Mindy Charski
Freelance business journalist | B2C and B2B content writer | ghostwriter
Business

How to help businesses through signs of distress
Independent Banker, May 2026
I explore ways community banks can identify early warning signs of financial distress and empower borrowers through loan restructuring, proactive communication, and other means.
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These three community banks are riding high in San Diego
Independent Banker, February 2026
I spoke with three very different community banks to learn how they’re serving their communities in the southern tip of California, where opportunities, like sunshine, are plentiful.
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Innovation the grassroots way: Employees at all levels can contribute
Independent Banker, December 2025
Great ideas can be generated from employees at all levels of an organization. I spoke with four community banks that prioritize employee outreach to learn more about their successful efforts.
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How AI is Shaping the Future of Work Across Industrial Sectors
Kongsberg, 2024
This report summarizes findings from a survey of professionals in the energy, utilities, renewables, and maritime industries. It sought to understand whether and how workers are using AI technologies.
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New shoots with deep roots: De novos breath new life into the banking sector
Independent Banker, February 2024
These days, only a small number of bankers are embracing the challenge of the de novo process even as the need for new banks grows. I spoke with executives behind four de novos about their startup journeys.
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