RISE TO LEAD

Regina Huber

Fearless Voices, Bold Leadership, Unconventional Thinking Your Freakin' Amazing Life Map — built for you, free, from one thirty-minute conversation: what your body already knows, the script you've been running, and the one move that would light you up. Nothing to buy. → https://reginahuber.com/map. Now, step into the hub of leadership inspiration with Regina Huber. Tune in for candid conversations and invaluable wisdom from bold leaders across industries and cultures. RISE TO LEAD is where fearless voices and unconventional minds share how they shape movements, businesses, teams — and themselves. This show celebrates creative leadership in all forms, from the stage to the boardroom, from community spaces to solo ventures. We explore creative, sometimes unexpected expressions of leadership — from business innovators and band leaders to movement makers. Come for bold heart, audacious action, and the kind of leadership that creates greater freedom for you and those you get to impact.

  1. 4d ago

    Navigating Business Chaos Through Modern Operations with Damon Flowers

    Damon Flowers shares how being fired early in his career for asking too many questions set him on a path toward entrepreneurship and a deep focus on what actually makes companies work. He explains how this led to his concept of modern operations — a unified approach that connects marketing, sales, product, and fulfillment into a single operational system that prevents breakdown as companies grow. Drawing on experience scaling businesses from zero to $12M and from $3.5M to $30M, he shows how structure, not pressure, is what allows growth to hold. The conversation explores why companies often scale one area while another collapses, and how silos quietly create instability even in high-performing teams. Damon breaks down modern operations as the “hub” that replaces fragmented tools and disconnected systems, giving founders clarity, alignment, and faster decision-making without becoming the bottleneck. He outlines the progression from experimentation to foundation, optimization, and scale, and explains why skipping steps leads to instability. The episode also unpacks delegation failures, communication gaps, and the misconception that systems reduce freedom — showing instead how they create it by removing constant firefighting and restoring focus for leaders. About Damon Flowers: Damon Flowers – based in Texas – is a 4x CEO and co-founder of Modern Operators, where he helps founder-led businesses scale without chaos. With experience growing companies from $3.5M to $30M+, Damon focuses on building operational systems that remove founder bottlenecks, align teams, and create sustainable growth. His work centers on helping leaders transition from reactive, day-to-day operations to structured, system-driven businesses that can run without constant oversight. Damon brings a practical, no-fluff approach to scaling, combining strategy, execution, and modern tools to help businesses grow with clarity and efficiency. www.modernoperators.com  www.linkedin.com/in/damonflowers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Navigating Business Chaos Through Modern Operations with Damon Flowers

  2. Oct 6

    The Body Language Leaders Get Wrong with Stefan Verra

    Your Freakin' Amazing Life Map — built for you, free, from one thirty-minute conversation: what your body already knows, the script you've been running, and the one move that would light you up. Nothing to buy. → https://reginahuber.com/map Stefan Verra has spent over 20 years studying body language — or, as he prefers to call it, everyday human behavior — and this conversation makes clear why his scientific, no-nonsense approach has made him one of Europe's most sought-after experts on the topic. Stefan and Regina trace his fascination back to growing up around his sculptor father and later realizing, while working in the music industry, that audiences respond far more to a performer's physical expression than to the music itself. That insight becomes the foundation for a wide-ranging discussion connecting body language to leadership, dance, and even romantic attraction, including Stefan's take on the often-misquoted Mehrabian research and why words alone can convey facts but never emotion.The back half of the episode turns practical, with Stefan walking through concrete tools leaders can use immediately: the "NN rule" for delivering important information with your nose and navel turned fully toward the person you're addressing, the selfie test for discovering how rarely you actually smile, and how to read a team's trust in you by watching where people glance during a meeting. He also breaks down the difference between symmetry and asymmetry in gesture, why varying your body language attracts a wider range of people to follow you, and how something as small as where you stand in a room can shift how included your team feels. It's a hands-on masterclass in a subject most leaders underestimate — and a reminder that presence is built moment by moment, long before anyone speaks. About Stefan Verra:Stefan Verra, based in Germany, is one of Europe’s most sought-after experts in body language. The Austrian native, who lives in Munich, has been studying human body language intensively for more than 20 years.A bestselling author, he serves as a guest lecturer at several universities and university hospitals. He advises government organizations (including NATO and the U.S. Navy), research institutions, and companies around the world, speaking to more than 10,000 people annually.His analyses are regularly featured in the media, and more than 150,000 people follow his body language insights and tips on social media.www.stefanverra.com www.facebook.com/stefanverra www.instagram.com/stefanverra www.linkedin.com/in/stefanverra www.youtube.com/user/StefanVerra  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Body Language Leaders Get Wrong with Stefan Verra

