VisiFI T.I.P.P.s

In this episode of  Deda Sphere T.I.P.P.S. , host  Jamie Jennings , Vice President of Digital Banking, sits down with  Deleanna Allen , Marketing Director at Public Service Credit Union of Michigan, for a powerful conversation about what happens when credit unions lead with heart and allow purpose to guide action.   The episode centers on a real‑world moment that began with a s...

What if sustainable growth isn’t about pushing performance harder, but about building the right culture? In this episode, Jami Jennings, VP Digital Solutions at Deda Sphere is joined by guest Bret Fisher, CEO of Achieve Credit Union as they dive into insights from a  Harvard Business Review  study that reveals why organizations with a growth‑focused culture consistently outperform those...

In this episode of  Deda Sphere T.I.P.P.S. , host Jami Jennings sits down with  Trina Hoff , President and CEO of Northern Communities Credit Union and recipient of the  2025 Deda Sphere Community Champion Award . Trina shares how a small conversation with five local students sparked the  Financial Literacy Initiative (FLi) , a real-life money education program now impacti...

In this episode of  VisiFI  T.I.P.P.s , Greg Olmsted, CEO of  North Alabama Educators Credit Union , joins host Jami Jennings to share critical insights on how fraudsters are exploiting digital channels to target vulnerable individuals.  Greg discusses these important steps to shield both the credit union and its members: • building trust with members, ...

Artificial intelligence is a complex and evolving field with no common definition. Tune in to this episode with host Jami Jennings,  VisiFI’s  Vice President of Digital Product Management and Member Experience, and her guest Robb Gaynor, the founder and publisher of  Searching for AI ,  a syndicated newsfeed and v...

On today’s episode host Jami Jennings,  VisiFI’s  Vice President of Digital Product Management and Member Experience, talks to Cara Macksoud, CEO of  Money Habitudes  about the concept of financial behaviors.  Cara explains that financial behaviors are more about how we manage money as a tool rather than the amount we have in th...

On this episode our host, Jami Jennings,  VisiFI’s  Vice President of Digital ProductManagement and Member Experience, and her guest Angela Murphy, P.H.D., also known as Payments Elsa, break down the essential information that every Credit Union (CU) should know about Instant Real Time Payments (IRTP).  Tune in to learn how dive...

Tune in to this episode for a discussion on the current cybersecurity and compliance landscape confronting financial institutions today. Our host, Jami Jennings,  VisiFI’s  Vice President of Digital Product Management and Member Experience, talks to Joseph Kirkpatrick, Founder and President of  KirkpatrickPrice , an independent information security...

Tune in with Jami Jennings,  VisiFI’s  Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy, and her guest Blanche Jackson, CEO at  Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit Union as they dive into affordable banking initiatives and the big impact the credit union is making in their community. Discover:   • How Stepping Stones is le...

In a landscape where the credit union industry seems to be shrinking, a curious paradox arises – an influx of aspiring individuals eager to establish their credit unions. But what fuels this drive? On this episode, our host Jami Jennings,  VisiFI’s  Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy, and her guest Denise Wymore, Marketing Manager,&n...

What does Taylor Swift have to do with credit unions? On today’s episode, our host Jami Jennings,  VisiFI’s  Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy, and Tom Sakash, Manager of Small Credit Union Initiatives at  America’s Credit Unions , reflect on the key takeaways from 2023 and explore strategies for growth in 2024, including Tom’s unexpecte...

According to recent statistics, communication methods vary by generation with Baby Boomers preferring face-to-face, Gen X leaning toward email and social apps, Millennials liking 2-way text or chat, and Gen Z voice memos. With such a spectrum of preferences, how do credit unions effectively cater to this diversity? On today’s episode, our host Jami Jennings,...

Plaid  serves as a bridge between credit unions and financial apps, facilitating the exchange of account data, including account balances and transactions.  On today’sepisode, our host Jami Jennings,  VisiFI’s  Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy,and Leia Ragland, AVP of Marketing and Business Development at  Legacy Community Federal Credit Uni...

In a financial world that demands rapid responses and seamless transactions, Real-Time Payments have become a necessity for credit unions looking to thrive and retain their members.  In this episode, our host Jami Jennings,  VisiFI’s  Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy, and Lisa Coffey, Chief Innovation Officer at  Corporate America Credi...

On today’s episode, our host Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy, engages in a captivating interview with Helen Delin, CEO of InStep Credit Union . So far in 2023, InStep has received $700,000 in grants. These funds serve as a powerful catalyst, enabling the integration of cutting-edge technology and services that align with the needs of their members. Di...

On today’s episode, we delve into the fascinating world of cryptocurrency, a rapidly growing and transformative technology. With an estimated 46 million Americans now owning cryptocurrencies, it’s clear that this digital asset class is gaining momentum. Listen in as our host Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy, and esteemed e...

Members Own Credit Union’s Buy Local Spend Local program is designed to increase support of local businesses while increasing usage of the credit union’s debit cards. Tune in to today’s episode when Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy, and Linda Carter, President and CEO of Member’s Own talk about how the program works, the benefi...

65% of people in Gen Z use voice notes for conversations. How does this impact credit unions wanting to reach this audience? Tune in to today’s episode when Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy, and Gautam Ajjarapu, Co-Founder and CEO of Glide, discuss the secret sauce. Starting with the basics of what is a...

Tune in to today’s episode when Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy talks to Marshall Boutwell, President/CEO of Peach State Federal Credit Union about how Peach State FCU grew from $14 Million in Assets to $874 Million in Assets and how giving back to the community and empowering the staff played a big part in the growth. Learn more about...

Most Americans do not have $400 in a savings account for a rainy-day emergency. How can a credit union help? This is the topic on today’s episode when Jami Jennings, VisiFI’s Vice President of Product Marketing Strategy talks to Diane Sandoval, Chief of Financial Empowerment at Guadalupe Credit Union in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Listen in as they discuss how the idea...