THE POWER OF REINVENTION with Kathi Sharpe-Ross

With so many things going on in our lives – work, family, and all the responsibilities we need to take care of – it’s so easy to get lost in this journey. And so, it's important to have that ability to reconnect with who we are. Our guest today, Katie Chin, worked in the entertainment industry for more than a decade until she finally decided to take a leap – without any backup plan, but just trust...

How do you define success? More importantly, how do you achieve it? Our guest today, Rich Yaffa, Executive VP,  Global Head of Universal Music Group for Brands (UMGB) shares his insights on how you can achieve success, especially through key Reinvention moments. Today, we touch on creative business vision and marketing trends as well as reinvention advice and insights from a global industry l...

If money was no object, what would you be doing with your life? This is a great measure of who you are and where you want to be when you really ask yourself that question.  In this episode, Nicholle Overkamp shares how to improve your relationship with money by asking yourself some hard questions that many people are afraid to ask themselves. Nicholle is a Financial Planner and Retirement Pla...

What do you value most in this world? Are you currently doing the things you’re passionate about? Or do you spend most of your time on things that don’t really matter at all? In this episode, learn how you can build your own Reinvention Roadmap to help guide you along your journey to success and happiness. This is your journey. All you have to do is create that destination – what is it that you re...

Amanda Holmes spent over 10 years as a singer/songwriter and when her father was diagnosed with leukemia, she began spending a year and a half going through every possible alternative treatment they could find. She studied with monks from Japan and then met her guru from India. All this led her to take herself on this whole other journey of healing and transitioning into her role as the CEO of Che...

Our guest today was faced with an existential question of what to do next after he had the extraordinary opportunity to take the biggest brand in music and Reinvent it. He knew there was another chapter inside him that was just waiting for him to turn the page – and so he did. Evan Greene is a partner in 3 Emerald Marketing , a data-based strategic consultancy driving innovation in the passion-fue...

Around 40% to 65% of Americans are looking for a new job and about 40% to 50% want to transition careers to something else. But how do you figure out your next step to make sure that what you do is aligned to what you really want to do? In today’s episode, Marlo Lyons shares some great insights, tips and tools to help you navigate through your own reinvention. Having spent more than 20 years inspi...

There were two pivotal moments throughout Deborah’s life that have led her to a place of joy that she’s in now. First, she had set aside 10 years of experience in the agency business and decided to invest in herself by going to business school. The second life-changing moment for her was leaving her leadership role at American Express where she had worked for over 12 years, and accepting a CMO rol...

Aha moments are everywhere – and those moments, which are oftentimes serendipitous, lead you to the next step forward.  However, many of us choose to ignore those moments. Whether it’s out of fear or we’re just too distracted to notice them, we end up taking those moments for granted. But you have to be willing to listen to your inner voice in order for the process of reinvention to begin. Fo...

Life is a balancing act, but what happens when you’ve got so much on your plate? Today’s guest, Michelle Edgar, is a perfect example of how discipline and resilience can help you balance everything you do in life. And it’s all about the power of intention. When COVID hit, Michelle took the opportunity to focus on her personal growth, getting into law school and training on the track. In fact, she...

After a series of course corrections and Reinventions in his life, Chris Detert is proof that if you just keep yourself open to what's possible and enjoy every aspect of it, you can definitely forge your own path to success. Chris Detert is the Chief Communications Officer at Influential , a leading technology platform that connects brands with audiences via transparent data and machine learning....

The impact of games cannot be underestimated. Especially during the pandemic, games have become a social platform, connecting people and keeping them engaged. Not only are games now creating an impact socially, it’s starting to also show tremendous importance in various industries including education, healthcare, and so on. Today’s guest is Susanna Pollack, a cross sector leader, public speaker, a...

What happens if you’ve got your life all planned out and then things start to go awry? Obviously, the pandemic was solid proof of that. Now, it’s okay to make plans. But you also need to be open to other new, exciting opportunities that come your way that might lead you to success and happiness. In today’s episode, we have David Rubin, the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for the New Yor...

