Episode 92 - Telling Stories, Building Community: A Des Moines Journey with Matt McIver - The Daily Plan-it 06262025

This interview from the Daily Plan-it features Jimmy Olsen and guest Matt McIver, who discusses Matt's journey from New York City to Des Moines to establish the Des Moines Social Club, a pivotal arts and culture incubator that fostered creative expression and community growth for a decade. The conversation explores the challenges and triumphs of building a non-profit arts organization, highlighting the importance of storytelling in engaging communities and attracting talent. McIver, now leading McIverComms.com, emphasizes how narrative can be a powerful tool for communication and influence, citing examples like a musical developed for Kemin to illustrate complex sales processes. The discussion also touches upon the enduring impact of popular culture references on their lives and the broader history of the Des Moines arts scene.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-plan-it-with-jimmy-olsen--4369462/support.