Toby Dorr, Host and Creator
Toby Dorr, Author, Advocate, Speaker, Thought Leader:
Escape Your Prison
Toby Dorr is a transformational speaker, best-selling author, and the courageous voice behind Fierce Conversations with Toby. Known for her powerful journey from incarceration to inspiration, Toby’s story is one of radical redemption and fierce determination.
Through her memoir, Living with Conviction, her poetry collection, and her transformative workbooks in The Unleashed Series, Toby guides others on a path of deep introspection and personal change. She brings her lived experience and fierce grace to every episode, creating a space for honest, impactful conversations that challenge, heal, and inspire. Toby’s mission is to help women break free from their past and reclaim their lives, one fierce conversation at a time.
Mark Packard, Production
Mark Packard and Number Three Productions:
The Maestros of Sound and Vision
As the director and producer of Number Three Productions, Mark is intent on building procedures and techniques that transcend the confines of traditional distribution models. With a pioneering spirit, he leads the charge in creating a new creator economy of shared resources, forever reshaping our landscape. Mark is always looking for an opportunity to amplify voices and disrupt the world.
Recognized as a podcasting luminary, Mark has produced three captivating hiphop EPs, curated nine engaging podcasts, composed eight podcast theme songs, and brought nine enchanting audiobooks to life. His remarkable contributions have garnered acclaim, earning him consecutive nominations as Podcast Hero of the Year at the Publisher Podcast Awards, alongside esteemed creators from Marvel, Amazon, and Penguin Random House.
Learn more at https://numberthreeproductions.com/
Lisa S. Plasse, Music and Flutist
Lisa Plasse, Professional Musician, Owner of From the Top Music Studio in Midland Park, NJ
Lisa received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from William Paterson University, with a concentration in flute and voice. She also holds a Masters degree in Education Administration & Supervision from Montclair State University.
Lisa has over 30 years of teaching experience working with students of all ages and levels including special education. Lisa served as both Vice-President and President of the Board of Trustees of the Ridgewood Concert Band and during her presidency the band was awarded The Sudler Silver Scroll Award.
Lisa is a member of the Da Capo Trio and continues to perform in the tri-state area. Most recently, Lisa was inducted as an Honorary Member of the Eta Delta Chapter, Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, Incorporated through Howard University and she has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Ridgewood Guild.
Learn more at https://www.fromthetopmusicstudio.com/
Someone once asked me, “Aren’t you afraid to have fierce conversations? To talk about the uncomfortable things that no one wants to talk about?”
Not only am not afraid – I crave these conversations. I can barely tolerate shallow and polite conversations. I am not a small-talk kind of woman. Give me the grit and the heartache, the trials and tribulations, the growth and strength – the character it takes to overcome. Then, you have my attention.
I think playing it safe is extremely boring and uninspiring. I feel sorry for people who have a blessed, perfect life because they are missing so many opportunities for unbelievable experiences and knowledge.
As I child I took risks. But as I got older, I started playing it safe. And playing it safe nearly destroyed me.
Today, as I’ve rebuilt my life I again take risks. I move forward boldly. I like to push the envelope.
Stretch.
Reach.
Grow.
Escape.
Live!
Here, we provide an opportunity for those who are making a difference in the world to share their stories with others. We validate their passions and missions. We encourage you to consider how you might also make a difference in your community.
Embrace the hard parts of your life’s story. Break free from the prison in which you may find yourself confined.
Welcome to Fierce Conversations with Toby.
