Dare to Interrupt

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This Meetings Today podcast gives event professionals the chance to overhear raw, unfiltered conversations between the event industry’s most influential women. Hosted by speaker and writer Courtney Stanley, Dare to Interrupt brings together industry professionals who shed light on important topics facing women today, from imposter syndrome to sexual harassment to negotiating pay and the list goes on. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

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August 14, 202635 min

Lead With Curiosity: Embracing AI and Evolving as a Leader

Season 7, Episode 8 Guest: Rachel Andrews, Global Head of Meetings & Events, Cvent Rachel Andrews, global head of meetings and events at Cvent, joins host Courtney Stanley for a conversation about leadership, curiosity and navigating a rapidly changing industry. Together, they explore Rachel’s leadership journey, the evolving impact of AI on meetings and events, and why staying curious is essential to growing, adapting and leading in an ever-changing industry.

July 17, 202627 min

Believe the Good: Quieting Your Inner Critic and Embracing Your Growth

Season 7, Episode 7 Guest: Natalia Roblero, Director of Groups & Incentives, Memorable DMC Costa Rica, Panamá, Belize Natalia Roblero, director of groups and incentives sales at Memorable Travel Group, joins host Courtney Stanley for a conversation about ambition, resilience and the realities of building a meaningful career as a single mom. Together, they explore what it means to lead with courage, navigate impostor syndrome and self-doubt, give yourself grace through life's changing seasons, and learn to believe the good things others see in you.

June 19, 202642 min

The Courage to Be Direct: Building Confidence Through Candor and Difficult Conversations

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 team and truly developing people.

May 14, 202635 min

The Power of Togetherness: Leading with Connection in a Disconnected World

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 carrying right now, the importance of rewriting the narrative around how women support one another, and why meaningful connection and belonging matter more than ever in both life and leadership.

April 14, 202640 min

The Growth Edge: Making Bold Moves Before You Feel Ready

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 through event technology and emerging talent, and what it means to make bold, aligned decisions about where to focus your time and energy. They also unpack the realities of navigating growth, making high-stakes decisions and stepping into what’s next with clarity and conviction.

March 20, 202631 min

The Leadership Wake-Up Call: Decoding the Triggers That Shape How You Lead

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, fast-changing environments. Together, they explore why triggers are powerful signals—not weaknesses—how leaders can decode them to improve judgment and resilience, and what it really means to stay on your “A-Game” in today’s complex world.

February 23, 202629 min

Authentic Growth: Navigating Change with Intention

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 trusted speaker and coach. Ashlee’s approachable and practical style helps her clients feel grounded, focused, and empowered to thrive—both at work and beyond.

January 24, 202640 min

High Achievement, Low Overwhelm: Choosing Alignment Over Exhaustion

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.

December 11, 202553 min

Likes, Comments and Leadership: Julius Solaris on Facing the Noise and Leading Boldly

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 industry that’s constantly evolving.

November 13, 202543 min

The Intentional Leader: Balancing Ambition With Authenticity

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 leadership strategy of all.