In this episode hosts Amanda and Jessica interview Angela Orta, LMSW, founder of The Illuminated Mind, PLLC. Just like we check our account balances every day to maintain strong financial habits, checking in with our mental health more often can contribute to our overall health. Angela helps us break down mental health misconceptions and helps us understand ways we can treat our mental health like fitness. To learn more about The Illuminated Mind, PLLC, visit theilluminatedmindtherapy.com. 

In this episode hosts Amanda and Jessica interview Angela Orta, LMSW, founder of The Illuminated Mind, PLLC. Just like we check our account balances every day to maintain strong financial habits, checking in with our mental health more often can contribute to our overall health. Angela helps us break down mental health misconceptions and helps us understand ways we can treat our mental health like fitness. To learn more about The Illuminated Mind, PLLC, visit <a href="http://theilluminatedmindtherapy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theilluminatedmindtherapy.com</a>.

Mental Health is Health

In this episode of Wallet Watch, hosts Amanda and Jessica chat with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin (she/her) who is a biracial financial therapist, podcast host, speaker, and author of the book “The Financial Anxiety Solution.”   In Lindsay’s therapy practice, Mind Money Balance, she uses shame-free financial therapy to help people get their minds and money in balance. Amanda and Jessica talk to Lindsay about her book, therapy approach, and most importantly about how emotions play a part in our finances. To learn more about Mind Money Balance visit www.mindmoneybalance.com.

In this episode of Wallet Watch, hosts Amanda and Jessica chat with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin (she/her) who is a biracial financial therapist, podcast host, speaker, and author of the book “The Financial Anxiety Solution.”   In Lindsay’s therapy practice, Mind Money Balance, she uses shame-free financial therapy to help people get their minds and money in balance. Amanda and Jessica talk to Lindsay about her book, therapy approach, and most importantly about how emotions play a part in our finances. To learn more about Mind Money Balance visit <a href="http://www.mindmoneybalance.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mindmoneybalance.com.</a>

Money and Emotions

Wallet Watch hosts Amanda and Jessica interview MSUFCU, Senior Financial Educator, Cecilia Sandoval, and discuss how important it is to start talking to our children about money at an early age.  

Wallet Watch hosts Amanda and Jessica interview MSUFCU, Senior Financial Educator, Cecilia Sandoval, and discuss how important it is to start talking to our children about money at an early age.

Creating Financially Prepared Children

Wallet Watch host interview Oakland University associate professor, Rebecca Mercado Jones. Dr. Mercado Jones talks about the transformative potential of a conversation, the communication axiom, and ways to determine your communication and conflict style. She also provides advice on navigating money and finance conversations.

Wallet Watch host interview Oakland University associate professor, Rebecca Mercado Jones. Dr. Mercado Jones talks about the transformative potential of a conversation, the communication axiom, and ways to determine your communication and conflict style. She also provides advice on navigating money and finance conversations.

Breaking Communication Barriers

The Wallet Watch hosts discuss ways to check in with your personal or family finances, where to start and what to focus on. The hosts also talk about creating a financial wellness day or having a day dedicated solely to your finances could empower you financially and reduce your financial stress.

The Wallet Watch hosts discuss ways to check in with your personal or family finances, where to start and what to focus on. The hosts also talk about creating a financial wellness day or having a day dedicated solely to your finances could empower you financially and reduce your financial stress.

Financial Check Up

In this episode of Wallet Watch, Amanda Conn introduces new host Jessica Rubio, and invites back pervious Wallet Watch hosts DaVante Montgomery and Lyndsey Morgan for one final episode to say farewell to their listeners, and discuss how they  create their vision and intentions for the year along with sharing ways to create attainable goals for their personal and professional lives.

In this episode of Wallet Watch, Amanda Conn introduces new host Jessica Rubio, and invites back pervious Wallet Watch hosts DaVante Montgomery and Lyndsey Morgan for one final episode to say farewell to their listeners, and discuss how they  create their vision and intentions for the year along with sharing ways to create attainable goals for their personal and professional lives.

