I am Tansley Stearns, and this is Despite Impossible. I am a long-time credit union executive leading Community Financial as president & ceo. I have always admired and been inspired by people whose passion is boundless and who don't comprehend the word impossible. This show focuses on their stories.
Strategy & Curiosity: Looking Up and Around as We Shape the Future
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Kill Your Binder
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Today’s guest is Shelley Littleton. She is passionate about helping people maintain their independence, someone who is quite energetic, and a planner at heart. She is also the Founder and CEO of Seni…
Credit Unions, Americans Are Hurting: Our Time Is Now
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Today’s guest is Paul Beachnau. Paul is enthusiastic about sharing the beauty of Northern Michigan, he’s a dog-lover, a true optimist, and if you are around him, there is a good chance you are having…
Branches or Digital? We’re Asking the Wrong Question
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Today’s guest is Teri Kuehn. Teri is a professor, a positive influence, someone with an open heart and space for others, and she loves a good spreadsheet. Her journey saw her contributing her experti…
Connective Action: Let’s Change the Trajectory for Survivors of Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Today’s guest is Andrea LaFontaine. Andrea is thoughtful and hardworking, and people in her circles depend on her as an honest truth-teller. She is the Robert & Marjorie Griffin Endowed Chair in Amer…
Raise Your Glass: Lessons from a Pink Concert
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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. St…
Pesto, Mozzarella & a Whole Lot of Connection: Elevating Tradition to Grow Culture
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Today’s guest is Karen Fryday-Field. Karen is brilliant, kind and caring, has a good laugh, and is someone who seeks to learn at every turn. Karen is also the founder and Senior Consultant of The Mer…
What’s in a Number?
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Today’s guest is Mark Sievewright. Mark is a family-first man, an astute strategist with a keen sense of humor, an engaging storyteller, and someone with a big heart for credit unions. He’s also been…
A Restless Drive to Serve: Elevating Credit Union Leadership in Action.
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Today’s guest is Laura Killingbeck. Laura is an independent explorer, adventurer, authentic listener, someone whose friends seek as a mediator, and she sees patterns in her journey and is inspired by…
Impossible Dreams Coming to Life.
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Today’s guest is Dr. Aimee Daily. Aimee is committed to helping ensure that kids get the care they need to reach their full potential. Aimee is also the president and chief executive officer at Child…
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