Beyond The Numbers
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Beyond The Numbers
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In this episode of All Things Change, Olani Lilly sits down with Lei Riedel, Executive Director of Pakini Loan Fund, to talk story about the growing need for capital in Native Hawaiian communities and the work it takes to make lending more accessible, more supportive, and more grounded in culture.
Lei shares how Pakini Loan Fund is helping Native Hawaiian-owned small businesses navigate barriers like low credit history, limited access to resources, and the fear that often comes with approaching financial institutions.
The conversation explores what makes Native CDFIs different, including the importance of character-based lending, culturally relevant financial education, and relationship-centered support.
Lei also opens up about Pakini’s vision for growth, the real demand they are seeing in the community, and why building confidence is just as important as providing capital. This episode is an honest, insightful look at what community-rooted economic development can look like in practice.