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A podcast offering tips and tricks for reinventing yourself by former More magazine Editor In Chief and creator of CoveyClub.com, Lesley Jane Seymour.
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Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
"You can use diagnosis as information, but you don’t have to amplify it with thought and feeling." So says Ashley Holmes, a holistic fertility coach who shares her personal journey through the challenges of infertility. Having experienced the emotional and physical toll of medical interventions, Holmes discovered the power of holistic practices that allowed her to conceive naturally. She emphasizes the importance of connection and support, revealing how many women struggle in silence while navigating their fertility journeys. She discusses the significance of nourishing both body and mind, advocating for a balanced approach to health that honors the unique cycles of women’s bodies. Tune in to learn how to empower yourself through community, self-care, and a deeper understanding of your body’s wisdom. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to transform their fertility experience and embrace the journey of motherhood.
About Ashley:
Ashley Holmes is a Holistic Fertility Coach with certifications in yin, hatha, restorative, and therapeutic yoga, as well as Reiki Level II. Drawing from her personal experience with fertility challenges, she specializes in using yoga, meditation, and energy medicine to help others release blocked energy and create space for natural conception. Through her compassionate guidance, Ashley supports clients in rebalancing their bodies and minds to navigate their fertility journeys with ease.
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Time Stamps:
03:08 - Ashley's backstory
04:08 - How she transitioned into a fertility coach and her history with her own fertility issues
15:39 - What energy blockages are holding people back or preventing them from achieving goals?
24:56 - The number one thing is to seek support
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If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
“If you ask someone how something impacted them, it’s a very big question," says Somia Sadiq, founder of Narratives, Inc. “Say ‘tell me what happened’ - then the story starts." On my podcast, she dives deep into her fascinating journey from her roots in Abu Dhabi to becoming a leader in conflict transformation and environmental advocacy in Canada. With a rich background in negotiations and community engagement, Sadiq shares her unique insights on the intersection of environmental issues and conflict resolution. She discusses her work supporting Indigenous communities in reclaiming their rights and negotiating land access, emphasizing the importance of storytelling as a powerful tool for peacebuilding and understanding. Tune in to discover how Sadiq’s diverse experiences shaped her career and how her passion for community and storytelling can inspire your own path of reinvention.
About Somia:
With ancestral roots in post-colonial Punjab and Kashmir, Somia Sadiq holds experience in environmental sciences, natural resources management, negotiations, counterterrorism and countering/preventing violent extremism. Somia is the founder of Narratives Inc., a consulting firm based in Winnipeg focused on impact assessment, conflict transformation, and territorial planning. She also founded Kahanee, a non-profit dedicated to amplifying stories and promoting peacebuilding.
Connect with Sonia:
Time Stamps:
01:07 - Somia Sadiq is a Canadian expert on conflict resolution
03:02 - Somia's reinvention story
06:26 - How did you get from environmental studies into conflict?
09:35 - Give us an example of a conflict resolution process in the modern world
15:01 - Do you think being a woman gives you any advantages in conflict resolution?
18:31 - Do you think it's a certain type of personality that goes into it?
19:32 - Do women have a bigger sensitivity to, in this area than men do?
22:21 - How about age? Do you get more respect as you get older?
24:26 - What's your biggest win?
26:13 - Telling stories can be a powerful tool for bringing people together
Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour:
If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
If you want to really become organized, you need to create operational systems at home." So says Lisa Woodruff, a productivity specialist and home organization expert. In this discussion of the transformative power of organization, Woodruff shares her personal journey from being a stay-at-home mom to founding Organize365, a thriving business dedicated to helping others declutter and reinvent their homes. “You need to think of your job as a household manager,” she tells Lesley Jane Seymour. “A CEO should look at everyone in the household and divide the resources equally.” With a focus on how organization can enhance productivity and mental clarity, she emphasizes the importance of adapting organizing strategies to different life stages. She outlines the psychological benefits of decluttering and offers practical tips for establishing operational systems that can simplify daily life. Tune in to discover how to navigate your own reinvention through the lens of organization and learn how to create a space that supports your goals and well-being.
