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CultivatED Marketer Ep. 50 — From Radio to Public Safety: What Every Marketing Professional Can Learn About Trust, Storytelling, and Career Reinvention with Colleen Powell

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July 9, 2026

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In the 50th episode of CultivatED Marketer – your go-to marketing professional development podcast – hosts Brent Bowen and Julie Masson are joined by Colleen Powell, the Strategic Communications Bureau Chief for the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Colleen Powell shares an extraordinary career journey that took her from more than two decades behind a radio microphone to leading communications for one of Iowa’s most visible public service organizations. While her career path is certainly unique, the lessons she learned apply to marketers, communicators, nonprofit leaders, and public relations professionals in every industry.

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CultivatED Marketer Ep. 48 — Why the Best Communicators Speak the C-Suite’s Language with DJ Jordan

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June 11, 2026

CultivatED Marketer Ep. 48 — Why the Best Communicators Speak the CFO's Language with DJ Jordan

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In the 48th episode of CultivatED Marketer – your go-to marketing professional development podcast – hosts Brent Bowen, Matt Tidwell, PhD, and Julie Masson are joined by D.J. Jordan, Senior Vice President at Pinkston, to explore challenges facing marketing and communications professionals today: protecting and strengthening organizational reputation in an increasingly complex world. Drawing on a career that spans political communications, national media, public affairs, corporate communications, and crisis management, DJ shares lessons learned from working with organizations navigating high-stakes situations, leadership transitions, and evolving stakeholder expectations.

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CultivatED Marketer Ep. 38 — Public Service Communications with Jazzlyn Johnson

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November 6, 2025

CultivatED Marketer Ep. 38 — Leading with Empathy in the High-Stakes World of Public Service Communications with Jazzlyn Johnson

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In the 38th episode of CultivatED Marketer – your go-to professional development podcast for marketing and communications professionals – hosts Brent Bowen and Matt Tidwell, PhD, explore public service communications with our guest, Jazzlyn Johnson, Director of Communications for the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office. She offers invaluable insights into professional growth and the transition from journalism to public relations. This conversation is perfect for those pursuing career development in communications or seeking inspiration from leaders who thrive under pressure.

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CultivatED Marketer Ep. 34 — Crisis Communications with Amy Whitfield

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September 2, 2025

CultiavtED Marketer Episode 34: Crisis Communications Secrets Every Marketing Pro Must Know with Amy Whitfield

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In the 34th episode of CultivatED Marketer – your go-to professional development podcast for marketing and communications professionals – hosts Brent Bowen, Matt Tidwell, PhD, and Julie Masson sit down with Amy Whitfield, a communications and crisis communications specialist who frequently works with churches and faith-based organizations. Amy’s journey into crisis communications was unplanned but became a cornerstone of her career. Her insights offer valuable lessons in marketing communications, internal communications, and career development for anyone navigating high-stakes communication challenges.

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