Radio Free 501c - The Podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting
Published by Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC
Non-Profit
Business
Every week Rogue Tulips Consulting brings the nonprofit community intriguing guests discussing vital topics affecting nonprofit organizations around the world -- and we have fun doing it! What Google Gemini says about Radio Free 501c: Radio Free 501c is a podcast focused on the nonprofit sector, hosted by Cecilia Sepp of Rogue Tulips Consulting. The podcast features interviews with nonprofit leaders, experts, and changemakers on a variety of topics relevant to the nonprofit community.
Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 337: Education Programs - From Strong to Great Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Cathy Lada, DSc, CAE, AAiP, President, Lada Consulting One of my favorite regulars is back sharing her insights on taking association education programs to the next level. Cathy is an evolutionary and cutting edge thought leader in the profession -- in this fantastic conversation we discuss the following areas to consider when it comes to ongoing professional development for our members: Defining Learning Ecosystems Practical Steps to Build Pathways Measuring Impact Beyond Completion Importance of Post-Event Reinforcement Leveraging Peer Communities If you want to take your programs from strong to great, this episode will get you thinking! What would you like to improve about your education program? Share a comment!
Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 336: Build the Future-Ready Association Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Pamela Murphy, Founder and CEO, Minerva Insight Strategies Pamela's back for part 2 of the conversation we started last month! She talks about transitioning away from a constant "firefighting" mindset -- that begins with evaluating an association's organizational design and operational model. To build a future-ready association, we need to do the following: Build a Culture of Preparation Embrace Adaptive Leadership and Purposeful Abandonment Reward Risk Prevention Manage Risk for Innovation Are you someone who says you don't have time to change? This episode will be the momentum you need to get moving and take action! What actions do you take to move your organization forward? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #minervainsightstrategies #proactive #strategy #resilience #global #association #nonprofit
Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 335: Stop Competing with A.I. and Start Using It Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: AJ Sallis, CEO, Intuto AJ speaks clearly and passionately about using A.I. to help build capacity in your organization. But he is just as clear and passionate about not competing with it. Rather than fear it or worry about it, protect your content. He poses this intriguing question: What does A.I. make irrelevant about what we currently offer, and what does it make more valuable? We discuss an obvious but overlooked fact: A.I. can't replace peer-vetted expertise, community trust, and regulatory recognition. That's all us! AJ walks us through: • Identify Educational Gaps • Build and Lean into Your "Moat" • Don't Just Generate "AI Slop” • Act as an AI-Empowered Meeting Participant • Maintain Ethical Transparency (you KNOW I like this one.) How do you protect your content? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #intuto #education #content #a.i. #lms #association #nonprofit
Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 334: Mental Health in the Workplace Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Cynthia Lockrey, Communications Expert, Lockrey Communications Cynthia is a leading advocate for neurodiversity in addition to her work as a communications expert. Her work has led her to expand into the area of mental health in the workplace because many of her clients saw a need for exploring this issue. We talk about normalizing the conversation on mental health, why we need to be proactive rather than reactive, and why sometimes we tolerate too much bad behavior in the workplace. You will get a lot out of this conversation about how leaders can create a space where we feel comfortable and safe. What is most important to you when it comes to mental health in the workplace? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #lockreycommunications #mentalhealth #communications #safety #association #nonprofit
Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 333: Building Corporate Partner Programs Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Roger Atkins, President, National Tooling & Machining Association Roger loves his association and it shows in this insightful discussion of how to build relationships with sponsors. He makes sure that the focus is on value delivery, not a checklist of items, and he gives his staff space to actually enjoy their work! Roger is a unique Chief Staff Executive (CSE) because he was a member of his association for over 40 years. Recruited directly by leadership due to his industry experience and knowledge, he embraced this opportunity for service to the community he is dedicated to helping. This episode is full of easy to apply wisdom for your own corporate partner program from someone who makes it happen. What is most important for your corporate partners? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #ntma #relationships #sponsors #partners #association #nonprofit
Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 332: The Cost of Being Reactive for Associations Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Pamela Murphy, Founder and CEO, Minerva Insight Strategies This in-depth conversation between Pamela and I covers these important themes: · Why Associations Become Reactive Instead of Proactive · The Hidden Cost of Reactiveness · Why Integration Across the Organization Matters · Leadership Accountability and Organizational Design · What Proactive Associations Do Differently This episode is worth your time -- we are in a mindset-smashing era and the old ways don't work any longer. What does being reactive cost your organization? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #minervainsightstrategies #reactive #opportunities #cost #association #nonprofit
Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 331: Association Relevance - Will you be missed? Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Christine Saunders, President and Founder, Halmyre Are associations still relevant? I like to think so, and my guest, Christine, definitely does. We talk about why there is still a place for associations, how associations can adapt in the changing marketplace, and why associations need to overcome the barriers created by our structures. We also bond over de Tocqueville and how his insights still resonant today. If you are worried that your association may be in danger, this conversation will steer you into a positive future. What do you think associations should do to stay relevant? Share a comment!
Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 331: Association Relevance - Will you be missed? Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Christine Saunders, President and Founder, Halmyre Are associations still relevant? I like to think so, and my guest, Christine, definitely does. We talk about why there is still a place for associations, how associations can adapt in the changing marketplace, and why associations need to overcome the barriers created by our structures. We also bond over de Tocqueville and how his insights still resonant today. If you are worried that your association may be in danger, this conversation will steer you into a positive future. What do you think associations should do to stay relevant? Share a comment!
Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 330: The 8th Measure of Success - Commitment to People [AANHPI Month] Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Diana Lee Tucker, FASAE, CAE, Founder & President, Gr8 Measures Strategies As we conclude the 2026 celebration series of AANHPI month, Diana and I discuss what she proposes as the 8th Measure of Success: commitment to people! We discuss the need for an expanded view of organizational success, psychological safety, inclusion and belonging, and the importance of emotional intelligence to support leadership skills. Are you ready to challenge your assumptions and conventional wisdom about the value of workforce wellbeing? Then this episode is for you! Do you believe you need to sacrifice workplace culture to have a successful organization? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #Gr8Strategies #workplace #people #consulting #association #nonprofit
The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: What We Can Learn from Secret Societies
Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 329: Community Building and A.I. [AANHPI Month] Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Sandra Nam, CEO & Co-Founder, Qiqo How can A.I. help you organize a weekend camping trip? It's about connection! My guest Sandra shares how she used A.I. to revive a traditional program that was dropped due to the COVID-19 lockdown. This is just one example of how A.I. can bring us together and inspire participation. We discuss how technology continues to change rapidly, how culture is changing to try and keep up, and why A.I. adoption support needs to start at the top. It's all about leadership, isn't it? How do you use A.I. tools to build relationships? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #qiqo #community #technology #consulting #association #nonprofit
Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 328: Gong Fu and Professional Practice [AANHPI Month] Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Mark Franco, JD, Partner, Rimon Law "It's about inner reflection, trying to understand what you're trying to achieve and being better each time that you're doing it." As we continue our celebration of AANHPI Month, Mark and I discuss how Gong Fu and other focused disciplines help us in all areas of our life and work. By using the learning from such practices, we build confidence, consistency in activity, and dedication to continual learning. From avoiding fighting, to being a better lawyer, to being a better basketball player, we discuss many benefits of studying martial arts. And yes, we talk about our shared love for the movie "The Karate Kid" and sequel series "Cobra Kai." Mentoring is a huge part of martial arts training and we discuss the teacher/student relationship. Did you know earning a belt in martial arts is like a certificate program? Learn more from this fun and wide-ranging conversation! What helps you stay focused and disciplined in life? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #rimonlaw #legalpractice #gongfu #consulting #association #nonprofit
Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 327: The Belonging Bubble Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Enid-Mai Jones, Consultant, EMJ Consulting What does bringing your own chicken to the market have to do with association membership? Enid-Mai explains that and more! If you work with members, you'll get a kick out of this fun and sometimes raucous discussion about the state of association membership today. We talk about the need for new member models, demonstrating ROI through skills building, the need to rethink the membership model and more! We need to change because future members (aka younger generations) don't assume they need to join. What are you seeing in membership evolution? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #emjconsulting #membership #consulting #association #nonprofit
