YOU + TFCU Podcast

Planning a Smart Summer Staycation

Israel and Andrew sit down with Jessica Teszlewicz, a Senior Financial Educator at Tinker Federal Credit Union, to talk through practical ways to plan summer staycations without overspending. The conversation covers budgeting strategies, free and low-cost activity ideas, and how to balance fun with long-term financial goals. The episode also highlights TFCU’s financial coaching resources to help members plan, save and enjoy meaningful experiences.

Tribal Loans with TFCU: Expanding Homeownership Opportunities for Oklahoma Tribal Members

Israel and Amanda sit down with May Landon, SVP of Real Estate Lending at Tinker Federal Credit Union, to discuss Tribal Home Loans and how the program supports Native American communities across Oklahoma. The conversation covers eligibility, benefits and misconceptions, while outlining the application process and how TFCU helps members navigate homeownership with confidence. The episode reinforces TFCU’s commitment to financial inclusion, education and long-term community impact. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS: 490973.

Not Your Average Joe: Coffee, Community, and Inclusive Employment

Terah and Andrew sit down with Tim Herbel, founder of Not Your Average Joe, a nonprofit coffee company built to create meaningful employment for people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Tim shares how the organization grew from a single Midtown coffee shop into a multi-location operation across Oklahoma, the impact inclusive employment has on individuals and families, and why exceptional coffee and exceptional people go hand in hand. This conversation highlights how partnerships, including with Tinker Federal Credit Union, help expand opportunity, dignity, and hope across the community.

TFCU Foundation: Serving Those Who Served

Meet Kate Bacon, Managing Director of the TFCU Foundation, and learn how a group of big-hearted employees helped launch a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2016 that today has a focused mission: improving the quality of life for veterans and first responders through home modifications and mental health, housing, employment and suicide prevention resources. Amanda and Terah dig into how the Foundation is funded, who it serves, what the application process looks like and how you can get involved whether you have a hammer, a few spare dollars or just a spare chair.

What It Means to Partner with TFCU | Brent Coffman

Terah and Israel sit down with Brent Coffman, AVP Business Development Manager at TFCU, for a candid look at what it really means to be a TFCU business partner. Brent breaks down how the partner program works, why relationship is at the core of everything the business development team does, and what makes their approach different from a standard sponsorship or transactional arrangement. From tribal nations to school districts to small businesses, this episode makes the case that the TFCU partner program is built for anyone who wants to help their people thrive financially.