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SASFAA's Swoonpies and Money
A podcast for members by members, where financial aid, community, and a little Southern flavor come together.
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S4:E5: Teaser Tuesday with KASFAA and VASFAA
Today is our Teaser Tuesday edition, even though you may not be listening on Tuesday. We've got a lot packed into today's episode! First up is Audrey Price…
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S4:E4: Netflix indigestion and chocolate chili
What do true crime, chocolate chili, and financial aid professionals have in common? Absolutely nothing. Which makes them perfect topics for this week's What…
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S4:E3: OB3 Webinar promo & How the Mercer gang learned to shoot straight
Season Four is rolling with another guest-loaded week of Swoonpies and Money.For our Teaser Tuesday, we preview the October 20 SASFAA webinar, “OB3 Legacy Deep…
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S4: E2: Surviving Cancer: Healing from the Inside Out
Welcome to the first Weekend Edition of Swoonpies and Money. In this Swoonpies Health & Wellness segment, our own Samantha Dunman aka Dr. Happy, speaks with…
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S4:E1: Introducing The Secret Lives of SASFAA and New Weekend Edition
Today, with the premiere of Season Four, we are announcing a momentous change to Swoonpies and Money.Starting this week, we’re moving to a twice-a-week…
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S3E20: SASFAA Glamour at NASFAA Red Carpet
As Season 3 of Swoonpies and Money comes to a close, we’re cleaning out the virtual podcast studio and sharing a few summer moments we left behind. One last…
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S3:E19: Finding Your Why
Today, we’re joined by two SASFAA leaders that we're especially excited to hear from: Helen Faith from the University of Virginia and Jackie Copeland from UNC…
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S3: E18: OB3 and The Eye of the Storm
Why compare OB3 to a hurricane? Because after months of preparation, anticipation, and the intensity of the first year of implementation, it feels as though…
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S3: E17: Sorry Honey, I Forgot Our Anniversary
Some milestones deserve balloons, cake, confetti, and maybe even a little fanfare. Our 50th episode probably deserved all of that.Unfortunately, we forgot.In…
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S3:E16: From "How I Got Here" to "Where Do I Register?"
Today’s episode features Emily Baldwin’s "How I Got Here" segment, highlighting the mentor-mentee relationship between Alison Rabil and Jonathan Ibarra of…
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S3:E15: New Aid Officers Workshop Joie de Vivre
Did you miss us?The Swoonies took a well-deserved break in July. We’ve all been working hard, and candidly, several of us needed time to focus on important…
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S3:E14: Day 2 coverage of the FASFAA conference and AWESOME The Doctor Happy Contest Continues!
Today we're bringing you Day Two of our Florida Association Conference coverage. The conference was held last month in beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida, and…
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S3:E13: Day One in the Sun and an Awesome Listener Contest
We're kicking off our two-part coverage of the 2026 FASFAA Conference from Daytona Beach! There was simply too much great content to fit into a single episode…
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S3:E12: Breaking News, final NPRM...kind of
While waiting for final regulations, we decided to create a few of our own. In today's episode, we're putting our own spin on NPRM. No, it's not the final…
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S3:E11: State Heavyweights, Hope, and Pablo EscoBEAR
Welcome back to the podcast! Spring conference season is buzzing louder than a ballroom before the opening session, and today we’ve got two SASFAA state…
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S3:E10: Healing and Sobriety
Welcome to a special weekend edition of Swoonpies and Money. This episode is devoted entirely to a powerful message: sobriety is not a weakness or a sacrifice…
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S3:E9: Politics or Dungeon Crawler Carl. Can you tell the difference?
To open the show, we’re joined by Emily Baldwin, who’s here to preview the upcoming New Aid Officer’s Workshop, SASFAA’s annual training opportunity designed…
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S3:E8: FSA's Aaron Lemon-Strauss on Fraud, Michelle is back and we're on social media!
