Give Me Some Good News
Caleb Sullivan, PDM TMP and Tyler Ford, MBA
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Episode 29: From Communications to Community Impact with Aaron Mullins
In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Mullins, Executive Director of the Johnston County Visitors Bureau, to unpack what it really means to lead, connect, and tell a destination’s story.Aaron…
Episode 28: Tourism Is Economic Development. Now Act Like It! with Christian Mengel
In Episode 28, Caleb sits down with Christian Mengel, Communications and Marketing Director for the St. Joseph, Missouri Convention & Visitors Bureau, for a conversation that challenges how we…
Episode 27: Advice You Didn’t Ask For… But Probably Needed with Tom Merrick
What if the simplest advice is actually the hardest to live?In this episode, I sit down with Tom Merrick, Chief Creative Officer at Paradise Advertising, to talk about creativity, leadership, and the…
Episode 26: Turning a Podcast into a Tourism Powerhouse with Daquan Mickens
In this episode of Give Me Some Good News, we sit down with Daquan Mickens from Beaufort, South Carolina, to unpack one of the most innovative content strategies in destination marketing today.We…
Episode 25: Build the Team. Find Your Niche. Win The Game with Randy DuTeau
In Episode 25, we sit down with Randy DuTeau, Executive Director of Visit Mooresville, to unpack a career that’s anything but traditional.From punk rock bands and DIY culture to building DMOs and…
Episode 24: The 5 Conversations Every DMO Leader Should Be Having with Erin White
This week, Caleb is joined by Erin White from EnvisionIt Agency for a conversation that every destination leader needs to hear.Inspired by her recent LinkedIn article, we break down the five…
Episode 23: Stop Playing by the Old Rules with Adam Stoker
We welcome one of the true pod fathers of the tourism industry, Adam Stoker. From the advice that helped spark this podcast to a deep conversation on imposter syndrome, niche marketing, challenger…
Episode 22: We're Building the Next Generation of Destination Leaders with Marcus Carney
In our first solo show, Caleb sits down with Marcus Carney, CEO of Visit Yuma, to talk about career paths, leadership, and the future of the destination marketing industry.Marcus shares his unique…
Episode 21: 21 Lessons, One Mic & Some Good News
Caleb is officially on paternity leave (welcome to the world, Lilah), which makes this the perfect moment to reflect.In this special “Bro Show” episode, we unpack what 21 episodes of Give Me Some…
Episode 20: The Values Visitor & The Power of Learning with Stephen Ekstrom
In this episode, we sit down with Learn Tourism CEO & Co-Founder Stephen Ekstrom to talk about:The rise of the “Values Visitor” and what that means for DMOsWhy storytelling beats stats in tourism…
Episode 19: Building Leaders, Not Just Titles with Mason Moore
Mason Moore has spent 27 years leading in both corporate America and agency environments, but his greatest leadership lessons didn’t come from a boardroom.In this episode, Mason shares how discipline…
Episode 18: Transparent Leadership & Real ROI in Destination Marketing with Jeremiah Cook
The boys sit down with Jeremiah Cook, CDME, Assistant Director of Tourism for Visit College Station, to unpack what modern DMO leadership really looks like in 2026.From stewarding public funds and…
Episode 17: Building Better Destinations Through Better Leadership with Gathan BOrden
Leadership matters now more than ever in travel and tourism, that's why we sat down with longtime industry leader Gathan Borden for a candid conversation on what it really takes to build strong teams…
Episode 16: Building the DMO of the Future With Emily Zertuche
Caleb and Tyler sit down with Emily Zertuche, newly announced Chief Innovation Officer at Visit Corpus Christi - You heard it here first!Emily shares her journey from working in restaurants and…
Episode 15: Leadership, Optimism & the Power of Tourism with Barbara Karasek
Caleb Sullivan and co-host Tyler Ford sit down with a very special guest: Barbara Karasek, entrepreneur, investor, and owner of Paradise Advertising & Marketing. Barbara shares her remarkable…
Episode 14: Why Authenticity Wins — Christina Riley (@NCTripping) on the Creator Economy & DMOs
In this episode of Give Me Some Good News, we sit down with Christina Riley, founder of NC Tripping, for an honest and inspiring conversation about authenticity in the creator economy.Christian…
Episode 13: Putting a Bow on the Year: Reflections, Gratitude & What’s Next with Tyler Ford
As 2025 comes to a close, Caleb and Tyler sit down for a special year-end episode of Give Me Some Good News to reflect on the journey so far. Thirteen episodes in, the guys look back on how the…
Episode 12: Turning Tourism Data into Stories That Matter With Isiah Lewis
In this episode of Give Me Some Good News, Caleb Sullivan and Tyler Ford sit down with Isiah Lewis, Director of Client Relations at Downs & St. Germain Research (DSG), for a conversation about…
Episode 11: Building Community Through Data & Dialogue with Tim Crouson
Caleb and Tyler sit down with Tim Crouson, Research Director at Destination Ann Arbor, to explore how one DMO is redefining community engagement from the inside out.Tim shares the story behind his…
Episode 10: New Year, New Goals with David Breisch
How do you set intentions for a new year without burning out by February? In this episode of Give Me Some Good News, Caleb Sullivan and Tyler Ford are joined by long-time DMO pro and former…
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