About Lisa Woodruff
Lisa Woodruff is a productivity specialist, home organization expert, and founder and CEO of Organize 365. She’s the host of the top-rated Organize 365 Podcast where she shares strategies for reducing overwhelming thoughts, clearing mental clutter, and living a productive and organized life. Lisa has authored several Amazon bestselling books and has been featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, US News and World Report, Women’s World, Ladies Home Journal, and more.
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Time Stamps:
03:10 - How did you get into organizing?
07:15 - Organized 365 is the largest female owned business in Cincinnati
10:35 - What are the differences in how the household is organized by different generations?
13:14 - The height of materialism was the 80s - and now we're suffering from it
16:38 - Baby boomers are not moving out of their houses, which is causing a housing crisis
21:05 - The psychology of decluttering and organizing
25:31 - How would you organize and increase your closet for productivity?
29:33 - What is the Sunday basket? If you're productive, you probably have one
31:01 - Transitioning from an in-home professional organizer and to a full business
33:45 - Start thinking about your role as a household manager as a job
Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour:
If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
"One voice becomes many voices; sometimes there's a blind spot within your organization," says Tony Bond, EVP and Chief Innovation Officer at Great Place to Work. In this episode, Lesley Jane Seymour speaks with Bond about his journey through four distinct careers and his expertise in workplace transformation. He shares insights on navigating challenges like ageism and sexism, offering strategies to foster change—from leveraging personal networks to building employee resource groups. Bond also breaks down how to assess your strengths, explore new career paths, and take control of your professional reinvention. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on advocating for yourself, influencing workplace dynamics, and creating new opportunities for growth.
About Tony Bond
Tony Bond is the EVP and Chief Innovation Officer at Great Place To Work. A strategist, innovator and facilitator, Tony has served as a trusted advisor for executives as some of the most successful global organizations
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Time Stamps:
02:48 - Tony Bond's history and growing up
03:35 - Transitioning from finance to corporate sustainability consulting
07:05 - Why women are not happy with the culture in their workplace
13:47 - What do you see for women over 50?
17:23 - Steps for reinventing into a consulting role
21:50 - "Getting to know potential clients is key to success in digital sales"
22:51 - Why some companies are walking away from equity and inclusion efforts
27:47 - Tony's practical steps to reinvent yourself as a consultant
Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour:
If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
"We want to give you access to the cutting-edge medications that will help you to thrive as you get older," says Joanna Strober, CEO and co-founder of Midi Health. In this episode, Lesley Jane Seymour sits down with Strober to explore how she reinvented her career—from law and venture capital to pioneering a virtual clinic that ensures women receive the care they deserve through perimenopause and menopause. With a focus on accessible, insurance-covered treatments, Midi Health addresses midlife hormonal changes like anxiety, sleep disturbances, and libido shifts through hormone therapy, lifestyle support, and more. Tune in to hear how Strober is reshaping the future of women’s health and why no woman should have to suffer in silence.
About Joanna Strober
Joanna Strober is the co-founder and CEO of Midi Health, the leading virtual care clinic focused exclusively on women navigating midlife hormonal transition. The company brings insurance-covered expert care for the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause to women nationwide. A serial entrepreneur and recognized leader in the digital health space, Joanna has spoken at HLTH and the Fortune Most Powerful Women Conference, and was named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 list.
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Time Stamps:
02:29 - How Joanna Strober reinvented professionally through five careers
05:04 - MIDI is a virtual care platform for women ages 35 to 65
09:50 - What are people looking for when they go to MIDI for help?
