Podcasts, Conferences & Replays
Media & Appearances
Conversations, sessions, and replays where the work gets talked through out loud — staff retention, adult learning, authority, and the money decisions underneath every program.
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In the News
Authority Without Apology Launch
The September 24, 2026 launch announcement for Authority Without Apology: When Your Responsibility Has Outgrown Your Title was distributed nationally through EIN Presswire, with placements across the USA TODAY Network and major broadcast affiliate sites.
Selected Media Placements
National Media Distribution
Podcasts
Guest conversations and Kate's own show.
Childcare Conversations
Hosted by Kate Woodward Young
Hosted by Kate Woodward Young; co-founded with Carrie Casey, who joins select conversations.
Staff retentionDirectorsBusiness of childcareListen or watchThe Childcare Director's Chair
Guest conversation on the decisions directors carry alone.
DirectorsAuthorityStaff stability
Conferences & Association Events
Keynotes, breakouts, and professional development days.
Texas Association for the Education of Young Children
Conference sessions for directors, owners, and administrators.
Staff retentionWorkforce trainingNational Child Care Association
Business of childcareLeadershipTexas Workforce Commission events
Workforce trainingHiring pipeline
Webinars & Replays
Live sessions and recorded replays for associations and partners.
Association and vendor webinar series
Dozens of live and recorded sessions for state associations, training organizations, and childcare software partners.
Adult learningOnboardingRetention
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Kate speaks to directors, owners, out-of-school-time teams, family child care providers, and the trainers who support them.