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In the Movement Podcast

In the Movement Podcast

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 Welcome to "In the Movement" a podcast about what's happening in our Credit Union Movement. Each episode we will bring in leaders of our movement, to talk history, current affairs, and what is needed to educate, communicate, and mobilize to better serve our movement.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Economics Management Management & Leadership World
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  • Serve Don’t Judge and Other Leadership Perspectives with Andrew Downin

    Serve Don’t Judge and Other Leadership Perspectives with Andrew Downin
    Nov 8 2021

    In The Movement Podcast

    Episode 12

    Serve Don’t Judge and Other Leadership Perspectives with Andrew Downin

    Welcome to In The Movement Podcast with your show hosts Christopher Kemm and Austin De Bey, to discuss what's happening in the credit union movement. Each episode will feature leaders talking about history and current affairs and how we can utilize our expertise to educate, communicate, and mobilize to better serve our movement.

    Meet Andrew Downin

    Andrew Downin has been with Vantage West since 2018 and has held leadership positions at the country’s most notable credit unions for two decades. In addition, Andrew led research and innovation at Filene Research Institute, the think tank for the U.S. credit union movement. He is a frequent speaker and contributor to industry publications, and his insights have appeared in publications including The New York Times, Credit Union Magazine, and Credit Union Times. Andrew earned his undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Arizona and his MBA from Pepperdine University. On advisory boards for CUNA Mutual Group and Filene Research Institute, Andrew enjoys volunteering with Future Business Leaders of America.

    Bringing the Mission to Life

    Seeing the possibilities within a marketing role, Andrew was able to really define his philosophy as a leader in our movement, by solidifying his value and importance of who we are here to serve and how the mission of credit unions brings tools consumers need to get ahead in life in a tangible way for his members..

    Listen in to find out how Andrew uses his different leadership perspectives and taking the latest data on credit unions to grow his credit union and how they reached out and incorporated local businesses in a branding and awareness campaign. Learn How consumers view their credit union and how credit unions serve their communities.

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    Show Highlights

    [03:25] How Andrew started out in his career in the credit union.

    [09:35] Working for a credit union through Disney gave him bigger and better opportunities.

    [15:22] Taking the credit union service to a new level.

    [20:56] Credit union research report that Andrew uses to build his credit union.

    [31:18] Usage of the term credit union and how that applies to consumer perception.

    [38:58] How Andrew is using other credit union products for his clients.

    Episode Links and Resources

    Check out Vantage West on the web

    Not a Bank Ad - Behind the scene view

    Andrew on Linkedin

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    Austin on Linkedin

    Chris on Linkedin

    Contact Chris via email ckemm@mwcua.com

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    50 mins
  • Juntos Avanzamos ”Together We Advance” with Pablo DeFilippi

    Juntos Avanzamos ”Together We Advance” with Pablo DeFilippi
    Oct 25 2021

    In The Movement Podcast

    Episode 11

    Juntos Avanzamos "Together We Advance" with Pablo DeFilippi

    Welcome to In The Movement Podcast with your show hosts Christopher Kemm and Austin De Bey, to discuss what's happening in the credit union movement. Each episode will feature leaders talking about history and current affairs and how we can utilize our expertise to educate, communicate, and mobilize to better serve our movement.

    Meet Pablo DeFillipi

    Pablo is a passionate financial executive who serves as the Senior Vice President for networking and membership engagement at Inclusive. Originally from Chile, he started his credit union career in the United States based on a recommendation from a social studies teacher. Starting with Municipal Credit Union in New York City, Pablo then joined the Lower Eastside People's Federal Credit Union - a nationally recognized credit union serving underserved populations in New York City. He became the CEO of Lower Eastside in 2004 and went on to work with the World Council Credit Union, and is currently serving as an executive at Inclusive.

    Giving Access to Basic Financial Services to Underserved Populations

    Even though New York City is a major global financial hub, many of its residents don't have access to essential financial services. "I couldn't understand how that worked." He quickly realized that big corporations weren't willing to close the financial gaps he found in the banking industry.

    Listen in to find out how credit unions can make financial tools available to minorities, how Pablo and his company are filling the financial gap for minorities, and three of the best lessons Pablo has learned during his career in finance.

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    Show Notes:

    [04:34] Pablo’s journey from his early days in banking to his current executive banking position.

