The School of Reinvention

OVERVIEW In this episode of the School of Reinvention, Roger discusses how he was able to pursue his passion while working full-time. He also shares how to build skills for longevity, rebrand yourself after a reinvention, and create a support system. BIO Roger Lee is the Founder and Owner of Roger Lee Arts, LLC, an award-nominated business that produces artistic career success programs, resources,...

OVERVIEW - How to hack your habits - The dangers of distraction - How to maximize your productivity BIO Dr. Mark Williams, a professor of cognitive neuroscience with over 25 years of experience, has worked with thousands of students, teachers, health professionals, and company directors keen to understand how their brain works, how to perform optimally, and how to positively shape your reality. Hi...

OVERVIEW - How to manage being laid off - Benefits of unemployment - Reframing a destructive event BIO Sabina Sulat is a HR & Organizational Development Executive and author, who focuses on helping others to build confidence and resilience as they navigate being out of work. In 2018, Sabina found herself unemployed for the first time in her career and used that experience to write the book &#3...

OVERVIEW - The realities of a remote worker - Tips on finding a remote job - Embracing minimalism BIO Laura Cruceru is a marketing strategist with 15 years of international experience in digital, campaign, and performance management roles. Laura embraced the remote-first lifestyle in 2020 after being stuck alone in San Francisco for more than 6 months, away from all her family and friends who were...

OVERVIEW - How to Face Your Daily Demons - 4 Pillars of Self-Esteem - Strategies for Pivoting BIO Clarissa Burt is an award-winning actress, international media personality/producer/director, writer, author, public speaker, and supermodel. With hundreds of television and film credits to her name, Clarissa brings over 30 years of entertainment industry experience in both International and American...

OVERVIEW - How to work confidence like a muscle - Easy ways to start making decisions on your own - How to catch the blind spots in your life BIO Chau Mui is the co-founder of ciaooo! Media Group - a full-service marketing and production company. Before founding ciaooo Media , Chau spent 8 years in advertising, representing some of the industry’s most reputable television directors and production...

OVERVIEW - Identify What Is Pushing Or Pulling You - Using Present Moment Awareness to Stop Worrying - Tools To Ttilize When Trying Out New Ideas BIO Andrew Tallents, the Founder of Tallents Partnership, has worked with CEOs and business leaders for over 25 years. He believes that the most effective leaders are self-aware, emotionally intelligent, and have a purpose in their lives. He coaches exec...

OVERVIEW - How to set boundaries as a parent - How to support yourself or others who are experiencing post-partum depression - Finding community as a new parent BIO Jenna Firshein is a Boston-based strategist with over 15 years of experience in corporate retail, non-profits, digital agencies, and community work. Jenna is known for her holistic approach to strategic operations and her ability to cr...

OVERVIEW - Figuring out the "what" - Getting out of the gray areas in life - How to ask yourself the right questions to get the answers you're looking for BIO Kari Schwear is an Executive Lifestyle Gray Area Coach specializing in the many gray areas we have in our lives. Her zone of genius is in habit creation, communication, leadership development, and intentional living by design. As...

OVERVIEW - How to find personal fulfillment - Reinventing yourself as a retiree - Managing expectations without killing gratification BIO Alastair Henry, who initially followed the "traditional path" and retired at 57, found himself disillusioned with the passivity of retirement, shed his material possessions, and took off in search of adventure and a deeper meaning to life. Since leaving...

OVERVIEW - Leveraging small curiosities - How to give yourself room to evolve - Signals that it's time to pivot BIO Andrea Wade is the Founder and Chief Brand Manager of Diamond Brand Amplification (DBA), a brand management and marketing consulting firm that develops and implements strategies to strengthen engagement with and connection to various stakeholders and customer segments. The throug...

OVERVIEW - Shaping the voice of who you are - Planting seeds and getting out of "buffering" mode - Shifting your baseline BIO Lisa DeAngelis is a holistic change practitioner, author, teacher, and speaker. Her vibrant, dynamic personality and a broad array of professional experiences inform her intuitive approach to “doing” life. Lisa brings a warm, thoughtful, and creative demeanor to her...

