Despite Impossible
by orsa credit union
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Season 5 Episode 7: Chéree Thomas
Season 5 Episode 7: Chéree Thomas
About this podcast
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.
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- Season 5 Episode 7: Chéree Thomas · 18 minToday’s guest is Chéree Thomas. Chéree is known for being generous, considerate of everyone’s time, a believer in possibilities, and is committed to making the world safer for…
- Season 5 Episode 6: Mike Jbara · 12 minToday’s guest is Mike Jbara. Mike is someone who is likely to engage with people, is curious, and is invested in inspiring others and supporting people’s care for one another…
- Eliminating Financial Fear: Removing the Jump Scares for Women · 11 minEliminating Financial Fear: Removing the Jump Scares for Women To access this article and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter…
- Season 5 Episode 5: Erik Meerschaert · 23 minToday’s guest is Erik Meerschaert. Erik is known for his positivity, his dedication to creating belonging among young students, his passion for unified sports, his love of music…
- Season 5 Episode 4: Melissa Weisse · 15 minToday’s guest is Melissa Weisse. Melissa loves the arts and the ballet, is a person who sees both how large and small the world is, and is passionate about the impact Leader Dogs…
- Season 5 Episode 3: Rewind ft. Rashmi Airan · 18 minToday’s guest is Rashmi Airan. Rashmi is known to be courageous, kind, loyal, vulnerable, and loving. She is also a celebrated motivational speaker, cultural consultant, and…
- Season 5 Episode 2: Daniel Schaffa · 19 minToday’s guest is Daniel Schaffa. Daniel is funny, easy to talk to, studious, and someone who is known for being observant of others. Daniel is also a professor of law at the…
- Season 5 Episode 1: Dr. Nicole (Nikki) Hamp · 26 minToday’s guest is Dr. Nicole (Nikki) Hamp. People who know Nikki best would describe her as an advocate, a dancer, and someone fiercely committed to supporting Michigan families'…
- IRL: From Estes Park with Love · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 1IRL: From Estes Park with Love To access this article and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page.
- The ride is complete. Our journey is just beginning. · 11 minSome 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…
- Season 4 Episode 26: Jill Nowacki - Video · 16 minDespite Impossible is preparing for its fifth season, by introducing video recordings of our interviews! Join us for powerful conversations with people chasing bold dreams…
- Season 4 Episode 26: Jill Nowacki · 16 minToday’s guest is Jill Nowacki, Jill is thoughtful, contemplative, and someone who thinks about the many possibilities in front of her. She is also the co-founder and President &…
- Invisibility Isn't a Superpower · 13 minInvisibility Isn't a Superpower To access this article and subscribe to the weekly newsletter, visit Tansley Stearns' Curiously Driven Newsletter page.
- Season 4 Reflections: Part II · 10 min
- Season 4 Reflections: Part I · 13 min
- When the Tools Stop Working · 10 minWhen 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…
- Season 4 Episode 25: Scott Edwards · 23 minToday'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…
- REWIND | Season 3 Episode 23: Megan Spanitz · 14 minToday’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…
- Season 4 Episode 24: Barb Lowman · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 24“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…
- Mother's Day Rewind: Liz Webb & MacKenzie Stearns · 40 minToday'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…
