On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Elry Armaza, Custom Research Director at Filene Research Institute, a consumer finance think tank dedicated to scientific and thoughtful analysis about issues affecting consumer financial wellness, the future of credit unions, and cooperative finance. Todd and Elry chat about how it felt moving from a different country to the Midwest of the US, how he got started in the financial industry, how he got his chance at working at his dream job, and how getting data right is critical.
The Leadership Corner (02:35 - 22:01): Todd and Elry discuss how he landed in Madison, Wisconsin-considered the ‘Mecca’ of Credit Unions due to Filene Research Institute residing there. Elry tells his story on how he came to Filene and the importance of the work that the company does for Credit Unions. They also discuss how Credit Unions can leverage their approach to leveraging data, and how Credit Unions can help their members with overall well being.
The Curiosity Credenza (22:32 – 45:40): Elry and Todd discuss the research findings with Canvas and how Elry and his team defined ‘wellness’ for Canvas’ members. The results that Elry and his team found with Canvas members vs non-members in regard to their overall wellness. How Credit Unions can help members with overall wellness and not just their financial wellbeing.
The Colors of Life (46:00 –54:00 ): Elry and Todd share their love of all things Wisconsin Cheese! They also discuss other things that make the area of Madison, Wisconsin unique in the United States. They also talk about how Elry and his family have utilized the time of quarantine and how they maintain family nights.
Advice from the Experts (55:00 - 58:18): Elry discusses how to be aware of the problems your company has so that you can provide potential solutions in order to make the next step on your career path. He further discusses ways in which you can better yourself through means of wellness-physically, mentally and financially.
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