Episode 35: How Advocacy Day Turns Mortgage Pros into Leaders (NAMB Recap)
In this episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sat down with Marvin Hudson, Director on the NAMB Board and Georgia Chair, to recap NAMB’s Advocacy Day and the full three-day experience on Capitol Hill.
Marvin shared what took place throughout the event—from the preparation and collaboration with fellow mortgage professionals to walking the halls of Congress and meeting directly with lawmakers and their teams. He explained how the experience gave attendees a clearer understanding of how large and impactful the mortgage industry truly is, and why having a voice in Washington matters.
Looking back, Marvin reflected on how his first Advocacy Day felt overwhelming, but how returning this year allowed him to feel more confident, more engaged, and more effective in conversations. He also highlighted the value of bringing new professionals along, sharing how introducing a colleague to Advocacy Day created a meaningful experience that helped grow both their confidence and commitment to the industry.
The conversation reinforced that Advocacy Day was more than just an event—it was an opportunity to build relationships, gain perspective, and play a role in shaping the future of the mortgage profession.
Here’s what you learned in this episode:
🏛️ What happened during NAMB’s three-day Advocacy experience
🤝 How meeting with lawmakers impacted the mortgage industry
📈 Why attending multiple times built confidence and stronger engagement
👥 The impact of bringing new professionals into advocacy
🚀 How getting involved helped position attendees as future industry leaders
If you’ve ever considered attending Advocacy Day, this recap showed exactly why mortgage professionals across the country continue to show up, get involved, and make a difference.
🌐 Learn more about Marvin Hudson and NAMB: https://www.namb.org
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🎙️ Hosts: Ginger Bell & Matt Shields
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About The NAMB Podcast:
Welcome to The NAMB Podcast, where we bring you the voices that drive the mortgage industry.
Our mission is to connect mortgage professionals with the strategies, tools, and stories that elevate the entire industry.
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