When creating your own company, it's one thing to have a passion for something, and it's another to create a business out of it. For Eric Hildebrand, he took his passion for lifestyle, entertainment, and cooking and built a business around that. Eric Hildebrand is currently the supervisor of lifestyle and branded entertainment for Mercedes Benz where he oversees national brand partnerships sponsor...

Having that ability to have confidence in oneself and to surround yourself with the best possible people to fulfill your dream is super important. Rachel Feldman is the director and screenwriter, and currently in pre-production, of Lilly, a political thriller to star Oscar-nominated Patricia Clarkson and Emmy-nominated Thomas Sadoski, based on the remarkable life of Fair Pay icon, Lilly Ledbetter....

We're probably seeing more and more people trying to align with working with companies that allow them to flourish as who they are as human beings that recognize more about their whole self. In this episode, Chris Curtin shares how he has allowed himself to align with his purpose. Chris Curtin is a unique executive who has successfully led transformative initiatives on behalf of three category-lea...

At this time when we’re all probably reinventing ourselves and our careers, having a community that offers practical solutions and amazing people you can connect with is very powerful. Today, I’m bringing in Jeff Rosenthal, co-founder of Summit , a global community organization best known for entrepreneurial community development, and hosting global ideas, festivals and events. He's the co-owner,...

Part of reinvention is the ability to let go of things that no longer serve you. Therefore, it takes some introspection to really figure out who you are as a brand and the values you hold dear. Today, Liz Heller joins us to talk about the reinvention process and how you can build your personal brand that’s aligned with your purpose and your values. Liza, a Managing Partner at mem Brain, LLC, is a...

How do you create an equitable workplace in the face of COVID and all the other social issues our country is facing right now? Today’s guest is Shelley Zalis, the CEO of The Female Quotient , and she talks about how you can empower people and create a more equitable workplace that applies to everyone. Shelley Zalis is an internationally renowned thought leader, movement maker, and champion of equa...

Jeff Venn is a life architect, business owner, and mentor to young entrepreneurs. Taking a forward-thinking, progressive approach to building and running his businesses, Jeff is the founder of Create Studios , a digital marketing agency, and converge , a community for younger millennial and Gen Z entrepreneurs. What Jeff has been the most proud of is his successes on the inside, now having more co...

Looking to reinvent yourself? How about becoming a content creator and putting a dent in the influencer space? Today, we touch on important business, some personal life-changing reinventions, and the state of the influencer industry with Nik Aliye and Karyn Spencer. Nik Aliye is the global director of Whalar , a best-in-class influencer marketing company and one of the most acclaimed influencer ag...

How do you create that space where you feel safe to speak your voice? In this episode, you'll pick up some reinvention and life advice and tips from a brilliant woman. Tami Holzman is an author, a founder and investor, a producer, and advisor and a veteran of the marketing and business and finance worlds who has pivoted and reinvented over and over as a true entrepreneur extraordinaire. Tami began...

Whether you’re dealing with a physical condition, a mental health issue, or a job lay-off, having the ability to develop resilience is key to overcoming whatever obstacle comes your way. In today’s episode, Sally Wolf shares her story of inspiration as she walks us through her journey of how she danced her way through cancer, her career, and her life. As the creator of LightWorks, Sally has combin...

Jody is a renaissance woman and a power player. As an entrepreneur and founder of many companies, she's a kick-ass businesswoman. Today, you'll pick up some Reinvention and life advice from someone who has a formidable passion for creativity. Her brilliant mind and sharp business acumen have enabled her to build numerous companies doing what she loves. Jody is an artist, a designer, a director, an...

What does your brand stand for at this moment? With so many things happening in our world right now, what makes companies steadfast is holding onto their belief system – something that our guest today is resolute about. Ross Martin is the President of Known , the new operating system for modern marketing that uses science, strategy and creativity to help their clients achieve their goals. He is al...