  3. Sep 29

    Create It or Wait Forever – How Vision Becomes Reality with Margaux Amie

    Your Freakin' Amazing Life Map — built for you, free, from one thirty-minute conversation: what your body already knows, the script you've been running, and the one move that would light you up. Nothing to buy. → https://reginahuber.com/map What do you do when the system you’re in quietly tells you your time is up? Margaux didn’t wait for permission—or for the “right moment.” She built her own. In this conversation, she shares how stepping beyond acting into creating and producing her own films became the turning point—not just for visibility, but for longevity. What started as a strategic move evolved into something far more powerful: a way to shape narratives, open doors for others, and create work that actually reflects the world we live in. From launching a short film that reached Cannes to building a production company grounded in purpose, she walks us through what it really takes to move from idea to execution.But this goes beyond filmmaking. We talk about resilience shaped through rejection, why understanding the business side changes everything, and how a strong vision holds when collaboration, setbacks, and unexpected realities enter the picture. Margaux also opens up about the personal experiences that influence her storytelling—from loss to mental health to the pressure of continuing forward when life doesn’t pause. At the core of it all is a simple truth: things rarely line up perfectly. So the question becomes—do you wait, or do you move anyway? About Margaux Amie:Margaux Amie from California is the founder of True Self Films, a woman- and Black-owned production company dedicated to creating bold, socially impactful stories that elevate underrepresented voices. An actress and producer, she is currently developing the feature film Therein Lies Darkness, a psychological drama exploring family dynamics, grief, and generational trauma.Margaux’s work is driven by a commitment to authenticity and emotional truth, with a focus on stories that resonate deeply and spark conversation. Her award-winning short film Let Go has been recognized across multiple film festivals, building momentum for her growing slate of projects.Through her work, she aims to bridge storytelling and social impact, creating films that are both meaningful and culturally relevant.www.trueselffilms.comig@trueselffilms.com ig@margauxamie.com fb@trueselffilms.com https://ko-fi.com/trueselffilms  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Create It or Wait Forever – How Vision Becomes Reality with Margaux Amie

  4. Sep 22

    The Cost of Being Reliable with Vanhishikha Bhargava

    Vanhishikha Bhargava, Founder of Contensify, shares how her journey from engineering student to global content strategist began with a single LinkedIn post that unexpectedly reshaped her career path. She reflects on rebuilding her life while also creating her unique coaching and business approach, choosing for years to prioritize depth of work over visibility. Regina and Vanhishikha explore how consistency and execution shaped her leadership identity long before personal branding became part of the equation. The conversation opens up the tension between structure and creativity, and how early startup experiences influenced her decision to eventually build a business on her own terms. The discussion goes deeper into the emotional cost of being “the reliable one” in leadership, where trust often turns into over-reliance across teams, clients, and personal networks. Vanhishikha shares how burnout showed up not as one breaking point, but as cycles of mental exhaustion, decision fatigue, and the weight of constant responsibility. Together, they explore the hidden loneliness of founders, the pressure of always being available, and why ambition and burnout often coexist rather than cancel each other out. The episode closes with a grounded reflection on leadership sustainability through honesty, boundaries, and redefining how responsibility is carried day to day. About Vanhishikha Bhargava Vanhishikha Bhargava – from India and based in the UAE – is the Founder of Contensify, where she helps startups build visibility, authority, and long-term organic growth through content, SEO, and thought leadership. With over 12 years of experience in digital marketing, she has worked closely with founders, leadership teams, and fast-growing companies to shape positioning, scale organic acquisition, and navigate the evolving relationship between AI, search, and brand trust. Known for her sharp, observational take on business, leadership, and internet culture, Vanhishikha speaks about the realities behind modern growth - from the emotional weight of leadership and founder decision-making to ambition, burnout, visibility, and building resilient teams in fast-moving digital environments. Her perspective blends strategic insight with lived operational experience, making her sessions practical, honest, and deeply relevant for today’s founders, marketers, and business leaders. https://vanhishikha.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/vanhishikhab  www.twitter.com/vanhishikhab https://vanhishikha.com/book Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Cost of Being Reliable with Vanhishikha Bhargava

