Radio Free 501c - The Podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting

Episode 269: Inclusive Communications help to create meaningful connections -- how can we do this effectively? That's what Jerrica Thurman, CAE, President and CEO of Elation Communications, is here to talk about! Jerrica shares how her interest in inclusive communications started, her framework for inclusive communications, and her commitment to building awareness of this practice. It's al...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting weekly e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. See other articles on the website: www.roguetulips.com

Episode 268: We kick off Season 7 with first time guest and friend Wendy Kavanagh, CAE! Wendy is an experienced association CEO and is a leader that never gets stuck in a rut. She shares her experiences working with volunteers across her association and with external partners to bring programs to life that enhance the experiences of the association's members. Building relationships, sharing knowle...

Episode 267: As we near the end of 2024, we all consider what we might want to do differently in the new year. Many of us want to be more present and less distracted, especially when we are with other people. But how can we do that? Cue my returning guest, Kevin Tuuaga, Vice President of Education at LeadingAge CA. He brings his expertise in events to this conversation as well as his attitude of g...

"Association Chapter Systems: From Frustrating to Fruitful” by Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP. Interested in Chapter Systems? Or maybe you want some insight on relationship management? This book condenses decades of wisdom into digestible bites. Great gift for the association executive in your life :) Bite into the fruit of knowledge with this tasty tome! Exclusively on Amazon.com via Broken Column Press...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Achieving a Life-Long Goal Feels Great!

Episode 266: Have you ever thought about writing a book? Me too! I finally did with the support and guidance of my guest, Carl Weaver, CAE, President of Broken Column Press. An author himself, Carl shares his insights on creating space to write, how writing a book demonstrates your expertise and can broaden your clientele, and how it boosts your image. We also have our usual fun side conversations...

The author reads her message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: AWTC Does it Again! Advance Conference is a Hit!

Episode 265: When things change too fast for us to keep up, and it seems like the things that made sense are gone, it can be frightening. In a novel of an incredibly disruptive time, the French Revolution, Charles Dickens wrote "A Tale of Two Cities," and he started the story with: "It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." It is a story of disruption -- just like the era in which we l...

Episode 264: Did you know there is something out there holding people back? It's called The Bamboo Ceiling and it affects people of Asian descent. My guest, Khánh Vũ, CEO of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE), explains what it is, who it affects, and why we need to be aware of it. The Bamboo Ceiling can prevent your team members from achieving their potential and it can deprive...

The author reads here weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: The Problem with Giving Credit Where It's Due

Episode 263 is Supported by USAE News! Organizations can communicate success in many ways but do you think about winning awards as a way to do it? Well my guest, Owen Kavanagh of Kavanagh Solutions, has some great advice and insights on how to raise awareness of your group by promoting your wins! Not only do awards showcase the outstanding work you are doing, it demonstrates the value of belonging...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: Mark Your Calendar! My First Book Publishes Nov. 22, 204

Episode 262: Storytelling is the best way to communicate messages and to let our audience get to know us. This is key for nonprofits whether you are an association, a charity, a foundation or other 501c type. The Ellipsis Production crew is back to share their insights and experience on Documentary Style Storytelling! Cameron Gordon and Cora Hankey walk us through the entire process from developin...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: Invitation only - Then Why Join?

Episode 261: Technology is supposed to make our work easier but we are not always smarter about how we work. IT expert Brian Scott of Clear Tone Consulting is back for another fun discussion on technology for associations and this time we are talking Automation. To have a solid tech stack that serves the needs of the organization we need to practice system oversight and conscious decision making....

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Don't Write a Sucky RFP.

Episode 260: Last fall, Sandra Nam of Qiqo Chat joined me to discuss Adventures in Community. Now she's back to give us an update on what came out of those adventures: Association Marketplace! Sandra shares how it started, where it is now, and the future they are building to support everyone in the association community. Rogue Tulips Consulting has a page -- you should too! From their news stream...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This topic: Should You Follow the Rules?

Episode 259: This episode supported by USAE News! Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to spread throughout our global technology ecosystem -- but laws are not catching up with this fast-moving tech. My guest, Pete Sepp of the National Taxpayers Union, works on these issues with his global colleagues. He shares his insights on development of internal guidelines and policies, the IRS and its impl...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: "It's Too Staff Intensive": Really?

Episode 258: October is Dwarfism Awareness Month and I invited back Samyuktha Neeraja, MPH, CAE, to discuss what's it like living with this particular disability. Earlier in 2024, she shared her DEI story. In this episode, she continues her story talking about how Advocacy and Allyship are important in her personal experience. Samyuktha explains dwarfism and how it is different for everyone who ha...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: The Bus Book - Knowledge is Power

Episode 257: In 2025, the Tax Cuts and JobsAct of 2017 (TCJA) expires. Several white papers have been published on the potential impact on the nonprofit community and these are causing quite a stir! What is the real impact going to be, especially for the 501c6 designation? My guest Pete Sepp, President, National Taxpayers Union, sets the record straight about what expires, what needs to be reviewe...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Conference Accessibility - Time to Get Real