Marketing with Purpose. Strategy with Impact.

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Meet Lydia

Lydia Chastain Consulting, LLC was founded with a simple mission: to help organizations communicate with purpose, market with strategy, and grow with clarity.

Led by Lydia Chastain, an award-winning marketing professional and national speaker, the firm specializes in Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) marketing, economic development, and brand communications. Lydia brings more than a decade of experience across nonprofit fundraising, government agencies, global trade programs, and B2B sales—bridging strategy and storytelling to help clients make meaningful connections that move their work forward.

Whether you’re a port authority promoting zone benefits, a nonprofit seeking to amplify your mission, a public agency building awareness, or a company exploring FTZ advantages—Lydia Chastain Consulting brings clarity, creativity, and strategy to help you connect with the right audience and achieve measurable impact.

Lydia Chastain is a recognized marketing leader based in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has served in leadership roles across public, private, and nonprofit sectors—including her work with Fortune Academy, the Alzheimer’s Association, and INzone at the Indianapolis Airport Authority, where she led marketing for one of the Midwest’s most active FTZ programs. Her efforts generated nearly $2 million in revenue through targeted outreach and strategic partnerships.

She now leads her own consultancy while also serving as:

  • Marketing Advisor, Global Chamber Indianapolis

  • Co-Marketing Chair, Women in Manufacturing Indiana

  • Graduate, Indiana Conference for Women Leadership Program

  • Graduate, James T. Morris Global Leadership Series (International Center)

Lydia Chastain is giving a presentation with a screen titled 'What is a Foreign Trade Zone?' for attendees of IDEA

Lydia is a frequent presenter at national industry events including the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ) conference, where she speaks on advanced marketing techniques and creative lead generation for grantees. At Lydia Chastain Consulting, we are proud to say that you will get more than a marketing contractor—you’ll get a thought partner, creative strategist, and fierce advocate for your message. Let’s us help to bring your big ideas to life, write with clarity, and help technical programs and mission-driven organizations reach the people they’re built for.

When she’s not crafting campaigns or moderating economic development panels, she’s coaching golf, traveling the globe, and spending time with her partner and their two dogs, Diana and Pippin.

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What People Are Saying

  • Brian L. - Sales Leader

    “ Lydia is a servant leader and it shows in how she lives, her interactions with people and her work. She lifts others up and works hard and smart to achieve an outcome that is greater than expectation in nearly every challenge that she accepts. ”

  • Ashley M. - CEO and Owner

    “Lydia's professionalism and energy are infectious. She brings brightness and positivity to everything she does, making everyone around her feel known, seen, and recognized.”

  • Kent E. - Grantee Administrator

    “ One of Lydia's most notable achievements is her initiative to produce international marketing materials promoting the State of Indiana. Through this groundbreaking project, Lydia has showcased her creativity, innovation, and cross-cultural understanding while fostering stronger bonds with international partners and promoting Indiana as a welcoming destination for investment and cultural exchange. ”

  • Samantha T - CEO and Owner

    Lydia helped us refine our social media message and really capture what we want our brand to say. She made the whole process easy and fun, and it was such a pleasure working with her! She also spoke at our company retreat and was so insightful. Our team walked away feeling refreshed and inspired.

  • Dexter S - Grantee Administrator

    “Working with Lydia brought clarity and focus to my message. Through her one-on-one consultations, she helped refine my communication and strengthen my overall strategy, equipping me with the tools to present with confidence.”

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Awards, Leadership, and Recognitions

  • Graduate, James T. Morris Global Leadership Series (International Center)

  • Graduate, Indiana Conference for Women Leadership Development Program

  • Nominee, Greater Lafayette Top 10 Under 40, IBJ Top 30 under 30, Conexus Rising Top 30, International Centers Global Leadership Series

  • Marketing Advisor, Global Chamber Indianapolis

  • Co- Marketing Chair, Women in Manufacturing Indiana Chapter

  • Speaker, NAFTZ Spring Seminar & Annual Conference New Orleans; Miami; Savannah, Japan Currents Symposium, Japan America Society of Indiana Annual Meeting, Innopower at RALLY Indianapolis, Fortune Academy Annual Gala(s), Panelist and Moderator for many events, Greater Cincinnati Foreign Trade Zone conference, and more!

  • Host Committee Member, InnoPower Minority Business Conference

  • Selected Panel Facilitator, Japan Currents Symposium, Fortune Academy Annual Gala, CVG FTZ reachout event

  • Raised over $1.5M in nonprofit fundraising, including efforts at the Alzheimer’s Association and Fortune Academy

  • Generated over $2.7M in FTZ-related business through marketing and outreach strategies

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Whether you're just getting started or need a fresh perspective on your existing outreach, we’ll create a roadmap that moves your message—and your mission—forward.

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