Backstage Pass with Gail Davis
Backstage Pass with Gail Davis
Podcast Description
Welcome to Backstage Pass with Gail Davis – your invitation into the world of keynote speaking and event planning expertise! Join us as we pull back the curtain and dive into exclusive interviews with speaking industry experts.
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The podcast covers themes related to keynote speaking, event planning, personal development, and industry insights, with episodes discussing topics like the power of values with David Allison, everyday innovation with Josh Linkner, and the significance of emotional resilience with Suneel Gupta, focusing on storytelling, leadership effectiveness, and audience engagement.

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.
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 back for more.
Key topics in this episode include:
- Jeff’s journey from juggling in his grandmother’s kitchen to producing his own Las Vegas residency
- The behind-the-scenes business mindset that helped him thrive as an entrepreneur in Vegas
- Why authenticity is what audiences crave most — no matter the room size
- The release of his new comedy special, Comedy in Action, now streaming on Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube, and more
- How his TEDx talk sparked a research study on “everyday influence” — and the three factors that truly drive it: consistency, proximity, and presence
- The mission behind Win Win Charity and how it brings smiles to children in hospitals nationwide
- How Care Kits for Kids transforms corporate CSR into a high-impact, meaningful team experience
Visit gdaspeakers.com to learn more about bringing Jeff Civillico to your next event!

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