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Sheila Bair: Stopping Poor Financial Decisions

Thought Leader: Sheila Bair
May 16, 2026

Barry sits down with Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair. They discuss the release of her latest book “How Not To Lose A Million Dollars” and the importance of financial literacy across age groups. Bair also discusses her concerns about crypto and the rise of Buy Now, Pay Later.

Recognized on TIME’s “Top 100” list and named among The Wall Street Journal’s “50 Women to Watch,” Sheila Bair is one of the foremost voices in finance and economics. Serving as Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) from 2006 to 2011, she led the agency through the most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression, helping restore stability and confidence in the U.S. banking system.

Throughout her accomplished career spanning government, academia, and the financial sector, Bair has earned widespread respect for her leadership in financial regulation and consumer protection. Her influence and impact were further recognized by Forbes, which ranked her as the “second most powerful woman in the world.” To host her at your upcoming event, contact WWSG.

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