THE POWER OF REINVENTION with Kathi Sharpe-Ross

In this episode I sit down with Maris Segal , CEO of Segal Leadership Global and ‘America’s Master Connector’. Working in over 30 countries and reaching over 20 million people, Maris connects to companies while giving a voice to issues and brands that don’t feel like they belong. In order to build a thriving life, business and planet, we must jump into the rhythmic circle of respect, responsibilit...

Starting and growing a small business is a challenge. If you’re finding it isn't, you might not be pushing hard enough. Scaling doesn't happen overnight either: it's a process — a long one. In this episode, Jackie Reses and Lauren Weinberg share their business journeys to becoming the Self-Made Bosses they are today. We discuss everything from the mental side of starting a company to the practical...

There are so many founders and companies around the world with incredible potential, but they may find it difficult to become successful if they can’t penetrate the US market. With so much knowledge, creativity, and innovation to offer, it would be a shame to keep them confined in a limited market. In this episode, our host Kathi Sharpe-Ross discusses the opportunities and barriers in scaling busi...

Getting older is a tricky double-edged sword, especially in the workplace. While being tenured is proof that we’ve solidified our expertise through experience, there is also the looming fear of aging out of our jobs. But now more than ever, the workplace calls for experienced leadership. In this solo episode, our host Kathi Sharpe-Ross delves into the growing need for Reinvention in the current hy...

When you look at the future, what do you see? Technology and world events have changed the face of business. Companies today face new working environments, cutting-edge communication technologies, and a diverse range of people with different experiences and viewpoints. The future is bright for those with the will to adapt! In this episode of THE POWER OF RE:INVENTION, I bring on Jamie Gutfreund, C...

Everyone is going through a change right now. People are realizing what they want out of their careers, and companies need to respond by redefining their culture, values, and leadership. In this episode, Shirley Hughes discusses Rogers & Cowan PMK’s struggles and solutions in adapting to the new normal. Listen as Shirley shares how they redefined their workplace and leadership to accommodate t...

Loving what you do is just as important as doing what you love. Believe it or not, your business has a higher possibility of prospering when you have fun and love what you do. In this episode, entrepreneur Cricket Azima shares the story of how she reinvented the food industry through her food enterprises: Creative Kitchen and Cricket’s Candy Creation. Listen as Cricket shares the importance of mai...

Entrepreneurs often make the mistake of entering into a business with an "all-in” mindset. Instead, you should Reinvent your company and pivot towards success by using the right marketing strategies. In this episode, Erik Huberman shares his insights from his experience as CEO of the successful marketing agency, Hawke Media.  He discusses how marketing can help your business stay afloat even...

Our brains are preoccupied, our attention spans are short, our energy is often negative, we're addicted to news and social media, and at times we're sleep starved. But thanks to the power of a deep breath, we can overcome all this and achieve success! In this episode, Sandy Abrams discusses the transforming impact of breathing in both our business and personal lives. It can be nothing short of mir...

In this episode, Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of GRAVITAS, shares her ideas on how to Reinvent your dreams. She talks about the journey of starting GRAVITAS, getting motivation and support to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, and Reinventing her business to suit people's needs. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: Fulfilling your childhood dreams Helping your children achieve their...

As children, we all had dreams and got lost in the ideas of our future selves. We imagined following certain careers, pursuing our passions, or inventing products that would change the world. As we grew up, reality harshly got in the way — sweeping these aspirations completely under the rug. But there is always a way. Revisiting your childhood dreams can open doors to finding who you are meant to...

When was the last time you put yourself first? We spend a good part of our lives trying to please other people, and what this often means is sacrificing our wants and needs. At the end of the day, real happiness lies within yourself. Only when you start to celebrate yourself unapologetically will you begin to experience the real, empowered YOU. In this episode, our host Kathi Sharpe-Ross delves in...

