SASFAA's Swoonpies and Money

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A podcast for members by members, where financial aid, community, and a little Southern flavor come together.

  1. APR 2

    S3:E4: Cancer Journey: One More Day To Be Alive

    This deeply moving episode returns to a theme we first introduced Swoonpies and Money last year: sharing perspectives that reach beyond financial aid and the rhythms of our daily routines. It centers on the human experience of living with cancer, told through one person's extraordinary and transformative journey. Samantha Dunman (aka Dr. Happy) sits down with a three-time cancer survivor whose story is not defined by fear, but by courage, resilience, and profound self-discovery. Rather than focusing on clinical details, their conversation unfolds the emotional and spiritual landscape of a life interrupted yet awakened by diagnosis. Together, they explore what it means to face reality without labeling it as “good” or “bad,” but instead meeting each moment with honesty and grace. This is a conversation about standing in the unknown and choosing faith anyway. About finding stillness in the chaos, presence in the pain, and meaning in every breath. It’s a powerful reminder that even in life’s most uncertain moments, there is beauty to be found, and that simply being alive is, in itself, a gift.

    40 min

  2. MAR 30

    S3:E3: SASFAA Conference Last Day – Breakfast shoutouts, Katie’s speech and Epilogue

    We’re wrapping up our SASFAA conference coverage. In this final episode, you’ll hear one of our favorite moments: walking through breakfast, chatting with attendees, getting their takeaways, and shoutouts back at the office. You also hear from Dr. Happy and what’s ahead with the podcast. And then Katie’s acceptance speech and a few final thoughts from Joan. And to wrap it all up, there’s a short epilogue recorded after the conference, where we catch up with Melissa Smith and Chad Sartini, our conference chairs, to reflect on the past year and their leadership of the committee and producing this fabulous event. In addition to the latest episode, we’ve included links to days 1 and 2. This will allow you to binge the conference on your next road trip. S3:E2: SASFAA Conference Day 2 - The 2026 Swoonie Awards!  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6R3EHVwTE1GWH3oXaSNi7n?si=7UIaeynaR_uDBAmIcGu3hA  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-e2-sasfaa-conference-day-2-the-2026-swoonie-awards/id1807406753?i=1000756363274   SASFAA Conference Day 1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7t7gYzbcHYPzg8AE8gPY4o?si=oVQmWIMVT4G4MqW0aKt_0Q  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-e1-sasfaa-annual-conference-day-1/id1807406753?i=1000755656119

    1h 7m

  3. MAR 20

    S3:E2: SASFAA Conference Day 2 - The 2026 Swoonie Awards!

    In this episode, we’re bringing you something special, the 2026 Swoonie Award ceremony. Recorded live during day 2 of the SASFAA conference luncheon, this is our association’s version of the Oscars, but better; the Oscars don’t have name badges, conference chicken, and OB3 updates. We start this episode with Bill and Sam Hicks breaking down how the awards came together and then you’ll hear a recording from the stage with no pomp and very little circumstance: nominations, presentations, winners. There was no red carpet. No paparazzi. Nothing for TMZ to overanalyze. Seriously, there are no videos and few pictures of the ceremony. Which means there’s almost no record of this event even happening, except this episode. So, if you’ve ever wanted to say “I was there” without actually being there… this is your chance.

    33 min

  4. MAR 16

    S3:E1: SASFAA Annual Conference - Day 1

    Welcome to Swoon Pies and Money, Season 3. That’s right, we’re starting our third season. Why? Because we can.  The Swoonpies team has been on the road for the last month, covering the NASFAA Leadership and Legislative Conference, the SASFAA Annual Conference, and our live coverage of the FSA Conference. Many of you completed the trifecta along with us, so you know that being out of the office that long requires checking in with your boss and acknowledging your day job. We’re no different here at Swoon Pies — which means we’ve got a bit of a backlog when it comes to cranking out the podcast.  Now, about Season 3, we’re starting, appropriately, with our most celebrated event of the year: the Annual Conference.  We gathered so much great content at this year's conference that we’re spreading it across three episodes. Today, we’re starting with Day One.  First, you’ll hear from Lynn Ivy, founder of The Ivy, the conference charity selected by Joan. This is a remarkable organization that supports people living with neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s — and it also creates a space for their caregivers to connect with one another.  Then we’ll feature conversations with several conference attendees: Rachelle Feldman, our Legislative Chair;Celena Tulloss, winner of the NASFAA Regional Leadership Award;Zita Barree, winner of the SASFAA Honorary Lifetime Membership Award;The current and soon-to-be presidents of the Florida Association, Egan Hanson and Arminta Johnson.  And we’ll introduce you to Dee Dee Carter from UNC Greensboro, a reminder that one of the benefits of any conference is the chance to sit down at lunch or dinner with someone you don’t know, start a conversation, and walk away with a new friend.

    1h 3m

  5. MAR 9

    S2:E20: Live FSA Coverage Day 3: Talent is universal, but opportunity is not.

    We did it! Three days of live stream coverage of the FSA conference. Today, we were joined by two well-known financial aid veterans: Helen Faith, University of Virginia, and Art Young, a SASFAA adoptee from the University of Arizona. Together with Daniel, they shared insights from the conference including leadership strategies, technical updates, and the value of community engagement.

    55 min

  6. MAR 6

    S2:E19: Live FSA Coverage Day 2: "Everything is up to date in Kansas City."

    The obscure show tune is Daniel's attempt at pop culture relevance. That, combined with our "RAP" up from FSA day 2, is worth sticking around for the next 58 minutes.  Today, we were joined by two SASFAA luminaries and Swoonpies favorites, Katie Conrad and Brad Barnett. Guided by Daniel, they gave a thoughtful and detailed review of today's program.  Grab some popcorn and enjoy FSA Day 2.

    59 min

  7. MAR 5

    S2:E18: In the Room Where it Happened, FSA Coverage Day 1

    "I wanna be in the room where it happens"...well we were. You are about to hear our live coverage from the FSA conference. Daniel and a couple of special guests, new friends of Swoonpies and Money, break down everything from Day 1 of the FSA Conference. It’s our first-ever livestream. It’s unfiltered and a little tech-adventurous. Thanks for joining us in the FSA room where it happens with us.

    38 min

  8. MAR 4

    S2:E17: FSA Coverage: Live stream prep with Daniel and Bill

    The FSA Conference is happening in Washington D.C. from March 4-6, 2026. Swoonpies and Money will be broadcasting every day from the conference. In this short episode hear from Daniel and Bill on what you can expect from our coverage.

    17 min
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