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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.
orsa credit union hosts Despite Impossible, a business show with 268 episodes published.
Some journeys end when the final mile is complete. The Choose the Bear® ride is not one of them. We invite you to listen (and watch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts) to this special release of the closing speech for the Choo
Despite Impossible is preparing for its fifth season, by introducing video recordings of our interviews! Join us for powerful conversations with people chasing bold dreams, creating impact, and proving that impossible is
Invisibility Isn't a Superpower To access this article and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page.
Today’s episode of Third Fork comes straight from a viewer who asked: 'As a YP (young professional), what do you do when you’re the youngest person in the room? How do you actually build that confidence? Ryan shares what
When the Tools Stop Working This recording is based on an article written by Tansley Stearns and originally published by CUInsight.com on May 28, 2026. We are grateful to CUInsight.com for authorizing this audio version.
Today's guest is Dr. Scott Edwards. Scott is a music lover, educator, hiker, and biker. He is curious, flexible, and deeply committed to bringing experience to life. As an academic and educator, he spends much of his tim
Welcome to this week’s episode of ThirdFork! This week is a video episode and you can check it out on the ThirdForkPodcast YouTube page. In today’s fast-paced world, you can find an answer to almost anything in seconds.
Today’s episode rewinds to last year’s conversation with Megan Spanitz. Now serving as both Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at the Detroit Regional Chamber, Megan is undoubtedly in full swing preparing
As we approach the begining of the SUMMER months, let's reflect back to this epsiode of Third Fork from last year on vacation guilt . ______________________________________________________________________________________
“Today’s guest is Barb Lowman. Barb is a dog lover. She is brave, driven, loyal, and hardworking. She is also the President of CUNA Strategic Services, Inc., a premier connector for credit unions and fintech, functioning
In this episode of Third Fork, hosts Tansley and Ryan dive into the world of side hustles. With Gen Z officially dubbed the "side hustle generation," they strip away the hype to discuss the genuine pros and cons of juggl
Today's episode is a little different and really important to me. I've had the chance to sit down with two women in my life that mean everything to me, my mom and my daughter. Three generations. Three perspectives...on l
In early celebration of Mother's Day, today's episode of Third Fork is all about moms! Ryan and Tansley kick things off by sharing heartfelt memories of their own mothers and recounting the stories of their very first jo
Today’s guest is Sheena Allen. Sheena is an innovative entrepreneur, music-lover, and world changer who is fun-loving and considers herself to be weird. She is also a venture-backed tech founder, creative architect, and
This week's episode is a REWIND: At orsa credit union, listening isn’t just polite, it’s a superpower . In this episode of Third Fork, Tansley and Ryan unpack how the art of listening has shaped their leadership, their l
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Today’s guest is Laura Killingbeck. Laura is an independent explorer, adventurer, authentic listener, someone whose friends seek as a mediator, and she sees patterns in her journey and is inspired by nature in a genuine
In this rewind episode of Third Fork from June 2025. Tansley and Ryan explore how young professionals can be powerful catalysts for innovation, not by having all the answers, but by asking the right questions. From legac
Scott Edwards
EVP/Head of Creative Advertising · Harvard University
1 appearance on this show
Jerry Colonna
legendary executive coach, former venture capitalist, author · Reboot.io
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Scott Edwards
Harvard University
1 appearance on this show
Megan Spanitz
Detroit Regional Chamber
1 appearance on this show
Barb Lowman
CUNA Strategic Services, Inc.
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Aimee Daily
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
1 appearance on this show
Heather McKissick
Credit Union Executive Society
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Keith A. Crandall
Computational Biology Institute at the George Washington University
1 appearance on this show
Darius Wise
Red Rocks Credit Union
1 appearance on this show
Brett Wooden
Buildable
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Missy Stults
City of Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovation
1 appearance on this show
Linda Armyn
FourLeaf Federal Credit Union
1 appearance on this show
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