Vision: Creating and Attaining Goals

This episode is the hosts’ holiday gift to listeners. With the help of wellness expert and president of On Target Living, Matt Johnson, they discuss healthy living during the holidays, and the importance of paying attention to our bodies when it is telling us things about our health.

This episode is the hosts’ holiday gift to listeners. With the help of wellness expert and president of On Target Living, Matt Johnson, they discuss healthy living during the holidays, and the importance of paying attention to our bodies when it is telling us things about our health.

Holiday Special: Rest, Eat, Move

3:07 PM Creativity and innovation bring on new opportunities and cutting edge processes. They also bring forth new business ventures. Starting, running, or scaling a business is not an overnight operation, but takes time and effort. For today’s release, the Wallet Watch team has enlisted the help of business building expert Paul Jaques, who is the Managing Director of Venture Creation at the Burgess Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Paul talks about starting and maintaining a business, knowing when it’s time to get started, and even resources that may exist in your community.

3:07 PM Creativity and innovation bring on new opportunities and cutting edge processes. They also bring forth new business ventures. Starting, running, or scaling a business is not an overnight operation, but takes time and effort. For today’s release, the Wallet Watch team has enlisted the help of business building expert Paul Jaques, who is the Managing Director of Venture Creation at the Burgess Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Paul talks about starting and maintaining a business, knowing when it’s time to get started, and even resources that may exist in your community.

Building Businesses with MSU Burgess Institute

Have you thought about expanding your knowledge? In this episode, the hosts talk about being life time learners, understanding continuing education and professional development. They discuss resources to continuing education affordably and how our desire for more learning can be developed.

Have you thought about expanding your knowledge? In this episode, the hosts talk about being life time learners, understanding continuing education and professional development. They discuss resources to continuing education affordably and how our desire for more learning can be developed.

We Never Stop Learning

Have you ever stopped to reflect on how balance fits into your life? In this latest episode, the hosts and special guest Jessica discuss all things life balance. They talk about what balance means to them, the systems they use to maintain center and how the pandemic has impacted there outlook on balance.

Have you ever stopped to reflect on how balance fits into your life? In this latest episode, the hosts and special guest Jessica discuss all things life balance. They talk about what balance means to them, the systems they use to maintain center and how the pandemic has impacted there outlook on balance.

Maintaining Balance

Welcome to Wallet Watch! We’re glad you’re here. Content will consist of topics related to financial responsibility, professional development, overcoming obstacles, and more. Wallet Watch is proudly brought to you by Michigan State University Federal Credit Union and Oakland University Credit Union (a trademark of MSUFCU). Check us out every 3 weeks for new updates.

Education is very important and can help to get you to the career path that you desire. How do we get prepared to take that next step on our educational path? Our friends at the Capital Area College Access Network (CapCAN) tell us all about getting prepared for your next path, the importance of the FAFSA, and there involvement in the preparation process.  

Education is very important and can help to get you to the career path that you desire. How do we get prepared to take that next step on our educational path? Our friends at the Capital Area College Access Network (CapCAN) tell us all about getting prepared for your next path, the importance of the FAFSA, and there involvement in the preparation process.

Are You Ready for Your Future?

Do you use financial technology? Has it helped to make your life easier? You may be surprised at the answer. Listen to this episode as the hosts talk with industry experts on FinTech, the benefits and what MSUFCU is doing in the industry.

Do you use financial technology? Has it helped to make your life easier? You may be surprised at the answer. Listen to this episode as the hosts talk with industry experts on FinTech, the benefits and what MSUFCU is doing in the industry.

Reimagining Your Money with FinTech

The host reflect on the incredible season this has been and discuss how they can be effective change agents. 

The host reflect on the incredible season this has been and discuss how they can be effective change agents.

Encourage, Embrace, and Drive Change

Have you ever thought about the disadvantages that BIPOC owned small businesses may face? In this episode we explore those disadvantages and speak with a company that is changing the forecast, one business at a time. 