  5. Sep 15

    The Piñata Moment That Redefines Success with Toni Will

    Toni Will never planned to work in professional hockey — she stumbled into it after a job at a high-end boutique fell through, landing instead at the Kalamazoo Wings, a team she knew nothing about. That accidental entry became a defining advantage: with no attachment to the sport itself, she led with culture, community, and people first, eventually becoming the first woman in franchise history to serve as General Manager and Governor in the ECHL. In this conversation, Toni and Regina trace the throughline from that unlikely start to Toni's book, Rebellious Success — including the moment a promised board promotion was pulled out from under her, and why she chose to see it as cracking the ceiling for the next woman rather than a personal defeat. The conversation moves through some of the harder terrain leaders rarely name out loud: the gap between reacting and responding, the discomfort of leading as your whole self rather than switching personas by room, and what it actually feels like to write about your own arrest in a business leadership book. Toni and Regina also unpack why misalignment so often shows up as a vague sense of being unfulfilled rather than one obvious problem, and how tools like DISC or human design can offer self-understanding without becoming an excuse. It's a candid, funny, and occasionally raw episode about building an authentic career without a script — and why the messiest parts of the story are often the most useful ones. About Toni Will: Toni Will from Michigan is a trailblazing sports executive, sought-after professional speaker, and author of Rebellious Success. She serves as General Manager of the Kalamazoo Wings, becoming the first woman in franchise history to hold the role and the first female Governor in the ECHL. With more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning banking, economic development, and professional sports, Toni is known for her bold, authentic approach to leadership and growth. She is the creator of the empowHER conference, a dynamic event designed to connect and elevate women personally and professionally. A TEDx speaker and host of the globally ranked Women In… podcast, Toni has interviewed hundreds of leaders and changemakers, amplifying stories that redefine success. Alcohol-free for over five years, Toni also coaches others using her behavior-first methodology. Through her speaking, writing, and coaching, she empowers people to break free from limiting beliefs and build a life that truly aligns. www.toniwill.com  www.instagram.com/imtoniwill  www.linkedin.com/in/tonildaniels  www.facebook.com/tonilentini  Rebellious Success - preorder now, on shelves August 11, 2026 Women In... podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-in/id1745524618 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Piñata Moment That Redefines Success with Toni Will

  6. Sep 8

    From Startup Chaos to Scalable Culture with Braydan Young

    Braydan Young shares what it really takes to build and scale companies when growth moves faster than expected. From watching his parents run small businesses to co-founding and scaling Sendoso, he talks openly about the chaos, uncertainty, and blind confidence that often come with entrepreneurship. He also breaks down why rapid growth can quietly damage culture, how leadership roles must evolve as teams expand, and why founders often underestimate the importance of structure, communication, and hiring systems until they are already scaling fast. Braydan also reveals the management mistakes that changed how he leads today, why many leaders avoid admitting they hired the wrong people, and how peer-to-peer conversations are reshaping B2B buying through his new company, SlashExperts. He shares his perspective on AI’s real impact on teams, why selling is an underrated leadership skill, and why founders should stop waiting for perfection before bringing ideas to market. This conversation is packed with honest insights on leadership, scaling, hiring, culture, innovation, and building companies in fast-changing environments. About Braydan Young: Braydan Young is a California-based entrepreneur and investor, best known as the co-founder and former Chief Alliances Officer of Sendoso, a leading corporate gifting platform. He is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of SlashExperts, a peer-conversation platform designed to help B2B companies accelerate revenue. www.linkedin.com/in/braydanyoung www.slashexperts.com https://sendoso.com/sendoso-express/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    From Startup Chaos to Scalable Culture with Braydan Young

