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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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 ConsultingMelissa 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 4Guest: 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 3Guest: Princess Castleberry, Global Keynote Speaker & Leadership Capacity Strategist, Castleberry GlobalPrincess 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 2Guest: Ashlee Livingstone, Personal Growth Coach and Breathwork FacilitatorAshlee 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 12Guest: Julius Solaris, Founder, BoldpushJulius 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.

October 16, 202545 min

The Power Within: Building Confidence Through Authenticity and Courage

Season 6, Episode 10Guests: 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 Vegas. In this deeper dive, they explore what it truly means to step fully into your power, build unshakable confidence and lead with authenticity—on stage, in business and in life.

September 19, 202536 min

The Inner Work: Shaping Leadership Through Reflection and Resilience

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

August 15, 202551 min

The Power Play: Shaping the Future by Lifting as You Lead

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 and lifting other women along the way can create lasting impact in the hospitality industry and beyond.