THE POWER OF REINVENTION with Kathi Sharpe-Ross

Reinventing can be a lonely game especially when you have a lot of naysayers around you. Today’s guest, Kara Goldin, is a perfect example of how to become unstoppable by embracing your fears. Kara Goldin is the founder of Hint Water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. Previously, Kara was VP of Shopping and eCommerce at America Online, where she helped lead the growth of its shopping and ecom...

Moving to a different country, a new company, and a new team can be very scary and it’s so easy for the imposter syndrome to slowly creep in when you’re trying to reinvent yourself. But it’s a matter of taking that leap anyway and not being afraid of asking for help, which is exactly what our guest today has done over the course of her career. Originally from the UK, Katie Hankinson has experience...

Today, people are digesting content more than they’ve ever been, and that includes podcasts. In fact, there are about one to two million podcasts out there – but many of which can’t get past seven or eight episodes. So, what is the secret to creating this unique platform so you can leverage it to grow your brand or your business? In this episode, Josh Cary and Erik Cabral talk about entrepreneursh...

Change is something a lot of people are fearful of. Especially at this time of COVID, being isolated while trying to figure out how to Reinvent yourself could take a toll on your mental health. But you just have to take that leap to get to the other side – whether that’s creating your own business, or finding a new job that excites you. Lori Sussle Bonanni is the founder of ELSSUS, LLC, a multi-di...

The tourism market has been one of the hardest hit industries during the pandemic. How are these companies able to survive these challenging times? In this episode, Brette Sadler talks about how she has been reinventing things and leading her team as the Global Head of Corporate Partnerships at MGM Resorts International. Her team is responsible for identifying impactful like-minded brands, and dev...

Are you still living in a world of not enough or just enough? How do you make that shift to a world of abundance? Today, we'll touch on business marketing trends, reinvention advice, and tips from a veteran of the business agency in the sports world. You'll be inspired by brilliant insights from a great man who's had massive successes and tremendous reinvention moments. David Meltzer is the co-fou...

Monique is the chair and CEO of UniWorld Group (UWG) , the country's longest-standing multicultural marketing agency, serving not only the general market, but also Black, Hispanic, Asian, and LGBT communities. They focus on marketing and advertising, digital and traditional advertising, consumer insights, public relations, consumer health care, communications, DNI, and cultural fluency consulting...

Brad Jakeman has been building brands and living his true north for years now. Brad is the Co-Founder, Managing Partner of Rethink Food, Senior Adviser of the Boston Consulting Group , and formerly President of PepsiCo Global Beverage Group, CMO of Activision, EVP Marketing of Macy's, and Managing Director, Global Advertising of Citibank. Brad has a passion for developing category disruptive busin...

With the advent of technology, classical marketing has almost gone obsolete, giving rise to this need for businesses to reimagine and reinvent marketing. Our guest today introduces this concept of quantum marketing, the new marketing mindset that we need to master. Raja Rajamannar is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and President of Mastercard Healthcare. He's an accomplished global...

For many people, the term “ imposter syndrome” has such a negative connotation. But if we just learn to approach it in a different way, we will begin to see how it becomes such a positive experience and journey that we need to put ourselves on. Today, Shirley Richter Hughes talks about overcoming imposter syndrome, the glue that has kept their company culture together through the past challenging...

Andrea Sullivan is the first-ever Chief Marketing Officer of the same business and brand founded by entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk at VaynerX, a global full-service agency that celebrates Gary's entrepreneurial spirit and vision for an enlightened approach to marketing that delivers business results. Prior to VaynerX, Andrea was with Omnicom and Interbrand for 16 years working on some of the biggest...

Andrew Bernstein is recognized as an all-star in sports photography. The unique personal rapport that he has developed with athletes and coaches and teams over the years, allows him exclusive access to special behind the scene moments. As a co-founder of NBA Photos, Andrew is the key photographic contributor to NBA Entertainment’s global media platforms, which include NBA.com, all-league publicati...

Laurel Mintz is the CEO and Founder of Elevate My Brand , a digital marketing and strategy agency. Inspired by the innovative consulting work she executed early in her career with some prestigious brands, Laurel knew she wanted to play a lot bigger. And a decade later, she has created an agency family serving both startups and blue-chip global brands like Facebook, Verizon, Digital Media Group, Pa...

Mitch Slater is a financial advisor at UBS and host of the podcast, Financially Speaking with Mitch Slater . Today, we talk about his colored work and interview history with the legendary Larry King,  business and reinvention passions, trends, and hobbies. Reinvention is really about the whole self and nurturing so many of those parts in us. How much are you willing to step out of your comfor...

Lesley Jane Seymour is a media entrepreneur and the founder of the CoveyClub , a new club for lifelong learners launched in February 2018. From 2008-2016, she served as editor-in-chief of More Magazine, the leading lifestyle magazine for women over 40, with a readership of 1.5 million. She was also the editor-in-chief and social media director of More.com , which attracted over 12 million monthly...

Kathy Carter is the Chief Revenue Officer of LA 2028, CEO of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties, and she has been in this role since October of 2018. She and her team are responsible for all of the revenue and marketing functions of the Support Team USA and the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games including sponsorship sales, consumer products, brand marketing, hospitality, ticketing, and even...

IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam Champion, award-winning poet, bestselling author, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of the world’s most influential thought leaders being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. He has inspired audiences...

Melanie is the founder and CEO of the Brandman Agency . Her clients are the who's who of the luxury travel and lifestyle industries. She's got offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Sydney. She's a trusted advisor to her global roster of clients as well as a resource for media and tastemakers. Melanie also founded Travel Curator, an extraordinary digital publisher dedicated to luxury travel...

James Orsini is currently the president of The Sasha Group , which is a division of VaynerMedia. Prior to that, he also served as the CEO and Chief integration officer at VaynerMedia working alongside Gary Vaynerchuk. James has a 35-year career under his belt as he previously worked for The Rowland Company, Goldman Sachs, and KPMG. The Sasha Group is a company that runs like a consultancy on the f...

As the founder and CEO of Management Plus Enterprises, Leonard Armato has been a leader in developing, positioning, and building high-growth brands and converging sports, media, marketing, and technology. A master at Enabling Greatness, Leonard transformed celebrity marketing by masterminding the development and launch of Shaquille O'Neal's brand. He developed the Golden Boy brand for Oscar De La...

Deborah Wahl is a veteran of the marketing and business world. She is a leading innovator amongst chief marketing officers, revitalizing brands by aligning customer and company objectives across industries and markets. Deborah is currently the global CMO of General Motors and CMO of Cadillac. She was the CMO of McDonald's USA for three years. And prior to that, she had incredible senior level and...

Jeffrey Hayzlett is a primetime TV and podcast host, keynote speaker, and global business celebrity. This man has bought and sold over 250 businesses over the course of his career and about $25 billion in transactions. Jeffrey is a primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives . He is the business podcast host of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett . He's the...

Marci Freedman is living her true north, and yet still reinventing in many ways every day. She's curious and lives life to the fullest with that bright light that always burns inside her. Marci is a brilliant example of what's possible when you set your mind to it. Today, Marci shares some reinvention and life advice and tips as someone who has done the corporate gig, the entrepreneurial gig, and...

Welcome to The Power of Reinvention.  Inspired by the best-selling book written by Kathi Sharpe-Ross, RE :INVENT YOUR LIFE! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? (March, 2020) these introspective interviews will provide stories, tips, tools and experiences of great reinventors and curiosity seekers. From Fortune 500 C-Suite Executives and Entrepreneurs, to Exhausted Dads, Homemakers and Artists, these me...