden, MBA Graduate Student, Alabama State University — Focused on workforce development and tech-driven solutions to expand financial inclusion for underserved communities. Dr. Mahalia Robinson, DO, MS, Physician and Entrepreneur — Founder of DevelopDoc Enterprises, mentoring medical trainees and developing affordable co-living housing near medical institutions. Natalya Jackson, Educator, Entrepreneur, and MBA Candidate, Morgan State University — Teaches high school English while building her own skincare line and co-hosting a podcast on sisterhood and purpose. Christina L. Glancy, Strategist — Helps leaders turn expertise into market authority, closing the gap between reputation and influence. 🎙️ Tune in now and be part of the conversation. You can find all of our previous episodes [here.] (https://podcast.interledger.org/@futuremoneypodcast/episodes) #FutureMoney #Interledger #OpenFinance The Interledger Salon now has its very own podcast feed! Dive into inspiring conversations from our community of innovators and stay connected to the ideas shaping the future. Follow the link to listen and subscribe to the Interledger Salon today! Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Theme Music: Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker Season 1 (Episodes 0–21): “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise — Tribeofnoise.com The Future | Money podcast is presented by the Interledger Foundation and licensed to the public under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.
- Jul 8, 202622 min
Future Money Live from the WACIF Cultivate Summit 2026, Washington, DC.
🎧 New Episode of The Future Money Podcast On this episode of the Future Money Podcast, Kokayi connects with three distinct guests driven by a shared goal: accelerating the evolution of business, creativity, and finance. This episode is specifically tailored for everyone from first-year founders and creative entrepreneurs seeking to monetize their visions to established business owners aiming for their next level of growth. Interviewed Guests Shellée M. Haynesworth is an award-winning director and producer known for documenting Black history and culture, notably through the “Black Broadway on U Project” in Washington, DC. Her recent filmography includes the Telly Award-winning “Daufuskie Island and Beyond!” and the NAACP Image Award nominee “Camille A. Brown: Giant Steps”. She is currently working on a documentary about Harlem Renaissance figure Georgia Douglas Johnson and frequently collaborates with major institutions like PBS and the Smithsonian. Her critically acclaimed films have been featured at major festivals such as DOC NYC and the BlackStar Film Festival. Nina Archie is the Founder of Innovator Connector, an Innovation Advisor, Angel Investor, and VC Scout who helps startups scale and secure funding. Her career spans the public and private sectors, including roles as a USPTO Patent Examiner and an NSF SBIR Reviewer. A Techstars Mentor and advisor for SXSW and the AAAS HBCU Makers Innovation Showcase, Nina is a Techstars Give First Award recipient, recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Defense Innovator and DC RealLIST Connector for her work in equitable capital access. Howard Hesson is the Founder and CEO of Project Neptune, a Virginia-based firm that assists entrepreneurs in becoming capital-ready via business planning, financial forecasting, and funding strategies. He also founded Fun1st, an ed-tech company focused on classroom culture. Hesson’s work emphasizes financial inclusion and digital innovation, providing support to underserved founders through consulting, accelerator programs, and various institutional partnerships. 🎙️ Tune in now and be part of the conversation. You can find all of our previous episodes here. #FutureMoney #Interledger #OpenFinance The Interledger Salon now has its very own podcast feed! Dive into inspiring conversations from our community of innovators and stay connected to the ideas shaping the future. Follow the link to listen and subscribe to the Interledger Salon today! Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Theme Music: Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker Season 1 (Episodes 0–21): “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise — Tribeofnoise.com The Future | Money podcast is presented by the Interledger Foundation and licensed to the public under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.
- May 4, 202623 min
Arts as Civic Infrastructure: Kristina Newman-Scott on Cultivating Equitable Communities
🎧 New Episode of The Future Money Podcast On this Future Money Podcast episode, Kokayi sits down with Kristina Newman-Scott, the Knight Foundation’s Vice President of Arts. Our conversation explores Kristina’s dedication to fostering equitable communities through artistic expression. In her role at the Knight Foundation, she develops ambitious programs that frame the arts as vital civic infrastructure and a driver for inclusive, thriving neighborhoods. 🎙️ Tune in now and be part of the conversation. You can find all of our previous episodes here. #FutureMoney #Interledger #OpenFinance The Interledger Salon now has its very own podcast feed! Dive into inspiring conversations from our community of innovators and stay connected to the ideas shaping the future. Follow the link to listen and subscribe to the Interledger Salon today! Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Theme Music: Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker Season 1 (Episodes 0–21): “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise — Tribeofnoise.com The Future | Money podcast is presented by the Interledger Foundation and licensed to the public under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.
- Feb 5, 202629 min
From Casual Hang to Cultural Movement and Why Inclusion Matters: Modi Oyewole, Founder of Swang
🎧 New Episode of The Future Money Podcast On this episode of The Future Money Podcast, Kokayi interviews Modi Oyewole, founder of Swang. An organization that was created out of what was a casual driving range hang and has since developed into a cultural movement in Los Angeles. Modi talks about being a community builder and why inclusion matters. 🎙️ Tune in now and be part of the conversation. You can find all of our previous episodes here. #FutureMoney #Interledger #OpenFinance The Interledger Salon now has its very own podcast feed! Dive into inspiring conversations from our community of innovators and stay connected to the ideas shaping the future. Follow the link to listen and subscribe to the Interledger Salon today! Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Theme Music: Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker Season 1 (Episodes 0–21): “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise — Tribeofnoise.com The Future | Money podcast is presented by the Interledger Foundation and licensed to the public under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.
