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The Leading Ladies of Economic Development®

Kaycee Bunch
Economic Development
Cornwall, United States
Creative Placemaking
Rolecall
Talent Attraction
Venture Capital
Growing Small Towns
Artswave
Bold Ventures
Oaks, North Dakota
New York City
Planning Department
Huntsville, United States
Northern Kentucky
Cincinnati
Greater Freeport Partnership
Louisville, United States
Kentucky
Be NKY Growth Partnership
Buffalo, New York

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.

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In this episode of the Leading Ladies of Economic Development, Kaycee talks with leaders Jenny Poon & Chelsea Smith from HUUB, the digital platform that helps cities and economic development organizations centralize resources, funding, training, and ... more

In this episode of Leading Ladies of Economic Development, Kaycee welcomes Anne-Tyler Morgan, Member at McBrayer and Chair of the firm's Economic Development Practice Group. Anne-Tyler shares how growing up in rural Kentucky, riding alongside her dev... more

In this episode of Leading Ladies of Economic Development, Kaycee sits down with Gretchen Hunt, Director of the Office for Women for the City of Louisville, Kentucky. As a lawyer, advocate, and lifelong champion for gender equity, Gretchen has spent ... more

In this episode of the Leading Ladies of Economic Development, Kaycee talks with leaders Andrea Schultz Winter & Nicole Haas from the Greater Freeport Partnership to explore how collaboration, communication, and community-driven strategy are reshapin... more

In this powerful episode of the Leading Ladies of Economic Development Podcast, Kaycee sits down with Kathleen (Kat) J. Guillaume-Delemar, President and CEO of the Center for Community Progress. Kat shares her deeply personal journey—from growing up ... more

In this episode of the Leading Ladies of Economic Development Podcast, host Kaycee sits down with Monica Hershberger, Chief Strategy Officer at RoleCall, to explore how communities can attract talent by embracing what makes them truly unique.

Monica... more

In this episode of the Leading Ladies of Economic Development podcast, we welcome Rachael Parker, ArtsWave director for Northern Kentucky creative placemaking, to discuss how arts and culture strengthen communities and drive economic development. Par... more

Lucia Cape, Senior Vice President of Economic Development and Workforce for the Huntsville Madison County Chamber, joins host Kaycee Bunch to discuss her nearly 20-year journey from workforce leadership into overseeing business recruitment and retent... more

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Anne Tyler Morgan
Member of McBrayer Law Firm and chair of the Economic Development Practice Group
McBrayer Law Firm
Episode: From Rural Roots to Regional Impact: Anne Tyler Morgan on Law, Leadership, and Economic Development
Gretchen Hunt
Director of the Louisville Metro Office for Women
City of Louisville, Office for Women
Episode: Amplifying Gender Equity: A Visionary Path Forward│Gretchen Hunt
Andrea Schultz Winter
Executive Director of the Greater Freeport Partnership
Greater Freeport Partnership
Episode: Building Trust and Transformation in Greater Freeport, Illinois │Andrea Schultz Winter & Nicole Haas
Nicole Haas
Marketing and Tourism Director of the Greater Freeport Partnership
Greater Freeport Partnership
Episode: Building Trust and Transformation in Greater Freeport, Illinois │Andrea Schultz Winter & Nicole Haas
Kat J. Guillaume-Delemar
President and CEO of the Center for Community Progress
Center for Community Progress
Episode: You Can’t Censor Experience: Leading Community Change from the Ground Up │Kathleen J. Guillaume-Delemar
Monica Hershberger
Chief Strategy Officer, RoleCall
RoleCall
Episode: Building Belonging: How Authentic Storytelling Drives Talent Attraction │Monica Hershberger
Rachel Parker
artist, arts advocate, and ArtsWave director for the Northern Kentucky Creative Placemaking
ArtsWave; Meeting KY
Episode: Weaving Culture: The Power of Arts in Economic Growth│Rachael Parker
Lucia Cape
Senior Vice President of Economic Development and Workforce for the Huntsville Madison County Chamber
Huntsville Madison County Chamber
Episode: Building a “Smart Place”: Systems Thinking, Workforce Insights, and Quality of Life in Huntsville │ Lucia Cape
Amalia Cunningham
Owner and principal of Amalia Cunningham Consulting
Amalia Cunningham Consulting
Episode: How Planning, Structure, and Collaboration Shape Economic Development Outcomes │Amalia Cunningham, AICP

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Kaycee Bunch
Host of The Leading Ladies of Economic Development
Casey Bunch
Host of The Leading Ladies of Economic Development

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From Rural Roots to Regional Impact: Anne Tyler Morgan on Law, Leadership, and Economic Development
Q: What advice would you give to economic developers working on controversial projects like data centers?
Stay focused on what is best for the community, collect input from officials, the public, and industry, and communicate transparently to uphold trust while navigating uncertainty and risk.
From Rural Roots to Regional Impact: Anne Tyler Morgan on Law, Leadership, and Economic Development
Q: What's your approach to mentoring younger professionals?
Mentorship involves giving opportunities that align with people's natural aptitudes, offering compliments as much as critiques, and encouraging individuals to pursue roles that play to their strengths to foster growth.
From Rural Roots to Regional Impact: Anne Tyler Morgan on Law, Leadership, and Economic Development
Q: What leadership advice would you give to women in high-level legal and policy spaces?
Trust intuition, balance reading the room with staying true to oneself, and know when to bring one's own personality into a situation versus mirroring the tone to fit workplace culture.
From Rural Roots to Regional Impact: Anne Tyler Morgan on Law, Leadership, and Economic Development
Q: What policy conversations should economic developers pay more attention to right now?
Housing policy is crucial due to a lack of comprehensive housing policy despite job growth, along with ongoing tax and workforce policy considerations that affect training and long-term economic development.
From Rural Roots to Regional Impact: Anne Tyler Morgan on Law, Leadership, and Economic Development
Q: What are the biggest misconceptions people have about lawyers in economic development?
The misconception is that lawyers are only there to finalize deals; in reality, involving lawyers early can save time and money by shaping strategy, understanding legal consequences, and facilitating smoother project execution.

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The series centers on female leaders shaping economic development across the country, with frequent discussions on regional collaboration, placemaking, workforce strategy, and leadership. Guests range from city/national ED executives and nonprofit leaders to venture capitalists and community organizers, emphasizing authentic storytelling, inclusive leadership, and data-driven approaches to revitalization, housing, talent attraction, and downtown renewal. Notably, conversations often highlight cross-sector partnerships, mission-driven governance, and the personal journeys of women steering growth in small towns and larger regions alike, making it a practical resource for listeners pursuing ED careers or stakeholder engagement roles. Potentia... more

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2. Gretchen Hunt
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8. Lucia Cape

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