The Cornerstone League Podcast
The Cornerstone League Podcast is dedicated to topics at the heart of the credit union industry featuring credit union thought leaders from across the industry. Together, we discuss advocacy, professional development opportunities, emerging trends, and what drives the "people helping people" philosophy.
Episodes
21 episodes
Empowering Women, Strengthening Credit Unions: The CUWLA Story
In this episode, we sit down with three inspiring founders of the Credit Union Women’s Leadership Alliance (CUWLA) to explore the origins of this game-changing organization. CUWLA was created to support and uplift female CEOs of small credit un...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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44:16
From the Mail Room to the C-Suite: Cornerstone's 2024 YP of the Year Award Winner's Story
In this episode of The Cornerstone League Podcast, Energy Capital Credit Union CFO and 2024 Cornerstone Young Professional of the Year Award Winner Corey Cunningham shares the story of his career trajectory. He underscores the importance of com...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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12:45
What it Means to be a Credit Union Champion, Board Governance, and More (Featuring Cornerstone 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Deborah Conder)
Cornerstone's 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner and Wellby Financial Board Chair Deborah Conder discusses what it means to be a credit union champion; shares about her long career with Johnson Space Center and Wellby; and shares advice fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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13:19
The Importance of Worldwide Connections and International Credit Union Day
In this episode of The Cornerstone League Podcast, Sean Cahill, president/CEO of TrueSky Federal Credit Union, and Laura Eblen, VP of member engagement and government affairs at Mazuma Credit Union, discuss the importance of developing relation...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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23:19
Women's Impact and Influence on the Workplace
Hear from Michelle Wood of Mazuma Credit Union, Colisha Lewis of Tinker Federal Credit Union, and Vicki Plank of Meritrust Credit Union, who share their insights on the impact and influence of women in the workplace. Hosted by Tanya Dittberner ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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19:27
April Clobes on Launching a CUSO, the Importance of Board Support, and Generative AI
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union and Reseda Group President/CEO April Clobes shares Reseda Group’s origin story and insights on the importance of garnering board support when launching a new CUSO. She also discusses how MSUF...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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22:00
Introducing UNITE: a Cornerstone League Advocacy Initiative
Cornerstone League advocacy staff April Krause and Morgan Householder discuss UNITE, a new Cornerstone League advocacy initiative.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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12:19
Jessie Swendig on interchange, the Credit Card Competition Act, and the importance of advocacy
Neighborhood Credit Union SVP of Marketing and Community Impact Jessie Swendig discusses interchange, the 2023 Credit Card Competition Act, and the importance of engaging in advocacy efforts.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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18:59
Mike McGinnis on the Banking Failures, Economic Cycle, and Managing Liquidity
Mike McGinnis, SVP and chief investment officer of Catalyst Corporate Credit Union, shares his insights on the recent banking failures, the economic cycle, interest-rate risk, and what credit unions can do to manage liquidity.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:19
How One Credit Union Entered the Crypto Space
Lone Star Credit Union CEO Becky Reed and Bank Social CEO John Wingate tell the story of how their partnership enabled the Dallas-based small credit union to offer cryptocurrency services to members. Learn how credit unions can lean into distri...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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26:37
Caroline Willard on the Cornerstone-HCUA Merger
Cornerstone League and Heartland Credit Union Association members have voted in favor of a merger, paving the way for the organizations' consolidation by Dec. 31. Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard shares background information o...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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16:21
How to Become a Learning Leader with Ryan Hawk
Author and podcaster Ryan Hawk discusses the components of a "learning leader," the power of books, and how he went from a corporate sales executive to published author, top podcaster, and sought-after speaker.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:44
Celebrating Financial Literacy Month with John Lanza and Andrew Manthei
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, The Cornerstone League Podcast features Snigglezoo Founder and "Chief Mammal" John Lanza, and GreenPath Business Development Specialist Andrew Manthei who share their definitions of financial literacy and w...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:43
Amplifying Credit Union Women's Voices: Caroline Willard and Christin Vaughn
Cornerstone League President and CEO Caroline Willard and Allegiance Credit Union SVP and Chief Marketing Officer Christin Vaughn share their thoughts on central issues women face in the workplace today, women who have inspired them, and advice...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:34
Women's History Month Part 1 - Cynthia Campbell and Maria Martinez
Credit union leaders Cynthia Campbell and Maria Martinez share their perspectives on central issues women face in the workplace today, women who have inspired them, and what others can do to be allies to women in the workplace. This is the firs...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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20:06
Hiring Top Talent at Your Credit Union
Cornerstone Resources Executive Search and Professional Recruiting Vice President Marcus Cotton speaks with host Tanya Dittberner about what credit union leaders can do to attract top talent to their credit unions, what candidates are looking f...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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13:28
Tips for Fostering a Healthy Culture and Managing Talent at Your Credit Union
In this episode of The Cornerstone League Podcast, we cover talent acquisition, retention, and overall workplace culture at credit unions. Cornerstone League Director of Culture and Talent Management Brooke Stone talks with host Tanya Dittberne...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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31:59
Credit Union Awareness Campaign with Chris Lorence
Credit Union Awareness LLC Executive Director Chris Lorence discusses the evolution of the credit union awareness campaign since its inception and what to expect in 2022.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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22:10
Cryptocurrency: What Credit Unions Need to Know
In Episode 3 of The Cornerstone League Podcast, Cornerstone League Associate Regulatory and Compliance Counsel Nathan Behncke outlines the basics of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and decentralized finance. He also describes credit unio...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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20:25
Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Building Financial Health for a Brighter Tomorrow
In the second episode of The Cornerstone League Podcast, we honor Cybersecurity Awareness Month by speaking with Cornerstone Resources VP of Information Security and Risk Management Consulting Idrees Rafiq, Jr. about ways credit unions can #BeC...
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39:08
Stories of resilience and advocacy
In this inaugural episode of The Cornerstone League Podcast, President/CEO Caroline Willard and Executive Vice President/Chief Advocacy Officer Jim Phelps share stories of Cornerstone League members' resilience during the pandemic and Cornersto...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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36:52