- Dec 4, 202519 min
Voices from the Interledger Summit 2025
🎧 New Episode of The Future Money Podcast On this episode of The Future Money Podcast, host Kokayi traveled to Mexico City for the Interledger Summit. Here, he had the opportunity to catch up with some of our panelists, workshop conveners, and summit participants to talk about what financial inclusion means globally. A special thanks to our guests: Afua Bruce Amy Sample Ward Bowie State Tomisin Laniyi Faefe Ahworegba Emmanuel Osuntuyi Hugo Gutierrez Maria Francis Mijan Celithio-Biaz Nandini Harihareswara Sheena Allen Sophia Callender Dr. Wilneida Negron If you missed this year’s Interledger Summit, visit our YouTube Page and watch the livestreams of Day 1 and Day 2 here. 🎙️ Tune in now and be part of the conversation. You can find all of our previous episodes here. #FutureMoney #Interledger #OpenFinance The Interledger Salon now has its very own podcast feed! Dive into inspiring conversations from our community of innovators and stay connected to the ideas shaping the future. Follow the link to listen and subscribe to the Interledger Salon today! Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Theme Music: Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker Season 1 (Episodes 0–21): “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise — Tribeofnoise.com The Future | Money podcast is presented by the Interledger Foundation and licensed to the public under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.
- Oct 30, 202528 min
From big tech to community education: Reimagining how money moves
🎧 New Episode of The Future Money Podcast On this episode of The Future Money Podcast, host Kokayi talks to Casey Ariel, Founder & CEO of Blaze Group, about her path from structuring multi-billion-dollar credit facilities for major tech corporations to creating a fintech education and training platform transforming how money moves through communities. Casey is currently working with the Interledger Foundation as a Strategic Lead to expand Interledger’s reach across financial institutions, colleges, and fintech communities concentrated in underbanked regions. To learn more about Casey Ariel and her activities, follow her website: https://www.blazegroup.io/ and https://www.iamcaseyariel.com/ 🎙️ Tune in now and be part of the conversation. You can find all of our previous episodes here. or Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. #FutureMoney #Interledger #OpenFinance The Interledger Salon now has its very own podcast feed! Dive into inspiring conversations from our community of innovators and stay connected to the ideas shaping the future. Follow the link to listen and subscribe to the Interledger Salon today! Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Theme Music: Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker Season 1 (Episodes 0–21): “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise — Tribeofnoise.com The Future | Money podcast is presented by the Interledger Foundation and licensed to the public under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.
- Sep 4, 202540 min
Passing on the torch
In this episode of The Future Money Podcast, presented by the Interledger Foundation, host Lawil Karama announces the new host, Kokayi Issa, a longtime community member and former ambassador for Grant for the Web. He discusses his journey into digital financial inclusion and his work with various innovative projects, including designing the Future Money Grant Program. The conversation touches on the importance of inclusive design in financial services and the need to consider cultural nuances when creating technology. As Kokayi takes over as host, he aims to continue fostering meaningful discussions about the future of digital finance while bringing fresh perspectives and voices to the podcast. The Interledger Salon now has its very own podcast feed! Dive into inspiring conversations from our community of innovators and stay connected to the ideas shaping the future. Follow the link to listen and subscribe to the Interledger Salon today! Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Theme Music: Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker Season 1 (Episodes 0–21): “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise — Tribeofnoise.com The Future | Money podcast is presented by the Interledger Foundation and licensed to the public under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.
- Jul 15, 202541 min
In Conversation with ILF Grantee and Community Member Adam Waring
On this episode of The Future Money Podcast, hosts Ayesha Ware and Chris Lawrence are in conversation with ILF Grantee and community member Adam Waring. Back in March, Adam announced that gFam, an awesome storytelling platform where creators earn tips and web monetization micro-payments, was shutting down. We had an insightful discussion with Adam on why that decision was made, his thoughts on Web Monetization, and what his next moves might be. The Interledger Salon now has its very own podcast feed! Dive into inspiring conversations from our community of innovators and stay connected to the ideas shaping the future. Follow the link to listen and subscribe to the Interledger Salon today! Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Theme Music: Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker Season 1 (Episodes 0–21): “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise — Tribeofnoise.com The Future | Money podcast is presented by the Interledger Foundation and licensed to the public under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.
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Interledger Foundation presents The FUTURE|MONEY (F|M) Podcast. Future Money is a podcast exploring the evolving intersections of technology, finance, and culture, because finance touches every industry and every life. At its core Future Money is about self-sovereignty and empowerment: reimagining how people, especially those in underserved communities and those who are underbanked or unbanked, access, manage, and grow their financial lives. Each episode engages founders, creatives, innovators, and thought leaders in conversations that bridge their past experiences, their present work, and their visions for the future of their industries and the world at large.
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