Lacy Garcia

Co-Founder & CEO at Willow

Co-Founder & CEO at Willow

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Meet Lacy Garcia

Co-Founder and CEO of Willow, revolutionizing financial empowerment for women, millennials, and underrepresented investors.

Financial Empowerment Pioneer

Leading the charge in making financial planning accessible and approachable for women and underrepresented communities in investing.

Building Inclusive Solutions

Creating tools and support systems that address life's big transitions - marriage, divorce, starting a business, and major life changes.

Industry Recognition

Featured in multiple media outlets and recognized for challenging the traditional, "male, stale, and scary" approach to financial services.

About Willow

Willow - Financial Planning Platform

Investment Management & Fintech

Boston, MA

250+ employees

Making financial wellness accessible and shame-free for everyone

Breaking Down Barriers

Lacy is passionate about creating open, honest conversations around money and financial planning. She's taking on an industry that has traditionally been intimidating and making it approachable, especially for women and underrepresented investors who have been underserved by traditional financial services.

Areas of Expertise

Lacy brings deep insights into financial empowerment, inclusive fintech, and creating accessible financial solutions for underserved communities.

Financial Empowerment

Helping women, millennials, and underrepresented investors take control of their financial futures

Life Transition Planning

Navigating major life changes like marriage, divorce, starting a business, and career transitions

Financial Wellness

Creating shame-free approaches to money management and building healthy financial habits

Inclusive Fintech

Building technology and tools that serve underrepresented communities in financial services

Women in Finance

Advocating for gender equality and representation in the financial services industry

Entrepreneurship

Insights from building and scaling a fintech company in a traditionally male-dominated space

Perfect Podcast Guest

Lacy brings authentic insights, personal stories, and actionable advice that resonates with anyone looking to improve their financial wellness.

Relatable Founder Story

From personal "oh crap" money moments to building a $50M revenue company serving 250+ employees and thousands of users.

Authentic Communicator

Known for open, honest conversations that make financial topics feel less intimidating and more "I got this."

Inclusive Perspective

Passionate advocate for women, millennials, and underrepresented investors, with real solutions for financial empowerment.

Lifestyle Integration

Comfortable discussing both business strategy and lifestyle topics, bringing a well-rounded perspective to any conversation.

Why Lacy Makes Great Content

  • Challenges industry norms with fresh, accessible approaches
  • Shares real "money moments" and vulnerable business insights
  • Provides actionable advice for life's major transitions
  • Brings both CEO expertise and personal relatability
  • Passionate about making finance less "shame-y" and more empowering
  • Key Discussion Topics

    Lacy brings fresh perspectives and authentic insights on financial empowerment, inclusive business building, and creating positive change in fintech.

    Financial Empowerment for Women

    Breaking down barriers and creating inclusive financial solutions for women, millennials, and underrepresented investors.

    Planning for Life's Big Transitions

    Navigating major life changes like marriage, divorce, starting a business, career pivots, and other significant transitions.

    Creating shame-free approaches to money management and building healthy, sustainable financial habits.

    Women in Fintech Leadership

    Insights from building and scaling a fintech company as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

    Making Finance Accessible

    Challenging the 'male, stale, and scary' approach to financial services and making it approachable for everyone.

    Entrepreneurship & Innovation

    Building purpose-driven companies that solve real problems while creating sustainable business growth.

    Signature Philosophy

    "We need to stop making financial conversations feel shame-y and start making them feel empowering. Everyone deserves access to tools and support that help them feel confident about their financial future, especially during life's biggest transitions."

    Suggested Interview Questions

    These thought-provoking questions will help you unlock Lacy's authentic insights and create compelling conversations that resonate with your audience.

    Was there an 'oh crap' money moment in your life that made you think, 'OK, women need better tools and support around this?'

    What made you want to take on an industry that's, let's be honest, kind of male, stale, and scary for a lot of women and underrepresented investors?

    What would you say to someone who's like, 'I'll deal with this later… maybe when I'm married… or have more money… or both?'

    Do you think women approach money and future planning differently than men? What have you seen that makes you hopeful?

    How do we make these conversations about money and planning feel less shame-y and more 'I got this?'

    What's the biggest misconception people have about financial planning, especially during major life transitions?

    As a CEO in fintech, what's been your biggest 'plot twist' moment in building Willow?

    How do you balance being vulnerable about money struggles while also being seen as a financial expert?

    Interview Style

    Lacy brings authenticity and relatability to every conversation. She's comfortable sharing personal stories, business insights, and vulnerable moments that make financial topics feel accessible and empowering rather than intimidating.

    Leadership Journey

    From identifying personal financial challenges to building a company that empowers thousands to take control of their financial futures.

    Co-Founder & CEO

    Willow

    Leading a $50M revenue fintech company with 250+ employees, focused on financial empowerment for women and underrepresented investors.

    Platform Evolution

    Website Overhaul

    Currently leading a comprehensive website overhaul to better serve users and improve accessibility to financial planning tools.

    Scaling Impact

    User Base Expansion

    Successfully scaled Willow to serve thousands of users seeking financial empowerment and planning support.

    Media Recognition

    Featured across multiple media outlets for innovative approach to financial services and women's empowerment.

    Vision Formation

    Purpose-Driven Leadership

    Identified the need for more accessible, shame-free financial planning tools, especially for life's major transitions.

    Company Launch

    Willow Founded

    Co-founded Willow with the mission to make financial wellness accessible and approachable for underserved communities.

    Entrepreneurial Impact

    Lacy's journey reflects a deep commitment to solving real problems in financial services. Her approach combines personal experience with business acumen, creating solutions that resonate with people who have traditionally been underserved by the financial industry.

    Impact & Growth

    Willow's success reflects Lacy's commitment to building inclusive financial solutions that truly serve underrepresented communities.

    Annual Revenue

    Building a substantial fintech business focused on financial empowerment

    Team Members

    Leading a diverse team committed to making finance more accessible

    Industry Leader

    Revolutionizing investment management and financial planning

    User Base

    Thousands of users empowered to take control of their financial futures

    Driven

    Focused on serving women, millennials, and underrepresented investors

    Recognition

    Featured across outlets for innovative approach to financial services

    Willow's Mission & Vision

    Challenging the traditional "male, stale, and scary" approach to financial services by creating tools and experiences that feel approachable and empowering.

    Building a platform that specifically serves women, millennials, and underrepresented investors who have been historically underserved by traditional financial institutions.

    Currently undergoing a comprehensive website overhaul to better serve users and expand access to financial wellness tools and planning resources.

    Ready to Book Lacy?

    Bring authentic insights about financial empowerment, inclusive fintech, and building purpose-driven companies to your podcast. Lacy is ready to share her journey and practical advice with your audience.

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