A full wrap-up of the 2025 CU Times Luminaries Awards show gives us a chance to spread the credit union love.

Danielle Scodellaro with TruStage Executive Benefits Solutions uncovers the crucial role executive benefits play in credit union leadership.

Also, in a conversation that he will definitely not use against them in the future, Michael asks Natasha and Producer Zach "what are you afraid of?"

Former credit union CEO and longtime league executive Larry Palochik introduces a new nonprofit, Fuel Solutions, which is providing personalized support to credit union associations in the West.

Also, Michael plays "Hey Young Folks, What's This?" as he askes Natasha and Producer Zach to do their best and explain TMZ headlines to him.

The incoming America's Credit Unions CEO shares his vision for the trade association as he prepares to take the helm.

Also, Michael, Natasha, and Producer Zach discuss which podcasts they listen to when they need a break from Shared Accounts, as well as the eternal question of why Hollywood can't stop making bad Wolfman movies.

From Brazil's open banking boom to U.S. credit union collaboration, Mambu's Amber Harsin shares bold lessons on trust, technology, and leadership.

Also, Michael creates a new game to play with Natasha and Producer Zach. It's a real humdinger.

In this episode, Chief Information Officer at MAX Credit Union Dale Watkins, reflected on his two decades in credit union technology and how member needs continue to drive his team's work.

Also Michael, Natasha, and producer Zach embrace their inner nerd and pick what singular piece of technology they can't do without.

Get to know Annie Sebastian, Chief Member Strategy Officer for Navy Federal, and how she's setting a new standard for member-centricity as the leader of the credit union's Member Strategy Office.

And we take a short break to celebrate teachers! Who had a teacher at their wedding? Who had a teacher encourage them to continue their path to journalism? And who had a teacher help a scared little boy make friends? Listen to find out!

Just in time for back-to-school season, Oscar Cordoba, Financial Education & External Affairs Manager at Affinity Federal Credit Union in New Jersey, teaches us all about his credit union's approach to financial education and what fellow credit unions can learn from it.

Also, Papa Michael pulls rank and calls a Shared Accounts family meeting with Natasha and Producer Zach to discuss, what else? Family meetings. Meta!

The embedded finance expert explains how stablecoin fits into the digital currency landscape, why credit unions should have it on their radar and the role Fiserv's soon-to-launch stablecoin is expected to play in financial institutions' digital asset strategies.

Also, it's Producer Zach's birthday! Michael and Natasha honor him by talking about themselves.

It's sunshiny. It's sweaty. It's also credit union-y! Join us for Shared Accounts With CU Times' first-ever summer special, where you'll hear top travel tips from credit union jet setter Josh DeTar, learn what childhood summers and first jobs were like for Michael, Natasha and Producer Zach, and gain some fresh new recs for your summer reading and movie-watching lists.