Kaycee Bunch, MA, CEcD
Host of The Leading Ladies of Economic Development
Kaycee Bunch, MA, CEcD, channels her passion for bringing equitable economic development to the communities she serves. Her commitment to uniting women at the forefront of local economic success and empowerment is unwavering. Kaycee is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and Future Generations University, with a wealth of experience in Community & Economic Development.
Kaycee's journey is marked by her significant contributions to national and local organizations, focusing on strategic planning and organizational development. As a consultant, she has supported countless economic development strategic plans, organizational development programs, and business development strategies across the United States. Her role as host of ‘The Leading Ladies of Economic Development’ podcast is a testament to her continued commitment to supporting female practitioners nationwide. Kaycee is a lifelong Kentucky native who lives in South Central Kentucky.
Kaycee Bunch, MA, CEcD has hosted 26 Episodes.
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How Planning, Structure, and Collaboration Shape Economic Development Outcomes │Amalia Cunningham, AICP
February 6th, 2026 | Season 3 | 26 mins 39 secs
amalia cunningham, amalia cunningham consulting, city planning, community development, community growth, developer and local government collaboration, development regulations, economic development, economic development best practices, economic development consulting, economic development strategy, government operations, leading ladies of economic development, local economic development, local government leadership, municipal economic development, municipal planning, organizational structure in local government, outsourcing economic development, planning and economic development, public sector consulting, public-private partnerships, regulatory processes, resource allocation in local government, restructuring economic development departments, stakeholder collaboration, urban planning, women in economic development, women in local government, zoning and land use
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Balancing Community Growth and Preservation │Janet Carlson
January 9th, 2026 | Season 3 | 36 mins 48 secs
community growth and preservation, community marketing and branding, economic development leadership, leading ladies of economic development podcast, local economic development, place branding strategies, small town economic development, women leaders in economic development
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Building Equity and Empowering Change in Workforce Development │Stephanie Bradley
December 5th, 2025 | Season 2 | 1 hr 1 min
career pathways and opportunity access, dei in workforce development, econ dev, economic development, economic development leadership, equity in workforce systems, modernizing workforce training, people-first organizational culture, platinum bell consulting, stephanie bradley, supporting marginalized communities, workforce development, workforce development challenges
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Navigating Economic Growth: Insights from Kimberly Rossetti at BE NKY Growth Partnership
November 7th, 2025 | Season 2 | 29 mins 19 secs
be nky, be nky growth partnership, econ dev, economic development, kentucky, kimberly rossetti, northern kentucky
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The Ripple Effect of Personal Growth: How Improving Individuals Benefits the Community│Rebecca Undem
October 10th, 2025 | Season 2 | 32 mins 9 secs
econdev, economic development, grow small towns, rebecca undem, the growing small towns show
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Venture Capital and Wellness with Bold Ventures│Lindsay Karas Stencel & Danielle Blount
August 1st, 2025 | Season 2 | 36 mins 15 secs
bold vc, bolder inc, danielle blount, econdev, economic development, lindsay karas stencel, venture capital
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Empowering Small Towns: Success Stories and Practical Steps│Deb Brown
June 6th, 2025 | Season 2 | 42 mins 18 secs
and success stories, deb brown, econdev, from possibilities to reality: save your small town with these uniquely do-able ideas, projects, rural development, save your town
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Navigating Shared Experiences: A Collaborative Approach in Oregon │Krismin Inocentes Bell & Nicole Davison Leon
May 2nd, 2025 | Season 2 | 44 mins 20 secs
community economic coalition, econdev, economic development, krismin inocentes bell, minority-owned business support, nicole davison leon, oregon, small business campus oregon
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Mentorship, Networking, and the Power of Allyship│Danielle Casey, CEcD, EDFP
April 4th, 2025 | Season 2 | 37 mins 57 secs
albuquerque regional economic alliance (area), danielle casey, economic development, iedc, ouedi, strategies for women, women in economic development
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Bridging the Gap: A New Approach to Ending Poverty│Mary Cacioppi
March 7th, 2025 | Season 2 | 32 mins 10 secs
aha process, economic development, economic development that benefits everyone, inclusive economic development, mary cacioppi, women in economic development
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Marketing and Communication Strategies in Economic Development │Sandy Dubay, CEcD
February 7th, 2025 | Season 2 | 36 mins 59 secs
econdev, economic development, economic development marketing, ppr strategies, sandy dubay, women in economic development
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Economic Development: Readiness, Risks, and Rewards │Didi Caldwell & Carrie Kelly
January 3rd, 2025 | Season 2 | 47 mins 53 secs
econ dev, economic development, redi sites, site selection, site selectors, site selectors guild, women in economic development
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Fail Fast, Collaborate Faster: A Career Path in Economic Development │Brittany LaCour Deal, M.S, CEcD, CERP
December 6th, 2024 | Season 1 | 40 mins 1 sec
data, econ dev, economic development, lafayette, lafayette economic development authority, louisiana, louisiana economic alliance for development, research, women in economic development
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Growth and Innovation: A Vision for Kentucky’s Economic Future │Terri Bradshaw
November 1st, 2024 | Season 1 | 33 mins 16 secs
economic development, kentucky, kentucky association for economic development, kentucky product development initiative, women in economic development
Terri Bradshaw is the newly appointed President and CEO of the Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED). Terri shares her journey through over 30 years in the field, starting at the Chamber of Commerce in Mercer County, her work with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, and her leadership roles driving the Kentucky Product Development Initiative forward.
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The JEDI Framework and Empowering Underserved Communities │Shani Harvie and Rita Veleta
October 4th, 2024 | Season 1 | 44 mins 35 secs
and inclusion, diversity, economic development, equity, justice, new mexico economic development, women in economic development
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Networking and Leveraging Connections in Economic Development │Melissa Meschke, CEcD, EDP
October 1st, 2024 | Season 1 | 36 mins 54 secs
economic development, melissa meschke, st. croix, st. croix economic development corporation, women in economic development