Edwards Federal Credit Union

The Community Interest

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Money is about more than just numbers, it’s about the people and places that make our community thrive. Join Edwards Federal Credit Union for The Community Interest, your connection to local small business stories, financial wellness tips, and the heroes making an impact in our backyard, the Antelope Valley. Whether you're growing a business or building your future, we’re here to help you prosper. At EFCU, we’re not just banking, we’re building.

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From Roots to Results: The Chill Fit Story 11.05.2026 1:38:56

How do you turn an immigrant journey into "AV’s Best"? In this episode, we sit down with Carlos Morales , owner of Chill Fit Meals . We dive into his roots in El Salvador, his transition from personal trainer to entrepreneur, and the family values that fuel his success. From a surprise look at his early life to an emotional message from home, this episode explores what it truly means to build a le...

Building the AV: Soccer, Side Hustles, and the Power of Partnership 05.05.2026 1:27:18

What happens when you combine a deep love for your hometown with an unstoppable drive to build community? You get a conversation like this one. In this episode of The Community Interest, we sit down with Panchito, the Director of Partnerships and Community for AV Alta. A true Antelope Valley native, Panchito wears many hats—from orchestrating professional soccer partnerships to leading local movem...

Podcast Trailer 16.04.2026 0:19

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Crunching the Numbers & the Snacks 16.04.2026 1:00:07

What does it take to turn a "flavor of an idea" into a local household name? In this episode of The Community Interest, we sit down with **Refi, the owner of Refi Snacks** and a standout entrepreneur right here in the Antelope Valley. Alongside Refi, we dive deep into the "Aha!" moment that started it all, the reality of the entrepreneurial grind in the high desert, and what it truly means to buil...