Alive. Again. Podcast

Can travel heal a broken heart? Barry Hoffner’s story says yes. After losing his wife, Barry set out to explore every country in the world—transforming grief into growth. Join hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru on Alive Again Podcast as Barry shares stories from Iraq, Syria, and beyond, his work empowering women in West Africa, and insights from his upcoming book Belonging to the World. A powerf...

In this episode of Alive. Again. Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Jeff Grant—criminal defense attorney, founder of the White Collar Support Group and a powerful voice for redemption. Jeff shares his remarkable journey from addiction and white collar crime to prison, recovery, and rebuilding a life of purpose. Together, we explore: The personal and professional lessons Je...

What does it really take to bring humanity, dignity, and hope into the prison system? In this episode of the Alive. Again. Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Julia Keleher, co-founder and strategy & operations lead of the Alliance for Incarcerated Women. Julia shares her powerful journey of building an organization dedicated to supporting women behind bars—providing me...

🎙️ Alive Again Podcast Ep. 57 – Two Creators, One Wild Week: Behind the Scenes of a Fashion Designer’s JourneyThis week on Alive Again, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru take you behind the curtain of creativity, resilience, and growth.✨ Alexa shares her whirlwind two months—competing with Amtrak, unveiling her latest collection in Miami, and embracing the lessons of resilience and determinati...

Navigating Immigration Law with Pablo G. Velez | Immigration Insights & AdviceIn this episode of the Alive Again Podcast, host Andreea Parc sits down with Attorney Pablo G. Velez, managing partner at Velez and Cipriano, PLLC, to explore the complex world of immigration law. They discuss the realities of current immigration enforcement, the differences between immigrant and non-immigrant visas,...

The Widow's Fire: Navigating Grief and Rediscovery with Diane Heiler In this heartfelt episode of the Alive Again Podcast, host Andreea Parc sits down with Diane Heiler, author of A Widow’s Fire. At 82, Diane opens up about her journey through grief, widowhood, and rediscovery after the loss of her husband. From anticipatory grief to the healing power of writing, Diane shares how her memoir be...

The Intersection of Law, Cybersecurity, and AI with Galina Barbascumpa In this episode of the Alive. Again. Podcast, host Andreea Parc welcomes back Galina Barbascumpa, a strategic leader at the intersection of cybersecurity, law, and data. With 10+ years of global experience in privacy, compliance, and business intelligence, Galina brings a unique perspective on how legal expertise, technical flu...

Navigating Legal Challenges & Ethics with Jeffrey Cunningham | Alive. Again. PodcastIn this powerful episode of Alive Again Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Jeffrey Cunningham — attorney, ethics advisor, and outside general counsel for law firms — to explore the real-world challenges lawyers face and how to overcome them. From ethics in law to mental health in the le...

Alive Again Podcast: One Year Later – What We’ve Learned, Lost, and Gained 🎉 In this powerful anniversary episode, hosts  Andreea Parc  and  Alexa Dumitru  celebrate  one year of Alive. Again. Podcast  with a heartfelt, unfiltered conversation—led by their very first guest and dear friend, leadership coach Michelle Goth . 💬 From rock-bottom revelations to moments of rebirth, this mother-daughter...

What happens when you lose everything—career, reputation, freedom—and still find a way to rebuild your life from scratch? In this powerful episode of Alive. Again. Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Craig Stanland, Reinvention Architect and bestselling author of Blank Canvas: How I Reinvented My Life After Prison, to explore how hitting rock bottom became the beginning of...

🎙️ Navigating Legal Life: Career Clarity & Freedom with Elena Deutsch | Women Lawyers Breaking FreeIn this powerful episode, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Elena Deutsch, career and leadership coach and founder of WILL – Women Interested in Leaving Law. Elena shares her inspiring journey and the transformational work she’s done with high-achieving women attorneys who are bu...

Episode 48 | Breaking Barriers: Jane Goldman’s Pioneering Journey in Law & Beyond In this inspiring episode of the  Alive. Again. Podcast , hosts  Andreea Parc  and  Alexa Dumitru  sit down with  Jane Goldman , a trailblazing entertainment attorney and former General Counsel of Time Warner and VP of Distribution at the Warner Company. Jane shares her  unexpected journey into law , becoming one...

