Episodes

A former executive recruiter for years, Heather Redisch now coaches recent college graduates on job searching and negotiating to bridge the gap between their expectations and those of employers!

Sidekick Concierge helps busy professionals care for their aging parents by connecting seniors with caregivers that help tackle small, but meaningful tasks. Claudia shares her career pivot journey to Co-Founder and what it takes to overcome the challenges of starting her own business in a new industry!

In her most personal solo episode, Christa explores how "The Let Them Theory" from Mel Robbins' book aligns with BLC's themes, highlighting the importance of prioritizing one's own dreams over external opinions!

A former TV news reporter turned recruiter, successful executive coach and author of the bestseller “What Lights You Up?”, Mary discusses the power of career narratives, mastering online presence, and achieving fulfillment in your career!

Aviva reveals how she uses 20 years of psychotherapy experience to coach mission-driven business owners on overcoming limiting beliefs and achieving a balanced life, sharing insights on making career changes at any age!

Shani shares her transition from lifelong performer to successful restauranteur, and how her career evolution integrated critical elements of business, ultimately leading to her unique restaurant, market and event space!

Pivoting from roles at Bain, Apple, Siemens, and various start-ups, Jess shares how she transitioned her focus to advocating for women's career reinvention as an author and coach, drawing from her personal story and research involving over 150 successful women like her who were seeking more meaning in their work!

Delve into Joey Angelo’s career journey, a dynamic New York-based entrepreneur who's boldly disrupting the traditional liquor industry norms with his inventive approach to the world of mezcal!

Drawing from a background in education and then sales for a clean-crafted wine company, Jennifer shares how she made the bold decision to pursue her passion for integrative health coaching!

Christa shares her insights on the transition to in-person podcast recordings, the significance of adapting to change by embracing a growth mindset and valuable lessons on navigating career transitions!

In this episode, we dive into Meera's inspiring career change from accounting to art and explore her journey of reinvention, passion pursuit, and the courage it takes to follow one's muse!

Stefanie shares how she built her eco-conscious children's underwear brand after her mother's cancer diagnosis raised her awareness of chemicals in everyday products. Listen to this episode to learn about transferrable skills, clothing manufacturing, and pursuing your dream career!

Anita shares her multifaceted career evolution to her thriving business called We Heave Ho, offering in-home services such as decluttering, moving management, and occupied staging.

Donna shares how her new company is doing more than selling retro-style bags. Join us to explore her pivot journey, founder story, and the inspiration behind Gear 80!

Maggie shares how she started her meal delivery service in 2016 and has since grown it to a 6-state, 10,000-member enterprise!

A career coach with a pivot store of her own, Dara Astmann returns with more actionable professional change wisdom for BLC's first in-studio episode!

Tamara discusses how she pivoted from a comfortable job at a hedge fund to pursue her passion for helping underserved communities with their financial planning!

Founder of Passion Pioneers and change leadership expert Lata Hamilton shares how her pivot tripled her salary while building the runway for her dream business!

Hear how a former UBS director, transformed her career by founding a business that offers hand-painted glassware designs and creative events that allow her clientele to unleash their inner artist! Kristen candidly discusses how she transitioned from investment banking to meaningful entrepreneurship and offers tips for anyone looking to reinvent a career!

Stacy Huston is the Executive Director of SixDegrees.Org, a nonprofit founded by actor and philanthropist Kevin Bacon that uses social networking to amplify the unsung heroes and causes in communities everywhere. Stacy is also CEO of Entertain Change, a social impact agency at the intersection of entertainment and philanthropy. She co-created and executive produced the #1 nonprofit podcast in the country, 'Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon', which features guests from different fields and backgrounds who are making a difference in the world, but as with our typical BLC guest, this list of accomplishments came a little later in her career evolution. Lets listen to what it took for Stacy to find this incredibly meaningful work and what advice she has for you to help launch your next act!

Hear how a fashion industry veteran switched to a baking career during the pandemic, infusing her cakes with creativity from her design background and using fresh vegetables and fair-trade ingredients!

Matt shares how he transitioned from school principal to cricket media expert and podcast pioneer, while sharing valuable insights on establishing yourself in the sports media industry.

Dr. Sadarangani shares how her personal caregiving journey inspired her career change to create a tool that tracks health and improves communication between caregivers and health providers for older adults.

Embark on Melissa's inspirational journey of leaving social work behind to follow her passion for jewelry making and be sure listen in for a discount code just for the BLC community!