Despite Impossible

Today’s guest is Linda Armyn, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Bethpage Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in New York state and my alma mater. Linda is a dear friend and a huge fan of the Irish rock bank U2, which might rival my Dave Matthews Band fandom. This is her story.

Today’s guest is Pierrette Dagg, the director of Technology Impact Research for Merit Network at the University of Michigan. Her work aims to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and practical application to impact technology and information equity positively. This is her story.

Today’s guest is Mike Lawson, the mastermind behind CUBroadcast, a video-driven journal keeping credit union professionals up to date with the most important news in our industry. If you are not a credit union junkie, no worries! This interview is about the art of storytelling. This is Mike’s story.

To learn more about Mike, visit www.cubroadcast.com

Today's guests are Bonnie Fahoome and Kiana Wenzell, Co-Executive Directors of Design Core Detroit, whose goal is to champion design-driven businesses and their role in strengthening Detroit's economy. Fun fact: we recorded this on Bonnie's birthday! These are their stories.

Today’s guest is Gregg Hammerman, Founder and CEO of Larky, a digital geolocation platform empowering financial institutions' banking platforms. Gregg is a serial entrepreneur and a dedicated father. He currently serves as the Board chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County. This is his story.

Today's guest is Vince Kadlubek, co-founder of Meow Wolf, an arts and entertainment company with experiential exhibits in Santa Fe, Las Vegas, and Denver. He creates immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of story and exploration. This is his story.

To learn more about his organization, visit: meowwolf.com

Today's guest is Dr. Monica Merritt, Superintendent of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. She has also been recognized as Michigan's 2023 Superintendent of the Year.  Monica attributes her strength to the many lessons she learned from her father, Herman Boone – football coach at TC Williams High School in Alexandria, Va., whose story was portrayed in the Disney movie Remember the Titans. This is her story.

Today's guest is Linda Bodie, an analytical dreamer, innovator, and passionate advocate for all those who don't  fit the mold. She is also the CEO & Innovator at Element Federal Credit Union in West Virginia. And, during the 2023 Governmental Affairs Conference, Linda is receiving the Outstanding Individual Achievement accolade at the illustrious Herb Wegner Memorial Awards. This is her story.

Today’s guest is Cynthia Hutchison, a loving mother, advocate, volunteer, and author. She is also the chief executive officer at the US Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and a World Economic Forum fellow. 

Today’s guest is Maysoon Zayid. An American actress and comedian, of Palestinian descent, she is known as one of America’s first Muslim female comedians. She started her career by appearing on the popular soap opera As the World Turns, and for guest appearances on Law & Order, NBC Nightly News, and ABC’s 20/20. She also happens to have the most watched TED Talk in 2014.