RESET with Tonya

Send us Fan Mail When a patient dies because staff can't find essential emergency equipment, most people feel powerless. Melinda Yormick decided to build a solution. This former perioperative nurse manager's journey from healthcare professional to tech entrepreneur reveals what happens when frontline experience meets technological innovation — and the remarkable personal transformation t...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the wisdom of communal societies meets cutting-edge technology? Our thought-provoking conversation with Enoch Allotey bridges worlds often seen as separate but increasingly intertwined. Enoch's remarkable journey from Ghana to the United States reveals profound insights about how cultural values shape our relationship with emerging technologies. Growing up a...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your greatest strength is suddenly taken away? For J Lee, a Stanford-trained mathematician with an eidetic memory, a violent attack resulting in traumatic brain injury completely altered her life trajectory. Instead of letting this setback define her, she transformed her new cognitive limitations into a remarkable innovation methodology that's helping Fortun...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a corporate project manager trades billion-dollar implementations for a mission to help small businesses thrive? In this illuminating conversation, Lisa Talbot, founder of True North PM Solutions, shares her remarkable journey from managing massive corporate transformations to creating streamlined solutions for entrepreneurs. Lisa's story begins with a momen...

Send us Fan Mail In a world that often leaves us coping with uncertainty and anxiety, discovering clarity and purpose becomes more essential than ever. This episode of RESET with Tonya dives into the intricate relationship between purpose and personal transformation, featuring our purpose-impassioned guest, Ian Chamandy, co-founder of PurposeU. Together, we explore how clearly articulated purpose...

Send us Fan Mail “I would rather leave a hundred good stories behind than have a hundred million dollars.”  And I believe him.  Matt Drago is a human with so much heart. He’s compelled to tell stories to help shape the experience of our lives. Join me as I help share Matt’s story with you…  We’ll talk about his journey from Virginia to the vibrant world of acting in NYC and LA – a story that is no...

Send us Fan Mail Very few people get a podcast for their birthday – Happy Birthday, Morgan! 🎂 Join me as I talk with a dear friend and pioneering leader in data governance, Morgan Templar, in this captivating episode of RESET. Morgan, the CEO of First CDO Partners, shares her remarkable journey from the corporate world to leading her own consultancy. Discover the challenges she faced in leaving t...

Send us Fan Mail What if love is more than just a romantic feeling? Join our chosen family at RESET as we celebrate the gift of modern love. In this special Valentine's Day episode, we explore how love is evolving in the age of AI through eight remarkable conversations about connection, belonging, and transformation. From Russ & Audrey Elliot’s 47-year marriage built on "small everyd...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a compelling conversation with John McElligott , a Marine and son of a missionary who has transformed into a leading technologist and futurist. As the host of PBS's "AI: Unpacking the Black Box," John shares his unique perspective on the intersection of AI and humanity. We explore his dedication to making AI accessible beyond tech hubs and his innovative...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to RESET , where Purpose meets Possibility. Join Tonya J. Long in the inaugural episode of RESET, a podcast that blends Southern grace with Silicon Valley insights while emphasizing the power of courage, clarity, and community in times of transformation. Discover how RESET will address work, technology, longevity, and purpose with practical wisdom and insightful conversati...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a systems engineer mindset applies analytical thinking to engineering Life After Corporate? In this episode of RESET, we explore an extraordinary journey with Russ Elliott , whose transformation from corporate executive to cycling enthusiast and mentor reveals powerful lessons about purpose, community, and resilience. Russ isn't just enjoying retirement – he...