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At the dawn of the social media era, Belle Gibson became a pioneering wellness influencer - telling the world how she beat cancer with an alternative diet. Her bestselling cookbook and online app provided her success, respect, and a connection to the cancer-battling influencer she admired the most. But a curious journalist with a sick wife began asking questions that even those closest to Belle began to wonder. Was the online star faking her cancer and fooling the world? Kaitlyn Dever stars in the Netflix hit series Apple Cider Vinegar . Inspired by true events, the dramatized story follows Belle’s journey from self-styled wellness thought leader to disgraced con artist. It also explores themes of hope and acceptance - and how far we’ll go to maintain it. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews executive producer Samantha Strauss. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Apple Cider Vinegar yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…
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I am Tansley Stearns, and this is Despite Impossible. I am a long-time credit union executive leading Community Financial 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.
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I am Tansley Stearns, and this is Despite Impossible. I am a long-time credit union executive leading Community Financial 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.
Less Messy Than a Pug Puppy: Credit Unions as an Answer to Loneliness To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page .
Today’s guest is Missy Testerman. Missy is a passionate joy-seeker, a gardener, a teacher at heart and professionally, and someone deeply committed to education. She is also the 2024 National Teacher of the Year in the K-8th grade category, an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher who is a staunch advocate for her students, their families, and her fellow teachers. This is Missy’s story.…
What Would Edith Do? Resurrecting Service to Transform Experience To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page .
Today’s guest is Kelley Cusmano. Kelley is a charismatic educator, energetic, outgoing, a mother of two fantastic children, and a twin sister. Kelley is also the 2025 Michigan Teacher of the Year, an ELA and Leadership teacher who believes all students can achieve their potential. She is skilled in bridging the gap between teacher voice, curriculum design, and state education policy. This is Kelley’s story.…
Loneliness Cuts Deeply for People: Five Ways Your Leaders Can Build Connection and Bottom-Line Results. To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page .
Today’s guest is Shruti Miyashiro. Shruti is a dynamic credit union leader, a veracious reader, and someone who is approachable, warm, and authentic. Shruti is also the president & ceo of Digital Federal Credit Union, one of the largest and most innovative credit unions in North America, headquartered in Marlborough, MA. This is Shruti’s story.…
Five (New) Rules for Winning the War for Talent To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page .
Today’s guest is Marty Fittante. Marty is someone who works and plays hard, enjoys a good laugh, and someone who can count by sevens extremely fast. Marty is also the CEO of InvestUP and was most recently appointed by Governor Whitmer to the Growing Michigan Together Council as co-chair of the Job, Talent, People Workgroup to bring a voice to the issues and opportunities in the U.P., and all rural Michigan. This is Marty’s story…
Electrifying Your Future: Lessons From Bob Dylan To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page .
Today’s guest is Jeanette Pierce. Jeanette is a vibrant storyteller, a social entrepreneur, a lifelong Detroiter who loves city walks, and someone who is not afraid to share a joke with strangers. Jeanette is also the Founder and President of City Institute, an organization with a mission to attract & retain human beings to appreciate the cities where they live and work. This is Jeanette’s story.…
Today’s guest is Tansley Stearns. Tansley is a visionary, dreamer, runner, mother, and someone who loves Dave Matthews Band. She is also the president & ceo of Community Financial Credit Union, a purpose driven organization dedicated to creating joy and igniting with Michiganders’ impossible dreams. She’s dreaming about being a part of shaping a bright future for women and their role in the world. This is Tansley’s story.…
A Recovering Perfectionist Keeps Learning To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page.
Today’s guest is Christopher Veal. He is a great listener, someone who’s warm, thoughtful, challenging the traditional definitions of masculinity, and he’s known to be silly. He’s also a dad. Christopher is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, and faculty for the Co-Active Training Institute and ACT Leadership & Performance Coaching, a former Marine Officer, and the author of The Whole Man: Evolving Masculinity. This is Christopher’s story.…
2025: The Year of the Credit Union To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page.
Four Strategy Lessons from Ms. Pac-Man To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page.
Today’s guest is Lamont Black. He is an educator, thinker, dreamer, speaker, an author with a focus on financial innovation, and a futurist. He’s inspiring our credit union movement to test, invest, and strategize to embrace Artificial Intelligence. Lamont is also the Associate Professor of Finance at DePaul University in Chicago and a former economist at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C. This is Lamont’s story.…
Dealer's Choice To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page. Here are three of my favorite listens that might inspire you: (1) Workplace as Cushion: The Power to Amplify Mental Wellbeing (2) Pesto, Mozzarella & A Whole Lot of Connection: Elevating Tradition to Grow Culture (3) Credit Unions, Americans Are Hurting: Our Time is Now…
Today’s guest is Lorenzo P. Lewis. Lorenzo is a renowned public speaker, an author, an entrepreneur, and someone who is committed to help others turn pain into purpose. He is also the Founder of the The Confess Project — an initiative that trains barbers, beauticians, and frontline workers to become mental health advocates in underserved communities — Lorenzo helps you confess to your issues to begin to build a better process of living. This is Lorenzo’s story.…
Strategy & Curiosity: Looking Up and Around as We Shape the Future To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page.
Today’s guest is Shelley Littleton. She is passionate about helping people maintain their independence, someone who is quite energetic, and a planner at heart. She is also the Founder and CEO of Senior Service Liaison (SSL). The concept of Senior Service Liaison developed as Shelley began searching for ways to assist the seniors in her family to remain independent in their homes. As a Physician Assistant with 20 years of experience working with seniors, she earned unique insight into the limitations medical conditions impose on the elderly. Her entrepreneurial aims are already being multiplied. This is Shelley’s story.…
Credit Unions, Americans Are Hurting: Our Time Is Now To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page.
Today’s guest is Paul Beachnau. Paul is enthusiastic about sharing the beauty of Northern Michigan, he’s a dog-lover, a true optimist, and if you are around him, there is a good chance you are having a good time. He is the Executive Director at Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau, a youthful community that draws strength and security from diverse industry. Since the community's beginning, it has lived up to the meaning of its name, Otsego, or meeting place. This is Paul’s story.…
Branches or Digital? We’re Asking the Wrong Question To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page.
Today’s guest is Teri Kuehn. Teri is a professor, a positive influence, someone with an open heart and space for others, and she loves a good spreadsheet. Her journey saw her contributing her expertise to Deloitte, an international firm renowned for its audit services, St. Joe’s Mercy Health System, and she is the Adjunct Instructor at Oakland Community College. Teri is also Community Financial Credit Union’s Board Chair. Teri leads this dedicated Board of volunteers toward a bold vision of impact for Michiganders’. This is Teri’s story.…
Connective Action: Let’s Change the Trajectory for Survivors of Domestic & Sexual Violence To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page.
Today’s guest is Andrea LaFontaine. Andrea is thoughtful and hardworking, and people in her circles depend on her as an honest truth-teller. She is the Robert & Marjorie Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government at Central Michigan University and also the Executive Director for Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance, with a mission that serves as the voice for non-motorized trail users, helping people build, connect, and promote trails for a healthier and more prosperous Michigan. This is Andrea’s story.…
Raise Your Glass: Lessons from a Pink Concert To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newslette r page.
Today’s guest is George Hofheimer. George is a friend, a leader, and an in-demand advisor for highly ambitious credit unions, including ours, that want to change the world. This is George’s Story. Stick around for Tansley's reflections at the end of the episode!
Pesto, Mozzarella & a Whole Lot of Connection: Elevating Tradition to Grow Culture To access this article, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page.
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