Reinvent Yourself

#19: Reinventing during the wait in the pick-up line (Claire Cook)

Claire Cook was a 45 year old mom who her used her time waiting in the pickup line for her kid’s swim practice to pursue her dream of being a writer.  Now she’s a best-selling author with a movie under her belt. CoveyClub founder, Lesley Jane Seymour, has a lively chat with this one-person cheer-leading squad for reinventors.  

#18: A Beautiful Reinvention (Stephanie Duttenhaver and Cindy Edwards)

From marketing and momhood to the skincare business. Savannah-based Stephanie Duttenhaver and Cindy Edwards decided that what was missing in the beauty market was southern comfort for skin. Defying the current trend for injuring/then repairing skin, they went for babying it instead—with high doses of all natural ingredients and the most gorgeous packaging they could find. Then a seat on a plane ride changed their business forever

#17: She helps you shop for products that treat women fairly (Amy-Willard Cross)

Amy-Willard Cross wondered why there were labels that helped consumers shop for fair-caught fish but not for businesses that treat women fairly. So she created Genderfair, an app and label that lets you shop your values. Join CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour as she downloads serial reinventor Cross on how she did it—and what you can learn about reinventing to make the world fair for all genders.

#16: 5 secrets to reinventing yourself as a writer (Laura Munson)

Best-selling author (and reinventor) Laura Munson wants to help you (no matter what your level) craft your story, novel or memoir!  Join CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour and Munson in a conversation that reveals the nuts and bolts of how to get started, collectives and workshops to join (including Gotham in NY, Grub Street in Boston, Story Studio in Chicago, The Loft in Minneapolis, PNWA in Seattle, The Grotto in San Francisco), best self-publishing outlets (Girl Friday Productions), and best retreats—Munson has a special offer for Covey Cast listeners who sign up for her fabulous Haven Writing Retreat.

#15: Reinvent yourself as a millionaire! No, really. (Julia Pimsleur)

Only 4.2% of female-founded businesses have revenues over $1 million. Serial entrepreneur, scaling-up expert, and author of the book “Million Dollar Women”, Julia Pimsleur, wants to change that. She says you too can get there with coaching, reading, and diligent processes. CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour digs out the details including Julia’s three top recommended books (including “The Start-Up J Curve” by Howard Love) and a special download for CoveyClub listeners. 

#14: Easiest reinvention trick? (Agathe Assouline-Lichten)

Take a breakthrough idea—and improve it. Agathe Assouline-Lichten and her sister, Arielle, sweetened the dinner-in-a-box craze by making theirs about pre-measured ingredients for delicious cakes and cookies. Their Red Velvet Baking company (https://redvelvetnyc.com/) turns even the most kitchen-phobic person into an accomplished chef. Alert: Special holiday offer for CoveyClub members at the end of the podcast!

 

#13: Should you reinvent to pay it forward? (Eileen Gittins)

Reinventing to pay it forward? That’s what serial entrepreneur Eileen Gittins, founder of Blurb,  did by developing an app called Bossygrl.com that allows you—and generation Z— to set up a business in 20 minutes. Lesley Jane Seymour, founder of CoveyClub.com, gets Gittins to spill all her secrets to her many successes.

#12: Can you reinvent with a childhood friend? (Alison Matz and Linda Sawyer)

Grade school buddies Alison Matz and Linda Sawyer had storied careers in media then got together after 40 to launch an upscale cleaning product. Coveyclub.com founder, Lesley Jane Seymour, digs out their, useful “Dos” and “Don’ts” of how to make a life long friendship work in business. 

#11: Can you apply big-brand concepts to creating your personal brand? (Patrick Hanlon)

Yes, says Patrick Hanlon, CEO of Thinktopia. Join Lesley Jane Seymour as she welcomes a uniquely unconventional thinker and the first male voice of reinvention to the CoveyCast.  

#10: What Can You Learn From a Serial Reinventor? Why, Everything! (Marianne Schnall)

Join Lesley Jane Seymour in an intimate talk with writer, feminist, multi-talented entrepreneur Marianne Schnall who is now creating new leadership platform for women.