14:25 - How estrogen decrease causes challenges for women in midlife
17:24 - Medications and cancer: the ins and outs
21:18 - How MIDI helps women thrive as they get older
25:19 - Midlife weight loss success stories
26:30 - Dealing with weight gain, hot flashes, and depression
Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour:
If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
"I am so thrilled to be where I am," says Gary Wenstrup, a former advertising sales executive who reinvented himself as a music historian and educator. “It was not easy, but to do the things I love to do is a blessing,” In this conversation, Wenstrup shares his journey from the fast-paced world of advertising to teaching courses on legendary artists like The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel. He emphasizes the importance of starting your reinvention early and keeping an open mind, even when the path feels uncertain. “You have to go very, very wide even if it’s stupid or silly, whatever’s in your head,” he advises. With practical tips like creating a ‘selfie list’ of skills and interests, Wenstruop illustrates how curiosity and exploration can guide you toward a fulfilling next chapter. Tune in to hear how he turned his passion into purpose—and why taking the leap is always worth it.
About Gary Wenstrup:
After a rewarding career in advertising sales, Gary Wenstrup retired and developed courses on the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel and Motown Records for the Continuing Education Department of College of DuPage. Gary has lectured at over 100 libraries across the country. Gary is also a reoccurring guest on the popular podcast “Something About The Beatles.”
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Time Stamps:
02:32 - Gary Wenstrup's background in advertising and corporate
07:45 - What is a "Selfie List"?
09:47 - How he coped with the false starts
14:49 - Gary started presenting at libraries to grow his lectures
17:47 - Why it's not always important to monetize your passions
20:05 - Scaling as a lecturer
21:29 - "Prepare early"
23:15 - Wenstrup's essential tips for reinvention
Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour:
If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
“Exploration is free,” says Misha Rubin, career educator and CEO of The Career Leap. He joins Lesley Jane Seymour to share his journey from a successful corporate career— including over 20 years at Ernst & Young— to founding his own coaching business. Drawing from his experience, Rubin unveils his powerful Career Leap Method, a framework designed to help professionals navigate transformation through discovery, pursuit, and foundational support. He explores the barriers to reinvention, from limiting beliefs to societal pressures, and highlights the unique challenges women face in the workforce. With a focus on thoughtful exploration and community support, Rubin offers actionable tips to make career leaps a risk-free endeavor.
About Misha Rubin
Misha Rubin is a career educator, and CEO of The Career Leap. His mission is to facilitate meaningful intentional changes at work and in life. He helps executives and professionals reinvent careers, find dream jobs and thrive at work. He was a Partner at Ernst & Young, where he spent 15 fruitful years of his career. His 20-year corporate experience birthed the The Career Leap method, a guided actionable inquiry that is structured for you to discover and pursue your next career move. Born and raised in Ukraine, Misha is on the board of Worldwide Orphans (WWO), a non-profit that supports children at risk globally, and in 2022 he founded Children of Ukraine to support children with trauma during and post Russian invasion. Misha received the 2022 Humanitarian Award for his work in Ukraine.
Connect with Misha:
Time Stamps:
03:01 - How Misha Rubin reinvented as a coach
05:48 - Helping people in transition in midlife
12:24 - "You need to take everything into account to make a good career decision"
16:52 - What it really means to make decisions based on intuition
21:30 - "People don't know how to start exploring change because it's scary"
23:19 - Why more people are reinventing in midlife now vs. 20 years ago
24:40 - "For most people, career choice is unconscious"
27:47 - How your career choices impact you later in life
Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour:
If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Barbara Kotlikoff Harman, a master of reinvention who transitioned from leading luxury brands like Nina Ricci and Harry Winston to launching The Butler’s Closet, a bespoke storage business devoted to preserving your favorite fashion and lifestyle pieces. Harmon delves into the art of balancing high-level corporate leadership with innovative side hustles, sharing the challenges and triumphs of building customer loyalty and developing unique products in competitive markets. Listeners will gain valuable insights on navigating career shifts, embracing creative problem-solving, and finding their niche through perseverance and strategic innovation. Tune in to discover practical lessons that empower you to transform challenges into opportunities for lasting success.
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About Barbara Kotlikoff Harman
After a successful career as the CEO of Parfums Nina Ricci, the Managing Director of Harry Winston and CEO of Monet, the costume jewelry company, Barbara K. Harman ran Development and raised funds for The Paley Center for Media and The Steinhardt School at NYU. The Butler’s Closet was launched in 2011 when Harman decided she wanted to create her own business.
