Dare to Interrupt

Season 7, Episode 6  Guest: Leslie Blye, Chief Revenue Officer, Ansera Leslie Blye, chief revenue officer for Ansera, joins host Courtney Stanley for a conversation about leadership, confidence and the courage to have difficult conversations. Together, they explore what it means to lead through change, how confidence is built through experience and candor, and the difference between managing a tea...

Season 7, Episode 5 Guest: Melissa Majors, Inspirer, Storyteller, Author and Coach, Melissa Majors Consulting Melissa Majors, speaker, author and leadership coach, joins host Courtney Stanley for a conversation about the growing need for human connection in today’s world and what it means to lead with empathy, intention and community. Together, they explore the unspoken pressures many women are ca...

Season 7, Episode 4 Guest: Carly Silberstein, Event Entrepreneur, Cielle & Co. Carly Silberstein, event entrepreneur at Cielle & Co, joins host Courtney Stanley for a conversation about what it takes to build, evolve and lead in a rapidly changing events industry. Together, they explore why some of the biggest opportunities come before you feel ready, how Carly is investing in the future t...

Season 7, Episode 3 Guest: Princess Castleberry, Global Keynote Speaker & Leadership Capacity Strategist, Castleberry Global Princess Castleberry, leadership capacity strategist, global keynote speaker, and author of The Truth Is in the Trigger™, joins host Courtney Stanley for a conversation about the growing leadership capacity crisis and what it takes to stay effective in high-pressure, fas...

Season 7, Episode 2 Guest: Ashlee Livingstone, Personal Growth Coach and Breathwork Facilitator Ashlee Livingstone is a personal growth coach and breathwork facilitator who helps achieving women manage their stress, improve their mental & emotional wellness, and find more harmony in everyday life. She’s the Founder of The Mental Fitness Club, co-host of The Calm Collective podcast, and a trust...

Ashlee Livingstone, personal growth coach and breathwork facilitator, joins host Courtney Stanley to unpack the realities of high achievement, overwhelm and sustainable success, challenging hustle culture and exploring how choosing alignment over exhaustion can change the way we lead and live.

Season 6, Episode 12 Guest: Julius Solaris, Founder, Boldpush Julius Solaris, founder of Boldpush, joins host Courtney Stanley for an honest, vulnerable and perspective-shifting conversation about what it really means to lead in the spotlight. He opens up about navigating the realities of social media negativity, balancing advocacy with diplomacy and finding the resilience to show up boldly in an...

Season 6, Episode 11 Guest: Nicola Kastner, CEO, Event Leaders Exchange (ELX) Nicola Kastner, CEO of Event Leaders Exchange (ELX), joins host Courtney Stanley for an honest and inspiring conversation about leading with authenticity, clarity and purpose. She shares how authenticity shapes influence, how intentional ambition drives impact and why staying true to yourself is the most powerful leaders...

Season 6, Episode 10 Guests: Yush Sztalkoper, Founder & Neuroinclusion Strategist, NeuroSpark+; PreciousL. Williams, CEO, Perfect Pitch GroupYush Sztalkoper, founder and neuroinclusion strategist at NeuroSpark+, and Precious L. Williams, CEO of Perfect Pitch Group, join host Courtney Stanley for a powerful follow-up conversation to their live Dare to Interrupt panel at IMEX America in Las Vega...

Season 6, Episode 9 Guest: Sasha Saladziak, Director of National Special Events, Live Nation Canada Sasha Saladziak, director of national special events at Live Nation Canada, shares how resilience, self-reflection and embracing change can shape both leadership and life.

Season 6, Episode 8 Guest: Telesa Via, VP, Luxury & Leisure Sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) What does leadership look like when women confidently own their seat, use their voice and bring others with them as they rise? Telesa Via, vice president of luxury and leisure sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International, shares how mastering negotiation, leading with purpose a...

