cultivate cny

the show where trailblazers join Alex Canavan to share what it’s like to dream, lead, and build in Upstate New York.


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cultivate cny podcast

cultivate cny podcast

cultivate cny is the podcast Where trailblazers share what it’s like to dream, lead, and build in Upstate New York.

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ep 104: From Content to Connection ft. Aryal Smith

This week on Cultivate CNY, we’re pulling back the curtain to spotlight one of the driving forces behind our digital presence — Aryal Smith.

Since joining the team in 2023, aryal has helped grow our community, elevate our content, and strengthen partnerships across Central New York and beyond.

outside of the cny women’s network, Aryal works with founders to grow their direct-to-consumer brand through grassroots marketing strategies. to learn more, connect with aryal on linkedin or follow her on instagram.


In this episode, alex and aryal discuss:
– Building brand trust in real life, not just online
– What it actually takes to create content that performs
– Why community is not a buzzword (it’s a strategy)

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