Leading Through Chaos and Becoming a Visible CEO with Stephanie Postles

Episode 3 - September 29, 2025

About This Episode

In this episode, Kelly Dwyer talks with Stephanie Postles, founder and CEO of Mission.org and RELVNT.com. Stephanie shares her journey from Google to entrepreneurship, the near-collapse of her company, and the limiting beliefs she overcame to step into the spotlight as CEO. She also discusses balancing personal life with business, the launch of her new media firm, and her insights on leadership, delegation, and visibility in today’s digital age.

Bios

Stephanie Postles is the founder and CEO of Mission.org, one of the world’s most-downloaded business and tech podcast networks, and CEO of RELVNT.com, a media strategy firm helping B2B brands show up where it counts—through trusted conversations, podcasts, and thought leadership. She’s worked with global brands like Salesforce, NYSE, Splunk, and General Mills, bringing a rare mix of creative content instincts and ROI-driven strategy. Before launching her own companies, Stephanie managed a $1B+ P&L at Google and began her career in finance at Fannie Mae.

Kelly Dwyer is an executive coach and facilitator who brings real conversations about growth, leadership, and life to her podcast Life from Within.

Topics & Timestamps

00:00 From Behind the Scenes to the Spotlight

08:01 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

12:53 Building Company Culture & Business Model

24:02 Launching Relvnt.com: A New Venture

26:32 The Entrepreneurial Journey: Course Creation and Growth

29:06 Delegation and Leadership: Finding Your Unique Ability

33:30 The Cost of Visibility: Balancing Help and Boundaries

37:46 Overcoming Fear of Visibility: Meditation and Authenticity

39:54 Identifying Unique Abilities: A Methodical Approach

45:21 Learn More

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Hiring VA talent in the Philippines - https://www.onlinejobs.ph/
• mission.org
• relvnt.com
• Podcasts:
• The Mission Daily - https://mission.org/mission-daily/about-the-mission-daily/
• Marketing Trends - https://mission.org/marketing-trends/

Takeaways

• Mission.org started as a side project and grew into a major podcast network.
• Facing near bankruptcy pushed Stephanie to step into being a visible leader, essential for founders in today’s digital landscape.
• Curiosity can help overcome fear in challenging situations.
• Personal challenges, including pregnancy and divorce, shaped her leadership journey.
• The launch of Relvnt.com was a strategic move to separate business offerings.
• Creating a podcast course was a response to demand from aspiring podcasters.
• Delegation is key to scaling a business effectively.

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