Thank you for tuning in to episode 193 of The CUInsight Experience podcast with your host, Randy Smith, co-founder of CUInsight.com. This episode is brought to you by Velera, formerly PSCU/Co-op Solutions, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization and an integrated financial technology solutions provider. Velera serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help its clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services.
My guest on today’s show is Robbie Young, VP of Strategic Growth at CUInsight, and advocate for mental health awareness. Robbie shares her story explaining the “why” behind her passion for mental health awareness. She offers heartfelt insights that emphasize why it's so important to have open and honest dialogue around mental health.
During our conversation, We explore practical ways that leaders can initiate conversations, break down stigmas, and create spaces where individuals feel seen, heard, and supported. Robbie shares valuable resources available to credit unions to provide mental health awareness and support their teams. She discusses ways to create a culture that values and recognizes mental health and shares how to measure the effectiveness of our efforts. Listen as we discuss ways to have conversations around mental health, create change for the better, and stay relevant for the future.
As we wrap up the show, listen in as Robbie shares the last time she was amazed during a Global Women’s Leadership Network event, a book she highly recommends, and lets everyone know how much they matter. Enjoy my conversation with Robbie Young!