On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd is joined by Gigi Hyland, Executive Director of National Credit Union Federation (NCUF). Gigi has a laundry list of accomplishments and committee service in the credit union space, and she is a true champion of the industry. Listen as she and Todd discuss her journey from a comparative literature background, to law school, to the NCUF, and how she and her team are helping shape the future of credit unions through co-op values and financial health education. The Leadership Corner (04:00 41:06) - Gigi discusses background and how she arrived in the world of credit unions, as well as what it was like being a regulator for the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) during the Great Recession. Hear about what she learned as a leader during that time, how that has fed into her values and leadership style in her current position, and what NCUF topics she is most excited about at the moment.The Curiosity Credenza (41:07 - 44:04) - Learn about who Gigi considers her greatest inspiration, which of her parents she is most similar to, and the model of caring and empowerment that she lives by.The Colors of Life (44:05 - 52:34) - Find out what Gigi's father used to do to wake her up when she was younger, how she decompresses after a tough day, and how she likes to #GoLive when she has free time.Advice from the Experts (52:35 - 57:55) - Lastly, Gigi shares her truly inspiring words of wisdom for not only your professional life and relationships, but for life overall.Enjoy listening to..In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry.