Discover Resilience: The Podcast

What can a career spanning search and rescue, the Department of Homeland Security, the intelligence community, the White House, and the private sector teach us about resilience leadership? This week, Mark Harvey, Senior Director of Business Resilience at Regeneron and former Special Assistant to the President of the United States and Senior Director for Resilience Policy on the National Security C...

In this episode of Discover Resilience, we sit down with Andrea Davis, President and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative and a recognized leader in emergency management, to explore why crisis communications often fail when communities need them most. Drawing on experience spanning FEMA, the American Red Cross, Walmart, Disney, and more, Andrea shares lessons learned from some of the most complex disa...

In this episode of Discover Resilience, we sit down with Everbridge Senior Technical Account Manager Tom Osial to explore what makes an effective employee wellness check program. From designing scalable playbooks and improving situational awareness to balancing duty of care with operational realities, Tom shares practical lessons from years spent supporting organizations through major disruptions,...

Recorded live on stage at Discover Resilience 2026, Shay Bond and Casey Daghigh sit down with Chris Grollnek for a conversation about workplace violence prevention, crisis leadership, preparedness, and communication under pressure. Chris shares lessons from decades of experience helping organizations identify warning signs earlier, strengthen preparedness, improve training, and respond more effect...

In this episode of Discover Resilience, we sit down with Mara Croce, Senior Account Manager at Everbridge, to explore the role of partnership in supporting today’s security and resilience leaders. Drawing on her experience working with large, complex organizations, Mara shares how she helps customers navigate high-pressure situations—where speed, accuracy, and confidence in data are critical to ke...

In this timely episode of Discover Resilience, we sit down with Zachary Nelson, Manager of the Everbridge Global Insights team, to break down how organizations can turn overwhelming volumes of information into clear, actionable intelligence. From a fast-paced and lighthearted opener to a deeply strategic discussion, Zach walks us through the full risk intelligence lifecycle and explains how each s...

In this episode of Discover Resilience, Shay and Casey sit down with Soraya Sutherlin, certified emergency manager and founder and CEO of Emergency Management Safety Partners, for a powerful conversation about what it really means to prepare for the unexpected. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience supporting crisis response, disaster planning, and public safety, Soraya shares how resilience...

Casey and Shay open the episode with a lighthearted conversation about their dream “adult boarding school” courses before welcoming Everbridge Vice President of Program Management Lisa Radley to the podcast. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in enterprise SaaS, critical communications, and safety technology, Lisa shares how duty of care is evolving as work moves beyond traditional off...

Casey and Shay open with a nostalgic conversation about their first jobs before sitting down with Everbridge Chief Security Officer Tracy Reinhold for an unfiltered discussion on the realities of modern security leadership. From organizational fragility to crisis communication breakdowns, Tracy shares practical insights shaped by his experience in the FBI and enterprise security leadership. The co...

Casey and Shay kick off the episode with a candid and humorous conversation about staying calm under pressure before being joined by Rudy Murillo, Vice President of Emergency Management and Services at the New York City Housing Authority, the largest public housing authority in the United States. Rudy shares his journey from the U.S. Marine Corps to leading 24/7 emergency communications and large-...

Casey and Shay kick things off with a candid conversation about personal quirks, productivity systems, and the routines that keep us all moving before welcoming resilience leader Lisa Jones. A business continuity regional manager at Control Risks and DRJ Consultant of the Year, Lisa brings deep expertise on the hidden risks of cloud dependency and the false sense of security many organizations pla...

Casey and Shay open with a lighthearted dive into New York City culture before sitting down on-site at NYC Emergency Management with Stacey Martinez, Director of Watch Command. Stacy leads the city’s 24/7 operations center, coordinating real-time monitoring and response across agencies to keep New York safe. She shares her career journey from FDNY EMT to emergency management leader, highlighting t...

Casey and Shay open with a humorous chat about dining experiences before diving into a cinematic exploration of risk intelligence with Adam DeLuca, Director of Risk Intelligence and Strategy at Everbridge. Using three iconic films—Die Hard, Jurassic Park, and You’ve Got Mail—Adam breaks down exaggerated scenarios to highlight real-world lessons in risk management. From insider threats and physical...

Casey and Shay open this episode of Discover Resilience: The Podcast with playful banter about dream places to live, fantasy homes, and where they’d escape to if anything were possible. They’re then joined by Stephanie Marjoram, VP, Product Marketing and Strategic Accounts at Everbridge, and a true Swiss Army knife of the resilience world. Stephanie shares her perspective on what resilience really...

In this episode of Discover Resilience, Casey and Shay reflect on the rising cost of concerts and the nostalgia of reunion shows before welcoming Pamela Larson, Chief Security Officer for North America at Everbridge. With over two decades of experience in security and operational resilience, Pamela shares her journey from the Secret Service to leading resilience efforts at major organizations like...

Casey and Shay kick off with festive banter before welcoming Brad Henske of Carilion Clinic to unpack how a Risk & Resilience Committee unites risk, ITDR, emergency/crisis communications, and BC to achieve operational resilience. He covers committee scope, mission alignment, and collaboration via curiosity, regular cross-functional touchpoints, and shared accountability. The episode distinguis...

In this episode of Discover Resilience, hosts Casey and Shay get into the fall spirit, talking spooky season and a dramatic Eagles win before shifting to the critical topic of collaboration during a crisis. They are joined by James Podlucky, a Senior Product Manager at Everbridge who brings a unique dual perspective as a former Certified Emergency Manager. James discusses the realities of incident...

In this episode of Discover Resilience, hosts Casey and Shay trade travel recovery tales before tackling a critical challenge: securing buy-in from subject matter experts. They are joined by April Renner, Business Continuity Manager at Burns & McDonnell, who brings MBCP and CCRP credentials to the conversation. April shares her proactive, people-first strategies for overcoming common hurdles l...

Discover Resilience kicks off with hosts Shay and Casey pulling back the curtain on why this podcast exists and where resilience is headed. With humor (and a bit of coffee talk), they frame the industry’s shift from siloed functions to true enterprise-wide resilience. Guest Sean McDevitt, Director of Product Marketing at Everbridge, joins to trace the evolution of global security—from “guards and...

Welcome to Discover Resilience: The Podcast What does it truly take to achieve enterprise-wide resilience? Join hosts Shayla Bond and Casey Daghigh, who bring a combined 30 years of experience in the resilience space, as they sit down with customers, industry leaders, and Everbridge experts. They will explore everything from the philosophical to the strategic and tactical steps required to build a...