From Bootstrapped to Bankable: How Impressia Bank is Supporting Women Through Banking Solutions
Dive into the Latest Episode of the Pain Points Podcast with Lauren Schellinger, VP/Regional Relationship Manager at Impressia Bank!
Tune in to another episode of The Pain Points Podcast, where we explore how Impressia Bank is changing the game for women entrepreneurs and the financial struggles that they face!
In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Schellinger, VP/Regional Relationship Manager at Impressia Bank to discuss the financial roadblocks women-owned businesses encounter, the funding gap in traditional banking, and how relationship-based banking can be a game changer. Women are underfunded, underserved, and underestimated—but they’re also powerful economic drivers when given equal opportunities.
Episode Highlights:
Why women entrepreneurs struggle to secure business financing
How lack of banking relationships leads to financial vulnerability
The hidden risks of receivables factoring and alternative lending
How women-led businesses reinvest in their communities at higher rates
Why personal relationships with bankers can make or break a business
Whether you're starting a business, scaling up, or preparing to sell, this episode is packed with financial strategies, real-life success stories, and actionable advice to help you navigate the complex world of business banking.
About Our Guest:
Lauren Schellinger is a finance expert with years of experience in traditional banking who made the switch to Impressia Bank—a groundbreaking financial institution designed specifically to serve women and women business owners.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenejohnston/
Visit Impressia Bank: https://impressiabank.bank/