Common Cents LSCU

Get ready for an exciting sneak peek into the future of credit unions in the latest episode of the Common Cents Podcast! The June 2023 edition of Common Cents features a thrilling preview of an upcoming keynote address that will be presented at the 2023 Southeastern Credit Union Conference & Expo on June 14 – 16, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. We sat down with Melina Palmer, Founder and CEO of The Brainy Business and a renowned speaker in the field of behavioral economics.

This episode features U.S. Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) and Grace Newcombe, the Vice President of Federal Advocacy and Communications for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU). Common Cents Podcast Host Mike Miller sat down with the Congressman and Grace to discuss a range of topics, including his credit union background, his experiences in Washington D.C. so far, credit union priorities, and important legislation being worked on by him and other U.S. House members. 
 
Rep. Collins is a Republican Lawmaker who represents the Jackson, Georgia area in the U.S. House of Representatives. He previously operated a trucking company and served on the board of the Georgia Motor Trucking Association and Associated Credit Union.

Common Cents Host Mike Miller sits down with Sydney Seral, the Vice President of Advocacy for LSCU, and Georgia State Representative Scott Hilton (R-District 48) to discuss the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session, including legislation impacting the financial services industry. 
The trio also discusses recent bank failures, dangerous interchange legislation proposed in Georgia, and why it is important for credit unions to get involved in the political and legislative process. 

LSCU Podcast Host Mike Miller sits down with the LSCU Education & Training Team to discuss all the happenings the League has to offer this year. From virtual training to in-person workshops to our annual conference, the Southeast Credit Union Conference & Expo (SCUCE) in Orlando, Florida, LSCU has dozens of educational, training, and networking events planned in 2023.

LSCU Podcast Host Mike Miller sits down with Glen Sarvady, the Managing Principal at 154 Advisors. Glen has more than 25 years of experience in the payments and FinTech industries, as well as experience working with credit unions and using them personally. He writes financial articles for publications like CUNA News and speaks at events around the globe, including the upcoming 2023 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, DC. 
If you’d like to be a guest on the Common Cents Podcast, email Mike Miller at mike.miller@lscu.coop. 

In the December 2022 edition, LSCU Podcast Host Mike Miller sits down with Bobbi Grady, the Director of the Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF), and Carrie Litherland, the Foundation Coordinator. The team discusses how the League and the Foundation worked together to make sure credit unions were prepared for Hurricane Ian and in the aftermath of the storm, what SECUF did to help credit unions, their employees, and volunteers, and why donations are always needed, especially for disaster preparedness and recovery efforts. 
There are several ways to support the Foundation. You can donate online or mail in your pledge and check. Visit https://lscu.coop/foundation/support.php for more information.