Despite Impossible

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 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+ youn…

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 …

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 Cha…

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 man…

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 l…

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 fina…

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 mis…

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 T…

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-a…

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…

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.
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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, …

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 t…

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 Founda…

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 episod…

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 a…

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 edu…

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 Comm…