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Despite Impossible
I am Tansley Stearns, and this is Despite Impossible. I am a long-time credit union executive leading orsa credit union as president & ceo. I have always admired and been inspired by people whose passion is boundless and who don't comprehend the word impossible. This show focuses on their stories.
Episodes
- Despite Impossible
Replay: Dr. RJ Webber
Listen in for our back-to-school throwback! To celebrate the start of the school year, we’re going back to our episode with Northville Public Schools…
- Despite Impossible
Andy Janning
Today’s guest is Andy Janning. He’s a self-described “nerd” who loves telling stories through words and pictures – from books and speeches to films and photos…
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Jack_Wernstrom
Today's guest is Jack Wernstrom. Jack is a 21-year-old senior at Michigan State University. Jack is also an experience team intern at our Playground…
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Joy_Lewis
Today's guest is Joy Lewis. Joy is proud of her Westside of Lansing roots, she is an innovator and a visionary, and a driven individual committed to making the…
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Randy_Harrington
Today's guest is Randy Harrington. He is a seeker, a parent, a husband, and a person that can see potential and goodness in people. He is also the Founding…
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Matt_Nahan
Today's guest is Matt Nahan. He is an artist, a friend, a collaborator, an advocate for social causes, a son, a partner, and a dog dad. He is also the…
- Despite Impossible
Arlita_Ibach
Today's guest is Arlita Ibach. She is someone who enjoys life, people, and all the small things in between that combined become people's journeys. She is also…
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Clint_Smiley
Today's guest is Clint Smiley, a second-generation lifelong educator, raising a third generation of educators and a through-and-through Michigander. He is also…
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Nick_Jones
Today's guest is Nick Jones, a husband, father, bother, and son. He is also the vicepresident for community wellness at Nationwide Childrens' Hospital in…
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Jeff_Chambers
Today's guest is Jeff Chambers and adventurer, a father of three teenagers, and a human eager to change the word. He is also the founder & ceo at Lumin…
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Jodie_Schanhals
Jodie Schanhals joins us on this episode of Despite Impossible. She's a self-described "force to be reckoned with" and President at MeetingMaker. A tool for…
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Kelly_Botti
Today's guest is Kelly Botti, President and CEO at TruMark Financial Credit Union in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. She weaves her love for Taylor Swift and…
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Chuck_Fagan
Today's guest is Chuck Fagan, President and CEO of PSCU, a payments partner organization to credit unions. Leveraging digital technology, PSCU supports 2,400…
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Chase_Bonhag
Today's guest is Chase Bonhag, CEO and co-founder of FirstIgnite, an AI-driven platform simplifying the process for universities to craft compelling marketing…
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Clark_Sweat
Today's guest is Clark Sweat, Chief Operating Officer for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Married his sweetheart, is a farm owner, and he's a guy that…
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Jeff_Russell
Today's guest is Jeff Russell, President & CEO at Delta Dental in Iowa. Father, music lover, not a dancer, and he happens to be the co-founder and operator of…
- Despite Impossible
Mark_Zook
Today's guest is Mark Zook, President and CEO at Maps Credit Union in Salem, Oregon. He's known for being a builder in the industry and says it's important as…
- Despite Impossible
Miche_Rayment
Today's guest is Miche Rayment, Founder and CEO at The Hire Effect. She reminds us that becoming masterful at fostering and growing an effective culture and…
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Linda_Armyn
Today’s guest is Linda Armyn, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Bethpage Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in New York state and my alma…
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Pierrette Dagg
Today’s guest is Pierrette Dagg, the director of Technology Impact Research for Merit Network at the University of Michigan. Her work aims to bridge the gap…
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Mike_Lawson
Today’s guest is Mike Lawson, the mastermind behind CUBroadcast, a video-driven journal keeping credit union professionals up to date with the most important…
- Despite Impossible
Bonnie_Fahoome & Kiana_Wenzell
Today's guests are Bonnie Fahoome and Kiana Wenzell, Co-Executive Directors of Design Core Detroit, whose goal is to champion design-driven businesses and…
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Gregg_Hammerman
Today’s guest is Gregg Hammerman, Founder and CEO of Larky, a digital geolocation platform empowering financial institutions' banking platforms. Gregg is a…
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Vince_Kadlubek
Today's guest is Vince Kadlubek, co-founder of Meow Wolf, an arts and entertainment company with experiential exhibits in Santa Fe, Las Vegas, and Denver. He…
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Dr_Monica_Merritt
Today's guest is Dr. Monica Merritt, Superintendent of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. She has also been recognized as Michigan's 2023 Superintendent of the…
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Linda_Bodie
Today's guest is Linda Bodie, an analytical dreamer, innovator, and passionate advocate for all those who don't fit the mold. She is also the CEO & Innovator…
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Cynthia_Hutchison
Today’s guest is Cynthia Hutchison, a loving mother, advocate, volunteer, and author. She is also the chief executive officer at the US Centre for Advanced…
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Maysoon_Zayid
Today’s guest is Maysoon Zayid. An American actress and comedian, of Palestinian descent, she is known as one of America’s first Muslim female comedians. She…
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Samuel_Augustus
Today’s guest is poet Dr. Samuel Augustus, a self-described alchemist, a father, with a little dash of wizardry, and someone who loves being creative and…
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Racheal + Gerrard_Allen
Today’s guests are Gerrard and Racheal Allen. They are the founders of Centric Place, an office and event space with a mission to provide a welcoming workspace…
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Keith_Bynum + Evan_Thomas
Today’s guests are Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas. They are the hosts and force behind the wildly successful HGTV show “Bargain Block.” We are lucky they took a…
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Lori_Kitchen-Buschel
Lori's passions can be summarized as being a fierce advocate for human safety and security, non-profits addressing these social causes, and her children. She…
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Liz_Webb
Today's guest is Liz Webb, a dedicated retired teacher who consistently finds inspiration in the arts. She also happens to be my mother. Let's learn more about…
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Mollie_Bell
Mollie is a passionate believer in cooperation with a desire to leave the world a better place. She is a committed vegan and lover of animals who believes…
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RJ_Webber
Dr. RJ Webber is a lifelong educator with a focus on equity and creating the opportunity to learn. An award-winning teacher, administrator, and change agent…
Despite ImpossibleTony_Roko
Meet Tony Roko, an awe-inspiring artist whose heart and stories can be found around Plymouth, Michigan. Tony’s art career began while he worked on the line at…