Expert Talks: Insights and Innovations in Automotive

Mike Dorazio is a self-made entrepreneur, husband and father of 5. He has spent the past 35 years advancing his career and building his brand within the Automotive Industry. He started his Sales journey in Altoona, PA and wor...

In this episode of Chicks in Charge, we’re excited to have Sleiman Serhan join us. Sleiman leads the Automotive division at Inmar, transitioning from a finance and hedge fund background to automotive leadership. A CFA charter...

This episode of the Chicks in Charge podcast is brought to you by Authenticom, and we’re excited to be podcasting live from their booth at NADA 2025—Booth #3319! Our guest today is Michelle Phelps, an accomplished leader with...

In this episode of the Chicks in Charge podcast, we are joined by Darrell Steed, a seasoned innovator and consultant in automotive dealership strategies. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Darrell has seen t...

In this episode of the Chicks in Charge podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Erielle Gabay, a true Houstonian with a heart as big as Texas. Erielle brings style, passion, and purpose to everything she does—from her role as Mark...

Robin Wilson is a successful entrepreneur and founder of SCP Agency and Epic BDC and now SOCIAL GRENADE. She has been serving the automotive community since 2013, offering innovative solutions and delivering outstanding resul...

In this episode of the Chicks in Charge podcast, we sit down with Kendra Southern, Fleet Services Manager at Big Star Ford and a seasoned professional with 27 years in the vehicle service industry. Kendra’s journey from servi...

In this TEDx Southlake edition of the Chicks in Charge podcast, we’re joined by Justin Atherton, a seasoned law enforcement professional turned leadership and communication expert. With nearly two decades of experience as a d...

In this special TEDx Southlake edition of the Chicks in Charge podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome back the inspiring Kaylee Jewert—this time as a 13-year-old TEDx speaker! Kaylee's achievements in leadership, entrepreneurship...

In this inspiring episode of the Chicks In Charge podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Kerri Wise, Chief Marketing Officer at AutoFi and a true trailblazer in the automotive industry. With a 25-year career spanning major brands...

In this episode, we sit down with Becky Squyres, the dynamic National Director of Sales at Dealer Blue Sky. With over a decade of experience in sales leadership, Becky has consistently driven innovation and success for dealer...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dana Nusbaum, an Account Executive at Cherokee Media Group with over a decade of experience in the automotive remarketing industry. Dana has been helping clients strategically target their mar...

In this episode, we sit down with Kim Baker, an automotive industry veteran whose career spans over two decades of leadership and success. Kim started his journey in sales at a Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile franch...

In this episode, the Chicks In Charge chat with Stacey Ellison, a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the retail automotive sector. Stacey’s journey through the industry has seen her excel in various rol...

In this episode, we sit down with Joe Cala, a veteran in the automotive industry with over 25 years of experience in sales training and consulting. Known for his infectious positivity and strategic sales insights, Joe has pla...

In a special episode of "Chicks In Charge," Robin takes over the mic to interview a very special guest —Trinity, the 10-year-old daughter of Jess, who is one-half of the dynamic duo behind the podcast. Jess, who juggles her r...

On this episode, we sit down with Brooklynne Morse, a rising star in the automotive industry. Brooklynne's journey began at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, where she excelled in the Honda PACT program, graduating on t...

With 15 years of Automotive and technology leadership, David has an accomplished career in building and sustaining revenue, having led sales teams at various high volume Automotive dealerships as well as organizations such as...

In this episode of "Chicks In Charge," we are excited to welcome Fleming Ford, NCM's Director of Business Talent Solutions. Fleming is responsible for designing and implementing leadership development and executive coaching p...

In this episode of "Chicks In Charge," we are thrilled to welcome Lyamen Savy, a distinguished entrepreneur and digital marketing expert with over 20 years of experience. As the CEO and Founder of Blabber, a groundbreaking re...

In this episode of "Chicks In Charge," we welcome the phenomenal Cindy Zieba from Ascent Dealer Services. Cindy is a passionate and dedicated professional with a specialization in enhancing F&I operations for dealers. Her exp...

In this episode of "Chicks In Charge," we are delighted to welcome Traci Shepard, a vibrant and dedicated professional who has been a driving force at Jim Falk Motors for almost six years. Known for her signature sunflowers a...

In this episode of "Chicks In Charge," we are delighted to feature Terin Garrett, the Customer Experience Maestro and Social Media Dynamo at Consumers Auto Warehouse in Staunton, VA. As the Customer Experience Manager, Social...

In this episode of "Chicks In Charge," we welcome Karen Wheeler, an experienced Recruitment leader with a proven track record of success across multiple sectors. As a key player at Holt Automotive, Karen facilitates solutions...