Avadian sat down for a conversation with Rashada LeRoy who is the CEO of LRY Media group, to get her perspective on being a female CEO and entrepreneur in the competitive world of event planning and public relations.

Listen to learn about Urban Impact Inc. which is a 501 (c)(3) community and economic development agency that advances asset building, economic opportunity and revitalization of the Historic 4th Avenue Business District and the Civil Rights District in Birmingham, Alabama through support and services to assist individuals, businesses and developers.

Join us as we sit down with Carlos Alemán, Chief Executive Officer for the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama.

Carlos breaks down some of their programs, tells us about his immigrant journey, and debunks some myths surrounding immigration here in Alabama. To learn more about ¡HICA!, visit their website here: https://hicaalabama.org/en/about-us

On this special Women’s History Month episode of the Avadian Podcast, we are delighted to feature Mary Ellen Judah of Neighborhood Concepts, Inc. Mary Ellen has been with Neighborhood Concepts since its inception in 1988. They work to strengthen neighborhoods by creating affordable housing and advancing economic opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. To learn more about Neighborhood Concepts and how to get involved, visit their website here: https://www.neighborhoodconcepts.org/

We are delighted to share our conversation with Bob Dickerson of the Birmingham Business Resource Center. The BBRC offers training, lending & advocacy programs to assist entrepreneurs interested in increasing their capacity, access capital & customer base. If you'd like to learn more about the BBRC, visit their website. https://mybbrc.biz/

Shelley Shaw, Executive Director of the Hoover City Schools Foundation, joins us to discuss fundraising and the difficulties educators are facing during the pandemic. If you'd like to get involved with the Hoover City Schools Foundation, follow this link to their website: https://hoovercsf.org/

Everyone is looking to save a few bucks in any way they can. Did you know that you can get a bunch of free food just by downloading an app? In this podcast, we breakdown several fast food apps and go through the best ways to save money.

At Avadian, it’s all about relationships. In this episode, we hear what a relationship with Avadian means to some of our members. We also learn a little more about how credit unions keep your money safe and the availability of your funds when your traveling.

In this episode of the Avadian Podcast, we talk about the buildup to a mortgage closing. We'll walk you through the offering process, the current market, and a few expenses you might not have considered. Closing a mortgage is a big deal. We will talk you through all the details and set your mind at ease before the final papers are signed.

People are opting to skip the in-person branch visits. Why? Because financial institutions are moving more and more into the digital world. Learn more about everything you can do from the comfort of your home in our latest episode of the Avadian Podcast.