Resilient Cities
Episode 5 of the The Impact Founder Podcast: The Stories That Built Us podcast, hosted by Kristin Darga & Travis Bockenstedt, titled "Resilient Cities" was published on April 14, 2025 and runs 59 minutes.
April 14, 2025 ·59m · The Impact Founder Podcast: The Stories That Built Us
Summary
What makes a city truly resilient? In this episode, we’re diving into what it takes to build thriving, future-ready cities — the kind people want to live in, work in, and stay rooted in. We’re joined by two powerhouse guests shaping the future of their cities: 🔹 Aaron Buzza, Senior VP & COO at Macon Convention and Visitors Bureau 🔹 Aikta Marcoulier, Chief Business Development Officer at Denver Economic Development & Opportunity
Episode Description
Episode 5: Resilient Cities
Impact Founder: The Stories That Built Us
What makes a city truly resilient? In this episode, we’re diving into what it takes to build thriving, future-ready cities — the kind people want to live in, work in, and stay rooted in.
We’re joined by two powerhouse guests shaping the future of their cities: 🔹 Aaron Buzza, Senior VP & COO at Macon Convention and Visitors Bureau 🔹 Aikta Marcoulier, Chief Business Development Officer at Denver Economic Development & Opportunity
Together, we dig into: → The evolution of tourism and local economies over the last 10 years → Why downtowns still matter (maybe more than ever) → The human-centered challenges facing cities — beyond politics → How work-from-anywhere culture and shifting travel habits are changing the game
Whether you're a founder, city builder, or just someone who cares about your community — this convo will get you thinking differently about what it really takes to create a resilient city.
Tune in now and see your city through a new lens.