Angela Cherry is an internationally recognized, award-winning business leader, CEO, founder and creative force whose career uniquely bridges executive leadership, personal branding and high-fashion influence. Best known as the President and CEO of SecureStream Pay Solutions, Angela has built a reputation for transforming organizations through transparency, innovation and relationship-driven leadership within the fintech and payments industry.
Raised on a farm in rural middle Tennessee, Angela developed a strong work ethic early on. After a divorce left her a single mother of two with no formal degree, she rebuilt her life through resilience and determination — qualities that would later define her leadership style. She moved from administrative and legal roles into business development within the payments industry, quickly distinguishing herself as a high-performing sales leader and consistently ranking among top national producers, even through the economic uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Investors ultimately entrusted Angela with the leadership and rebranding of a credit-card-processing company, now known as SecureStream Pay Solutions. As President and CEO, she has guided the company’s strategic growth while cultivating a culture centered on integrity, clarity and white-glove service — earning national recognition for straightforward pricing, secure technology and a deeply personalized client experience.
Beyond fintech, Angela has emerged as a compelling presence in fashion and media, walking New York Fashion Week and Miami Swim Week and proving that leadership, beauty and reinvention aren’t bound by age, background or industry. Her crossover success has led to national and international magazine covers, Times Square billboards, and honors including the Top 100 People in Finance and Top 50 Fearless Leaders.
She is the founder and host of the Fierce Frequency podcast, and serves as Executive Producer for The Cassandra Project, an impact-driven trilogy of scripted short films exploring the consequences of dismissing women’s voices. Angela leads with empathy, vision and courage — proving that success isn’t defined by where you start, but by the conviction to evolve.
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