459. Resilience, Faith & Financial Empowerment: Arlene Martin's Journey of Responsible Influence

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Arlene Martin, Vice President and SBA Business Development Officer at Busey Bank. With nearly 40 years of experience in business banking, commercial lending, and SBA financing, Arlene shares her inspiring journey of balancing a high-level career while navigating personal challenges, including caring for her husband through a liver transplant and her mother through serious illness.

Arlene opens up about the power of faith, perseverance, and community support in overcoming life's toughest moments. She offers invaluable insights into the realities of business financing, common obstacles entrepreneurs face, and how to build strong, lasting relationships with financial institutions. Arlene also shares uplifting stories of the positive impact she has made throughout her career—helping small business owners and mentoring women entrepreneurs to achieve financial success and personal growth.

The episode wraps with Arlene’s words of encouragement and her favorite quotes that will inspire you to live with kindness, gratitude, and intentional influence.


Connect with Arlene at: www.linkedin.com/in/arlene-martin-32a868b/

Tune in and be inspired to lead, grow, and make a positive difference — one day at a time.