Episodes

121
Oct. 19, 2023

Behind the Bar to VP: Neil Rogers' Path to Professional Fulfillment

Neil shares his journey from bartending to becoming a salesperson and entrepreneur, offering valuable insights into the power of transferable skills in business.
120
Oct. 12, 2023

College Sports Recruiting Specialist Jeff Howell's Pivot Journey

Jeff shares first hand experiences and insights for athletes and their parents - the significance of creating and fostering connections with coaches, developing a highlight reel for prospective schools, and maintaining a positive presence on social media!
119
Oct. 5, 2023

Silencing Self-Doubt to Help Women Athletes: Frankie Elder-Reedy's Entrepreneurial Insights

From owning a successful liquor store to developing a groundbreaking sports bra, Frankie Elder-Reedy's career has taken unexpected turns. Her journey embodies the essence of resilience and creativity, as she effortlessly navigates between the worlds of entrepreneurship and hypnotherapy!
118
Sept. 28, 2023

Wendy Jones: Founder of Be Better Media, Mindfulness Coach for Young Elite Athletes

Drawing from her experiences in college sports as well as raising Division 1 athletes and a son on the autism spectrum, Wendy brings calm, connection, and success to families, teams, and organizations through coaching.
117
Sept. 21, 2023

Brandon Smith: From Corporate Strategist to AI Visionary

Hear about Brandon's journey and delve into the the future of AI in this episode, exploring how to use AI language models to help your work and transition to your dream gig!
116
Sept. 14, 2023

Wisdom in the Pivot Journey: Building Customer Connections and Success with Stacy Sherman

This conversation delves into a founder's transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship and becoming a renowned expert in customer experiences. Discover how Stacy balances her roles as a mother and breadwinner, and gain valuable insights on achieving fulfillment and profitability in your own career.
115
Aug. 31, 2023

Heidi Zimmer's Wild Rice Retreat: A Transformative Experience for Well-Being

Learn how this yogi and entrepreneur used her 25+ years of real estate development experience to build a first of its kind, 10 million dollar wellness center in the Midwest!
114
Aug. 24, 2023

Christa's Takeaways: Overcoming Fear of Producing Good Social Media Content

In this solo episode, Christa shares personal experiences and tips on how to crush your fears of creating effective content on social media!
113
Aug. 17, 2023

Marc Ronick on Growth Mindset: Years of Lessons Learned in Podcasting

Marc talks to Christa about AI in podcasting, ADHD, the challenges of creating content as an independent creator, overcoming limiting beliefs, and of course, building your dream gig!
112
Aug. 10, 2023

Actor to Entrepreneur Jordan Elizabeth Gelber on Finding Your Purpose Path

This episode highlights how an NYC-based actress, 2x entrepreneur and content creator found her bucket list career using her voice and platforms to empower others to create their pathway to success and unabashedly follow their dreams.
111
Aug. 3, 2023

Fighting Procrastination in a New Way with Life Coach Christine Meyer

This conversation explores new mindset strategies that enable pivot seekers to break free from procrastination.
110
July 27, 2023

How Franchise Owner/Broker Jeremy Bollington Waved Bye-Bye to Banking

Insider tips on starting a franchise in this episode along with Jeremy's intriguing journey from banker to multiple franchise owner to consultant, guiding other corporate America "refugees" through the franchise maze!
109
June 29, 2023

Ultimate Co-Founder Synergy: Ronit Weinberg's Pivot to Artistic Sustainable Children's Linens

Ronit shares how she transferred her skills as a seasoned lifestyle brand executive to creating a children's goods line with quality green materials, timeless design and a purpose to every piece.
108
June 22, 2023

Erin Jensen on Leveraging Lessons from Tech and Media to Build a Successful Business in Kids' Products

This episode explores how Timo & Violet's co-founder drew from an impressive resume to launch a sustainable baby bed and bath goods brand!
107
June 15, 2023

Fear to Freedom: How to Crush Limiting Beliefs When Changing Careers

In her latest "Christa's Takeaways" episode, we explore tackling negative, self-defeating thoughts that can hold us back from making meaningful changes in our career.
106
June 8, 2023

Branding as Works of Art: Danielle Becker's Evolution to Founder from NYC Fashion

Danielle shares how she pivoted to fill a massive white space in the bespoke, hand crafted market by creating her own business that draws on her roots in design, art direction and years in the fashion industry.
105
June 1, 2023

Patricia Gallardo's Bold Leap to Co-Founder of EpicLight Beauty

In this episode we get real about Gen X representation in beauty and fashion, motherhood, and overcoming the fear of failure when launching a business!
104
May 18, 2023

International Art Appraiser Timothy Gordon on His Path to Purpose

This episode shares a fascinating glimpse into the world of international art appraisal for celebrity estates and hidden treasures after a transition from retail!
103
May 11, 2023

Former Padres Player Brian Fryer's Pivot To Online Business

Brian reveals valuable marketing and business advice while sharing how he found his calling as a digital entrepreneur after professional baseball.
102
May 4, 2023

Graze NY's Shari Ivler on Food Board Catering from Fashion

Get tips from a pioneer in the food board catering business, social media marketing advice, and Shari's overall career pivot wisdom!
101
April 27, 2023

Vengo Labs CEO Brian Shimmerlik: Master of Professional Pivots

Brian set out to revolutionize the vending machine industry more than 10 years ago, but his company has since transformed itself. In this episode, he shares his start-up journey from banking and the story behind Shark Tank deal winner Vengo Labs' most recent pivot to the ad tech space!
100
April 20, 2023

Special Episode: BLC at 100!

Christa shares her thoughts on reaching the 100th episode mark, including a "greatest hits" compilation of career pivot wisdom!
99
April 6, 2023

Mothers Re-Writing Their Next Chapter: Media Exec Dara Astmann Answers the Call to Coaching

Helping mothers seeking clarity, confidence, and purpose in their next step, Dara's narrative speaks to moms returning to the workforce after raising kids, renewing their professional purpose, or embarking on a mid-career transformation!
98
March 30, 2023

Designer & Founder of The Little Blazer Company: Ria Morgan’s Move to Meaning

Ria opens up about how she redefined her career success despite no experience in fashion and retail after leading an award-winning digital recruitment brand for a global company in the UK.