The CUllaborative
The CUllaborative is for young professionals working in Michigan’s credit unions. It’s a space where emerging leaders come together to have real conversations to share ideas, experiences, and inspiration — all with the goal of shaping the future of the credit union movement.
Each Episode is
- A platform for peer-to-peer inspiration.
- A space to explore career growth, leadership, and innovation.
- A celebration of the diverse voices shaping the future of Michigan’s credit unions.
Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the industry for years, The CUllaborative is FUELing the future of Michigan's credit unions, one voice at a time.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
The CUllaborative
Latest Episodes
The Application She Didn't Submit: Andrea Coggins on networking & Career Growth
In this episode, we sit down with Andrea Coggins, Vice President of Consumer Lending at Financial Plus Credit Union, for an honest and inspiring conversation about the unexpected turns that shape our careers. Andrea shares the story of h...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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38:00
The Growth Mindset: Eloisa Medina-Britten's Path to Personal and Professional Evolution
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Eloisa Medina-Britten from Bloom Credit Union, a division of WMCU, as she shares her journey of personal and professional growth. Eloisa opens up about the power of getting comfortable with bein...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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35:40
How an Architecture Major Found Her Calling in Credit Unions: Sydney Tennant's Story
n this episode, I sit down with Sydney Tennant, whose unexpected career path led her from studying architecture to discovering her passion for finance—a journey that began with a job at a local currency exchange and ultimat...
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20:45
From Relationships to Results: The Power of Credit Union Outreach with Chelsea McKenzie
In this episode, we sit down with Chelsea, the Community Impact Leader at Members First Credit Union, who brings over six years of experience within the credit union industry. With a passion for forging meaningful relationships an...
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30:55
Millennial Mindset Meets AI: Whitney Sode’s Credit Union Journey
In this episode of The CUllaborative, we sit down with Whitney Sode, CFO at Sunrise Family Credit Union, to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions about credit unions—and why clearing them up matters now more than ever. Whitne...
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35:41