159: The Student Debt Crisis Will Change The Workforce Forever (How To Prepare) | Laurel Taylor

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Laurel Taylor, CEO and Founder of Candidly, is on a mission to transform student debt from a silent burden into a launchpad for wealth creation. In this episode, host Damon Lembi and Laurel explore how employers – and society at large – can no longer afford to ignore the staggering impact of student debt on career paths, employee retention, and financial wellness.

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Key Leadership Lessons from Laurel Taylor’s Journey:

  • Transform personal pain into purpose: Laurel’s experience with multi-generational student debt inspired a mission that’s helped wipe out nearly $2 billion in liabilities.

  • Student debt is a business problem: Employers who address financial stress see up to 76% reductions in turnover – and major gains in employee engagement.

  • Lead like a wartime CEO: Laurel shares how bold moves, rapid iteration, and AI adoption keep her team resilient in a shifting landscape.

Connect with Laurel Taylor:

Laurel Taylor is the founder of Candidly, the market leader in student debt and savings benefits, with over $1.2B in impact generated for thousands of employers. Her insights have been featured across the fintech and HR worlds as she pioneers scalable, tech-powered solutions for financial wellness.

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