Clarity on Stage.

Strategy That Sticks.

Keynotes, panels, and workshops rooted in global trade, nonprofit messaging, and public agency strategy.

Lydia Chastain, giving a presentation at JASI Currents Symposium (Japan American Society of Indiana)

Lydia Chastain is a national speaker and marketing strategist known for translating complex topics—like Foreign Trade Zones and public-sector engagement—into messaging that makes sense and moves people. She brings clarity, warmth, and experience to the stage and is available for keynote speaking, workshops, webinars, and moderated panels.

Book Lydia to speak

Signature Topics

  • Helping grantees and ports communicate FTZ benefits to real businesses. Marketing that moves past compliance into connection.

  • Workshops for nonprofit boards, fundraising teams, and mission-driven leaders to clarify communications and inspire action.

  • Clear storytelling and branding for public agencies, EDOs, and chambers that need buy-in, visibility, and results.

  • I bring clarity, energy, and structure to your event, from intimate leadership panels to national conferences.

Keynote Presentations

Bring vision and voice to your next conference or convening with a keynote designed to both inform and inspire. I craft keynotes rooted in lived experience and professional expertise across global trade, FTZ messaging, nonprofit leadership, and economic development marketing.

Perfect for: Annual meetings · Policy summits · Economic development forums · Women in leadership events

Plan your Keynote

Workshop Facilitation

Want your audience to walk away with practical strategies—not just ideas? Workshops blend interactive formats with tailored content to spark new thinking and drive clarity around marketing strategy, outreach design, and public sector messaging.

Perfect for: Professional associations · Trade organizations · Nonprofit teams · Corporate leadership groups · Community and civic workshops · Cross-sector collaboratives

Plan a Workshop

Panel Moderation

A well-run panel doesn’t just keep time—it brings out insight. I’ve moderated panels for public sector, trade, and innovation events, guiding conversations with clear takeaways and professional polish. strategy. Be sure to include important details like value, length of service, and why it’s unique.

Perfect for: Trade zone summits · Innovation showcases · Regional collaboration conferences

Book an Engagement

Webinars or Virtual Events

Digital sessions don’t have to feel flat. Whether speaking or facilitating, I bring energy and structure to remote events. Presentations are optimized for short attention spans without sacrificing quality, with tailored slides and built-in audience engagement.

Perfect for: Online learning series · Stakeholder education · Advocacy campaigns · Remote board training

Webinar Pricing