Disrupt & Innovate
Are you a business owner who’s falling behind the competition, feeling anxious about unforeseeable disruptions, or having trouble hiring and keeping the best employees? If so, Disrupt & Innovate podcast is tailored to you. We believe in disruptive leadership as a conscious choice to challenge the status quo for a better future. Our goal is not to stir things up for the sake of it, though we do find it exhilarating. Rather, we want to inspire positive changes in your business, your personal life, and the world at large. Join us on this journey to turn your big dreams into reality.
Episodes
April 21, 2026 • 20 mins
In this episode of Disrupt & Innovate, Lisa L. Levy sits down with Lori Crooks, founder and CEO of Cadra, to discuss why proactive information security is the only way to build a truly resilient business in today’s digital landscape.
Lori shares her entrepreneurial journey and explains why organizations—especially those navigating complex frameworks like CMMC and FedRAMP—must integrate security controls into their daily operation...
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April 14, 2026 • 20 mins
In this episode of Disrupt & Innovate, Lisa L. Levy sits down with Donovan Pyle, CEO of Health Compass Consulting, to expose the hidden inefficiencies in employee benefits—and how executives can take back control.
Donovan shares a staggering reality: employers spent $1.3 trillion on healthcare benefits last year—and roughly $325 billion of that was waste. He breaks down why traditional benefits brokers often fail to prioritize cos...
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April 7, 2026 • 26 mins
In this episode of Disrupt & Innovate, Lisa L. Levy sits down with Doug C. Brown, a premier sales revenue expert and CEO of Business Success Factors, to discuss the critical link between sales strategies and EBITDA.
Doug breaks down why increasing profit margins can often be more impactful for your business valuation than simply chasing higher sales volume. He shares his "truthful goals" philosophy for business planning, drawing ...
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March 31, 2026 • 22 mins
In this episode of Disrupt & Innovate, Lisa L. Levy welcomes Michael Toguchi, Chief Strategy Officer at eResources, to explore the mindset shifts required to thrive in today's rapidly evolving technology landscape.
With over 25 years in nonprofit and education technology, Michael has built smarter systems that have supported more than 5.6 million applications and awarded over $100 million in scholarships, grants, and accommodatio...
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March 24, 2026 • 23 mins
What if the fastest path to better culture, higher employee engagement, and lower turnover isn’t another initiative—but better leadership and coaching? In this episode, Lisa L. Levy sits down with Dr. Kevin Gazzara, CEO of Magna Leadership Solutions, to unpack what actually drives organizational change from the inside out.
With 30 years of industry experience—including 18 years at Intel—Dr. Gazzara shares what he’s learned about ...
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March 17, 2026 • 21 mins
Are you writing a book just to have one, or are you writing the right book to grow your business? 📚 In this episode, Lisa L. Levy sits down with Ally Machate, best-selling author, publishing consultant, and founder of The Writers’ Ally, to discuss the strategic side of nonfiction publishing.
Ally explains why a book should be a powerful tool for business growth and how to ensure your message aligns with your professional goals. ...
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March 10, 2026 • 23 mins
Are we working remotely… or just stuck in nonstop video calls? In this episode, Lisa L. Levy sits down with Erik Braund, founder and CEO of Katmai, to explore the next evolution of digital collaboration—and why the future of remote work must be more human, more spontaneous, and far less meeting-heavy.
Erik explains how traditional video conferencing tools haven’t meaningfully evolved in years, and how that’s fueled calendar chaos...
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March 3, 2026 • 22 mins
Infertility and reproductive health are already emotionally overwhelming—so why has fertility care become so financially complex and inequitable? In this episode of Disrupt & Innovate, Lisa L. Levy welcomes Mary Fusillo, CEO and founder of Family Solutions International, to unpack the hidden costs of infertility care, the realities families face inside fertility clinics, and what it will take to bring more equity to reproductive he...
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February 24, 2026 • 23 mins
In this episode, Lisa L. Levy sits down with James Ellis to explore the real power of employer branding and why most companies need to completely rethink their recruitment strategies.
James breaks down how a clear, differentiated employer value proposition and strong storytelling can transform hiring from “filling seats” into a true driver of business growth. He explains why better applications beat more applications, how to turn...
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February 17, 2026 • 23 mins
In this episode, Lisa L. Levy sits down with Cheryl Texeira, certified profit acceleration business coach, to break down how service-based entrepreneurs can unlock hidden profits, create market-dominating positions, and scale sustainably.
