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.
The Leading Ladies of Economic Development
Claim This Podcastby Kaycee Bunch
4.4(7 reviews)
34 episodes
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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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June 26, 2026
From Rural Roots to Regional Impact: Anne Tyler Morgan on Law, Leadership, and Economic Development
<p>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 developer father, sparked a lifelong passion for public policy, law, and community development. She discusses her unconventional path from in-house counsel to private practice, the evolution of economic development law, and the critical role legal strategy plays in helping communities attract investment and create opportunity. Anne-Tyler also offers thoughtful insights on leadership, mentorship, resilience, and what it means to be a woman leading in traditionally male-dominated spaces. From housing policy and workforce development to regional collaboration and community engagement, this conversation highlights the people, partnerships, and purpose behind economic development in Kentucky. </p> <p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why successful projects depend on collaboration among attorneys, government leaders, economic developers, utility providers, consultants, and community stakeholders working toward a shared vision.</li> <li>Bringing legal counsel into projects early can help identify risks, structure incentives, navigate approvals, and save both time and money throughout the development process.</li> <li>Anne-Tyler emphasizes the importance of listening before speaking, respecting institutional knowledge, and trusting intuition when leading teams and making decisions.</li> <li>Housing availability, workforce development, tax policy, and regional cooperation are increasingly important factors in creating thriving communities and sustaining long-term growth.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quotable:</strong> “ I hope that a few generations from now, someone can point to a company and say, ‘My granddaddy worked there,’ and know that I had a small part in making that possible.”</p> <p><strong>Resources and Links</strong><br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/atmorgan/" rel="nofollow noopener">Connect with Anne-Tyler Morgan on LinkedIn</a><br> <a href="https://www.mcbrayerfirm.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Lexington Lawyers, Louisville Kentucky Attorneys | McBrayer PLLC</a> <br> <a href="https://www.mcbrayerfirm.com/professionals-Anne-Tyler-Morgan.html" rel="nofollow noopener">Anne-Tyler Morgan | Lexington, KY Healthcare and Campaign Finance Lawyer: McBrayer PLLC</a> </p><p>Special Guest: Anne-Tyler Morgan.</p>
June 5, 2026
Amplifying Gender Equity: A Visionary Path Forward│Gretchen Hunt
<p>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 than two decades improving outcomes for women, families, and communities across Kentucky.</p> <p>From advancing workplace policies and leadership development programs to reimagining public spaces through the lens of safety and inclusion, Gretchen shares how Louisville is taking a practical approach to creating a more equitable city. She also discusses the hidden impact of caregiving responsibilities, the importance of supporting women's economic participation, and why meaningful change starts with addressing systems—not just individuals.</p> <p>Along the way, Gretchen offers powerful insights on leadership, wellbeing, and finding balance in a world that often asks women to carry more than their share.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why women are frequently the first to feel the effects of challenges related to housing affordability, childcare access, healthcare, and workforce participation. </li> <li>Childcare, eldercare, and support for people with disabilities are essential systems that enable individuals to participate fully in the workforce and community life. </li> <li>Policies that promote safety, flexibility, parental leave, and leadership opportunities don't just benefit women—they create healthier workplaces and stronger communities for everyone. </li> <li>The concept of an "opposite world"—activities that allow us to disconnect from work and reconnect with ourselves. She shares why making time for personal restoration isn't a luxury but a necessity for long-term effectiveness and wellbeing. </li> </ul> <blockquote> <p><strong>Quotable:</strong> “Women really are the barometer of whether an economy is working or whether a city is working. If women are struggling with housing, childcare, safety, and economic opportunity, those are community issues. They're just being felt most acutely by women."</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>Resources and Links</strong><br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-hunt-7b792891/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Connect with Gretchen Hunt on LinkedIn</a><br> <a href="https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-women" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Office for Women | LouisvilleKY.gov</a> <br> <a href="https://www.citieschange.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">City Hub and Network for Gender Equity</a> <br> <a href="https://womendeliver.org/wd2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">WD2026 – Women Deliver </a><br> <a href="https://oecd-opsi.org/innovations/bogota-care-blocks/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bogotá Care Blocks - Observatory of Public Sector Innovation</a> <br> <a href="https://bogota.gov.co/en/international/care-blocks-recognized-oecd-example-social-innovation" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Care Blocks: recognized by the OECD as a global example of social innovation | Bogota.gov.co</a> <br> <a href="https://www.parksalliancelou.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Parks Alliance of Louisville </a><br> <a href="https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/m15rrueg09ojb37/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">LOUMED & Office for Women Night Walk</a> <br> <a href="https://www.equimundo.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Home | Equimundo</a> <br> <a href="https://www.vox.com/policy/469634/care-blocks-child-care-women-caregiving-elder-care-families" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">What happens when a city takes women’s unpaid work seriously? | Vox</a> <br> <a href="https://www.citieschange.org/resources/designing-safety-building-belonging-addressing-gender-based-violence-in-urban-spaces/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Designing Safety, Building Belonging</a> </p><p>Special Guest: Gretchen Hunt.</p>
May 22, 2026
Building Trust and Transformation in Greater Freeport, Illinois │Andrea Schultz Winter & Nicole Haas
<p>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 reshaping regional economic development in northwest Illinois. </p> <p>Andrea Schultz and Nicole Haas share how their unexpected career paths led them into the field and ultimately back to the region, where they now help guide a merged organization that brings together economic development, tourism, Main Street, and chamber functions under one collaborative model. They reflect on the evolution of the organization since its formation in 2018, including the challenges of aligning four legacy entities, building trust with members, and establishing a unified vision during a period that included both organizational transition and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. </p> <p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A deep dive into the merged organizational model combining economic development, tourism, Main Street, and chamber functions—and how trust and communication drive it.</li> <li>Strategies for talent attraction and retention, including “come home” campaigns, employer-driven workforce personas, and partnerships addressing childcare and housing.</li> <li>Downtown revitalization efforts like the Recast City cohort and Downtown Unlocked initiative focused on activating underused spaces and supporting small-scale manufacturing and housing.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quotable:</strong> “Change is built at the speed of trust.”</p> <p><strong>Resources and Links</strong><br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-schultz-winter-8438a84/" rel="nofollow">Connect with Andrea Schultz Winter on LinkedIn</a><br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolehaas/" rel="nofollow">Connect with Nicole Haas on LinkedIn</a><br> <a href="https://greaterfreeport.com/" rel="nofollow">Greater Freeport Partnership Website</a><br> <a href="https://greaterfreeport.com/live/come-home/" rel="nofollow">Come Home Campaign - Greater Freeport Partnership </a><br> <a href="https://greaterfreeport.com/2026/02/freeport-selected-to-participate-in-national-program-for-downtown-revitalization-and-economic-resilience/" rel="nofollow">Freeport Selected to Participate in National Program for Downtown Revitalization and Economic Resilience - Greater Freeport Partnership</a> </p><p>Special Guests: Andrea Schultz Winter and Nicole Hass.</p>
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