In this episode of the Money Made Human podcast, host Gayle Adnyana welcomes Brandee Bickle, Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Executive Projects at Georgia’s Own Credit Union, one of 1st Class Credit Union’s international partners. A lifelong Georgia resident, Brandee brings warmth, insight, and a touch of Southern charm to the conversation!

Brandee shares her journey from growing up in a community banking family to becoming a key leader at Georgia’s Own. She talks about her work in governmental affairs, the importance of agility in a changing financial landscape, and how the credit union’s mission of “Banking on Purpose” guides everything they do.

Together, Gayle and Brandee explore how credit unions in the United States compare to those in the United Kingdom and why embracing the cooperative message is more important than ever.

Key topics in this episode include:

• Brandee’s 25-year journey in Georgia’s credit union industry
• What life and community are like in Atlanta, Georgia
• Insights into governmental affairs and advocacy in the United States
• Differences between credit union usage in the United States and the United Kingdom
• The importance of embracing the cooperative message
• Hopes for the future of Georgia’s Own Credit Union

Join us for an engaging conversation that spans continents, celebrating shared values, community connection, and the global spirit of people helping people.