No Pix After Dark Podcast

No Pix After Dark Podcast A culture & community podcast created by Aaron Dante to record the fascinating life stories of his friends. Season 1: "Freshman Year" dropping in March!

09/24/2026

New clip from Love2Lead: host Al Hutchinson talks with Dan Williams (President & CEO, Greater Birmingham CVB) and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, and Williams drops a real one "You can't have an ego in this... it's okay not to be the smartest person in the room." He talks about building a team he actually trusts, ditching the "my word is final" mindset, and why great leaders don't make decisions in silos. Watch the full conversation for more 👇

https://tinyurl.com/2acblsn2

09/21/2026

People have been asking, “Aaron, where have you been? When’s the next podcast?” Well... I teamed up with Al Hutchinson in Indianapolis, Indiana to record 6 amazing episodes of Love2Lead, spotlighting the emerging leaders in associations, travel, and tourism who are shaping the future of our industries. Tune in — link in bio. Subscribe Watch Support

https://tinyurl.com/2d8394eo

EmergingLeaders

09/21/2026

What does it take to build a team that truly shows up for each other?

Kristen Reynolds President/ CEO Choose Chicago joined us on Love2Lead to share the four P's she leads with: Passion. Purpose. Performance. Positivity. She talks about the heart behind great teamwork and how much it matters to show up for the people you serve, with a sweet shout-out to Al Hutchinson along the way.

Give it a watch, and tell us in the comments: which P do you lean on most?

Link to the episode
https://tinyurl.com/2233dh4y

09/21/2026

Emerging Leaders Series

On this episode of Love2Lead, our guest John Bacon, MBA, AAiP, VP of Sales and Partner Experiences at ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, shares a mindset shift that’s shaped how he leads: training himself to be comfortable being uncomfortable.

Instead of dreading challenges, he’s learned to welcome them because discomfort is where the growth happens. Patience, intentionality, and impact came up as the throughline of his journey, and it’s advice worth passing on to the next generation of leaders.

A quick, honest reminder that leadership isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about staying open to the moments that stretch you.

🎧 Catch the full conversation on Love2Lead — link in comments and bio
Link
https://lnkd.in/eydHjtA4

Thank you to ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership , Destinations International and PCMA for their support
Round Table Recording Company

Great time at the BmoreArt Issue #21: The Future
05/29/2026

Great time at the BmoreArt Issue #21: The Future

05/19/2026

In Episode 5 of Love2Lead, Al and Aaron are joined by Michelle Mason, President and CEO of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), for a conversation about mentorship, servant leadership, and the value of strong professional communities in a rapidly changing world.

Michelle reflects on her journey to leading ASAE and shares lessons learned from guiding one of the association industry’s most respected organizations through periods of growth, disruption, and innovation. From the future of meetings and events to the impact of AI on organizations and workforce development, Michelle offers a thoughtful perspective on her own personal leadership philosophy.

Link to the episode: https://cleanuri.com/0vGMmm

Thanks to our sponsors: SearchWide Global, Tourism Economics, PCMA, and Longwoods International.

04/29/2026

Great having Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, join Al Hutchinson and me on Love2Lead. Terrific insights from a thoughtful leader in the travel space.

Geoff shared his perspective from leading one of the industry's top advocacy organizations, including his work strengthening the industry's voice in Washington and advancing policies that support demand, workforce development, and long-term growth.
Check out the episode and subscribe to the YouTube channel : https://is.gd/s1r66t

Thanks as well to our sponsors: Tourism Economics, l, Longwoods International, PCMA and SearchWide Global

04/01/2026

🎙️ We did something special for Women’s History Month.
NoPixAfterDark partnered with GBMC Healthcare for a LIVE taping — and the conversation was one you don’t want to miss.
We sat down with three incredible doctors to talk about something that affects millions of women but doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: perimenopause.
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Dominique Allen, OB-GYN at Capital Women’s Care
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Joan Blomquist, Chair of Gynecology at GBMC HealthCare
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Elissa Trieu, Gynecologist & Surgeon at GBMC HealthCare
They break down:
âś… What perimenopause actually is (and how it differs from menopause)
✅ Common symptoms — hot flashes, irregular bleeding, sleep disruption, mood & brain fog
✅ When it’s time to see your doctor
âś… How hormone therapy has evolved since the WHI study
This is the episode we wish we’d had years ago. 🎧
▶️ Listen now — https://is.gd/4yok3R

03/23/2026

In Episode 3 of Love2Lead, my co-host Al Hutchinson and I sit down with Julie Coker, President and CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions, for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation on career growth and leadership. Julie shares her journey from serving as a hotel GM to becoming the CEO of multiple destination organizations, offering insight into the challenges and opportunities she encountered along the way. New York City Tourism + Conventions

Link to the episode: https://is.gd/ObLszX

The episode also explores the importance of mentoring and investing in the next generation of leaders, the impact of her mother's guidance, love, and wisdom in shaping both her personal and professional journey, and how Al may be used as a tool to help shape the future of the destination marketing space.
Thanks as well to our sponsors: SearchWide Global Global, Tourism Economics, PCMA, Longwoods International

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