Presented by GDA Speakers , a premier global speakers bureau, Backstage Pass with GDA Speakers hosted by Gail Davis invites you into the exciting world of keynote speaking and event planning expertise. Each episode pulls back the curtain with exclusive interviews from top keynote speakers, industry insiders, and event professionals. Join us as we explore expert insights, inspiring stories, and actionable advice to help you create unforgettable events.
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Signup to Generate a PitchPresented by GDA Speakers, a premier global speakers bureau, Backstage Pass with GDA Speakers hosted by Gail Davis invites you into the exciting world of keynote speaking and event planning expertise. Each episode pulls back the curtain with exclusive interviews from top keynote speakers, industry insiders, and event professionals.
Recent episodes include "Next-Level Performance Secrets from the "Female Jerry Maguire" with Molly Fletcher" (25 September 2026, 23 minutes), "Your Playbook for Success in Today’s Workplace with Carla Harris" (4 September 2026, 21 minutes), and "The Combat-Proven Formula for Stronger Teams with Jason Harris" (17 August 2026, 27 minutes).
Backstage Pass with GDA Speakers publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 91 episodes.
Booking probability for Backstage Pass with GDA Speakers is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Backstage Pass with GDA Speakers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Backstage Pass with GDA Speakers's contact route on record: verified email.
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Backstage Pass with GDA Speakers is a business show with 91 episodes published.
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Episode #48
On this episode of Backstage Pass , Gail Davis sits down with Molly Fletcher , one of the first female sports agents and known in the industry as the “female Jerry Maguire,” to explore what her years in the sports world...
Episode #47
In this episode of Backstage Pass , Gail Davis sits down with Carla Harris , Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, to unpack the practical strategies that have shaped her nearly...
Episode #46
On this episode of Backstage Pass , Gail Davis sits down with bestselling author, retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, professional pilot, and keynote speaker Jason Harris to explore the combat-proven principles behind...
Episode #45
On this episode of Backstage Pass , Gail Davis welcomes futurist, bestselling author, and technology strategist Jamie Metzl for a conversation about one of the biggest challenges facing leaders today: how to prepare for...
Episode #44
On this episode of Backstage Pass , Gail Davis sits down with keynote speaker and creativity expert Kyle Scheele to explore one of the biggest myths holding organizations back: the belief that some people are creative...
Episode #43
On this episode of Backstage Pass , Gail Davis sits down with bestselling author and now "recovering attorney and investment banker" Rashmi Airan to explore how good people can make life-changing mistakes—and how those...
Episode #42
On this episode of Backstage Pass , Gail Davis sits down with cybersecurity expert, former NSA senior executive, and current Morgan Stanley Managing Director Rachel Wilson to explore the rapidly evolving cyber threat...
Episode #41
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with New York Times bestselling author and positive psychology expert Shawn Achor to discuss his newest bestseller, The Power of Beliefs . Known for transforming...
Episode #40
On this episode of Backstage Pass , Gail Davis sits down with bestselling author and leadership expert David Burkus to explore what separates high-performing teams from teams that struggle to connect, communicate, and...
Episode #39
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Amanda Lindhout — New York Times bestselling author of A House in the Sky and internationally recognized voice on resilience, mindset, and transformation — to...
Episode #38
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Alison Canavan — global wellness expert, mindfulness facilitator, and transformational speaker — to explore how leaders and teams can reduce stress, regain...
Episode #37
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Kevin Brown — bestselling author, leadership speaker, and one of GDA’s most rebooked experts — to explore what it really means to lead, serve, and show up at...
Episode #36
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Dr. Rebecca Heiss — stress expert and researcher whose work has been recognized as “transformative” by the National Science Foundation — to challenge the way...
Episode #35
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Jeff Civillico — Las Vegas headliner, Hall of Fame speaker, and one of GDA’s most rebooked talents — to explore what makes audiences connect, laugh, and come...
Episode #34
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Jesse Israel , founder of The Big Quiet, to explore how quiet can become a competitive advantage in a noisy, high-pressure world. Key topics in this episode...
Episode #33
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Dr. Gary Chapman , bestselling author of The Five Love Languages and one of the most trusted voices on relationships, to explore why feeling valued is at the...
Episode #32
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Todd Whitthorne , Emmy Award–winning broadcaster and former senior executive at the Cooper Aerobic Center, to explore why health isn’t a mystery — it’s a...
Episode #30
On this episode of Backstage Pass , Gail Davis talks with Sun Ah Brock about her journey of abandonment, adoption, and the search for belonging. Sun Ah shares what it was like to reconnect with her biological family in...
Episode #31
On this episode of Backstage Pass Gail visits with, James Lawrence , better known as The Iron Cowboy, who built his name on extreme endurance feats. But the real impact of his story? How we can all find shared hope no...
Episode #29
On this episode of Backstage Pass, John O'Leary shares his inspiring journey from a tragic childhood accident to becoming a motivational speaker and author. He discusses the recent premiere of the film based on his life...
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