    [07:56] When Pablo discovered that the underserved population in NYC didn’t have basic financial services.

    [11:43] Immigrants want to build their lives, communities, and future in the US.

    [20:53] Three biggest takeaways Pablo has learned through his career journey.

    [36:02] The financial framework that can break through ethnic and economic barriers.

    Episode Links and Resources

    Pablo - inclusiv

    Follow Inclusiv on Twitter

    Pablo on Linkedin

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    Tweet with us on Twitter

    Austin on Linkedin

    Chris on Linkedin

    Contact Chris via email ckemm@mwcua.com

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    53 mins
  • What it means to become purpose driven w/Stephanie Teubner, CEO, Blue FCU

    What it means to become purpose driven w/Stephanie Teubner, CEO, Blue FCU
    May 10 2021
    In The Movement Podcast Episode 10 What it means to become purpose driven w/Stephanie Teubner, CEO, Blue FCU Welcome to In The Movement Podcast with your show hosts Christopher Kemm and Austin De Bey discuss all things happening in the credit union movement. Each episode will feature leaders talking about history and current affairs and how we can utilize our expertise to educate, communicate, and mobilize to better serve our movement. Today, our guest is Stephanie Teubner, who is a leader in the credit union movement. Starting with a small credit union, she worked her way up to her present position of CEO. A Wyoming native, Stephanie left for a while then returned for her job in the credit union. Guest Bio Stephanie Teubner is a successful credit union and community leader who dedicates her time and talent to the credit union movement and the community she calls home, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Stephanie has led Blue Federal Credit Union toward tremendous success over the past 18 years. As the biggest financial institution headquartered in Wyoming, Blue is more than $1 billion in assets, serves over 81,000 members worldwide, and has 13 branch locations in Wyoming and Northern Colorado. Stephanie leads by example and believes in 'doing good. As a civic-minded leader, she serves on various boards, including the Wyoming Children's Society, Laramie County Economic Development Authority, Centennial Lending Board of Managers, and Western CUNA Management School (WCMS) Board of Trustees. Stephanie is a Development Educator with the National Credit Union Foundation and a Certified Executive with the Credit Union Executives Society (CUES). Receiving local, state, and national certification and recognition are some of Stephanie's many accomplishments. The Mountain West Credit Union Association recognized her as the 2008 Professional of the year, the 2016 Wyoming Women of Influence in Finance award by the Wyoming Business Report, and the 2017 Trailblazer CEO of the Year by the Credit Union Times. Stephanie holds an Executive MBA and a Bachelor's in Business Management and Finance from the University of Wyoming. Stephanie enjoys spending time and being active with her two sons, Jack (19) and Josh (14). Their favorite activities are skiing, camping, hiking, scuba diving, and going to the movies. Stephanie is an avid runner. She participates in numerous races throughout the United States. Expanding to serve members in Colorado Her credit union realized that they were serving many military men and women who were living in Colorado and driving back and forth to their base. With her merger in 2016, she expanded her territory farther south into Colorado. As a result, her credit union decided to open branches based on the data of where their clients were able to afford to live. When members move on to the next level When military personnel move on from active duty they settle in many parts of the country, expanding the need to find better ways to serve our members and challenging staff to become more efficient operating in different cities and states. Listen in to find out how they accommodate employees during COVID, why she wanted to make a difference inside the credit union, and how she became successful in the credit union movement. Learn how she deals with being introverted in her position and how her rural demographic doesn’t allow for large credit unions to be successful in her state. Share this podcast with a friend and leave us a review! Show Notes: [05:25] Stephanie is a dynamic and thoughtful leader who has received several awards in the credit union circle. [07:36] She tells us her story and how she rose to where she is in her career today. [16:14] How Stephanie’s credit union is serving multiple generations of families. [18:42] Protocols for taking care of her employees during COVID. [23:00] Moving forward post-COVID seeing employees coming back to work. [24:57] How she jumped into leadership with the associations. [29:52] What Stephanie contributes to her success inside the credit union. [37:36] How she works as an introverted CEO. [40:17] Why being in a rural area gives her credit union security. Episode Links and Resources Stephanie on Linkedin Follow Blue FCU on Twitter Follow Blue FCU on Instagram Subscribe to our show on Podbean Connect with us on social media Tweet with us on Twitter Austin on Linkedin Chris on Linkedin Contact Chris via email ckemm@mwcua.com
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    51 mins
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