Everyday Pioneers

On this episode of Everyday Pioneers, we talk to our youngest guest yet! Join us as 8 year old Elia shares about her journey of starting her own business, where she creates jewelry and clothing, called EC Fashion. We talk about the kindness of our community, how important giving back is, and learning to manage money. We also talk with Elia's mom, Amber, about how to best support our young entrepreneurs as they chase their dreams!

 

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Join us for the next episode of our Buy Local Small Business series where we talk to Mel of Gallup Family Farms in Gooding, ID! Listen in as Mel compares life when she was a nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic to now, as a small business owner providing healthy foods to her community.

Also during our time, we talk about what it's like to run 3 businesses with a spouse, sell goods locally, support your community, and how to connect as a family through busy schedules. You won't want to miss it!

 

Resources from this podcast:

Gallup Family Farms: https://www.gallupfamilyfarms.com/

Calloused Hands Bounty: https://www.callousedhandsbounty.com/

 

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Join us for our first episode of season 3 as we talk to local, small business owner Dulce about how she launched not one, but TWO businesses all while working a 40+ hour week at her long time career. We talk about how she started, what tools she used, and how she balances it all!

 

Resources from this podcast:

Pioneer FCU Buy Local Program: https://www.pioneerfcu.org/Connect-with-Us/Why-Join/Buy-Local

Idaho Women's Business Center: https://www.idahowomen.org/

Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov/

 

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Listen in to our last episode of season 2! Join our host Chelsea as she interviews her husband Adam. They discuss how opposite they are in their financial mindsets and what they have done over their 10 years of marriage to get on the same page.

 

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We all dream of the day where we can wake up without an alarm, life's chaotic pace has finally slowed down, and we are experiencing the freedom & peace of retirement. While there are many of us still in the grind, our guest Carolyn has made it to the promised land and shares with us how she prepared for retirement and what life looks like now!

 

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It's a common human trait to be focused on our own life and journey. We work hard to master things and get to a place of comfort, but what if we were to take a step out of our own bubble and lend a helping hand to others still early on in their journey?

When it comes to finances, there is a vast array of information that is hard to fully understand. Our guest Steve talks about how he had to figure out finances the hard way and now devotes his life to help guide others. From helping them with basic budgeting to getting them to the right people and resources, listen in as he shares what he does to make a difference and what YOU can do to make an impact too!

 

 

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TJ has been a golf enthusiast for most of his life and early on, found a way to turn his passion into his career. Now, he works as the golf pro at a local golf course, travels for lessons, and coaches the high school team. He is living the dream of making a career out of his hobby.

Listen in as we talk about how to he manages his finances, what the benefits and downsides are to this lifestyle, and how he support others in their dreams and hobbies.

 

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As a member, did you know that YOU have a say in how our credit union is ran? Did you know there is a board of volunteers who represent you and your opinions? Listen to this episode to hear from the Vice Chair of Pioneer's Board of Directors, Sue R!We talk about how she came to be a board member, what things our board handles, and what YOU should know about your role as a member owner of Pioneer!

 

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On this episode, first time home buyer Chris shares his story of purchasing a home in the middle of the wild housing market of Idaho. We talk about how he prepared for this adventure by saving and what the process was like to find and buy his first home.We know a lot first time home buyers have struggled the last couple years as inventory has dwindled and prices have risen to unobtainable amounts, but we hope this episode gives you hope and helps you to identify steps to achieve your dream!

 

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When our kids begin life after high school, there are many paths they can take. From pursuing a new career, to enlisting in the military, to going to college, there are endless opportunities ahead of them! As parents, we want to support their dreams and aspirations, but how can we do that?

On this episode of Everyday Pioneers, we talk to Hilda who supported and encouraged her daughter's dream of going to college. From helping her find scholarships to driving to Utah for a last minute submission, she shares how she has helped and encouraged her daughter and how she plans to support her younger children as they pursue their life's dreams as well.