In today’s episode, Bill is thrilled (and maybe a little relieved!) to welcome back co-host Michelle Gunnin, formerly Michelle Hemmer, returning from leave…
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S3: E7: The Resilience Playbook: VASFAA, Escape Room, and D&D
In this episode, we take you inside the recent Virginia Association conference held in Norfolk, highlighting the shared experiences that connect members across…
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S3:E6: From Huntsville with Heart: The AASFAA Community
Today’s episode is all about community, connection, and the energy that makes this profession so special. We’re taking you inside the recent Alabama Financial…
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S3:E5: Breaking News, Financial Literacy Month and AI
We’ve got breaking news and an important programming note—this is a Swoonpies and Money exclusive.Following our recent live coverage of the FSA Conference on…
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S3:E4: Cancer Journey: One More Day To Be Alive
This deeply moving episode returns to a theme we first introduced Swoonpies and Money last year: sharing perspectives that reach beyond financial aid and the…
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S3:E3: SASFAA Conference Last Day – Breakfast shoutouts, Katie’s speech and Epilogue
We’re wrapping up our SASFAA conference coverage. In this final episode, you’ll hear one of our favorite moments: walking through breakfast, chatting with…
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S3:E2: SASFAA Conference Day 2 - The 2026 Swoonie Awards!
In this episode, we’re bringing you something special, the 2026 Swoonie Award ceremony.Recorded live during day 2 of the SASFAA conference luncheon, this is…
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S3:E1: SASFAA Annual Conference - Day 1
Welcome to Swoon Pies and Money, Season 3. That’s right, we’re starting our third season. Why? Because we can. The Swoonpies team has been on the road for the…
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S2:E20: Live FSA Coverage Day 3: Talent is universal, but opportunity is not.
We did it! Three days of live stream coverage of the FSA conference.Today, we were joined by two well-known financial aid veterans: Helen Faith, University of…
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S2:E19: Live FSA Coverage Day 2: "Everything is up to date in Kansas City."
The obscure show tune is Daniel's attempt at pop culture relevance. That, combined with our "RAP" up from FSA day 2, is worth sticking around for the next 58…
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S2:E18: In the Room Where it Happened, FSA Coverage Day 1
"I wanna be in the room where it happens"...well we were. You are about to hear our live coverage from the FSA conference. Daniel and a couple of special…
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S2:E17: FSA Coverage: Live stream prep with Daniel and Bill
The FSA Conference is happening in Washington D.C. from March 4-6, 2026. Swoonpies and Money will be broadcasting every day from the conference. In this short…
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S2:E16: NASFAA LLC Part 2
This is Part 2 of our NASFAA Leadership and Legislative Conference coverage. Hopefully you caught Part 1 last week.We rolled the dice and tried something…
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S2:E15: NASFAA LLC Part 1
The Swoonpies crew has been on the road for the past couple of weeks at the NASFAA Leadership & Legislative Conference, held somewhere just south of the Arctic…
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S2:E14: A Brief Timeout from OB3
Over the past two episodes, we’ve spent significant timediscussing how institutions across the SASFAA community are preparing for OB3, sharing practical…
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S2:E13: Preparing for OB3 Webinar: What Financial Aid Leaders are Saying
As we unpack the NPRM, the countdown to OB3 and the need for preparation is getting real. In this episode, Kate Brabandt of College Aid Services led a candid…
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S2:E12: Medical School Panel wrestles with OB3
Today’s episode is about the elephant in the room, OB3. And let’s be clear: this isn’t a subtle elephant. It’s enormous, standing on the table, demanding the…
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S2:E11: How I Got Here featuring Jernitha Smith and Zachary Christian
Today, we share another of our "How I Got Here" segments led by Emily Baldwin. This series features experienced and upcoming SASFAA leaders as they provide…
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S2:E10: Welcome to Swoonpies & Money's Greetings to 2026
We’re kicking off the new year with a reset, a little transparency, and a lot to talk about. Before we dive in, a fun fact from our listener survey: most…
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S2:E9: Swoonpies Holiday Episode
Welcome to the Swoonpies holiday episode. The Swoonie crewis ringing in the season at the Swoonpies and Money holiday party, attempting (and we use that term…
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S2:E8: Swoonpies Listener Satisfaction Survey, the FASFAA Summit and Dr. Happy
It’s time for a quick check-in with the Swoonpies Nation. We want to make sure we’re hitting our marks and giving you the content you want to hear. As you…
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S2:E7: Swoonpies and Money Thanksgiving Special!
This week, we’re joined by some very special guests who are bringing more than just their appetites — they’re sharing their favorite Thanksgiving dishes, the…
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S2:E6: SCASFAA - From OB3 to Pres. Bailey Cameo Lip Syncing
This week, we’re taking you straight back to chilly Charleston for a full-on SCASFAA Conference retrospective. From OB3 to lip syncing (and everything in…
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S2:E5: Kentucky, the Beaver Moon, and a SASFAA webinar?
