
Ignitecast - Official Podcast of the Ignite Leadership Conference by CDF
Ignite your leadership passion with Ignitecast, the official podcast of the Ignite Leadership Conference in Tupelo, MS. IgniteCast features content from past Ignite speakers along with insights from local leaders. Each episode will be a short, engaging 20-to-30-minute conversation designed to highlight the impact of leadership and economic development in Tupelo and Lee County. Our purpose is to tell the Community Development Foundation’s story by showcasing how we create more and better jobs, attract top talent, and foster leadership growth within the community. Through these conversations, we aim to strengthen talent retention, support business expansion, and ensure that Tupelo, Lee County, and CDF remain relevant and forward-thinking.
Podcasting since 2019 • 28 episodes
Ignitecast - Official Podcast of the Ignite Leadership Conference by CDF
Latest Episodes
Head, Heart, and Health
🎙️ Episode 6: Driving Leadership — Inside the Culture of Toyota MississippiIn this episode of IgniteCast, we sit down with Derric Morrison and Tiffannie Hedin from Toyota Mississippi — two local leaders shaping one of the...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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29:13

The Legacy of Leadership: From Jim Ingram to the Next Generation
In this special episode of IgniteCast, we gather around the table with members of the Ingram family to reflect on the life and legacy of Jim Ingram — a beloved leader, mentor, and the namesake of the Jim Ingram Community Lead...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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22:30

Building Friendships is Work: Chief Quaka on Leadership in Crisis
In this powerful episode of IgniteCast, we sit down with Chief John Quaka, Tupelo’s Chief of Police and former FBI agent, to discuss what it means to lead in moments of crisis. From witnessing 9/11 unfold as an FBI agent to handling hi...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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21:16

Building Dreams, Backed by Community with Mae's To Go Cup
Building Dreams, Backed by CommunityIn this inspiring episode of IgniteCast, we sit down with Matt and Sarah Anderson, owners of Mae's To-Go Cup, a family-run coffee shop that has quickly become a community favorite. From launchin...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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26:12