Have you ever thought about the disadvantages that BIPOC owned small businesses may face? In this episode we explore those disadvantages and speak with a company that is changing the forecast, one business at a time.

Including the Excluded with Rende Progress Capital

Representatives from the African American Employee Resource Group take over the podcast, and share their individual experiences bringing their authentic selves to work. Their conversations center on their journeys exploring their identities as employees, and ways employers can better create safe spaces for authenticity at work.

Representatives from the African American Employee Resource Group take over the podcast, and share their individual experiences bringing their authentic selves to work. Their conversations center on their journeys exploring their identities as employees, and ways employers can better create safe spaces for authenticity at work.

Bringing You to Work: Exploring Identity and Authenticity

Happy Pride Month! In today's episode MSUFCU's employee resource group, CU Pride talks with the Salus Center, which is the only LGBTQIA+ resource center in the Greater Lansing area. Together they explore the journey of Salus Center, history of Pride month and the importance of education about the community. To learn more about and/or donate to Salus Center, please visit saluscenter.org.

Happy Pride Month! In today's episode MSUFCU's employee resource group, CU Pride talks with the Salus Center, which is the only LGBTQIA+ resource center in the Greater Lansing area. Together they explore the journey of Salus Center, history of Pride month and the importance of education about the community. To learn more about and/or donate to Salus Center, please visit <a href="http://saluscenter.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">saluscenter.org</a>.

Celebrating Pride Month with CU Pride and Salus Center

In today's episode we are talking about education and being a change agent with Glenn McIntosh. Having diversity, equity and inclusion in education is so important because these are the places where the leaders of tomorrow are learning. Take a listen to this inspiring conversation.

In today's episode we are talking about education and being a change agent with Glenn McIntosh. Having diversity, equity and inclusion in education is so important because these are the places where the leaders of tomorrow are learning. Take a listen to this inspiring conversation.

Being a Change Agent: Exploring Equity in Education

In this episode, the hosts are interviewing 2 very special guests from the Employee Resource Groups(ERG) at MSU Federal Credit Union. Both Prince and Taylor give us knowledge on what an ERG is, as well as, their importance and impact in the workplace. 

In this episode, the hosts are interviewing 2 very special guests from the Employee Resource Groups(ERG) at MSU Federal Credit Union. Both Prince and Taylor give us knowledge on what an ERG is, as well as, their importance and impact in the workplace.

Connecting Voices: Employee Resource Groups

Wallet Watch will be shifting focus this season to highlight diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through important conversations and interviews. The newest installment focuses on defining DEI with MSUFCU's very own DEI Director Amanda Denney! Take a listen and leave us a comment.  

Wallet Watch will be shifting focus this season to highlight diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through important conversations and interviews. The newest installment focuses on defining DEI with MSUFCU's very own DEI Director Amanda Denney! Take a listen and leave us a comment.

Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In the first episode, returning host DaVante Montgomery and new hosts, Lyndsey Morgan and Amanda Conn, share stories from their own financial journeys. The team opens up about personal finance through authentic conversations and learn of their shared experiences.

In the first episode, returning host DaVante Montgomery and new hosts, Lyndsey Morgan and Amanda Conn, share stories from their own financial journeys. The team opens up about personal finance through authentic conversations and learn of their shared experiences.

Money Habits and What We've Learned

The hosts do a great job of giving real life examples without feeling too scripted. Great job of breaking down intimidating topics!

Great Information

The hosts can make even dense and seemingly daunting ~adult things~ approachable. Highly recommend.

Genuine and Approachable

Wallet Watch

Do you love money? In this episode we are talking about different ways to make money. In this day and age, a side hustle can sometimes seem necessary. Whether it’s asking for a raise, or exploring picking up a second job, we’ve got you covered.

Do you love money? In this episode we are talking about different ways to make money. In this day and age, a side hustle can sometimes seem necessary. Whether it’s asking for a raise, or exploring picking up a second job, we’ve got you covered.

How to Make Money: Hustle Smarter, Not Harder

How important is time management in your life? In this episode we tell stories of the importance of time management and some tools to stay on track. Being a master of your time can help with feeling accomplished and intentional.

