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Association Chat Podcast

Welcome to the Association Chat Podcast, hosted by KiKi L'Italien, a luminary in the world of association leadership and community engagement. Recognized as a trailblazer and influencer, KiKi brings her wealth of experience and insights to this unique platform, which has become a cornerstone in the ...

Recent Episodes

July 2, 2025

Personalization and Authenticity = The Future of Association Marketing [with Cam Sanders!]

As we learn from our guest today on the Association Chat Podcast, Cam Sanders—Founder and Principal of LeadHERShip Strategies—personalization and authenticity are the future of association marketing, and there’s really no oth...
June 25, 2025

Outcomes Over Deliverables & the End of Pointless “Busy Work” at Your Association

When it comes to nonprofits and associations, the underlying message from this podcast is crystal clear: let’s embrace the end of pointless busy work and move toward measuring how the work we do directly impacts mission. 🎯 **...
June 18, 2025

The Infinite Possibilities of a CEO Doubling Down on Culture & Belonging

These days, the role of a CEO extends far beyond managing operations—it involves creating an environment where every team member feels a genuine sense of belonging. This week, the Association Podcast welcomes Wendy-Jo Toyama,...
June 11, 2025

How a Visionary Group of Women Fought to Empower All Who Work in Association Tech

In this special episode of the Association Chat Podcast, we hear from a group that helped solidify a new future for women in nonprofit tech as we speak with some of the founders of the Association of Women Technology Champion...
June 4, 2025

Outsourcing as a Tool to Breathe New Life into Your Nonprofit

This week on Association Chat, host KiKi L’Italien sits down with Dana Freker Doody, owner of Inktide Solutions, and Shameka Jennings, principal and chief events officer of EventsNoire, to discuss outsourcing as a means of sa...
May 28, 2025

Timeless Advice for Building Community, Connections, and Happiness

How do we create a sense of belonging in a world that feels more disconnected than ever? For thousands of years, spiritual traditions have employed time-tested principles to bring people together, strengthen identities, and c...

Reviews

Just love this podcast

"Kiki is always getting the best guests and innovating with her format. It’s so informative and well produced, I’ve always followed this and it just keeps getting better."

NYinVA | Oct. 2, 2024

Kiki always has her finger on the pulse of things

"During my busy week, I always make time for Kiki’s podcast. She is always in the know about all the happenings in the association space. She is also a brilliant marketer and interviewer. I always wal…"

Pedestrian sushi | July 2, 2024

Kiki Rocks

"I have learned so much from Kiki over the years I just wanted to make sure I reviewed and said thank you to her! Fantastic podcast(pluse videos and chats) Thank you Kiki!"

Mike McAllen | March 28, 2020

Awesome show, highly recommend!

"KiKi and her guests provide some incredibly actionable and compelling content, spotlighting the absolute best tactics and coming trends to help you effectively grow your association. Highly recommen…"

J. Barshop | May 17, 2018

One of my favorite podcasts...

"...and I listen to dozens of podcasts. Whenever a new episode is released, it goes to my "play next" list. KiKi brings in fascinating and relevant guests. I love her questions and commentary--deep an…"

Deirdre Reid, CAE | Sept. 27, 2017

AssnChat rocks

"As a guy who owns a business dedicated to helping associations deploy review sites, clearly my endorsement of AssnChat is credible and legitimate!"

Bkmcae | Sept. 21, 2017

Who Needs Audio Books When Association Chat Is Around?

"Long commute? Kiki L'Italien and her team are lively company as they examine trending issues and innovations affecting nonprofits and associations. Although you can watch them live every Tuesday afte…"

acClarke | Sept. 19, 2017