Cheryl explains why understanding your numbers is non-negotiable for CEOs, and how a strategic profit acceleration system—sometimes as little as a 3% improvement in multiple areas—can lead to ma...
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February 10, 2026 • 18 mins
In this episode, Lisa L. Levy sits down with Coby Skonord, founder and CEO of IdeaWake, to talk about bottom-up innovation, employee engagement, and building a true culture of innovation that drives business growth.
Coby shares how IdeaWake helps organizations collect, prioritize, and implement ideas from the people closest to the work—the frontline. From quick wins to disruptive ideas that transform operations, he walks through ...
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February 3, 2026 • 21 mins
In this episode, Lisa L. Levy sits down with Rion Westfall to unpack the realities facing SMBs and how his “Own Your Revenue” framework and PEPSLIM methodology help business owners stabilize, grow, and sustain their companies.
Rion explains why so many entrepreneurs start with strong skills but limited business acumen, and how that gap leads to chaos, missed opportunities, and early failure. He shares how to uncover hidden revenu...
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January 27, 2026 • 20 mins
In this episode, Lisa L. Levy sits down with Ted Whetstone, strategic thought partner and executive coach, to unpack the human element in leadership and change management.
Ted explores why the true value in any organization lies in its people, not just its processes, and why most change efforts fail when leaders impose instead of invite. He explains the critical difference between commitment to outcomes and attachment to specific...
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January 20, 2026 • 21 mins
In this episode, Lisa L. Levy sits down with Simon Holzapfel, co‑founder and CFO of Leaf Lab, to explore how we can better prepare young people for the real future of work—not the one our current systems were built for.
Simon shares how Leaf Lab is redefining learning through free, hands-on, real-world experiences that teach students critical skills like value stream mapping, collaboration, and critical thinking. Drawing from per...
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January 13, 2026 • 22 mins
In this episode, Lisa L. Levy sits down with John Golden to explore why a sales‑first approach to CRM is the key to real business growth, better data, and happier, more effective sales teams.
John breaks down why sales is the engine of revenue, why it must be treated as a serious career rather than a fallback option, and how most organizations are still measuring the wrong things. Instead of outdated activity metrics, he advocate...
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January 6, 2026 • 21 mins
In this episode, Lisa L. Levy talks with Dr. David Gruder—organizational psychologist, board‑level advisor, 12‑award‑winning author, and what he calls a “recovering psychologist” and professional troublemaker.
David equips innovative leaders with the mindsets, skillsets, and habitsets to make integrity profitable, collaboration fruitful, and impact scalable. As a master architect of culture and the C‑suite, he helps owners and ex...
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December 30, 2025 • 25 mins
How do we revive kinesthetic learning to create new futures—fast? In this special “play-along” episode, Lisa L. Levy welcomes Sura Al‑Naimi, CEO and chief co‑creator at Hi Hello Sura, to introduce ProPlay—a hands-on, kinesthetic method that helps leaders and teams prototype ideas, evaluate what works, and drive change with clarity and confidence.
With a background shaping innovation at Disney, Sura shows how ProPlay uses tangible...
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December 23, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode, Lisa L. Levy talks with Anders Boulanger, co-founder and CEO of Engagify, about the art and science of engagement in a world shaped by technology and AI.
Anders breaks down why in-person interactions are irreplaceable, how generational differences impact communication, and why “infotainment” and pattern interruption can transform trade show performance. He shares the story behind Engagify, the power of making you...
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December 16, 2025 • 21 mins
In this episode, Lisa L. Levy sits down with revenue strategist Steven Johnson to debunk the biggest myths in B2B sales and show founders how to build systems that actually drive predictable revenue.
Steven pulls back the curtain on the emotional side of decision-making (yes, even in B2B), why hiring a “unicorn salesperson” isn’t a strategy, and how CEOs can and should understand the sales process. From reducing risk for decision-...
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December 9, 2025 • 16 mins
What happens when quantum computing, AI, and cybersecurity converge? ⚛️🚀 In this episode, Lisa L. Levy speaks with Steven McKeon — ethical hacker, technologist, and visionary — about the next great leap in business and technology: the quantum era.
Steven unpacks the transformative potential of quantum mechanics applied to real-world challenges, from encryption and digital security to innovation and predictive analytics. The conve...
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