Caring for the Community: A Conversation on Mental Health

Episode Overview

In this episode of Heart of the Community, Kaylee Sell and Garrett Carnes sit down with Tim DeWeese, Director of the Johnson County Mental Health Center. Tim shares powerful insight into the mental health challenges facing Johnson County, the importance of connection, self-care, emotional regulation, and how each of us can help create a kinder, healthier community.

🎙️ Guest

Tim DeWeese – Director, Johnson County Mental Health Center

Hosted by:
Kaylee Sell – VP, Regional Manager (Kansas), Truity Credit Union
Garrett Carnes – Business Development Officer (Johnson County, KS), Truity Credit Union

🧠 Mental Health Resources

If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Learn more about Johnson County Mental Health Center resources, including Mental Health First Aid and Behavior Checker:
👉 https://www.jocogov.org/department/mental-health

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In this episode of Heart of the Community, Kaylee and Garrett sit down with Briauna Huffman, Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor at Truity Credit Union.

Briauna shares how Truity’s financial counseling program works, what makes it different from a typical banking conversation, and how it’s helping members take control of their finances with confidence. From budgeting basics to real-life success stories, this episode is all about removing the fear and stigma around money and empowering people with the tools they need to succeed.

🎙️ Guest

Briauna Huffman 

Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor

Senior Member Consultant

Truity Credit Union

Hosted by:
Kaylee Sell – VP, Regional Manager (Kansas), Truity Credit Union
Garrett Carnes – Business Development Officer (Johnson County, KS), Truity Credit Union

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Audra Fussell – Lawrence Lead Business Development Officer
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Garrett Carnes – Johnson County Business Development Officer
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Episode Overview

In this episode of Heart of the Community, Kaylee Sell and Garrett Carnes sit down with Audra Fussell and Jalyn Stevenson, Truity’s Lawrence Business Development team. They talk about what makes Lawrence special, how meaningful community partnerships are built, and why Truity’s relationship-first approach continues to make an impact across Kansas.

🎙️ Guests

Audra Fussell – Lawrence Lead Business Development Officer
Jalyn – Business Development Specialist

Hosted by:
Kaylee Sell – VP, Regional Manager (Kansas), Truity Credit Union
Garrett Carnes – Johnson County Business Development Officer, Truity Credit Union

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In this episode of Heart of the Community, Kaylee Sell and Garrett Carnes sit down with Truity Credit Union’s Johnson County Branch Managers, Stephanie Thomason and Leslie Connor. They share their journeys into the credit union world, what makes Truity different, and how strong leadership and community connection are driving growth across Johnson County.

🎙️ Guests

Stephanie Thomason – Branch Manager, Shawnee
Leslie Connor – Branch Manager, Olathe

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Kaylee Sell – VP, Regional Manager (Kansas), Truity Credit Union
Garrett Carnes – Business Development Officer (Johnson County, KS), Truity Credit Union

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In this special bonus episode of Heart of the Community, Kaylee Sell and Garrett Carnes take a step back from guest interviews to reflect on their podcast journey so far. From early nerves and behind-the-scenes challenges to meaningful conversations and community impact, they share what they’ve learned, what excites them moving forward, and a little more about who they are outside of Truity. 

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Kaylee Sell – VP, Regional Manager (Kansas), Truity Credit Union
Garrett Carnes – Business Development Officer (Johnson County, KS), Truity Credit Union

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In this episode of Heart of the Community, Kaylee Sell and Garrett Carnes sit down with Brandon Mellen, Assistant Principal and Activities Director at Prairie Trail Middle School in Olathe. Brandon shares his journey into education, the power of relationships in shaping students’ lives, and how meaningful community partnerships can help schools create lasting impact for kids, families, and staff.

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Brandon Mellen – Assistant Principal & Activities Director, Prairie Trail Middle School

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Garrett Carnes – Business Development Officer (Johnson County, KS), Truity Credit Union

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In this episode of Heart of the Community, Kaylee Sell and Garrett Carnes sit down with Kansas City radio personality Dave “Dave O” O’Brien from Mix 93.3. Dave O shares how he got his start in radio at just 16, why Kansas City is such a special place, and what community involvement looks like from behind the mic. Plus, plenty of laughs—cats, theme songs, and why “local, local, local” is the perfect way to describe Truity.

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Dave “Dave O” O’Brien – Radio Host & Music Director, Mix 93.3 (2–7 p.m.)

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Kaylee Sell – VP, Regional Manager (Kansas), Truity Credit Union
Garrett Carnes – Business Development Officer (Johnson County, KS), Truity Credit Union

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Leadership Insights on Johnson County Expansion

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In this episode of Heart of the Community, Kaylee Sell and Garrett Carnes sit down with Truity Credit Union President & CEO Aaron Beldner and EVP & Corporate Expansion Officer Mark Wilburn. Together, they discuss Truity’s intentional growth into Johnson County, the importance of education and community partnerships, and what long-term success looks like for the credit union.

🎙️ Guests

Aaron Beldner – President & CEO, Truity Credit Union
Mark Wilburn – EVP & Corporate Expansion Officer, Truity Credit Union

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Kaylee Sell – VP, Regional Manager (Kansas)
Garrett Carnes – Business Development Officer (Johnson County, KS)

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Vision, Values, and Voices Behind the Podcast

In the debut episode of Heart of the Community, hosts Kaylee Sell and Garrett Carnes introduce Truity Credit Union’s new podcast and the vision behind it. They share Truity’s mission, their passion for serving others, and what listeners can expect from future conversations centered on community impact.

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Kaylee Sell – VP, Regional Manager (Kansas), Truity Credit Union
Garrett Carnes – Business Development Officer (Johnson County, KS), Truity Credit Union

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Hosted by Kaylee Sell and Garrett Carnes, Heart of the Community shines a spotlight on everything that makes Johnson County, Kansas such a great place to live, work, and thrive.

Each episode, Kaylee and Garrett sit down with local business owners, community leaders, educators, Truity employees, and change-makers to talk about what’s happening around the county—from upcoming events and local initiatives to the people making a real impact. You’ll also hear how Truity Credit Union is working to give back, support growth, and strengthen the communities we serve—locally and beyond.

Whether you’re deeply rooted here or just getting to know the area, this podcast is your front-row seat to the heart of the community.

🎙 Episode 1 drops February 5, 2026.
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