Today, we have another delightfully eclectic episode of Swoonpies and Money. This one’s a true hodgepodge.First up, a public service announcement about the…
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S2:E4: Special Edition: A conversation with Neg Reg negotiators and a Mercer pulse check
Welcome to a special edition of Swoonpies and Money. Today, we’re peeling back the curtain on one of the most consequential—and misunderstood—rituals in higher…
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S2:E3: SASFAA Has Your Back! Brad Barnett and the Docs
This episode is reminder that SASFAA always has your back, both figuratively and literally. Today you'll hear from Samantha Dunman, aka Dr. Happy, in our…
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S2:E2: Amy Berrier, Fantasy and Questionable Shakespeare
In this episode of Swoonpies and Money, we sit down with Amy Barrier, founder of Financial Aid Follies—the unofficial heartbeat of our profession. Amy joins us…
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S2:E1: Falling forward—The Season 2 premiere of Swoonpies and Money!
Grab your favorite beverage or steering wheel, and help us kick off Season 2—bigger, bolder, and still flying proudly by the seat of our pants.A new season…
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Lucky Episode #13: Welcome to the Season 1 Finale of Swoonpies and Money!
Well, we made it, 13 episodes in, and somehow the wheels haven’t completely fallen off. The podcast made it through its first season — and not just survived…
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Bonus Episode: EMLIF, Leadership Symposium, and the Joan Bailey Interview
In this episode, we’re shining a spotlight on upcoming SASFAA training events in Charlotte, NC on October 6th. First up, is our conversation with Brenda Brown…
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Episode #12: The Doctors are in the House
Welcome to Episode 12 of Swoonpies and Money! On ourproduction team, we’ve got two Samanthas: Sam Hicks and Sam Dunman. To keep things straight, we had to hand…
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Episode #11: What’s Said at NAOW Doesn’t Stay at NAOW
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has attended or is thinking about signing up for SASFAA’s New Aid Officer Workshop. We’re bringing you all the…
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Episode #10: NASFAA Part 2 – Scene for the racecourse and Temporal Anomalies?
This week, you’ll hear Part 2 of our NASFAA coverage—and yes, it’s just as packed with fun, insights, and amusing moments as Part 1.We kick things off with…
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Episode #9: Swoonpies Was in the Room Where It Happened – NASFAA Part 1
There was a lot to unpack from the NASFAA Conference in Anaheim. So much, in fact, that we’re bringing it to you in two full episodes. This week, you’ll hear a…
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Episode #8: Intros, Outros and Tech Uh-Ohs from Florida
Recorded live at the FASFAA Conference, this episode of Swoonpies and Money brings you a mix of vision, reflection, creativity—and yes, with a touch of…
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Episode #7: June Swoonpies and Money
Welcome back, Swoonies! The crew is finally home after touring the SASFAA region covering the Spring state association conference roadshow, concluding at Camp…
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Episode #6: GASFAA - Eat a Peach and Choose Joy
In this joyful stop on our spring tour of the SASFAA states, Swoonpies and Money dives into the vibrant energy of the recent GASFAA conference at the…
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Episode #5: Best of Both Worlds
The broad reach of Swoonpies and Money is on display in this episode.On one hand, we’re bringing you the highlights, high notes, and heartfelt moments from the…
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Episode #4: A Night of Firsts
The Swoonies appear to have figured out this podcast thing. Episode #4 marks an actual turning point: the crew has officially shed the opening-week jitters and…
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Episode #3: Bonus Episode! Updates from NCASFAA, TASFAA & MASFAA
Surprise! It’s a bonus episode of Swoonpies and Money! Because we’re nothing if not impatient and overly caffeinated, we couldn’t wait to spill the tea on…
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Episode #2: The Swoonies are off and running!
Michelle and Bill are back—and riding high on the (very brief) glory of successfully launching Swoonpies and Money! In this episode, they attempt to rest on…
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Welcome to Swoonpies and Money + SASFAA Conference Recap
In the debut episode of Swoonpies and Money, co-hosts Michelle and Bill introduce listeners to SASFAA’s brand-new podcast — a space where financial aid…