How One Attorney Turned Setback Into Purpose – Jodi Gagne’s Story In this powerful episode of the  Alive Again Podcast , hosts  Andreea Parc  and  Alexa Dumitru  sit down with  Jodi Gagne , a former attorney who bravely shares her story of transformation after a career-altering legal setback. Jodi opens up about her journey from prestigious law firms to running her own practice—and how anxiety, pr...

From Incarceration to Empowerment | TJ Vulcain’s Story | Alive. Again. Podcast #CriminalJusticeReform #WomensVoices #AliveAgainPodcast #PrisonToPurpose #MentalHealthAwareness #SecondChances #TJVulcain #AndreeaParc In this powerful episode of the  Alive. Again. Podcast , host  Andreea Parc  and co-host  Alexa Dumitru  sit down with  TJ Vulcain —author, speaker, and community leader—who shares her r...

Embracing Life's Pathways: A Conversation with Carol Ostrow In this episode of the 'Alive Again' podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru engage in a lively and insightful conversation with Carol Ostrow, a seasoned theatrical producer, actress, dancer, choreographer, and author. Carol shares her compelling journey in the arts, from her beginnings as a performer to becoming the fir...

An Odyssey of Becoming: A Journey Through the Summer of '72 with co-authors Celeste Johnson & Bobby YoungWelcome to the Alive. Again. Podcast with hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru! In this episode, they sit down with Celeste Johnson and Bobby Young, co-authors of 'Odyssey of Becoming: The Summer of 1972'. Bobby recounts his adventurous tales of hitchhiking and riding freight trains across...

The Drive Behind the Voice: Sharon Ruben's Journey in EntertainmentIn this episode of 'Alive Again' podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru welcome the multifaceted entertainer Sharon Ruben. A gifted singer, comedian, and storyteller, Sharon shares her remarkable journey from a challenging childhood, including her battle with polio, to a thriving career on stage. She gives us a b...

Cheryl Benton: From Advertising to Empowering Women Through Publishing | Alive Again PodcastIn this episode of the Alive Again Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Cheryl Benton, also known as the Head Tomato at The Three Tomatoes Publishing Company. Cheryl shares her journey of transitioning from a career in advertising to founding The Three Tomatoes, a platform that grew f...

Generational Perspectives and Setting Mutual Boundaries: A Conversation on Alive Again PodcastIn this episode of the Alive Again Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru delve into the nuances of generational perspectives on suffering, guilt, respect, gratitude, and boundary setting. They reference Viktor Frankl's ‘Search for Meaning’ and discuss the unique challenges faced by different g...

Hilarious Romanian Mother-Daughter Hot Takes | Alive Again PodcastJoin hosts Andrea Parc and Alexa Dumitru in this special episode of the Alive Again Podcast, where they share lighthearted and humorous 'hot takes' on family dynamics, cultural quirks, and everyday observations. From anecdotes about Romanian mothers' insistence on always being right to the traverses of Bucharest's metro system, this...

40 Years of Guiding Lives: From School Counselor to Author - A Conversation with Robin LiebermanJoin Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru as they host Robin Lieberman, a seasoned school counselor with 40 years of experience, who shares her journey from counseling middle school students to becoming a published author and lyricist. In this heartwarming episode, Robin discusses the challenges and rewards o...

 Transformational Journey Through Coaching, Training, and Authorship with guest Sue Daly. Join hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru as they welcome Sue Daly, a coach, mentor, and fellow traveler in the Vibrational Marketing Institute. Sue shares her journey from the hospitality industry to building a successful freelance training and coaching business. She discusses the importance of effective com...

Transforming Lives Through Food Awareness: A Conversation with Michelle Petties | Alive Again PodcastIn this episode of the Alive Again Podcast, hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru sit down with Michelle Petties, a TEDx speaker, food story coach, and author of the award-winning memoir, 'Living Large: The Stories of a Food Addict.' Michelle shares her journey of overcoming emotional overea...

In this episode, Andrea Parc and Alexa Dumitru engage with Ginny Brown, a licensed clinical social worker and author, who shares her profound journey of grief after losing her daughter, Kirby. Ginny discusses the long process of co-authoring with her daughter Jean the book "This Sweet Life: How we lived after Kirby died", the creation of a non-profit organization Seek Safety aimed at ens...

Join hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru on the Aive Again Podcast as they welcome author and founder of Sue Misura Journeys, Gabriela Contestabile. In this episode, Gabriela shares her journey, discussing her latest book on women's stories in Italy during the pandemic, her deep appreciation for fashion influenced by her seamstress mother, and her boutique travel group's 'Fashion is C...