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Associations are the behind the scenes bedrock of industries and professionals within them worldwide. Association Rockstars pulls the curtain back on the vision and path of association executives and partners that are leading the field to a stronger tomorrow. Feel inspired on your own journey as you hear the stories that are the driving force behind the power of associations.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchAssociations are the behind the scenes bedrock of industries and professionals within them worldwide. Association Rockstars pulls the curtain back on the vision and path of association executives and partners that are leading the field to a stronger tomorrow. Feel inspired on your own journey as you hear the stories that are the driving force behind the power of associations.
Association Rockstars is hosted by Lowell Aplebaum. The show has published 75 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "A Fond Farewell | Association Rockstars Final Episode" (16 December 2025, 9 minutes), "2025 Association Rockstars Roundtable" (10 December 2025, 57 minutes), and "Planting Seeds, Building Movements: The Future of Associations" (7 November 2025, 45 minutes).
Association Rockstars publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 75 episodes.
Booking probability for Association Rockstars is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Association Rockstars requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Association Rockstars's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Association Rockstars are Associations, Unions & Political Groups. Association Rockstars has a business audience.
Lowell Aplebaum hosts Association Rockstars, a business podcast with 75 episodes published.
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Episode #7
In this final episode of Association Rockstars , host Lowell Aplebaum and producer Amy Hager look back on five years of conversations with association executives who are shaping the future of mission-driven...
Episode #6
Join us for an inspiring conversation with association leaders shaping the future of their industries! This year’s roundtable features: - Chip Flater, Director of Information Technology at the National Science Teaching...
Episode #5
In this special episode of Association Rockstars, host Lowell Aplebaum sit down with leaders from Association Latinos, the dynamic grassroots community elevating Latino leadership and inclusion across the association...
Episode #4
This real case study shows how a small-staff association moved from intuitive guessing to intentional, member-first communications. On Association Rockstars, Julia Miller, Director of Communications at the Minnesota...
Episode #3
In this episode of Association Rockstars, hear how NSTA’s “Atom” and ISA’s “Mimo” are reducing support tickets, driving engagement, and redefining digital service for associations. Host Lowell Aplebaum (CEO, Vista Cova)...
Episode #2
In this powerful episode of Association Rockstars , host Lowell Aplebaum talks with two dynamic CEOs—Michelle Mills Clement (Chicago Association of REALTORS®) and Steven Stout (Texas Society of Association...
Episode #1
Kate Fryer is the CEO of the Endocrine Society. Kate partners with the board of directors and other member leaders to develop strategies, achieve the organization's mission, and work with staff team members to ensure...
Episode #10
Watch as Lowell Aplebaum interviews Hester Ndoja, Matt Gruhn, Samyuktha Neeraja, Lindsay Currie, Jeff De Cagna, Joanna Pineda, and Christina Lewellen for the annual Association Rockstar's Roundtable to discuss 2024...
Episode #9
In this insightful session, Christina Lewellen, MBA, CAE, Executive Director of ATLIS, and Lindsay Currie, Executive Officer of the Council on Undergraduate Research, share their proven strategies for organizing...
Episode #7
In this video, Matt Gruhn - President of the Marine Retailers Association, and Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova, dive into a straightforward approach to enhancing member engagement by focusing on...
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We have turned the tables and our host, Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF is in the guest seat today.
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Rita Chen Fujisawa, MBA, CAE is the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer at the California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF). As the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, she oversees...
Episode #4
Samyuktha Neeraja, MPH, CAE, has been working in the association industry for over 8 years. Currently, she is the State Association Relations Manager II at the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. In this role...
Episode #8
Joanna Pineda is the CEO of Matrix Group, which she founded in 1999. In addition to Matrix Group, Joana has led the company to develop MatrixMaxx, a web-based Association Management Software, and BeSpeake, a virtual...
Episode #3
Hester Ndoja, CAE joined the Florida Society of Association Executives in January 2008 and recently, she was named President and CEO in February 2024. Hester has gained experience in just about every area of association...
Episode #2
Jeff De Cagna AIMP FRSA FASAE is an executive advisor for Foresight First LLC in Reston, Virginia, and an association contrarian, foresight practitioner, governing designer, stakeholder/successor advocate, and...
Episode #1
Kayla Waller is President / CEO at the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce. She was appointed CEO a year and a half after graduating from Virginia Tech. Kayla shares her experience as a younger CEO and how they have...
Episode #10
Listen in as Lowell M. Aplebaum interviews a panel of Association Rockstars from the 2023 season as they reflect on the past year and look forward to 2024. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at...
Episode #9
Dana is the Director of Client Partnerships at DelCor Technology Solutions. She likes making clients (and people in general) happy by finding solutions to their problems and creating positive relationships by connecting...
Episode #8
Joseph Jones, PhD, MPA, IOM is chief of staff to the president at Des Moines University. He is the former executive director of The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement at Drake University. He is a...
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Association Contrarian, Foresight practitioner, and Executive Adviser, Foresight First, LLC
Founder, CEO and Chief Troublemaker, Matrix Group International
CEO & Strategy Catalyst, Vista Cova
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