It’s takes a village… or maybe just a couple creative friends
About Us
Behind every fearless conversation is a fierce team dedicated to making it happen. At Fierce Conversations with Toby, we’re a group of passionate individuals committed to amplifying stories, sparking transformation, and creating a platform for bold, authentic dialogue.
Here’s who makes it all possible:
- Toby Dorr, Host
The heart and voice of Fierce Conversations. Toby’s journey of redemption and resilience inspires the powerful conversations that connect and transform. - Mark Packard, Producer and Audio Engineer
The behind-the-scenes mastermind who helped me launch the podcast. Teaching me how to make every episode seamless, impactful, and reaching my audience loud and clear. - Lisa Plasse, Music Producer
The magician who brings each episode to life. her composition is the beginning and end of every episode!
Together, we are Fierce Conversations, and this fierce team is here to bring you the voices, stories, and truths that matter. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!
Theme Song
Groovin’
The official (and custom) Fierce Conversation with Toby theme song.
Lisa Plasse – Composer, Arranger, and Flutist
Caroline Parody – Pianist
Tony Ventura – Bass
Lisa Plasse
is the owner and director as well as flute and voice teacher of From The Top Music Studio. Located in Midland Park, NJ, she offers instrumental and vocal lessons. In addition to the studio, she is an applied vocal lessons instructor at Columbia University. 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.
Caroline Parody
She earned a Bachelor of Music in piano performance from William Paterson University. Followed by her Masters from Montclair State University in New Jersey. Performing throughout the NY metro area, she has accompanied:
- the Oratorio Society of NJ
- Coro Lirico
- Pro Arte Chorale,
- Harmony Singers
- Concord Singer
- WPUNJ Opera Workshop.
Caroline was assistant musical director for WPUNJ Musical Theater and Leonia Summerstage. An educator for almost 30 years, Caroline currently serves on the faculty of WPUNJ. On the staff at From The Top Music Studio in Midland Park, NJ. She is also the Director of Music at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Wayne, NJ.
Tony Ventura
(Bass) BA in Music from City College of New York.
Some of his broadway and off-broadway credits include:
- RENT
- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
- PIRATE QUEEN
- TONY AND TINAS WEDDING
- GODSPELL
- MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL.
He has been seen on the SOPRANO’S playing bass beside Nancy Sinatra and in the Disney movie ENCHANTED. Other film credits include LIPSTICK JUNGLE, BOARDWALK EMPIRE, and DAMAGES.
Tony has worked with numerous singers including:
- Lou Christie
- Mel Carter
- Darlene Love
- Nelson Brothers
- Bobby Rydell
- The Drifters
- The Tokens,
- Shirley Austin Reeves.
He has worked with jazz guitarist Melvin Sparks, Shinobu Ito, and jazz saxophonist Junior Cook. He is a busy freelancer in the jazz, blues, and r&b circuit in NYC.