Better By Association

Building Trust and Member Value Through Change

In this episode, recorded live at TSAE’s New Ideas 2026 in Galveston, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert welcome Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, executive dir

Getting Comfortable with Discomfort: Lessons in Association Leadership

In this episode, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert welcome Lindsay Konlande, executive director of IREM Houston and TSAE’s 2026 Association Professional of

Becoming the Authority in an AI World

In this episode, host Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert, welcome Charles Smitherman, PhD, JD, MSt, CAE, CEO of the Association of Professional Rental Organizatio

Rooted in Service: Lessons in Servant Leadership from Texas FFA

In this episode, host Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert, sit down with Jennifer Jackson, executive director of the Texas FFA Association, to discuss her journey

Building Connection Through Travel and Leadership

In this episode, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE sits down with Erika Boyd, president & CEO of the Texas Travel Alliance, for a conversation about leadership, mentorship,

Turning Opportunity into Impact: Leadership, Adaptability, and Community in Action

In this episode, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert sit down with Jancy Darling, CEO of Darling Promo and TSAE Board member, for a conversation centered on

Rethinking Programs, Credentials and Membership Growth

In this episode, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert welcome Kristen Philips, MBA, CAE, IOM, executive director with Stringfellow Management Group and a TSAE

From Tradition to Transformation: How Associations Must Evolve to Stay Relevant

In our Season 4 premiere of Better By Association, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert sit down with Jodi Ann Ray, CAE, CCE, IOM, executive director of the T

Unwrapping Growth and Confidence with Juan Bendana

In this special holiday bonus episode of Better By Association, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert sit down with Juan Bendana, motivational speaker, confide

Turning Organizations Around: What It Takes to Strengthen and Transform Associations

In this episode, recorded live at TSAE’s New Ideas Annual Conference in San Antonio, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert sit down with Christian Malesic, MBA

Lessons in Disruption, Resilience and Reinvention: Adapting to the Future of Associations

In this episode, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert welcome Dr. Tracey Wilen, the closing keynote speaker at this year's New Ideas Annual Conference in San

Generations, Growth, and Grace: Insights on Association Leadership with Pam Donahoo, CAE

In this episode, recorded live at TSAE’s New Ideas Annual Conference in San Antonio, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert sit down with Pam Donahoo, FASAE, CA

Leading with Clarity: Authentic Communication in Associations

In this episode, recorded live at TSAE’s New Ideas Annual Conference in San Antonio, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert sit down with Jenifer Sarver, Princi

Voices for Change: The Role of Associations in Social Impact

In this episode, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert welcome Gloria Terry, CEO of the Texas Council on Family Violence, and the 2025-2026 board chair of TSAE

AI in Action: How Associations Are Embracing Intelligent Innovation

In this episode, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert explore how associations can harness the power of artificial intelligence with guests Jennifer Mitchell,

Strategic Shifts and Stronger Associations: A Blueprint for Growth and Impact

In this episode, Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert sit down with Tracy Ginsburg, Ed.D., CAE, executive director of the Texas Association of School Business Offic

Confidence, Connection & Care: Navigating Leadership in the Association Space

In this episode, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert chat with Angela Davis, MBA, CAE, CEO of the Society for Pediatric Radiology, about the leadership lesso

The Evolving Meetings & Events Experience: A Conversation with Aaron Wolowiec

In this episode, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert welcome Aaron Wolowiec, FASAE, CAE, CMP, founder and president of Event Garde, to explore what’s shaping

Strengthening the CEO-Volunteer Leader Relationship: A Conversation with Avi Olitzky

In this episode, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert welcome Avi Olitzky, president and principal consultant of Olitzky Consulting Group, to explore the uniq

Building Trust and Confidence in Yourself: A Conversation with Marli Williams

In this special episode, recorded live at the TSAE Women's Summit, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert sit down with confidence-building expert Marli William