# What Becca Hardin Knows About Growth Most Leaders Don’t

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Podcast: [Be Sweet Ya'll](https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-sweet-ya-ll-5673208)
Published: 2025-12-29T07:45:08+00:00
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## Resource

When leadership is rooted in service, the impact reaches far beyond any single role. This conversation is a reminder of what’s possible when people lead with intention. This week, I’m sitting down with someone whose leadership reflects the heart of service and who knows the value of community. Becca Harden, CEO of the Bay Economic Development Alliance, joins me for a meaningful conversation about collaboration, volunteerism, and even golf! Becca shares her journey from broadcast journalism into economic development, and how relationship-cultivation and teamwork have forged her leadership style. We explore what growth looks like when it’s rooted in service, and why women in leadership play such a vital role in creating lasting impact, especially in growing regions. So if you’re passionate about growth and wants to be part of something bigger than yourself, This is a reminder that when people lead with heart, the ripple effects reach far beyond any single role or title. Episode Highlights: [01:00] A Friendship Built on Shared Moments [03:00] From Journalism to Economic Development [05:30] Finding Purpose Through Relationship-Building [07:45] What Makes Bay County Special [10:15] Growth, Jobs, and Community Impact [13:00] Leadership Through Collaboration [16:30] Serving People Through Economic Development [19:45] Balancing Strategy with Heart [22:30] Women in Leadership and Breaking Barriers [26:00] Family, Faith, and Staying Grounded [29:30] Advice for Future Leaders [35:00] Thank You, Sponsors Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Minutes and Miles – Chicken Legs Running Apparel: https://minutesandmiles.com Hue Salon & Boutique https://www.huesalonandboutique.com Amor Boutique https://amorboutiquepc.com Jute & Palm https://www.juteandpalm.com Can’t Hide Pretty https://…

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