Season 6, Episode 7 Featured Guest: Pamela Brunson, President, Wolfgang Puck Catering What does real leadership look like when people can bring their full selves to work? Pamela Brunson, president of Wolfgang Puck Catering, unpacks how building a culture where people feel truly supported—meeting them where they are, leaning on your team and leading by example—can transform leadership and company c...

Season 6, Episode 6 Featured Guest: Laura Armstrong, CEO/Founder, Wealth Mastery Systems What does it really mean to stand in your power? Laura Armstrong, CEO and founder of Wealth Mastery Systems and three-time world champion martial artist, unpacks how breaking through mindset traps and knowing your worth can help leaders take up space with confidence—in business, leadership and life.

Season 6, Episode 5 Guest: Lindsay Holder, Founder, Hustle Flow Lab In a world that teaches us to shrink, this episode is about expanding—our confidence, our compassion and our connection to the bodies we live in. Through vulnerable conversations and personal stories, Lindsay Holder, founder of Hustle Flow Lab, explores what it means to heal body image from the inside out and finally see ourselves...

Season 6, Episode 4 Featured Guest: Deanna Nwosu, Program Manager, REI What would you do if you truly believed you only had one life to live? Deanna Nwosu, Program Manager at REI, shares how she’s learned to take bold risks, embrace fear with courage and grow her confidence.

This special episode, recorded in front of a live audience during the 2025 Annual Conference for the Association of Destination Management Executives International, brings together a panel of bold, leading women from the DMC industry to share their candid perspectives on navigating burnout, battling imposter syndrome, being a working parent and more. Guests: Lisa Deleon, DMCP, Vice President of Gl...

Guest: Reem Ismail, Clinical Practice Liaison, MSN, AGACNP-BC How can we lead with greater empathy? Reem Ismail, clinical practice liaison, explores how the training healthcare providers receive to harness empathy in patient care can offer valuable lessons for leaders in any industry—helping them lead with more compassion, connection and impact.

Season 6, Episode 1 Guest: Ksenija Polla, Director, International Development, Talley Management Group Ksenija Polla, director international development for Talley Management Group, shares her top tips on how to make 2025 your most successful, balanced and bold year yet.

Season 5, Episode 12 Guest: Jason Dunn, CEO, National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals Are leaders making decisions that will build a brighter future? Jason Dunn, CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, discusses how leaders can navigate the balance between addressing immediate challenges and preparing their organizations for a sustainable, future-focused success.

Season 5, Episode 11 Guest: Aracelly Delgadillo, Senior Account Manager, International Sales, Metro Toronto Convention Centre How can you live a more empowered life? Aracelly Delgadillo, senior account manager, international sales at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, discusses the importance of community, the power of journaling and intentionally investing in yourself. 

Season 5, Episode 10 Details Guest: Shideh Doerr, CEO & Chief Magician Officer, JabberYak Do you struggle with social anxiety? Shideh Doerr, CEO & Chief Magician Officer at JabberYak, discusses how to feel more comfortable when networking and shares tips to keep your social battery charged.

Season 5, Episode 9 Guest: Huong Nguyen, CEO & Founder, Shiloh Events When you get knocked down, what do you need to do in order to get back up and move forward? Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events, discusses the power and growth opportunity that experiencing failure presents.

Season 5, Episode 8 Guest: Sepideh Eivazi, Founder, Dawn of the Earth What does the future version of you look like? Sepideh Eivazi, founder, Dawn of the Earth, shares how to tap into breathwork, honor your personal transformation and live life authentically.

Season 5, Episode 7 Guest: Kyel Godfrey-Ryan, CEO and Founder of TUNE Do you find yourself constantly navigating stress and overwhelm? Kyel Godfrey-Ryan, CEO and founder of TUNE, shares insights and resources to reset and balance your nervous system in order to live a healthier, more peaceful life. 

Season 5, Episode 6 Guest: Taylor Smith What do you know about Gen Z? Taylor Smith, content developer, destinations and features for Meetings Today, shares her perspective on battling social anxiety, finding valuable mentorship and creating awareness around today's young professional experience.