Is Bitcoin Good for North Carolina? | Ep. 70 — #69 Susie

[Sometimes technology doesn't work in our favor. This audio in this episode is one of those moments. - Producer Jeremy] In this episode of Sat Chats, we welcome Susie—mom of Marissa (Ep. 56) and Michael (Ep. 66), and a North Carolina state legislature staffer with a surprising passion for risk-taking and public good. Susie shares how her blue-collar upbringing, stint in penny stocks, and years of responsible 401(k) planning shaped her financial worldview, and how Bitcoin just might fit into that picture. She breaks down the newly passed House bill in North Carolina allowing up to 5% of the state retirement fund to be invested in digital assets, and explains why that makes her feel more secure, not less. Plus: how her faith, work ethic, and belief in the average American align with Bitcoin’s core promise. We cover: ✅ Why a small allocation in Bitcoin can grow to dominate your portfolio ✅ How public servants are quietly helping Bitcoin adoption ✅ Whether the dollar’s “In God We Trust” legacy connects to Bitcoin ✅ What it means for the middle class if Bitcoin becomes standard ✅ Why she almost didn’t stack… but ended up choosing sats Stay tuned for a fiery hummus tasting, a “Beast Mode” moment from Chris, and a post-show roast aimed squarely at her son Michael (we’re coming for you). Susie’s daughter choose the sats, her son other the dirty cash—which did she choose??? Chapters: 00:00 Episode Intro/Guest Welcome 01:54 Celebrating Milestones and Community Engagement 02:28 Women and Financial Independence 03:43 The Role of Bitcoin in Art and Culture 06:44 Navigating Personal Experiences with Bitcoin 07:59 Understanding Bitcoin and Its Value 10:00 Investment Strategies and Risk Tolerance 13:20 Legislative Developments in Cryptocurrency 15:55 The Future of Digital Assets in North Carolina 20:22 The Legitimacy of Bitcoin vs. Other Cryptocurrencies 22:27 The Power of Bitcoin in Retirement Portfolios 24:19 The Educational Journey of Bitcoin Understanding 25:15 Bitcoin's 24/7 Nature and Its Historical Context 27:01 Faith, Stewardship, and Bitcoin's Role in Society 28:37 The Impact of Bitcoin on American Debt 30:48 Bitcoin as a Solution for Economic Challenges 32:41 The Future of Bitcoin and Its Potential for Change 37:40 Understanding Bitcoin's Value and Security 45:08 The Journey to Bitcoin Ownership Support Sat Chats directly by: — Zapping Lightning to [email protected] — Grabbing your slot in the studio today at https://satchats.com/ — Sending Bitcoin to bc1q5yrwe6qxujzumg5j28g0rvckx9n859sa08fupc