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Despite Impossible

A weekly Society, Culture and Personal Journals podcast
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Despite Impossible

Community Financial

Despite Impossible

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Despite Impossible

Community Financial

Despite Impossible

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Today’s guest is Arash Asady.  Arash is a thought leader, someone who is irrationally optimistic, a caring friend, and clutch. He is also the CEO and co-founder of Bits of Stock, which aims to empower young investors to earn fractional stocks a
Today’s guest is Teresa Freeborn. She is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of corporate leadership, the co-founder of Smash + Tess, a long-time advocate for women, and an outspoken and sought-after speaker and media commentat
Today’s guest is Jimese Harkley. She is determined, witty, deliberate, passionate, and consistent in her approach to life. She is also an entrepreneur, credit union advocate, and the chief community engagement officer of Harborstone Credit Unio
Today’s guest is Randy Harrington, a musician, strategist, a dear friend, chef, and professional executive coach. He is also the Founding Partner of Strategic Arts & Sciences, where he invests time as a seasoned strategic planning facilitator a
Today’s guest is Mark Erwin. He enjoys creating art, camping, and engaging with music. Mark is also the Executive Director at Ruth Ellis Center with a mission to create opportunities with LGBTQ+ young people to build their vision for a positive
Today's guest is Dr. Elliot Eisenberg. He is an intellectually curious, lifelong learner with a witty sense of humor that makes him a remarkable storyteller. He is also known as the bowtie economist who, through his consulting and keynote prese
Today’s guest is Dr. Amy Hillman, a giver, a lifelong learner, someone who is never afraid of trying new things, resilient, and a human capable of redrawing her future. She is also the Rusty Lyon Chair of Strategy, former Dean of the W. P. Care
Meet Tony Roko, an awe-inspiring artist whose heart and stories can be found around Plymouth, Michigan. Tony’s art career began while he worked on the line at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant. Ford management recognized his talents, named Tony Fo
Today’s guest is Rick Thomas, a father and a friend. He’s someone who loves animals and has a passion for community development, which started during his 17-year venture in Uzbekistan. He developed low-cost projects to empower underserved commu
Today's guest is Rachel Lauren. She's resilient, brutally honest, a former financial analyst, and an investor turned fintech entrepreneur. Rachel is also the COO and Co-Founder of Debbie Inc., a financial wellbeing platform offering cash reward
Today's guest is Lauren Culp,  a collaborative and tenacious leader skilled at balancing strategy and execution. Lauren is a vibrant human being who dreams boldly, cherishes the Summer, and never misses a chance to spike a volleyball or race do
Today's guest is Dr. Shairi Turner - a mom, a holistic well-being advocate, and someone who is committed to addressing the mental health epidemic. She is also the Chief Health Officer at the Crisis Text Line: a 24/7, free high-quality text-base
Today's guest is Anika Goss-Foster, a joyful dreamer, philanthropist, community leader, and one of Detroit's fiercest advocates. Anika is the Chief Executive Officer of Detroit Future City, a think-and-do tank focused on land use and sustainabi
Today’s guest is George Hofheimer. George is a friend, a leader, and an in-demand advisor for highly ambitious credit unions, including ours, that want to change the world. This is George’s Story. Stick around for Tansley's reflections at the e
Today’s guest is Heidi Musser. She’s a determined and resilient servant leader, influencer, design thinker, change agent, and a master Agilest. This is Heidi’s story.Remember to stick around for Tansley's reflections at the end of the episode!
Today’s guest is Kirk Drake. Kirk is an entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker who is on a mission to disrupt business norms and accelerate innovation through adventure, integrity, and of course, humor. This is Kirk’s story. Remember to stic
Today's guest is Michelle Winterfield, Co-Founder of Tandem, an incredible finance app for couples that makes money management fun and easy. This is her story. Be sure to stick around until the end to hear Tansley's reflections on her time with
Today's guest is Matt Nahan. He is an artist, a friend, a collaborator, an advocate for social causes, a son, a partner, and a dog dad. He is also the executive director at our Relentless Care Foundation, leading the philanthropic impact CFCU i
Huzzah, Despite Impossible Season 1 is a wrap! I’m here to celebrate and reminisce with Lauren Culp, CUInsight’s CEO and my good friend. We’re sharing some meaningful moments from our first 41 episodes. Join us for our journey through some spec
Today’s guest is Cory Schlesinger. He’s a small-town Nebraska native and a former football player for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Detroit Lions. The NFL retiree remains active as an Allen Park High School teacher. Beyond his
Today’s guest is Rachelle Vartanian. She’s the founder of the Northville nonprofit Living and Learning Enrichment Center for adults with autism and related challenges. She’s also a former special education teacher and a mom of four sons. This i
Today’s guest is Nathaniel Harley. He’s the CEO of MANTL, a financial technology company that provides a platform to open accounts online with community banks and credit unions – including us at Community Financial Credit Union. He’s also a hus
Turn on your listening ears for another back-to-school throwback! As the school year gets underway, we’re going back over our episode with Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Monica Merritt. She’s been honored as Michigan’s 202
Today’s guest is Greg Mitchell. Born into a family of farmers in the Midwest, he grew up to become a devout Christian, a Coast Guard member, a Disco dancer, and the CEO of First Tech Credit Union. All the way through, his life’s work has been m
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