Connect with Barbara:
Time Stamps:
03:03 - Growing up in New Jersey and early studies
04:45 - How Harman got into the beauty business
08:24 - Harman's first side hustles in design
10:26 - Starting The Butler's Closet as a side hustle
14:07 - Harman's best-selling preservation products
17:09 - The biggest surprise of entrepreneurship
19:30 - How the election impacted Harman's business
24:36 - Harman's tips for reinventing through a side hustle
30:59 - A glimpse at the more than 200 tips in Sollman's book
Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour:
If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
"Don’t let a problem that could potentially be solved in 30 days upend a career that could last for 30 years," says Kathryn Sollman, author of the groundbreaking new book, The Four Jobs Club: How Smart Women Care for It All. A seasoned career coach, Sollman shares her extensive research on the challenges women face in balancing their careers, children, aging parents, and household responsibilities. She emphasizes the importance of flexibility in the workplace and how women can redefine their success without the pressure to reach the C-suite. Listen in to hear the practical tips and strategies from high-powered women who have successfully navigated these complexities while maintaining their personal lives and discover how you can implement these insights into your own life and find the balance you seek.
About Kathryn Sollman:
Kathryn is a career coach who empowers women to always find work that fits their lives for long-term financial security. She helps women navigate 4 big jobs--a career, as well as caring for children, aging parents and households. She is the author of 2 books—The 4 Jobs Club was published in January.
Time Stamps:
02:08 - How women really can have it all - if they're flexible enough
05:21 - Why Sollman chose to write the book and how it relates to current events
10:13 - What are the four jobs and how do they differ?
13:22 - Sollmann was struck in her research by how close C-Suite women were to their children
16:58 - Women stay out of the workplace for an average of 12.5 years, according to research
19:37 - Are women still shouldering most of everything of the four jobs?
23:56 - How the gender gap is impacting the four jobs
24:55 - Why women felt less guilty about their work when they got their children involved
30:59 - A glimpse at the more than 200 tips in Sollman's book
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Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour:
If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
I"Your intuition has all of the answers," says Jenn Beninger, founder and CEO of Genius Unlocked Institute. "Aligning your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors is key to success." Beninger shares her journey from a corporate career at WebMD to becoming a leading coach, revealing how her struggles with infertility and financial hardship led to profound reinvention. Listeners will learn how to trust their inner guidance, break through limiting beliefs, and take inspired action. "A coach can only take their clients as deep as they are willing to go themselves," Beninger advises. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on unlocking potential and creating meaningful impact.
About Jenn Beninger:
Jenn Beninger is the Founder and CEO of Genius Unlocked Institute, a board certified company where she coaches, mentors, and transforms leaders’ personal and professional lives. Through her thousands of hours of executive experience, Jenn has refined the art of coaching others on how to delve into what’s holding them back, and guiding them to successfully live in their purpose by calling on their intuition. With her deep understanding of energy work, intuition, communication skills, and mindset work, Jenn is able to produce more breakthrough results than she or her clients could dream of. From fortune 500 companies, to holding executive positions in the coaching industry, managing teams of coaches, developing coaching curriculum, teaching business development skills, and running transformational leadership events, Jenn has helped coaches in nearly every area reach their full potential. Jenn has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is also a board certified trainer at the master level in Neuro Linguistic Programs (NLP), NLP Coaching, Hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy®, as a Certified Coach through John Maxwell, and a Master Reiki Teacher.
Time Stamps:
02:36 - How growing up in California impacted her career decisions
04:15 - Working as executive assistant to the executive vice president at WebMD
05:44 - How Beninger shifted into entrepreneurship
10:20 - "When you can integrate conscious and unconscious mind, then you can have dreams."
11:39 - Why Beninger chose to leave network marketing to become a coach
15:34 - How coaching allows you to create mind shifts
22:34 - "Coaching can open up that path to your genius"
27:13 - How to align your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors for success
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Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour:
If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!