Reinvent Yourself

"Even if it's a dumb idea or just a pipe dream, the more you put it out into the world, the more it starts to shape into something real and create opportunities." So says Steve Perkins, a former engineer turned career coach. Dissatisfied with his career, Perkins desired to find a more fulfilling path while maintaining financial stability. Discover how he navigated the transition from particle accelerators to leadership and coaching...

"Give yourself grace,” says Julie Hamilton, a certified fibromyalgia and life coach. "Accept your life now and look at the positive.” Hamilton joins Lesley Jane Seymour on the Reinvent Yourself podcast to share how she turned her 25-year HR career into a mission-driven coaching business for professionals managing chronic illness. Diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2009, Julie reveals how her personal journey shaped her approach to supp...

"You don't have to be this perfect specimen in order to have value," says Jennifer Gasner, a true force of reinvention. Diagnosed at 17 with Friedrich's Ataxia, a rare neuromuscular disease, Jennifer has turned challenges into triumphs—with humor, resilience, and a passion for advocacy. Now an Amazon bestselling author, she shares how she found joy and balance beyond her diagnosis. Her memoir, My Unexpected Finding Balance Beyond M...

""Alcohol has really, like, gotten into every crevice of our society," notes Hilary Sheinbaum. A journalist turned advocate for mindful drinking, she joins the Reinvent Yourself podcast to share her transformative journey with Dry January. This conversation delves into the societal pressures of alcohol consumption and how Hillary's accidental bet led to profound personal change. Discover how this simple challenge improved Hillary's...

"I've always taken the position of owning it all – good, bad, and indifferent," says Regina Young, a former model and now host of the Team Time Midlife Edition podcast. From the runways of New York to the corporate world of pharmaceuticals, Young’s story is one of continuous learning and adaptation. Discover how she transitioned into podcasting and get her tips on how to embrace midlife changes with grace and empowerment. “Dream a ...

 “You can’t learn to write a book without writing it,” says New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Eva Lesko Natiello. From her early days as VP of Global Communications at Estee Lauder to becoming a self-published author, she shares her pivot to writing and provides invaluable marketing insights, advice on career reinvention, and the importance of granting oneself permission to change. Whether you're an aspiring author or...

"Fail forward, fast and often," says Caroline Dowd Higgins, an executive coach, consultant, and speaker who transformed her career from opera singer to career coach. In this episode of the Reinvent Yourself podcast she shares insights from her book Your Career: Overcome Challenges to Achieve a Rewarding Work Life and her award-winning podcast Your Working Life, offering practical advice on embracing change, overcoming fear, and lev...

"Meet your resistance with compassion and understanding," says with Andrea Engstrom, founder of LilHabit.com and a trailblazer in digital media and habit formation. Engstrom shares her journey from producing for industry giants like MTV, NBC, and ABC to becoming an entrepreneur who helps others unlock their potential through the power of tiny habits. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by big goals or stuck in procrastination, this con...

"What are the signals that our bodies are sending that all of a sudden is telling me to be happy?" This was the question that prompted author and multi-level reinventor Janice Kaplan to write her new book, What Your Body Knows About Happiness (Sourcebooks, January 2025). Kaplan, a former editor-in-chief of Parade Magazine and author of the national bestseller The Gratitude Diaries sits down with CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymou...

"It's never too late to pursue a dream," says Yvonne Marchese, host of the Late Bloomer Living podcast. From aspiring actress to mother and later podcast host and photographer, Marchese’s path has been anything but linear. “Midlife is full of possibility,” she tells me. “We have this little golden moment in time where we can affect change.” Tune in to hear how Marchese embraced identity shifts, creativity, and storytelling to navig...

Voices for Change: Rebecca Hart Holder on Empowering Reproductive Freedom "Abortion is healthcare, and healthcare is a human right – full stop." So says Rebecca Hart Holder, president of Reproductive Equity Now and co-founder of the State Abortion Access Network. As the landscape of reproductive rights faces unprecedented challenges,  Hart Holder joins Lesley Jane Seymour to shares her personal journey of reinvention and her relent...

"Our brains are set up to keep us safe, not to keep us happy, says Michelle Phillips, president of Key Performance and author of Happiness is a Habit. In this conversation with CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour she shares her 23-year entrepreneurial journey and reveals how daily rituals boost energy, well-being, and joy. She discusses her shift from sales to becoming a corporate trainer for Fortune 500 companies, highlighting t...

In this episode of "Reinvent Yourself," host Lesley Jane Seymour is joined by Jeannie Ralston, the dynamic co-founder and CEO of Next Tribe. Together, they explore Jeannie's journey of transforming a digital magazine into a thriving travel company for women over 45. Delve into the challenges and triumphs of pivoting from a passion project to a profitable business, and discover how Jeannie leveraged her background in travel writing ...

"You are the only one that's responsible for your own happiness," says Karen Amster-Young, a strategic advisor, author, and journalist. She joins Lesley Jane Seymour to discuss the art of getting unstuck and the nuances of reinvention in today's fast-paced world. With her extensive background in communications and public relations, Amster-Young shares insights from her book, The 52 Weeks, and her persona...

"Change is inevitable," says Niamh McAnally, an Irish-born author, speaker, and former TV director. "You've got to be ready for the next kind of reinvention." In this conversation McAnally shares her incredible journey of reinvention, from working in television to becoming a scuba instructor, to living on a sailboat with the love of her life. Discover how McAnally found her true calling and a profound love in the most unexpected pl...

“He was our true north,” says Marianne Leone of her son Jesse; “He was the best thing that ever happened to us.” An actress, screenwriter, and essayist, Leone shares her deeply personal journey of navigating profound loss and finding solace and purpose through writing and rescuing dogs. In this heartfelt conversation, Lesley Jane Seymour delves into Leone's story of losing her son Jesse at 17 and how she reinvented herself through ...

 "When God tells you it's time to reinvent, you listen," says Staci Wallace, best-selling author, speaker, and CEO of Fueled by Fire. In this episode, Lesley Jane Seymour sat down with Wallace to explore a unique perspective on reinvention driven by faith and divine inspiration. From her early days as a tough tomboy in South Dallas to becoming a business strategist who has shared the stage with five U.S. presidents, her journey is ...

"What to do when you feel like crap" is the unfiltered, honest theme of this episode, featuring the inspiring Heather Chauvin. A leadership coach and former social worker, Chauvin helps successful women live, work, and parent on their own terms. She shares her journey from an early motherhood at 18 to a life-altering stage four cancer diagnosis in 2013, which propelled her into a mission to uncover how cultural expectations sabotag...

"Reinvention is not a straight path; it's a journey of unexpected turns and newfound opportunities," says Coco Brown, the founder and CEO of Athena Alliance. In this episode of the Reinvent Yourself podcast, CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour chats with Brown about her remarkable journey from a psychology major to a leading figure in the tech industry. Learn how she leveraged her passion for people and engineering to climb the c...