  7. Sep 1

    Where Relationships Turn Into Capital with Dr. Jairo Borja

    At the core of everything Dr. Jairo Borja does—whether in education, entrepreneurship, or capital raising—is one principle: relationships that are built on trust, reciprocity, and real value exchange. In this conversation, he breaks down why “taking” without contribution rarely leads anywhere meaningful, and how true networking only works when it becomes a two-way street. Regina and Jairo explore how intentional, strategic connections—both in-person and through LinkedIn—can open doors to opportunities that never come from casual networking alone. He also unpacks common misconceptions around accessing capital, including the mistake of thinking only business metrics matter while personal financial standing is often equally critical. From there, Jairo shares how he structures his Elevation 90 Day Mastery Program to move founders from ideas to execution with clarity, accountability, and systems that scale. The conversation expands into transformational leadership, real estate syndications, and what it actually takes to grow from small deals to large-scale assets—while staying grounded in due diligence, timing, and the strength of the team behind every decision. About Jairo Borja: Dr. Jairo Borja from New Jersey is the President of Borja Consulting Group, LLC and serves as Vice President of Corporate & Entrepreneurial Programs at the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, financial services, and entrepreneurship, he specializes in helping founders, investors, and business owners access and raise capital to grow and scale. He is the creator of the Elevation 90-Day Mastery program, where he teaches entrepreneurs how to build strategic networks and raise capital with confidence. In addition, Dr. Borja works as a capital connector, helping businesses secure funding through debt-based financing solutions such as lines of credit, term loans, and other capital access strategies. Dr. Borja is also a real estate investor involved in over 500 multifamily units and multiple hotel assets, and a two-time Amazon best-selling author of Dealmaker! and Networking Your Way to Success. www.borjaconsultinggroup.com www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jairo-borja www.youtube.com/channel/UCHyXKPIEqzwVVZN1Ple4Rmg Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dealmakers-Raise-Unlimited-Capital-Deals/dp/B0F6K9WXZ8   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Where Relationships Turn Into Capital with Dr. Jairo Borja

  8. Aug 25

    Adapt or Die: The Future of Sales in an AI World with James Hayden

    James Hayden explores how AI is reshaping B2B sales, revenue leadership, and the speed at which modern organizations build and qualify pipelines. He explains how AI-driven sales intelligence is changing prospecting, personalization, and decision-making before the first human interaction. While the technology accelerates performance, he is clear it doesn’t replace salespeople but amplifies those who use it well. He highlights adaptability as a core leadership skill in an environment moving at exponential speed. At the center of his approach is still human trust, built through real interaction and non-verbal communication. Even with advanced tools, he argues that relationships remain the deciding factor in complex sales. His view: sales is evolving fast, but still grounded in human connection. He also discusses when companies need external revenue leadership, often stepping in like a “firefighter” to stabilize and rebuild sales systems. His focus is on creating clarity, structure, and repeatable processes so teams can scale independently. Leadership, he says, requires strong communication, consistency, and willingness to repeat messages during change. He stresses vulnerability as a strength when guiding teams through uncertainty and AI transformation. He challenges common sales myths, including the idea of “natural-born salespeople,” and emphasizes process and behavior over personality. Curiosity and continuous learning have kept him evolving through decades of change. For him, success today is about freedom, service, and staying engaged with constant transformation. About James Hayden: James Hayden is a sales strategist, fractional GTM/CRO, and host of the Adapt or Die podcast. Over a 35+ year career he has built and scaled B2B sales organizations at Cendant, TravelClick, LodgIQ, Uniken and others, and has led international market entry across the U.S., Mexico, and Guatemala. Today James works with B2B companies that have strong potential but inconsistent growth, fuzzy positioning, or a broken sales engine — combining market definition, real-world selling, partnerships, and AI-era growth strategy to build revenue systems that hold up in the field. He is the author of Real World Selling Strategies and a sought-after voice on adaptive leadership, revenue acceleration, and the human side of selling. James is based in the Pacific Northwest and works with founders and revenue leaders worldwide. www.jamesbhayden.com www.linkedin.com/in/jimhayden/ www.youtube.com/@jamesbhayden www.x.com/chasmcrosser www.instagram.com/chasmcrosser1 www.facebook.com/jimhayden Podcast: Adapt or Die https://open.spotify.com/show/6HFJQ3uchJsAAMAFdxdDxU https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adapt-or-die/id1888076804 https://iheart.com/podcast/329448079 "Real World Selling Strategies" on Amazon: Kindle – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CR6P6LQ Paperback – https://www.amazon.com/dp/061560353X   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Adapt or Die: The Future of Sales in an AI World with James Hayden
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Fearless Voices, Bold Leadership, Unconventional Thinking Your Freakin' Amazing Life Map — built for you, free, from one thirty-minute conversation: what your body already knows, the script you've been running, and the one move that would light you up. Nothing to buy. → https://reginahuber.com/map. Now, step into the hub of leadership inspiration with Regina Huber. Tune in for candid conversations and invaluable wisdom from bold leaders across industries and cultures. RISE TO LEAD is where fearless voices and unconventional minds share how they shape movements, businesses, teams — and themselves. This show celebrates creative leadership in all forms, from the stage to the boardroom, from community spaces to solo ventures. We explore creative, sometimes unexpected expressions of leadership — from business innovators and band leaders to movement makers. Come for bold heart, audacious action, and the kind of leadership that creates greater freedom for you and those you get to impact.

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  • Creator
    Regina Huber
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 Regina Huber
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