Before we sit down with Ken Shea, President and CEO of East Coast Credit Union, we’re taking a moment to reflect on why this conversation matters.

In this special prequel episode, host Mark Brand and producer Madi share what drew them to the story of credit unions, and why community banking is more than just financial transactions — it’s a roadmap to resilience, empowerment, and real local impact.

This episode sets the table.


This podcast is proudly supported by East Coast Credit Union.

At East Coast Credit Union, we’re proud to support community voices and meaningful conversations. The thoughts and opinions shared by guests on this podcast are their own and don’t necessarily reflect those of East Coast Credit Union.

Before we sit down with Ken Shea, President and CEO of East Coast Credit Union, we&rsquo;re taking a moment to reflect on why this conversation matters.
In this special prequel episode, host Mark Brand and producer Madi share what drew them to the story of credit unions, and why community banking is more than just financial transactions &mdash; it&rsquo;s a roadmap to resilience, empowerment, and real local impact.
This episode sets the table.
 This podcast is proudly supported by <a href="https://www.eastcoastcu.ca/">East Coast Credit Union</a>.
At East Coast Credit Union, we&rsquo;re proud to support community voices and meaningful conversations. The thoughts and opinions shared by guests on this podcast are their own and don&rsquo;t necessarily reflect those of East Coast Credit Union.

Mark Brand is your host for BETTER; a podcast about hope & resilience and leaving the planet a better place than we found it. It’s a home for conversations with incredible people who are change makers, disrupters, and experts in their fields. Brand is a social-impact entrepreneur, chef, and systems designer who is committed to ending hunger. By sharing tools for hope & resilience, Brand believes we can empower ourselves and each other to be BETTER.

Mark Brand is your host for BETTER; a podcast about hope &amp; resilience and leaving the planet a better place than we found it. It’s a home for conversations with incredible people who are change makers, disrupters, and experts in their fields. Brand is a social-impact entrepreneur, chef, and systems designer who is committed to ending hunger. By sharing tools for hope &amp; resilience, Brand believes we can empower ourselves and each other to be BETTER.

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