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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2025 · 28 MIN

Changemakers Wanted with Danaya Wilson

from The Authority Company · host Joe Pardavila

Joe welcomes Danaya Wilson, CEO of Better Certified and author of Changemakers Wanted: Your Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Ethical Change. Danaya shares her journey of transforming the hazardous materials training industry, pioneering online learning in a traditionally male-dominated field, and advocating for women's leadership. She discusses the challenges of breaking into a male-driven industry, the importance of fostering inclusive workplace cultures, and how small changes can create lasting impact. Plus, she opens up about her personal experiences with anxiety, the Rise Up movement, and how men can support women in leadership.DANAYA WILSON is the award-winning cofounder and CEO of BetterCertify, a compliance solutions provider based out of Denver, Colorado. Recognized as a “40 Under 40” honoree, Danaya is renowned for her innovative approaches to digital instructional design and regulatory training. As a visionary leader and educator, she is dedicated to empowering the next generation of future female leaders. With a passion for ethical leadership and social reform, she has become a sought-after speaker at industry events and serves on the boards of the Environmental Information Association and the Colorado Environmental Professionals Association. She holds a master’s in organizational leadership and a bachelor’s in business marketing. Her work continues to inspire and drive meaningful change in both the regulatory training space and the broader professional community. 

Joe welcomes Danaya Wilson, CEO of Better Certified and author of Changemakers Wanted: Your Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Ethical Change. Danaya shares her journey of transforming the hazardous materials training industry, pioneering online learning in a traditionally male-dominated field, and advocating for women's leadership. She discusses the challenges of breaking into a male-driven industry, the importance of fostering inclusive workplace cultures, and how small changes can create lasting impact. Plus, she opens up about her personal experiences with anxiety, the Rise Up movement, and how men can support women in leadership.DANAYA WILSON is the award-winning cofounder and CEO of BetterCertify, a compliance solutions provider based out of Denver, Colorado. Recognized as a “40 Under 40” honoree, Danaya is renowned for her innovative approaches to digital instructional design and regulatory training. As a visionary leader and educator, she is dedicated to empowering the next generation of future female leaders. With a passion for ethical leadership and social reform, she has become a sought-after speaker at industry events and serves on the boards of the Environmental Information Association and the Colorado Environmental Professionals Association. She holds a master’s in organizational leadership and a bachelor’s in business marketing. Her work continues to inspire and drive meaningful change in both the regulatory training space and the broader professional community.

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