Get Lit With FirstLight: Recent Episodes
FirstLight Federal Credit Union
Get Lit With FirstLight is a local, bilingual podcast about money matters and financial literacy in West Texas and Southern New Mexico. The show explores everyday financial themes to help our border community.
In our second season premiere our hosts Sidney Alvarez and Paulette Murguia speak with Margie Salazar, FirstLight's new president and CEO. Also in this episode we learn about the credit union's new Engagement Centers and financial tips to help us recover from holiday spending. #creditunion #elpaso #financialgoals #financialfreedom
Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/JwWg4KHfwX8
In this episode our hosts Sidney Alvarez and Paulette Murguia, chat about starting your own business, holiday safety and golf! Our duo speaks with El Paso entrepreneur Osama Azzam and get his insight on steps to making a successful business.
Sidney and Paulette also speak with members of the El Paso Police Department to learn about keeping safe during the holiday shopping season. The team also chat about the successful FirstLight Community Foundation 2nd Annual Golf Classic and how your teen can learn about their scholarship opportunities. Plus much more . . .
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Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/o0azs57kbXE
Our bilingual, financial education video podcast "Get Lit with FirstLight" is out with a brand-new episode. This go around, our hosts Sidney Alvarez and Paulette Murguia, tackle workforce development and the economy, employment opportunities, credit union membership advantages, and business services with a member spotlight that offers coffee with a kick.
Our duo speaks with the owner of Rally Point Coffee, a veteran and woman owned coffee shop that focuses on specialty coffee cocktails and teas. Our hosts learn how FirstLight helped their coffee business succeed and what entrepreneurial advice the owners share for others . The show also includes a round table discussion with a spokesperson from Workforce Solutions BorderPlex as they discuss the top industries in West Texas and career opportunities available with FirstLight.
The episode also includes a discussion on members services, including our 24-hour virtual assistant Luna, who is ready to answer frequently asked questions and provide transaction assistance.
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Our financial education podcast, "Get Lit with FirstLight" has evolved from radio to video, providing a bilingual mixture of financial insight with pop culture.
In our latest episode, we address business, home loans, and beer. Learn how the owner of the CraftBox Fill Station, a local beer connoisseur establishment used a revolving line of credit with FirstLight to help kick off his business. And how the owner of La Primera Tortilla Factory are becoming a household name as suppliers to Walmart and Sam's Clubs across the area! Also is it the right time to purchase a home-- our experts chime in!
Watch the show here: https://youtu.be/htpR57emcaY
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Welcome to the debut of the Get Lit With FirstLight show! Our topic for today, “Are You Financially Compatible With The One You Love?” J
oin our hosts Sidney Alvarez and Paulette Murguia as they explore five signs that show if you and your significant other are financially compatible.
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Can talk about money without fighting?
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Do you lie about purchases or the cost of the purchase?
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Do you trust your partner's spending habits?
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Are your credit scores in alignment?
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Do you have similar spending priorities?
Our guests are Aliana Apodaca, a motivational speaker and worldwide leadership coach and owner of Positive Directions. Also Maria De Jesus Ortiz, known as MDJ, who is with FirstLight Federal Credit Union and provides Financial Literacy presentations throughout our community. To learn about our Financial Literacy seminars click here: https://www.firstlightfcu.org/financi...
If you could speak one on one with the CEO of a financial institution, what would you ask? Would you ask how to make your money, earn money? How about where and when to invest. What about dealing with inflation and making your dollar stretch.
We’ll that’s what we’re going to find out on today’s episode appropriately called ,”Our CEO Says Pay Yourself First!
On today’s Podcast will be interviewing Mr. Karl Murphy, the President and CEO of FirstLight Federal Credit Union.
Of all the economic problems that arise, inflation is among the most destructive. Because when prices rise, every dollar earned is worth less, making it even more challenging to make ends meet.
But don’t fret, that’s why we’re here to help. In this episode we speak to our financial experts to learn about unique tips to preserve our spending power and help us get through these rising costs.
Are you ready to buy your dream home?
It’s the topic our hosts Sidney Alvarez and Paulette Murguia explore to help their listeners learn about the right mortgage loans available. As the current housing market stands, our hosts reach out to experts with FirstLight to find out tips for navigating these fluctuating times.
They also learn about opening up youth accounts and how to introduce children and teenagers to money matters.
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https://www.firstlightfcu.org/ownit
How many of you think you’re smart enough not to get swindled? How about when it comes to love and money, can you separate the two?
Seriously, what would you do? And if it did happen, would you want a Fresh Start?
Would you go Dutch on a date to save money?
It’s a question our hosts Sidney Alvarez and Paulette Murgia explore in the debut, bilingual podcast for FirstLight Federal Credit Union. Also, if you’re trying to save money, what’s the best way to do it? Do you use your friends Netflix password? Do you work two jobs?
Splitting a tab is more than being kind or friendly, but an opportunity to allow our hosts to explore financial wellness and literacy. In this episode our hosts have a round table discussion with financial experts about credit scores, credit cards and debt reduction strategies. Enjoy the show!
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