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CultivatED Marketer Ep. 46 — What Separates Visionary Leaders with Lacey Graverson

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May 14, 2026

CultivatED Marketer Ep. 46 - What Separates Visionary Leaders from Everyone Else

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In the 46th episode of CultivatED Marketer – your go-to marketing professional development podcast – hosts Brent Bowen and Julie Masson are joined by Lacey Graverson, Senior Manager of Brand and Strategic Communication at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Together they explore how to steward a major nonprofit brand through strategic alignment, clarity, and consistent messaging. Lacey shares her career path into PR and branding, highlights the value of discovery meetings to create shared direction, and explains how the foundation’s storytelling focuses on grantees, entrepreneurs, students, and community impact rather than the foundation itself. She discusses how brand stewardship requires organization-wide buy-in and message discipline, then details the Uncommon Leader Visionary Award.

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CultivatED Marketer Ep. 36 — Data and Storytelling in Social Media: Valerie Morrow’s Playbook

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September 30, 2025

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In the 36th episode of CultivatED Marketer – your go-to professional development podcast for marketing and communications professionals – the hosts sat down with Valerie Morrow, Director of Social Media at Dairy Farmers of America. Valerie is a seasoned social media leader with nearly 15 years of experience, and explores with the group how marketing communications strategies can adapt in a fast-changing digital environment, integration of data and storytelling, the impact of AI on social media, and the evolving role of social platforms in SEO.

Don’t miss Valerie’s expert tips on creating intentional content, building engaged communities, and managing social media strategies effectively.

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CultivatED Marketer Ep. 30 — Trust in Organizations: Building the Foundation for Success with Dr. Cory Scheer

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March 26, 2025

Dr. Cory Scheer

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In this 30th episode of CultivatED Marketer, hosts Brent Bowen and Matt Tidwell, PhD, together with Dr. Cory Scheer, Founder and CEO of Trust Centric Consulting, to delve into the intricate world of organizational trust. The discussion covers the pervasive decline of organizational trust, and the importance of co-creating organizational values. They also delve into the impact of toxic workplaces on employee retention and loyalty, and Cory shares insights from his national study on trust.

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Cultivated Marketer Ep. 14 – Jessica Best (Part Two)

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July 14, 2021

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In this 14th episode of CultivatED Marketer, hosts Brent Bowen and Matt Tidwell, PhD, bring part two of their chat with Jessica Best, Vice President of Data-Driven Marketing at Barkley. In part two of a two-part discussion, we discuss tips Jessica has for becoming a speaker, her involvement in the Kansas City community, her work with KCUR, and what qualities she looks for in a teammate.

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Cultivated Marketer Ep. 13 – Jessica Best (Part One)

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June 9, 2021

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In this 13th episode of CultivatED Marketer, hosts Brent Bowen and Matt Tidwell, PhD, chat with Jessica Best, VP of Data-Driven Marketing at Barkley. In part 1 of a two part discussion, we chat about email marketing and Jessica’s experience as a speaker.

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Cultivated Marketer Ep. 12 – Kristen Majdanics (Part Two)

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April 29, 2021

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In this 12th episode of CultivatED Marketer, hosts Brent Bowen and Matt Tidwell, PhD, chat with Kristen Majdanics — part two of a two-part conversation. She’ll share the attributes she looks for in a team member, as well as the differences between working in an agency or a larger organization. They close the discussion with a great case study: where your namesake earned you a free sandwich.

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Cultivated Marketer Ep. 11 – Kristen Majdanics (Part One)

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April 6, 2021

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In this 11th episode of CultivatED Marketer, hosts Brent Bowen and Matt Tidwell, PhD, chat with Kristen Majdanics, Senior VP of Marketing at Firehouse Subs. In part 1 of a two part discussion, we chat about cause marketing and how the pandemic impacted the business.

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Cultivated Marketer Ep. 10 – Grant Gooding (Part Two)

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March 2, 2021

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In this tenth episode of CultivatED Marketer, hosts Brent Bowen and Matt Tidwell, PhD, chat with Grant Gooding — part two of a two-part conversation. He’ll share his distinctive approach to hiring as well as his alignment with community and cause in part two of this interview.

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Cultivated Marketer Ep. 9 – Grant Gooding (Part One)

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February 1, 2021

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In this ninth episode of CultivatED Marketer, hosts Brent Bowen and Matt Tidwell, PhD, chat with Grant Gooding, CEO of PROOF Positioning. In part 1 of a two part discussion, we talk emotional data and the use of fear in marketing.

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