Pocket Change Podcast

Are you curious about other cultures in your community? The Jackson International Food and Art Festival provides a unique opportunity to learn about our community's many countries and cultures. Listen to our newest podcast episode with the Festival's co-founder, Dr. Sandra Dee, who shares how the Festival started, what to expect this year, and why cultural sensitivity is vital for connecting with others.

1:06 - How did the Jackson International Food & Arts Festival start?

3:03 - Why is it so important to spread cultural awareness?

5:06 - What should attendees expect this year?

6:19 - What activities are available for children?

8:00 - What are some new things we can expect at the Festival?

9:04 - When and where will the Festival be?

10:16 - What is the best piece of financial advice?

10:49 - What would you spend your pocket change on?

Are you interested to learn more about the Jackson International Food & Arts Festival? The Jackson International Food & Arts Festival will occur on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Jackson Fairgrounds. Learn more at https://www.jifaf.com/.

Pocket Change Podcast is brought to you be Leaders Credit Union. Learn more at leaderscu.com.

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How do we engage our local community to be interested in financial literacy? Having financial literacy is the key to achieving financial freedom. Unfortunately, many communities struggle to reach that goal because they lack a basic understanding of managing their money or access to financial wellness resources. Discover how financial education is making a difference in Memphis, TN, with Chris Thomas, Community Engagement Specialist at Leaders Credit Union.

1:39 - How did you get into the credit union industry?

2:58 - What was your first impression of Memphis and coming to Tennessee?

3:52 - What's your favorite BBQ in Memphis?

4:23 - What do you think is the greatest need you've seen in the Memphis area?

4:55 - How will Leaders Credit Union combat financial barriers?

6:13 - What are some of the fun ways Leaders teaches financial education?

7:16 - What is the best financial advice you've ever been given?

8:02 - What would you spend your pocket change on?

Are you interested in promoting financial education in your community? Contact the Community Engagement team at [email protected].

To learn more about Leaders Credit Union and their services, visit leaderscu.com.

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How are community colleges helping students fast-track into the middle class? While people may think community colleges are limiting, they actually provide students with freedom from significant debt from student loans and opportunities for career advancement. In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Rothstein, President of Jackson State Community College, explains how community colleges benefit students in West Tennessee and nationwide.

1:09 - How did you become a college president?

5:47 - What were your first impressions of stepping on the campus of Jackson State Community College and Jackson in general?

8:37 - What are some misconceptions about community colleges?

11:26 - What will the Workforce Development Center look like?

12:41 - What is the best financial advice you've ever received?

14:11 - What would you purchase if you had some extra pocket change?

Are you interested in pursuing a degree at Jackson State Community College? Visit https://www.jscc.edu/ to discover what programs might be a good fit for you.

Learn what scholarships could benefit you through Leaders Education Foundation by visiting leadersgives.org/scholarships.

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Do you feel that your financial needs and goals are met by your financial institution? When you're looking for a solution to your unique needs, you don't want to be sold to, but rather guided, on your financial journey. If you think about sales, you might not be fond of the image that comes to mind, such as a cars salesman who is trying to push a deal. When it comes to your financial institution, it is important that you are given full transparency about how to move forward in your financial journey with what rates, accounts, and products are best for you. At Leaders Credit Union, they take a needs-based approach to how they serve their members' needs. Join Carrie and Shea as they discuss what sales should look like for credit union members with Hinna Jamal, Sales Strategy Officer at Leaders.

Highlights

1:21 - How did you get to Leaders?

4:43 - What are some economic factors that are affecting our members?

6:03 - What are some areas where our members are looking for assistance?

7:17 - How does Leaders treat the concept of sales differently?

11:37 - What is your best piece of financial advice?

12:52 – What would you spend your pocket change on?

Wondering what it would be like to be a member at Leaders? Visit our membership page at https://www.leaderscu.com/membership-benefits to learn how we can help you on your financial journey.

The Pocket Change Podcast is presented by Leaders Credit Union. Learn more at https://www.leaderscu.com/.

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How is racecar driving making a difference for the economy in West Tennessee? Join in the conversation with Kel Kearns, Ford Mustang Challenge Series Competitor, as he shares about how professional racing can play a key role in the growth of our community. Be sure to listen to full episode to learn more about the Mustang Challenge, Kel's racecar, and his experiences working with Ford.

Highlights

1:23 - How did you get started in the Mustang Challenge?

3:16 - Have you always been interested in racing?

4:37 - Tell us about the partnership that Leaders has with the Mustang Challenge.

5:58 - How did you build your career with Ford?

8:14 - Having lived all over the world, what is keeping you in West Tennessee?

10:00 - What is some of the best financial advice you've ever been given?

11:07 - What would you buy with your pocket change?

Interested to learn more about the Mustang Challenge? Follow the races here.

Pocket Change Podcast is presented by Leaders Credit Union. Learn more at https://www.leaderscu.com/.

