Dare to Interrupt

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!

Dare to Interrupt is a business podcast hosted by Meetings Today, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Meetings Today hosts Dare to Interrupt, a business show with 78 episodes published.

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  Lead With Curiosity: Embracing AI and Evolving as a Leader

  Aug 14, 202635 min

  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.

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

  Jul 17, 202627 min

  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.

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

  Jun 19, 202642 min

  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.

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

  May 14, 202636 min

  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.

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  The Growth Edge: Making Bold Moves Before You Feel Ready

  Apr 14, 202641 min

  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.

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