You don’t need a tech title to innovate.

Meet Them Where They Are. Talk From the Heart. That’s the Mission.

Trust grows in everyday moments, not announcements.

Not the first digital move—but the moment it all clicked.

2016: When Civic Storytelling Got a Glow-Up 🎥

In 2026, Simpler Wins

The kind of innovation residents actually notice

🎙️ Trust isn't about moving faster. It's about hearing the signal in the noise.

Listen to the latest episode of the Oh, hi! Stories Podcast.

The Storytelling Shift That Changes Everything

Don’t overspend just because you always have.

Story First. Always.

Because the right story builds trust faster than any campaign ever could.

How Cities Can Make Election Day Feel Like a Movement, Not a Chore

Make Election Day something to share, not check off.

Full-Circle Moments — and the Lessons They Leave Behind

🎙️ The future of civic engagement needs more than tech—it needs the right people

Listen to the latest episode of the Oh, hi! Stories Podcast.

She writes. She directs. She connects.

Storytelling, connection, and knowing who you are.

Fall Reset: 3 Stories to Recharge Your Leadership Perspective

3 reader favorites for your own fall reset.

The Digital-Now, People-First Call to Action

City Leaders: It’s Time to Lead in the Digital-Now

Monday Morning QB: Set Your Lineup, Fix Your Gaps

Review the tape, fix the breakdowns, and adjust the playbook.

The Boss’s Blueprint: What City Storytellers Can Steal From Born to Run (50 Years Later)

Turn grit into stories residents feel and can act on.

Creativity Every Day: Staying Relevant Beyond the Trend

Don’t just wait for the spotlight, keep the stage lit year-round.

What Taylor Swift Can Teach Cities About Capturing Hearts ❤️‍🔥(and Attention)

The storytelling and marketing masterclass hiding in plain sight.

Residents at the Helm: Fix Your Feedback Loop

Want better engagement? Ask earlier, ask smarter, and show what changed.

Community engagement doesn’t start at 7 AM—it starts when you actually listen.

Use the tools you already have (like Nextdoor) to capture what residents are telling you every day.

The secret to long-term trust? Continuity.

Most cities lose it when leadership shifts—here’s how not to.

Your City’s Story Already Exists. The Question Is—Are You Telling It?

Your story’s out there. Time to take the mic.

🎙 Women Who Lead: What They’ve Taught Me

Real stories, real power. These women aren’t just inspiring—game-changing.