Expert Talks: Insights and Innovations in Automotive

Missy Washam and Mayce DelValle are leadership trainers and communicators who believe influence isn’t about a title—it’s about how you show up every single day. With backgrounds in education, business, and leadership developm...

Jacki Lutz is an award-winning leader in content strategy and a driving force within the automotive aftermarket industry. As the Director of Content for the Auto Care Association, Jacki oversees a cross-functional, multimedia...

Meshell Baker, the Chief Confidence Igniter, is a transformational keynote speaker, confidence catalyst, and phenomenal facilitator with over 20 years of experience helping organizations, teams, and individuals build unshakab...

You could say Jaime Zazove Herzberg was born into the car biz — quite literally. Raised in a family-owned dealership, she grew up immersed in every corner of retail operations. Over her 12-year run on the showroom side, she w...

Lisa is the founder and CEO of FeaturesFirst Auto, an EdTech company that offers dealers, corporate fleet owners, and insurers an on-demand microlearning platform designed to educate and motivate drivers to effectively use dr...

Erica Bruno was practically born with motor oil in her veins. Hailing from Southeastern Massachusetts, she grew up in a legendary car family. Her grandfather, Jack Barboza, made history as one of the first Portuguese male car...

Before breaking into automotive, Todd Katcher was running bars in Nashville and building a small advertising network using digital signage. One day, a regular—who happened to be a car dealer—mentioned wanting something simila...

Beth Lucchesi’s journey with Carter Myers Automotive began in 1986 as a temporary receptionist—but it didn’t take long for her to prove she was anything but temporary. Her dedication, adaptability, and passion for people quic...

In this episode of the I'm a Car Chick Podcast , host Shasta Haddock welcomes Jami Alexander , Technician Retention Regional Manager at Meineke , for a powerful conversation about one of the industry's biggest challenges— the...

In this episode of the I'm a Car Chick Podcast , host Shasta Haddock sits down with Glenn Pasch , CEO of PCG Digital and Pasch Group , to discuss the evolving world of automotive retailing and the path to success in today's m...

Attending conferences is more than just showing up—it’s about preparing, executing, and following up strategically to maximize your networking, brand presence, and ROI. In this episode, Elena Ciccotelli (EVS for Everyone Podc...

Live from NADA 2025, Shasta Haddock and Robin Wilson are joined by Darrell Steed, a seasoned innovator and consultant in automotive dealership strategies. With over two decades of experience, Darrell founded SmartWolf Consult...

Live from NADA 2025, Shasta Haddock sits down with Petra Sherbin-Fox, Customer Success Manager at Dealer Alchemist, to talk about the future of dealership solutions, industry trends, and her journey in automotive. Petra share...

Live from NADA 2025, Shasta Haddock sits down with Owen Moon, CEO & Co-Founder of FIXED OPS DIGITAL, to dive into the evolution of automotive advertising, fixed ops marketing, and what’s next for dealerships. Owen shares insi...

Live from NADA 2025, Shasta Haddock sits down with Rachel Blatt, CEO of Royalty Logistics, to talk about her journey in the automotive logistics world and the key to building a thriving business. Rachel shares: 🔹 The story be...

Live from NADA 2025, Shasta Haddock sits down with Jennifer Blount Sanford, VP of Marketing & Enablement at automotiveMastermind, to explore the intersection of AI, marketing, and the future of automotive retail. With years o...

Live from the Authenticom booth at NADA 2025, Shasta Haddock sits down with Jonathan Dawson—renowned automotive consultant, sales trainer, and founder of Sellchology—to dive into what truly drives a team to success. With 24 N...

The digital advertising landscape is evolving fast, and paid media in 2025 is more critical than ever. In this episode of the I'm A Car Chick Podcast, host Shasta Haddock chats with Sarah Ciociola, VP of Paid Media at PCG Dig...

🚘 Welcome to the Chicks In Charge Podcast! In this episode, host Shasta Haddock sits down with Christine Gago, a seasoned digital marketing expert at Demand Local, to explore the latest trends shaping automotive advertising i...

🚗 Welcome to the Chicks In Charge podcast! Host Shasta Haddock sits down with Matt Raymond, COO of Bowtie Solutions, to discuss how outsourced BDC solutions are transforming the automotive industry and why dealerships need to...

In this episode of Chicks In Charge, host Shasta Haddock sits down with Lisa Gener, Director of Digital & Marketing Operations at Covert Auto Group. With over 20 years in automotive marketing and management, Lisa shares her j...

💡 How can women shape the future of automotive service and sales? In this episode, host Shasta Haddock sits down with Kate Bierowski, Director of Sales at Repair On Demand, to discuss the power of mentorship, mobile service i...

💡 What does it take to turn parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability? In this episode, Robin Wilson sits down with Kaylee Felio, Sales & Marketing Director at PartsEdge, to explore the balance between data-driven st...

💡 How can dealerships strengthen their online presence and customer relationships? In this episode, host Shasta Haddock sits down with Courtney Paschal, Client Success Manager and automotive industry powerhouse, to discuss he...