In this episode of Deda Sphere T.I.P.P.S., host Jami Jennings sits down with Trina Hoff, President and CEO of Northern Communities Credit Union and recipient of the 2025 Deda Sphere Community Champion Award.

Trina shares how a small conversation with five local students sparked the Financial Literacy Initiative (FLi), a real-life money education program now impacting schools, nonprofits, recovery programs, and tribal communities.  FLi empowers people to build confidence, set goals, and create practical financial plans.

Tune in to learn:

• What financial literacy really means—and why “real life” education matters

• How partnerships with schools, nonprofits, courts, and tribal communities fuel impact

• Why starting small, listening deeply, and filling local gaps is the key to success

If you’re passionate about community impact, cooperative values, and helping people build financial confidence that lasts, this episode is a must-listen.

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In this episode of VisiFI T.I.P.P.s, Greg Olmsted, CEO of North Alabama Educators Credit Union, joins host Jami Jennings to share critical insights on how fraudsters are exploiting digital channels to target vulnerable individuals.  Greg discusses these important steps to shield both the credit union and its members:

• building trust with members, 

• recognizing red flags, and 

• implementing internal policies and procedures 

Tune in for practical tips on fraud prevention initiatives, best practices for educating your community, and proactive measures credit unions can take to stay ahead of the ever-evolving fraud landscape.

Notes:

North Alabama Educators Credit Union Video for Members: •https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87jNc8ULRsI

Fraud Alert Poster (use as a checklist for members): https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/fraud_alert-2.pdf/view

Cybersecurity Tips: https://naecu.org/downloads/2023%20Cybertips%20NAECU.pdf

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Artificial intelligence is a complex and evolving field with no common definition. Tune in to this episode with host Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President of Digital Product Management and Member Experience, and her guest Robb Gaynor, the founder and publisher of Searching for AI,  a syndicated newsfeed and video cast whose mission is to help credit unions understand the breadth of AI. 

Listen in as they define:

• Robb’s “Golden Nugget”

• Practical ways to integrate AI into credit union operations, and 

• Best practices for financial institutions looking to harness the power of AI for internal and external applications

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On today’s episode host Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President of Digital Product Management and Member Experience, talks to Cara Macksoud, CEO of Money Habitudes about the concept of financial behaviors.  Cara explains that financial behaviors are more about how we manage money as a tool rather than the amount we have in the bank. Tune in to discover:

• The “Ostrich Effect” and its implications

• How to determine if behaviors are helpful or harmful

• Strategies for changing unhealthy behaviors

• Key steps to achieving financial awareness

• Training resources available to support positive change

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On this episode our host, Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President of Digital ProductManagement and Member Experience, and her guest Angela Murphy, P.H.D., also known as Payments Elsa, break down the essential information that every Credit Union (CU) should know about Instant Real Time Payments (IRTP).  Tune in to learn how diversifying payment options can benefit both the organization and its members, discover strategies to effectively market IRTP to members, and understand how it can drive revenue.  Join us for a comprehensive discussion on how Instant Real-Time Payments can transform your Credit Union's payment strategy, enhancing both organizational growth and member satisfaction.

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Tune in to this episode for a discussion on the current cybersecurity and compliance landscape confronting financial institutions today. Our host, Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President of Digital Product Management and Member Experience, talks to Joseph Kirkpatrick, Founder and President of KirkpatrickPrice, an independent information security audit firm, about the most prevalent threats, how cybercriminals are usingadvanced social engineering and AI, the significance of a Soc2 Type2 Audit for vendor evaluation, and more. Listen in to learn 5 ways you can stay ahead of hackers.

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Tune in with Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy, and her guest Blanche Jackson, CEO at Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit Union as they dive into affordable banking initiatives and the big impact the credit union is making in their community. Discover:

• How Stepping Stones is leveraging VisiFI’s digital banking solutions to make banking more accessible and affordable to everyone  

• How a collaboration with the Delaware Department of Corrections is educating inmates on finances and helping them save

• How they are creating new approaches to savings and financial education through partnerships with Wellthi, Kiddiecredit, and Letbob

Join the conversation and explore the future of affordable banking.

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In a landscape where the credit union industry seems to be shrinking, a curious paradox arises – an influx of aspiring individuals eager to establish their credit unions. But what fuels this drive? On this episode, our host Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy, and her guest Denise Wymore, Marketing Manager, Small Credit Union Initiatives at Zest AI discuss the credit union journey. Listen to the story of a group of people who have been working on this for 10 years and discover the challenges they navigate, from raising capital to navigating the pile of paperwork and regulatory requirements. Enter  CU De Novo Collective, a guiding light for these credit unions, offering support in this complex process. Tune in to learn how to turn dreams into tangible change.

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What does Taylor Swift have to do with credit unions? On today’s episode, our host Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy, and Tom Sakash, Manager of Small Credit Union Initiatives at America’s Credit Unions, reflect on the key takeaways from 2023 and explore strategies for growth in 2024, including Tom’s unexpected connection between Taylor Swift and credit unions. Listen in for a concise yet comprehensive discussion on navigating challenges, seizing growth opportunities, and positioning credit unions for success in 2024.

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According to recent statistics, communication methods vary by generation with Baby Boomers preferring face-to-face, Gen X leaning toward email and social apps, Millennials liking 2-way text or chat, and Gen Z voice memos. With such a spectrum of preferences, how do credit unions effectively cater to this diversity? On today’s episode, our host Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy, andNadine Hohnke, AVP of Member Experience and Product Development at Public Service Credit Union explore how members prefer to communicate and their evolving expectations. Listen in as they discuss chatbots, video banking, text messaging, social media, and more.

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