The Exit Interview | On Air

Starting over at 39 isn't failure — it's the new normal in a world where job security is dead and career pivots are survival strategy. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron dive deep into one of the most critical yet terrifying moments in every professional's life: navigating a second career when the stakes are highest. From the brutal reality that the average person starts a new career at 39...

Negotiating a salary or promotion isn't just about showing up — it's about strategic positioning, self-promotion, and knowing exactly when to walk away. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron dive deep into one of the most critical yet misunderstood moments in every professional's career: how to successfully negotiate your way up the ladder. From the fear and insecurity that keeps people silent...

Julian Alcaraz proves that building a business with your spouse isn't just about strategy and execution — it's about surrender, vulnerability, and knowing when your foundation is crumbling beneath you. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the co-founder of Street Parking, a husband and father of three who walked away from a promising acting career to pursue competitive CrossFit,...

Salary negotiation isn't just about numbers — it's about knowing your value and having the courage to talk about money. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron break down one of the most critical yet uncomfortable conversations in every professional's career: how to negotiate your worth. From the fear and embarrassment that keeps people silent about compensation to the practical strategies that...

Anaïs Lempereur proves that adapting to change isn't just a survival skill — it's the ultimate competitive advantage. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the CFO of Hallmark Media, a finance powerhouse who's mastered the art of transition across some of the world's most dynamic companies — from Caesars Entertainment to Spotify, Pluto TV, Sweetgreen, and now Hallmark. From landi...

Hermoz Parsa proves that moving forward is the only option. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the CEO of 1.0.1 Vodka, an entrepreneur who survived third-degree burns on 70% of his body, two months in a coma, and the complete collapse of everything he'd worked for when his distillery caught fire. A distillery he built in his 20’s landing deals with Ralph's and Walmart, to a fr...

Season One wasn't just about career pivots — it was about the raw, unfiltered humanity behind every bold move, every risk, and every reinvention. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron pull back the curtain on their first season of The Exit Interview, year-end reflecting on the moments that surprised them, the lessons that changed them, and the conversations that proved this show is about so mu...

Ameetess Dira, CMO of Petzey proves that starting over isn't failure — it's the ultimate act of self-reinvention and courage. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the CMO of Petzey and entrepreneur behind NogSmith, who walked away from a high-profile media career in Manila to start over as a nobody in the United States. From hosting morning shows and running her own marketing co...

Chris Lowder proves that crushing your ego and embracing cultural intelligence is the ultimate competitive advantage in global business. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the co-founder of Lowder Toscarella Hospitality, a globally awarded hospitality leader who's built world-class bars and restaurants from Shanghai to Seoul to Miami. From starting as a translator to surviving...

What happens when a global pandemic meets the world's most technologically advanced surveillance state? Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron interview one American entrepreneurs experience living in Shanghai when COVID first broke out. He reveals to listeners how QR codes determined your freedom, security cameras monitored your quarantine, and an entire apartment building adopted a goat as th...

Jim Wagner proves that marketing is more than packaging and leadership is about launching people. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the marketing and branding powerhouse who spent 14 years at Mattel building the Hot Wheels empire side by side with Barbie, served as CMO of MGA Entertainment, is President of Razor Scooters, and now teaches entrepreneurship and leadership at LMU...

The Netflix-Warner Brothers merger just changed the game — and hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron are breaking down what it means for you. In this timely episode, they unpack the seismic shift happening in media and entertainment as Netflix officially acquires Warner Brothers, marking the first major acquisition where a tech company takes over a legacy entertainment studio. From the initial...

Anne Jacoby proves that creativity isn't a luxury— it's the competitive advantage every organization and employee needs to thrive. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the author of Born to Create, a creative culture expert who's dismantling the myth that you're either creative or you're not. From performing arts stages to scaling a legal services startup globally, Anne unpacks...

Bucknell University proves that the student-athlete experience builds more than champions — it builds leaders for life. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron return to Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, sitting down with Todd Newcomb, Sr. Associate Director of Athletics, and Valentina Rozas Moreno, the first women's water polo player inducted into the Bucknell Hall of Fame. From t...

Mellisa Nielsen Silverman proves that human connection is the ultimate currency in business and life. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the powerhouse auctioneer, founder, and CEO of Charity Angels who has raised over a billion dollars for charitable causes while breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. From growing up on a farm with reading difficulties to commanding...

Jimmy Jean-Louis reveals how he transformed self-awareness into success and personal tragedy into purposeful action. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the Haitian actor, producer, and humanitarian who built an international career by refusing to be confined to one market. From homelessness in Paris to starring in Heroes and growing into an international sensation, Jimmy unpac...

Niki Ghazian shows us why being unapologetically yourself is your greatest asset and redefines what strength really means. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the attorney, model, widow, and mother who's built her own law practice on her own terms — no permission needed. They unpack the real cost of being unapologetically yourself in a conservative profession, why authenticity...

Janine Rubenstein steps into the spotlight. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with People Magazine's Editor at Large to unpack what it means to reinvent yourself without leaving — from sorting books as an editorial assistant to hosting red carpets and interviewing A-listers. They explore the art of saying yes, the power of raising your hand, and how to transform within a legacy br...

Ronen Rubinstein steps into a new light. Shana and Kisha sit down with the 9-1-1: Lone Star and S.W.A.T. actor, activist, and new dad to talk about the courage behind creative expansion — from navigating fame and purpose to channeling vulnerability through music. They unpack the power of reinvention, parallel passions, and what it really means to evolve in the public eye. Hosts: Shana Ayabe x Kish...

An Interview with Ronen Rubinstein whose mastered how to to stay level headed in an industry with big egos and reinventing yourself for each creative pivot.

An Interview with Jimmy Jean-Louis on the focus of self discovery and how trusting you know yourself best makes it easier to take risks that triumph.

Trailer of an interview on reinventing yourself within your company with Janine Rubenstein.