OVERVIEW - How to make yourself more marketable - How to make work the least interesting thing about you - Unique ways to rest and take breaks BIO Ilana Weinstein is a Learning and Development Manager, poet, and the author of When I Became Light, showcasing her own coming of age in the city she loves most (NYC), in hopes of being the example she needed growing up, as she tackled (and continues to...

OVERVIEW - How becoming a parent changes your perspective on work - Overcoming "mom guilt" - The power of "not knowing what to do" BIO Jess Feldt is a life and leadership coach for career-focused working parents who want to nurture both their careers and their families. Jess supports working parents, and especially working mothers, to go after a career and a life they love. Jess ha...

OVERVIEW - Going through the motions - “This is not the life I ordered” - Balancing the side hustle with a full-time job BIO Dr. Miriam Zylberglait Lisigurski (Dr. Z) is a triple Board Certified Physician in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine, and the author of The 3G Cycle of Life: The Secrets for Achieving Joy, Meaning, and Well-Being. LINKS Website Book

OVERVIEW - Embracing human potential at any age - How to utilize getting fired as an opportunity - Finding your perfect career 'fit' BIO John Tarnoff is an executive and career transition coach, speaker, and author who supports mid and late-career professionals in defining, planning, and achieving more meaningful and sustainable careers. Since leaving his 35-year entertainment career in 20...

OVERVIEW - What to consider when quitting 'the dream job' - Building out a more meaningful life - Finding out what you're really good at BIO Mike has helped thousands of people connect with meaningful Career opportunities and build lives of purpose through leadership roles at the world's top liberal arts institution and as a C-Suite Higher Ed executive. Along the way, he’s side-hus...

OVERVIEW - Making the most of the time you have - How to build & utilize a team sooner - Creating opportunities online BIO Jahmir Hamilton is the founder and CEO of IX Studios, a development studio focused on creating video game experiences that prioritize player safety and combat the negative impacts of excessive gaming and internet use. He's currently a sophomore at North Carolina Centra...

OVERVIEW - What to do when you get laid off - Using the "dating" mentality to discover new interests or career paths - Harnessing play to speed up your reinvention journey BIO Gabby Ianniello is a Podcast Producer, the Host of Corporate Quitter, and the Founder of She Likes To Gab, a podcast-centric digital marketing agency. After almost a decade in Corporate, Gabby quit her cushy job on W...

EPISODE OVERVIEW - Overcoming the intimidation factor when starting something new - “Flipping the script” Internally - Setting intentions vs. perfecting a plan ABOUT YVETTE Yvette Contois, is an artist, creative team builder, educator, and the Founder of Art Factory. Yvette has been expanding creative horizons for teams, students, and individuals since 2009, taking art-making into a shared, mindfu...

EPISODE OVERVIEW - Pivoting quickly when things don't go to plan - Overcoming financial obstacles - Finding key mentors BIO Erika Echavarria is a Licensed Realtor, Personal Assistant to Mike Greenberg at ESPN, and the Founder of Echi Creations, a fine art and stationery business. Erika finds joy in self-improvement, is passionate about helping others, and enjoys traveling the world.  LINKS Lin...

EPISODE OVERVIEW - Utilizing your intuition - Reframing setbacks - Transitioning (and accepting) a new chapter in life ABOUT SARAH Psychotherapist & Author of Wildly Wise: Trusting the Nature Within Sarah Tronco is a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of a psychotherapy practice, which provides online mental health counseling to address a variety of challenges, such as anxiety, depr...

Reinvention: it’s all the rage now. Everyone wants to be the “best versions of themselves,” and in some cases what that looks like is you needing to start completely over, or reinvent your life. And I’m sure you’re thinking…But how do I actually do that?! The journey of reinvention is not easy. If it was, everyone would do it. There is no one-size fits all, no all-in-one course, or perfect formula...