app02 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:23:13 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Leading Ladies of Economic Development® - Episodes Tagged with “Rural Development” https://www.llofed.com/tags/rural%20development 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.

]]> Empowering Small Towns: Success Stories and Practical Steps│Deb Brown https://www.llofed.com/episode20-debbrown 1b83fc1a-7d4f-4e86-8477-1bcbd2cfd47f Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Kaycee Bunch full 2 Kaycee Bunch 42:18 no <p>In this episode of Leading Ladies of Economic Development, Deb Brown, co-founder of Save Your Town and author of <em>From Possibilities to Reality</em>, shares her journey from rural Iowa to her national work revitalizing small towns. She discusses the founding of Savior Town and introduces the “idea friendly” approach—a method centered on small, actionable steps and community collaboration. The conversation highlights success stories, the value of kindness and inclusivity, and advice for towns navigating change. Deb also shares insights from her book, emphasizing that rural communities can build a better future by listening to residents and taking practical, incremental actions.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Starting with small, actionable steps and focusing on community collaboration can lead to significant improvements.</li> <li>Advice for communities feeling stuck between the old and new ways of doing things.</li> <li>How rural communities can create a brighter future by listening to their residents and taking incremental actions.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quotable:</strong> “ You get a lot further taking small steps than trying to do it all at once.”</p> <p><strong>Resources and Links</strong><br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/buildingpossibility/" rel="nofollow noopener">Connect with Deb Brown on LinkedIn</a><br> <a href="https://saveyour.town/" rel="nofollow noopener">Save Your Town</a><br> <a href="https://saveyour.town/debs-book-is-published-the-book-is-from-possibilities-to-reality-save-your-small-town-with-these-uniquely-do-able-ideas-projects-and-success-stories/" rel="nofollow noopener">From Possibilities to Reality: Save Your Small Town with these Uniquely Do-able Ideas, Projects, and Success Stories</a><br> Special Guest: Deb Brown.</p> Deb Brown, Save Your Town, EconDev, From Possibilities to Reality: Save Your Small Town with these Uniquely Do-able Ideas, Projects, and Success Stories, Rural Development 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 revitalizing small towns. She discusses the founding of Savior Town and introduces the “idea friendly” approach—a method centered on small, actionable steps and community collaboration. The conversation highlights success stories, the value of kindness and inclusivity, and advice for towns navigating change. Deb also shares insights from her book, emphasizing that rural communities can build a better future by listening to residents and taking practical, incremental actions.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Starting with small, actionable steps and focusing on community collaboration can lead to significant improvements.
  • Advice for communities feeling stuck between the old and new ways of doing things.
  • How rural communities can create a brighter future by listening to their residents and taking incremental actions.

Quotable: “ You get a lot further taking small steps than trying to do it all at once.”

Resources and Links
Connect with Deb Brown on LinkedIn
Save Your Town
From Possibilities to Reality: Save Your Small Town with these Uniquely Do-able Ideas, Projects, and Success Stories

Special Guest: 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 revitalizing small towns. She discusses the founding of Savior Town and introduces the “idea friendly” approach—a method centered on small, actionable steps and community collaboration. The conversation highlights success stories, the value of kindness and inclusivity, and advice for towns navigating change. Deb also shares insights from her book, emphasizing that rural communities can build a better future by listening to residents and taking practical, incremental actions.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Starting with small, actionable steps and focusing on community collaboration can lead to significant improvements.
  • Advice for communities feeling stuck between the old and new ways of doing things.
  • How rural communities can create a brighter future by listening to their residents and taking incremental actions.

Quotable: “ You get a lot further taking small steps than trying to do it all at once.”

Resources and Links
Connect with Deb Brown on LinkedIn
Save Your Town
From Possibilities to Reality: Save Your Small Town with these Uniquely Do-able Ideas, Projects, and Success Stories

Special Guest: Deb Brown.

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