{"podcast":{"title":"Associations Thrive","slug":"associations-thrive-5756942","podcast_index_feed_id":5756942,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/associations-thrive/","website_url":"https://www.matrixgroup.net/associations-thrive-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d7b8bee9-a4ea-4d53-9590-cb5dd05e76cf/AEgteUQAHsjBcEekDEHb6bJU.jpg","author":"Joanna Pineda","episode_count":195,"summary":"This is Associations Thrive, the podcast celebrating successful associations and their leaders. Listen in as top association executives tell all, revealing the creative and innovative ways they’re increasing their bottom line, serving their members, and reimaging their organizations. The Associations Thrive podcast is hosted by Joanna Pineda, CEO & Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International. Joanna’s personal mission and the mission of Matrix Group is to help associations and nonprofits increase membership, generate revenue and thrive in the digital space. We believe that every association has a unique mission and unique story in how they’re serving their members, impacting their industry, and ultimately changing the world. Guests include top trade association, professional society, and non profit executives. We’re here to help amplify their stories so all associations can learn and thrive, together.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T22:17:12.223809+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942"},"episode":{"title":"183. Emily Bardach, Executive Director of AWPA, on Advocacy, Strategic Planning, and Building Momentum","slug":"183-emily-bardach-executive-director-of-awpa-on-advocacy-strategic-planning-and-building-momentum","published_at":"2026-06-04T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942/183-emily-bardach-executive-director-of-awpa-on-advocacy-strategic-planning-and-building-momentum","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942","url":"https://www.matrixgroup.net/associations-thrive-podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/294e509f-b644-4599-beb5-12b11c3f85d4.mp3","summary":"When your industry is everywhere but almost invisible, how do you tell your story? And how can associations help members navigate tariffs, supply chain pressures, and changing market dynamics? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Emily Bardash, Executive Director of the American Wire Producers Association (AWPA). Emily discusses: How AWPA represents companies that manufacture wire and wire products, from bridge cables to tiny springs in Windex bottles. Why “wire is everywhere,” touching construction, infrastructure, agriculture, defense, medical devices, automotive parts, and everyday household products. How AWPA is a small but vital industry association with about 85 members, many of them family-owned businesses. Why association staff must understand each client’s unique culture, including details like whether spouses are important at events. How AWPA shifted its advocacy focus from “free and fair access to wire rod” to “building a resilient wire industry across the full supply chain.” How strategic planning helped AWPA’s board align around a new mission, vision, and playbook. How AWPA took risks with its annual conference, including booking a higher-end venue, stronger speakers, and better storytelling through photography and video. How AWPA is building momentum through advocacy, LinkedIn, facility tours with members of Congress, and more frequent Hill visits. References: AWPA Website","meta_description":"When your industry is everywhere but almost invisible, how do you tell your story? And how can associations help members navigate tariffs, supply chain pr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1849,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/associations-thrive-5756942/episodes/183-emily-bardach-executive-director-of-awpa-on-advocacy-strategic-planning-and-building-momentum/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942/183-emily-bardach-executive-director-of-awpa-on-advocacy-strategic-planning-and-building-momentum.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}