In this episode, Maggie Shea sits down with creative strategist and community leader Lindsay Taylor (Director of Advancement & Development, Buffalo PAL; Founder, Beau Fleuve Music & Arts).
Lindsay shares his journey from organizing school trips andparties to launching multi-city festivals, community programs, and one of Buffalo’s most dynamic “third spaces.” Together, Maggie and Lindsay dig into the Pain Points of scaling big ideas, sustaining energy, and buildingorganizations that last:
- The pain points of communicating your mission so everyone “gets it”
- Fundraising and partnership hurdles in tough economic times
- Balancing a demanding “day job” with creative pursuits and nonprofit leadership
- Building authentic relationships that go beyond networking—and why they’re crucial to success
- Why creatives need both vision and execution to move forward
- Learning to “marinate” on ideas and focus on what matters most
- Creating new opportunities for connection and culture in Buffalo’s post-pandemic landscape
Lindsay shares practical advice on navigating setbacks,staying persistent and making real impact through collaboration. Whether you’re leading a nonprofit, growing a business, or dreaming up your next project, this episode brings actionable insight from someone who’s been in thetrenches.
Connect with Lindsay Taylor, His Work, and His Projects:
- Lindsay Taylor (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseyltaylor/
- Buffalo PAL: https://buffalopal.com
- Beau Fleuve Music & Arts:@beaufleuvemusicarts
Don’t miss this real look at the Pain Points—and thepayoffs—of building community, connection, and creative endeavors in Buffalo!
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