app03 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:28:56 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Leading Ladies of Economic Development® - Episodes Tagged with “Public Sector Leadership” https://www.llofed.com/tags/public%20sector%20leadership Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400 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. en-us episodic These are the women leading economic development across the US. Kaycee Bunch 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. no economic development, econ dev, development, community development, women, leadership Kaycee Bunch kayceegbunch@gmail.com From Rural Roots to Regional Impact: Anne Tyler Morgan on Law, Leadership, and Economic Development https://www.llofed.com/season3-episode9-anne-tyler-morgan 7ab94d59-d56b-41a7-8722-74c8b194d543 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400 Kaycee Bunch full 3 Kaycee Bunch 32:34 no <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> Anne Tyler Morgan, economic development, economic development law, Kentucky economic development, community development, regional development, workforce development, housing policy, public policy, site selection, business attraction, economic growth, leadership, women in leadership, women in economic development, legal strategy, economic development attorney, community engagement, regional collaboration, tax policy, infrastructure development, public-private partnerships, rural development, Kentucky business, leadership development, mentorship, economic opportunity, workforce housing, local government, business investment, community growth, Leading Ladies of Economic Development podcast, economic development podcast, Kentucky leadership, legal counsel in development projects, sustainable growth, community impact, economic development professionals, women leaders, development strategy, public sector leadership, private sector partnerships, rural Kentucky, economic development careers, leadership insights, investment attraction, community planning, workforce solutions, economic resilience, regional economic growth 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.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Why successful projects depend on collaboration among attorneys, government leaders, economic developers, utility providers, consultants, and community stakeholders working toward a shared vision.
  • Bringing legal counsel into projects early can help identify risks, structure incentives, navigate approvals, and save both time and money throughout the development process.
  • Anne-Tyler emphasizes the importance of listening before speaking, respecting institutional knowledge, and trusting intuition when leading teams and making decisions.
  • Housing availability, workforce development, tax policy, and regional cooperation are increasingly important factors in creating thriving communities and sustaining long-term growth.

Quotable: “ 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.”

Resources and Links
Connect with Anne-Tyler Morgan on LinkedIn
Lexington Lawyers, Louisville Kentucky Attorneys | McBrayer PLLC
Anne-Tyler Morgan | Lexington, KY Healthcare and Campaign Finance Lawyer: McBrayer PLLC

Special Guest: Anne-Tyler Morgan.

]]> 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.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Why successful projects depend on collaboration among attorneys, government leaders, economic developers, utility providers, consultants, and community stakeholders working toward a shared vision.
  • Bringing legal counsel into projects early can help identify risks, structure incentives, navigate approvals, and save both time and money throughout the development process.
  • Anne-Tyler emphasizes the importance of listening before speaking, respecting institutional knowledge, and trusting intuition when leading teams and making decisions.
  • Housing availability, workforce development, tax policy, and regional cooperation are increasingly important factors in creating thriving communities and sustaining long-term growth.

Quotable: “ 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.”

Resources and Links
Connect with Anne-Tyler Morgan on LinkedIn
Lexington Lawyers, Louisville Kentucky Attorneys | McBrayer PLLC
Anne-Tyler Morgan | Lexington, KY Healthcare and Campaign Finance Lawyer: McBrayer PLLC

Special Guest: Anne-Tyler Morgan.

]]> Amplifying Gender Equity: A Visionary Path Forward│Gretchen Hunt https://www.llofed.com/season3-episode8-gretchen-hunt a2b46ba1-7ef4-472c-b00c-e85e13930150 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400 Kaycee Bunch full 3 Kaycee Bunch 37:52 no <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/" rel="nofollow noopener">Connect with Gretchen Hunt on LinkedIn</a><br> <a href="https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-women" rel="nofollow noopener">Office for Women | LouisvilleKY.gov</a> <br> <a href="https://www.citieschange.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">City Hub and Network for Gender Equity</a> <br> <a href="https://womendeliver.org/wd2026/" rel="nofollow noopener">WD2026 – Women Deliver </a><br> <a href="https://oecd-opsi.org/innovations/bogota-care-blocks/" 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" 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/" rel="nofollow noopener">Parks Alliance of Louisville </a><br> <a href="https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/m15rrueg09ojb37/" rel="nofollow noopener">LOUMED &amp; Office for Women Night Walk</a> <br> <a href="https://www.equimundo.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Home | Equimundo</a> <br> <a href="https://www.vox.com/policy/469634/care-blocks-child-care-women-caregiving-elder-care-families" 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/" rel="nofollow noopener">Designing Safety, Building Belonging</a> Special Guest: Gretchen Hunt.</p> gender equity, women in leadership, economic development, workforce development, women in business, female leadership, community development, caregiving economy, care infrastructure, women in government, public policy, civic leadership, workplace culture, leadership development, women's empowerment, women in public service, local government leadership, economic growth, work life balance, women and workforce participation, domestic violence prevention, gender equality, women leaders, Louisville Kentucky, Kentucky leadership, community impact, inclusive leadership, women in economic development, leadership podcast, Leading Ladies podcast, Gretchen Hunt, Office for Women Louisville, women and economic opportunity, caregiving support, women in local government, public sector leadership, social impact leadership, women and public policy, leadership and wellbeing, sustainable leadership, women's advocacy 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.

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.

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.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Why women are frequently the first to feel the effects of challenges related to housing affordability, childcare access, healthcare, and workforce participation.
  • Childcare, eldercare, and support for people with disabilities are essential systems that enable individuals to participate fully in the workforce and community life.
  • Policies that promote safety, flexibility, parental leave, and leadership opportunities don't just benefit women—they create healthier workplaces and stronger communities for everyone.
  • 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.

Quotable: “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."

Resources and Links
Connect with Gretchen Hunt on LinkedIn
Office for Women | LouisvilleKY.gov
City Hub and Network for Gender Equity
WD2026 – Women Deliver
Bogotá Care Blocks - Observatory of Public Sector Innovation
Care Blocks: recognized by the OECD as a global example of social innovation | Bogota.gov.co
Parks Alliance of Louisville
LOUMED & Office for Women Night Walk
Home | Equimundo
What happens when a city takes women’s unpaid work seriously? | Vox
Designing Safety, Building Belonging

Special Guest: Gretchen Hunt.

]]> 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.

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.

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.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Why women are frequently the first to feel the effects of challenges related to housing affordability, childcare access, healthcare, and workforce participation.
  • Childcare, eldercare, and support for people with disabilities are essential systems that enable individuals to participate fully in the workforce and community life.
  • Policies that promote safety, flexibility, parental leave, and leadership opportunities don't just benefit women—they create healthier workplaces and stronger communities for everyone.
  • 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.

Quotable: “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."

Resources and Links
Connect with Gretchen Hunt on LinkedIn
Office for Women | LouisvilleKY.gov
City Hub and Network for Gender Equity
WD2026 – Women Deliver
Bogotá Care Blocks - Observatory of Public Sector Innovation
Care Blocks: recognized by the OECD as a global example of social innovation | Bogota.gov.co
Parks Alliance of Louisville
LOUMED & Office for Women Night Walk
Home | Equimundo
What happens when a city takes women’s unpaid work seriously? | Vox
Designing Safety, Building Belonging

Special Guest: Gretchen Hunt.

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