Hope, empowerment, reinvention. These are things the world badly needs. The number of systemic injustices that take place every day is staggering. Thankfully, there is also an uprising of brilliant minds and inspired people taking initiative in solving these problems — and you can be one of them. In this episode, Joanna Peña-Bickley, a design architect and inspirational activist, shares how we can...

Learning never stops. We’re always changing and learning, but it can be difficult to find the right spaces to actually do it. Children are at the mercy of the educational system, which sometimes ends up putting them into boxes where they don’t fit — or want to fit. Meanwhile, adults get told that they cannot make mistakes, so they let themselves be chained up by their fear. In this episode, Steven...

The pandemic has definitely forced us to rethink the future of work as most companies are now faced with a conundrum of whether they should go back to the workplace, or maybe follow a hybrid model. A number of studies show that remote work works. But is it the best thing long-term? In this episode, James Orsini, President of The Sasha Group, Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient, and Chris Det...

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or working for Corporate America, it’s so easy to get so immersed and caught up in the things (you think) you need to do. If you don’t take the time to step back and intentionally look at your life, it’s easy to lose your sense of purpose. Today’s guest, Doug Scott, came to a point in his career and life where he had to take a step back, explore things with curiosity...

For many people, fear is what holds them back from doing what they love to do, but when you have that clarity on who you are, that fear becomes less than how you want to show up in this world. In this episode, serial entrepreneur/Reinventor/Change Agent Karen Moore shares how she embraced her fears and approached her Reinvention moments with authenticity, clarity, curiosity and creativity. With ov...

Do you feel stuck in your career or in your life right now? Today’s guest, Musa Tariq, felt lost at one point in his life when his parents died at around the same time, until a successful businessman gave him a piece of advice that changed the course of his life: “Do what you love and you’ll do well in it.” Heeding the advice, Musa took an advertising job, which paid less than a job in finance. Bu...

What does it take to become successful in your industry? Today’s guests, Rebecca Minkoff & Alison Wyatt, define what it takes to grow a brand and keep up with the times and trends. Rebecca is a global industry leader that offers a wide range of apparel, handbags, footwear, and accessories. She became an overnight sensation after designing a version of the iconic I Love New York T-shirt in 2001...

Is being great at what you do enough reason to stay in your chosen career? Charlie Walk realized that he might have stayed exclusively in the music industry way too long. All along, he knew he could do more. His curiosity about a lot of different things led him to build brands –  something he’s now doing more of, rather than just getting so caught up in making money because he was good at it....

Are you all intention without any action? Winning takes work and commitment. You have to create those moments for yourself where you’re carving out your plan, your strategy, and your goals, and you’re committing to your intention at a cellular level – and that’s how you’re going to redefine your results. In today’s episode, Andrea Albright talks about strategic manifestation and the three-pronged...

In today’s episode, let’s take a moment to contemplate what our RE: INVENTION could be during this quieter time of the year. As you are getting ready to celebrate the holidays with friends and loved ones, take a moment to step back and reflect on all that has gone on in the last year. I’m going to share some tools you can use as you reflect on where you are right now, what you're looking for, wher...

Launching a podcast is a huge endeavor. It takes more than just recording into your phone and hoping people will listen to it. Podcasting has shifted to a whole new level today. More and more people are leveraging podcasts to solidify their brand, grow their business, and expand their network. However, it’s not for everyone! In today’s episode, high-energy and charismatic podcaster, speaker, bests...

Hillary Gadsby & Wendi Boyden, co-founders of Boss Talks, are two empowered women, inspiring other women to take life by the horns and create the life they truly want. Through leveraging the power of community and mentorship, Hillary and Wendi have Reinvented their business model to expand their reach. In today’s episode, Hillary and Wendi share their secret sauce for a growing and lasting par...

Being legally emancipated at 15 years old, Stephynie Malik had to learn how to live life on her own. All her life’s struggles have taught her to become fearless in putting boundaries around what’s important to her, finding solutions, showing up in a room and forging relationships. Today, she shares insights about how to Reinvent and evolve by building relationships through listening and understand...