The Leading Ladies of Economic Development
This podcast is a safe place for female economic development professionals to share stories, insights, and challenges of the economic development industry. We hear from women leaders across the country about their careers in ED and how you can apply their experiences to your own economic development career goals.
- Update frequency
- every 25 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 22
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Venture Capital and Wellness with Bold Ventures│Lindsay Karas Stencel & Danielle Blount
In this episode of the Leading Ladies of Economic Development Podcast, we welcome Lindsey Karas Stencel and Danielle Blount, of Bold Ventures, to discuss how traditional venture capital can align pro…
Empowering Small Towns: Success Stories and Practical Steps│Deb Brown
In this episode of Leading Ladies of Economic Development, Deb Brown, co-founder of Save Your Town and author of From Possibilities to Reality, shares her journey from rural Iowa to her national work…
Navigating Shared Experiences: A Collaborative Approach in Oregon │Krismin Inocentes Bell & Nicole Davison Leon
Join host Kaycee Bunch as she engages in a compelling discussion with Krismin Inocentes Bell, Executive Director of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon, and Nicole Davison Leon, Exe…
Mentorship, Networking, and the Power of Allyship│Danielle Casey, CEcD, EDFP
In this episode, Kaycee Bunch sits down with Danielle Casey, CEcD, EDFP, President & CEO of the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance, to uncover her unconventional path to economic development.
Fr…
Bridging the Gap: A New Approach to Ending Poverty│Mary Cacioppi
Mary Cacioppi, founder and CEO of Bridges to Prosperity in Northern Illinois and Author of Economic Development that Benefits Everyone, joins host Kaycee Bunch to explore the connection between econo…
Marketing and Communication Strategies in Economic Development │Sandy Dubay, CEcD
Sandy Dubay, CEcD, President and CEO of PPR Strategies, shares her dynamic journey from an early start in economic development to owning her own marketing and communications firm. Joining host Kaycee…
Economic Development: Readiness, Risks, and Rewards │Didi Caldwell & Carrie Kelly
Didi Caldwell is the President and CEO of Global Location Strategies. Carrie Kelly is the Managing Director of the Site Selectors Guild. They discuss the intricacies of preparing investment-ready sit…
Fail Fast, Collaborate Faster: A Career Path in Economic Development │Brittany LaCour Deal, M.S, CEcD, CERP
Brittany LaCour Deal, M.S, CEcD, CERP shares her journey from an aspiring reporter to becoming a pivotal figure in economic development with the Lafayette Economic Development Authority. Recognized f…
Growth and Innovation: A Vision for Kentucky’s Economic Future │Terri Bradshaw
In this episode, we explore:
The future of industry incentives in Kentucky
Advocacy and collaboration for housing solutions
The importance of organization in membership engagement
The power of flexib…
The JEDI Framework and Empowering Underserved Communities │Shani Harvie and Rita Veleta
Today we’re joined by New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division Director and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) practitioner Shani Harvie and JEDI Coordi…
Networking and Leveraging Connections in Economic Development │Melissa Meschke, CEcD, EDP
Today’s guest is Melissa Meschke CEcD,EDP, Executive Director of St. Croix Economic Development Corporation. She has forged a unique path from growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin to building a c…
Boosting Rural Communities with Green Energy │Brittany Cox
*In this episode, we explore:
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- The importance of regional cooperation
- The creative energy solutions that are pushing Kentucky towards a sustainable future
- Why resilience, passion, and adaptability…
Women Leading the Charge in Economic Development │Cecilia Harry
Cecilia Harry's journey began in the early 2000s when she was a psychology student with aspirations of becoming a professor and pursuing a PhD. However, life took an unexpected turn, leading her into…
Empowering Communities and Transforming Atlanta's Economic Landscape│Dr. Eloisa Klementich
A driving force in economic development, Dr. Eloisa Klementich’s career has spanned Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Atlanta. She is driven by her passion for transforming communities through strateg…
Community Resilience and Growth Post-9/11│Sue Matton
Sue Matton, from the North Country Chamber of Commerce, shares her journey in economic development, from overcoming post-9/11 regulatory challenges to establishing a pilot school for foreign students…
Local Growth and Global Minds, IEDC Economic Recovery Corps Senior Program Director │Nicole Manapol
In this episode, we explore:
What is the Economic Recovery Corps Program?
Nicole's role in framework creation and stakeholder collaboration
Selection criteria balancing distress, equity, and organiza…
Meet the U.S EDA Tribal Engagement Coordinator │Carolee Wenderoth
About the Episode
Carolee Wenderoth, the first person to ever occupy an advisory role on Tribal issues as the U.S EDA Tribal Engagement Coordinator, is passionate about building and expanding relati…
Regionalism, Women's Empowerment, and Rural America │Lorie Vincent, CEcD
About the Episode
Combining regionalism and ruralism is easier said than done. How do we balance support for our region while also competitively marketing our rural communities? Join Lorie Vincent, …
MI Tri-Share, Affordable Childcare for Michigan Families │ Cheryl Bergman
About the Episode
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a massive challenge for working parents: affordable and accessible childcare. However, Michigan state leadership saw an opportunity to tackle that cha…
Embracing Technology in Your Economic Development Strategy │Beka Burton
About the Episode
Many communities want to attract the greatest and most well-known high-tech companies. But, do they have the capacity to retain them? Would they even be a good fit for their commun…