Credit Unions, Coffee & Conversations

The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Mike Lawson for a CUbroadcast takeover! Lawson flips the table on the podcast's format to interview MCUL CEO Patty Corkery about her career journey and an outlook on her impending tenure as joint CEO of MCUL and CUSG.

The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, puts a new spin on the program. MCUL CEO invited Cornerstone League CEO Caroline Willard for the first episode of Girlfriends, Coffee and Conversation. This format gives Corkery a chance to have a less formal, more casual chat with some of her friends and fellow women in the credit union industry. For the inaugura...

The latest episode of MCUL’s podcast series, Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, features guest Tiffany Ford, CEO of University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU), who talks about how great mentors have shaped her leadership, maintaining relevance through internal talent development, building through technology and more.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with CUSG CEO Dave Adams to look back, on the eve of his retirement, at his career in the credit union industry.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Sati Smith, CEO of Diversified Members Credit Union, about her recent appointment as CEO, how she grew through the ranks of the credit union movement and how she meets each member where they are through financial coaching.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Barbara Mojica, Executive Director of National Association of Latino Credit Unions & Professionals (NLCUP), about her journey growing up in America as a young immigrant, how she became a passionate credit union advocate and the importance of mentorship.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with One Detroit Credit Union Chief Experience Officer Portia Powell about how a small credit union can fuel big community impact, how to network when you're new to an industry and much more.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with League InfoSight CEO Glory LeDu about what's on the regulators' agendas and how the League InfoSight goes about understanding current compliance issues, such as fraud, to best help credit unions navigate these trends.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with NACUSO CEO Ronaldo Hardy about his new leadership role, finding your passion and the sacrifices it takes to accomplish your goals.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with two human resources (HR) professionals, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) Chief HR Officer Silvia Dimma and Performance Solutions COO Paul Marston, about the latest trends in the HR space, including retention, culture, what’s really causing burnout and more.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with CUNA President & CEO Jim Nussle about the ongoing vote for a joint national credit union association, the difference between politics and advocacy, as well as some in-depth ins and outs on some current critical points of advocacy.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Element 22 CEO Kenneth Leonard about the many ways this Portage-based CUSO that provides customized commercial lending solutions can help credit unions with business lending, as well as the general state of business lending and much more.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Filene Research Institute CEO Mark Meyer about what he describes as a “boutique credit union university.” They discuss what kind of research Filene is doing, how they’re doing it and the purpose behind it.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with two guests from the CU4Kids Board, Board Chair John Bratsakis and Board Member Caroline Willard, about credit union fundraising, what it means to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network, as well as the story behind CU4Kids ahead of the Michigan-hosted In the Cellar fundraiser.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Public Service CEO and MCUL Board Chair Dean Trudeau about the impact one person can have in advocacy, leading collaboratively and many other observations built on his 26 years as CEO.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Harbor Light Credit Union Contact Center Representative Caitlin Blankenship about why the credit union industry was the right place for her, the benefits of being a part of the FUEL MI group, how to be a great leader in any position and much more.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Illinois Credit Union League CEO Tom Kane and MCUL Advocacy Engagement Coordinator Maria Moore about the tradition of CU Kind Day, what it means for the greater CU community and how you can get involved this year.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht about all things auto lending, including indirect lending programs, delinquency and inventory and more that is sure to pique the interest of lenders and listeners curious about the state of auto lending.

For this episode of Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation, MCUL CEO Patty Corkery hands over the reins to the League’s media and publications editor, Shawn Glinis, who spoke with a handful of young professionals from the FUELmi group during this month’s Annual Convention & Exposition.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with World Council of Credit Unions CEO Elissa McCarter LaBorde & Chair Diana Dykstra to get a global perspective on the credit union industry, a preview of the 2023 World Credit Union Conference and much more.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Limestone Federal Credit Union’s CEO Jennifer Watson and COO Alyssa Swanson about the logistics of micro-branches, working with students on joint ventures, serving members during rising rates and much more.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with Mimi Elwell, vice chairperson of the Honor Credit Union Board of Directors, in the first episode about being a board member. And who better to do it with than the first recipient of MCUL’s new award, Board Member of the Year. They discuss what it means to be an engaged board member and how to get involved with a board, as well as Elwell’s personal journey.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with LAFCU Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Diversity Officer Kelli Ellsworth Etchison about marketing in today’s world, where credit unions are at with DEI and how this work is personal for LAFCU’s chief marketing officer.

MCUL CEO Patty Corkery talks with BlueOx CEO Steve Cobb about what it means to be a "servant leader,” navigating the recent SVB collapse as a leader, how to retain talent and more.