Are you interested to learn tips for interviewing, resumes, and job applications? Listen to our podcast to learn from the VP of Human Resources at Leaders Credit Union, Erin Mitchell, as she shares her advice on how to be prepared for your job search. If you're interested in working at Leaders, check out the full episode to find out what it means to be a financial champion and what opportunities they offer for their employees.

Highlights

1:10 - What is your background in HR?

1:37 - What is the best advice you'd give to someone looking for a job?

2:38 - Why is culture so important in the hiring process?

4:20 - What does financial champion mean for Leaders?

4:54 - What is the training offered to financial champions?

6:52 - What does the application process for the "Best Credit Unions to Work For" look like?

7:46 - What new positions are open at Leaders?

Are you interested in working at Leaders Credit Union? See what positions are available at https://leaderscu.com/careers.

Pocket Change Podcast is presented by Leaders Credit Union. Learn more at https://www.leaderscu.com/.

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Why is having a local sports team important to our community? Find out in this episode featuring Dennis Bastien, President and CEO of the Jackson Rockabillys. Having worked with multiple baseball teams across the South and Midwest over the years, Dennis saw potential in our area and the team. Discover how the Rockabillys are and will continue to support our community with their games and events.

Highlights

1:31: How did you get started in baseball?

3:07: What keeps you coming back year after year?

3:55: Of all the places to choose to bring a franchise, why did you choose Jackson?

5:01: Why should the community support the Rockabillys?

7:04: What events do you have planned for the summer?

Are you looking for a fun activity for you and your family this summer? See the Jackson Rockabillys' full schedule at rockabillysbaseball.com and find a time to cheer on the Goats!

Are you a member of Leaders Credit Union? Get your free ticket vouchers for Leaders Night at the Ballpark on Friday, June 14, 2024!

Pocket Change Podcast is presented by Leaders Credit Union. Learn more at leaderscu.com.

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Why is journalism and storytelling so important? Join our hosts, Carrie and Shea, as they learn about the future of journalism from Ted Kluck, Associate Professor of Communication Arts at Union University. Along with overseeing Union's journalism program, Kluck has years of professional writing and podcasting experience. Discover why storytelling and the arts are so impactful by checking out this new episode.

Highlights

2:45: How did you get involved with podcasts?

4:44: How do you think journalism has changed in the last 10-15 years?

6:17: Why is storytelling so important?

7:54: How do you think Leaders has impacted the journalism program at Union University through our partnership?

10:31: Why is the arts still so important for education?

12:41: What is some of your financial advice?

To learn more about journalism at Union University, visit https://www.unioncommarts.com/programs/journalism/ or check out the student magazine at https://www.cardinalandcream.info/.

Pocket Change Podcast is presented by Leaders Credit Union. Learn more at https://www.leaderscu.com/.

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Why is financial education so important for our community? Join our hosts, Shea Brown and Carrie Cantrell, as they explore how the Community Engagement team serves the community. Evan Flora, Community Engagement Specialist for Leaders, shares how they provide financial education to employers, employees, and students across West Tennessee.

Highlights

1:15: Tell us about yourself and your background at Leaders.

2:36: Tell us about what the Community Engagement team does at Leaders.

3:46: What does a day in the life of a Community Engagement Specialist look like?

5:17: Why is it important to teach financial education to our students and community?

6:45: What is a Financial Reality Fair?

8:27: How can a school or a group contact your team to set up a Financial Reality Fair or class?

9:02: How do free financial wellness benefits help employers in our region?

To contact the Community Engagement team, visit leaderscu.com/partners to fill out an interest form, or email [email protected].

Pocket Change Podcast is presented by Leaders Credit Union. Learn more at https://www.leaderscu.com/.

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You've likely heard about the various new companies, businesses, and manufacturing plants that are coming to West Tennessee, but what do these new workforce developments mean for you? One of these new plants is Dixie, which manufactures household paper products. Hear firsthand from Dixie's Plant Director, Mike Cook, as he shares about the employment culture and community impact Dixie is planning to bring to Jackson and surrounding communities.

Highlights

1:04: What do you do at Dixie?

2:16: What products does Dixie make? What is Georgia-Pacific?

3:15: Why did Georgia Pacific and Dixie choose Jackson?

4:17: When will the Dixie facility open?

4:51: How many employees is Dixie planning to hire?

5:09: What kind of employee culture is Dixie wanting to build?

6:21: Why is it important to support workforce development in our region?

7:56: Why do you feel it's important to partner with local small business in this area?

8:27: For those with environmental concerns, how are the paper plates are made?

10:20: How can we learn more about Dixie?

Are you interested in applying for a job or want to learn more about Dixie? Visit www.dixiejackson.com.

If you'd like to know more about the Workforce Readiness Scholarships from the Leaders Education Foundation presented by Dixie, visit: https://www.leadersgives.org/workforce-scholarships.

Pocket Change Podcast is presented by Leaders Credit Union. Learn more at https://www.leaderscu.com/.

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