How important is time management in your life? In this episode we tell stories of the importance of time management and some tools to stay on track. Being a master of your time can help with feeling accomplished and intentional.

Time is Money

April Clobes

For the second installment of our Leadership Series, we are talking to April Clobes, President and CEO of MSUFCU/OU Credit Union. She is talking to us about her take on leadership, and some of the qualities that help to make a great leader. This is an episode full of thought provoking insight. Take a listen!

For the second installment of our Leadership Series, we are talking to April Clobes, President and CEO of MSUFCU/OU Credit Union. She is talking to us about her take on leadership, and some of the qualities that help to make a great leader. This is an episode full of thought provoking insight. Take a listen!

Leadership Series featuring April Clobes

In this episode, we are interviewing our very own intern, Gloria Steinberg, about her experiences traveling abroad. Along with her experiences, Gloria talks about her choice to study abroad and gives us great tips about international travel!

In this episode, we are interviewing our very own intern, Gloria Steinberg, about her experiences traveling abroad. Along with her experiences, Gloria talks about her choice to study abroad and gives us great tips about international travel!

Intern Spotlight: Traveling Abroad

Whitney Anderson

In today's episode, we have an interview with our very special guest, Whitney Anderson-Harrell. Whitney is the Chief Community Development Officer for MSUFCU/OU Credit Union and Executive Director of the Desk Drawer Fund. She is sharing insight on the dynamic qualities of a leader, following your passions and the importance of communication. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

In today's episode, we have an interview with our very special guest, Whitney Anderson-Harrell. Whitney is the Chief Community Development Officer for MSUFCU/OU Credit Union and Executive Director of the Desk Drawer Fund. She is sharing insight on the dynamic qualities of a leader, following your passions and the importance of communication. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Leadership Series featuring Whitney Anderson Harrell

Getting your first “big kid” job can be both exciting and intimidating at the same time. In this episode we talk about the definition of a “big kid” job and some guidance when looking for that position. We also have a bunch of inspiration and stories about navigating the professional world. 

Getting your first “big kid” job can be both exciting and intimidating at the same time. In this episode we talk about the definition of a “big kid” job and some guidance when looking for that position. We also have a bunch of inspiration and stories about navigating the professional world.

Getting Your First Big Kid Job

The conclusion of the Leadership Series and last episode of Season 2. The hosts are talking about qualities of great leaders and more!

The conclusion of the Leadership Series and last episode of Season 2. The hosts are talking about qualities of great leaders and more!

Leadership Series: Wrap Up

In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of involvement outside of the classroom. They also share the impact of involvement and how it has been helpful to their own careers. Purdue Research Study (Click Here)

In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of involvement outside of the classroom. They also share the impact of involvement and how it has been helpful to their own careers. Purdue Research Study (<a href="https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1013&amp;=&amp;context=techdirproj&amp;=&amp;sei-redir=1&amp;referer=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.bing.com%252Fsearch%253Fq%253DRelationship%252Bbetween%252BUndergraduate%252BStudent%252BActivity%252Band%252BAcademic%252BPerformance%2526FORM%253DEDGENA#search=%22Relationship%20between%20Undergraduate%20Student%20Activity%20Academic%20Performance%22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a>)

What You Know and Who You Know

Catherine and DaVante are getting into the nuts and bolts of credit. We talk about how your credit score is determined, common misconceptions with credit, how to use it to your advantage. 

Catherine and DaVante are getting into the nuts and bolts of credit. We talk about how your credit score is determined, common misconceptions with credit, how to use it to your advantage.

What is Credit?

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, its fraudulent charges on my credit card. In this episode we talk about common financial scams of today and some tips on safeguarding your information. Protecting your important information helps to decrease the likelihood of identity theft and fraud.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, its fraudulent charges on my credit card. In this episode we talk about common financial scams of today and some tips on safeguarding your information. Protecting your important information helps to decrease the likelihood of identity theft and fraud.

Scams to Avoid

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