Reinvent Yourself

Lesley Jane Seymour

A podcast offering tips and tricks for reinventing yourself by former More magazine Editor In Chief and creator of CoveyClub.com, Lesley Jane Seymour. read less
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#242 Menopause in the Workplace: How To Beat the Stigma (Dr. Alicia Grandey)
Mar 23 2024
#242 Menopause in the Workplace: How To Beat the Stigma (Dr. Alicia Grandey)
“If a woman drops a tampon versus drops a pencil, there's a very different reaction,” says psychologist Dr. Alicia Grandey, Professor of Psychology at Penn State University, whose research is reshaping perceptions of the “three Ms” (menstruation, maternity, and menopause) in the workplace. In this episode, Dr. Grandey discusses the challenges women face during these stages, and how they impact careers and self-perception. “In addition to the challenge of trying to do your work, you're also trying to hide your symptoms,” she says, “which is a double whammy in terms of effort expended.” Listen in to learn the importance of self-advocacy, embracing menopause as a transformative stage, and fostering a more inclusive environment in the workplace.   Articles by Dr. Grandey mentioned in the interview: Workplace Stigma Around Menopause is Real Tackling Taboo Topics: A Review of the Three Ms in Working Women’s Lives   Bio: Dr. Alicia Grandey is an industrial-organizational psychologist, and was named Liberal Arts Professor of Psychology at Penn State University. Dr. Grandey has published over 60 articles and a book on workplace emotions, diversity, and health, as highlighted in Harvard Business Review, The New Yorker, NPR, and BBC. She started the H.I.P. (Healthy-Inclusive-Productive) Workplace Initiative to ensure impactful science for industry. FREE GIFT! 31 Badass Tips for Launching Your Reinvention Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInJoin CoveyClub
#241 From Burned-Out Marketer to Fashion Maven (Ellie Steinbrink)
Mar 1 2024
#241 From Burned-Out Marketer to Fashion Maven (Ellie Steinbrink)
“I’m not one to take big risks,” says Ellie Steinbrink, a Midwest marketer turned fashion maven, “but for me it was a no-brainer.”  When COVID hit, Steinbrink realized that her professional success didn't create personal fulfillment.”What I'm doing in my business is helping women develop their style brand,” she says. “I'm taking that marketing expertise [into the fashion area] because we all know that clothes have power, not just because they change how you feel about yourself, but they change how others perceive you”. In this episode she shares the pivotal moments that led her to photograph and post her outfit everyday on Instagram until her destination became clear. You’ll learn her hard-won strategies for building a new business from the ground up and why it's never too late to pursue what truly lights you up. Don't miss her free gift to listeners — a Closet Detox Guide to help you clear out the clutter and make room for a style that's uniquely you. For more insights and to connect with a community of like-minded reinventors, visit CoveyClub.com. Remember to give us a review on Apple podcasts and subscribe for more stories of reinvention.   Join us on Wednesday, March 6 at 2pm ET live on Zoom with Ellie Steinbrink: How to Use Style to Get the Results You Want   Ellie Steinbrink, owner of Style Decoded, is an Expert Stylist, Personal Brand Coach and Speaker on a mission to help professional women look like the bosses they are, without all the hassle. Working virtually out of her home in Omaha, NE, she started her business to help women define and embody a signature style brand, aligning their insides with their outsides, all while feeling 100% confident in their own skin. Styling is her passion but it hasn’t always been her job. Ellie spent 20 years of her career in client service, advertising, developing brands, blogging, podcasting, and creating marketing and social strategies for clients, ranging from Fortune 500 giants to individuals building their personal brands online. To say she knows a thing or two about marketing and branding is an understatement! In 2020, she had the opportunity to merge her professional experience and her passion into a personal styling business. Now, Ellie loves teaching women how to define and own their unique personal brand through style. Website • LinkedIn • Instagram   Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub
#240 Reinventing Your Skincare Routine to Feel Empowered After 40 (Nick Gavrelis)
Feb 23 2024
#240 Reinventing Your Skincare Routine to Feel Empowered After 40 (Nick Gavrelis)
"Authentic ​beauty ​and ​confidence ​come ​from ​within ​and ​radiate ​out," says Nick Gavrelis, founder of ieró Beauty, a holistic skincare line devoted to unleashing the sacred spark within. After decades spent as a corporate powerhouse behind some of your favorite prestige beauty brands, including MAC and Estée Lauder, Gavrellis shifted into entrepreneurship and created his line of plant-based and crystal-infused products that reimagine skincare as a sacred practice. In this thoughtful exploration of the ieró Beauty line Nick shares wisdom on embracing authenticity in beauty and urges listeners, especially women over 40, to rediscover their radiance from within. Learn how reevaluating your skincare routine and focusing on what truly makes you feel radiant and confident can help you tap into your own innate power. Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and join CoveyClub to find a community of likeminded women who will hold space for you while you figure out what’s next.   About Nick Product development authority, make-up artist and visionary Nick Gavrelis has been a keen observer and dreamer since childhood. A beauty expert, with over 25 years in the industry, his passionate, sensitive approach earned him the title of “guru of skin and foundations” at the Estée Lauder Companies, where he helmed product development for the M·A·C Pro and Face Categories before becoming Senior Vice President of Global Product Development. His latest pride is iero Beauty™, a dazzling, clean, high-vibrational beauty and lifestyle brand that provides a multi-sensorial experience designed to nourish your whole self—not just your skin. iero Beauty™ holistic, multi-sensorial products and formulas utilize aromatherapy, chromatherapy, mindfulness cues combined with ritual to optimize and make each consumer's experience more robust and meaningful.   Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub
#238 How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life (Jann Freed)
Feb 8 2024
#238 How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life (Jann Freed)
"This whole idea of 50+ and reinvention – it's real. It's important," says author and speaker Jann Freed. "Because we're active, we're healthier, and we really want to continue to contribute." Freed spent 5 years transitioning out of her full-time teaching career of 30 years before shifting into entrepreneurship as a leadership development consulting. In this conversation with Lesley Jane Seymour she shares the result of her years of research and insights from her books to answer the most-asked questions about reinventing yourself through a personal or career transition. Learn about how grief plays a role in transition, how reinvention is easier for women, and the steps you can take to build relationships to support you. Plus, get Freed's recommended reading list for personal growth and the #1 trick you need to focus on when you're in transition.   Jann Freed  is a leadership development consultant and speake who focuses on change management and leadership development at all ages and career stages. She specializes in helping employees 50+ find meaning and purpose beyond their careers. She does this through the use of a concept she developed called The Breadcrumb Legacy™, which is now a book, all about creating new meaning for ourselves in our second half of life.  Dr. Freed is the author or co-author of five books, including Leading with Wisdom: Sage Advice from 100 Experts. Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub
#237 A Sexual Assault Survivor Relaunches Herself as a Podcast Superstar (Kelli Moore)
Feb 2 2024
#237 A Sexual Assault Survivor Relaunches Herself as a Podcast Superstar (Kelli Moore)
“I see the way sports were covered, and it's a lot of BS, and it's just not genuine or authentic," says Emmy-winning TV host Kelli Moore. "I also saw how toxic it was. I was a young woman in my twenties in a male dominated culture, and I dealt with sexual assault, and I didn't feel good about myself. …So I left that career because of the sexual assault, because of the lack of value and worth I felt within myself.” After a 15-year career in television, Moore watched the #MeToo movement erupt into the mainstream and signal that it was her time to speak up. Giving voice to her experience made her a pariah in her industry but catapulted her into a reinvention with a mission to help other women. Now the host of two wildly successful podcasts, Moore continues to embrace the difficult conversations. She shares how journaling, podcasts, and self-empowerment helped her overcome fear, ditch the mean girls, and create her best life yet.   ABOUT KELLI I'm Kelli Moore. I like to think of myself as the master of helping women reinvent themselves. After leaving my 15 year award winning sports television career while simultaneously healing myself of chronic illness, I've been devoted to supporting women in their own self discovery process. Through potent conversations on my top ranked shows, The Naked Mama and OK, Babe., I lead women in their journeys of intimacy, motherhood, and clearing old stories and beliefs to step into who they are becoming. I'm a mama, wife, Co-Founder and CEO of the premiere podcast network, Soulfire Productions. Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub
#236 Her Leukemia Diagnosis Led to a Season of Bold Asks (Christina Langdon)
Jan 26 2024
#236 Her Leukemia Diagnosis Led to a Season of Bold Asks (Christina Langdon)
“What if I launched my company from the hospital?” This was the question Christina Langdon asked herself as she began a year of treatment for AML leukemia. “I am no different than anyone else…I’m an example of what’s possible.” After multiple career transitions leading sales and marketing brands, including a 20-year stint with Martha Stewart Living, she decided to rewrite her definition of success. Now 5 years cancer-free and author of the book For Success Sake! Langdon now works as a high-performance success coach, helping leaders and business owners achieve their wildest dreams. Listen in to her conversation with CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour to learn how Langdon took the steps to start her own business even in the midst of a health crisis. And join us at CoveyClub on February 1 for a special online class with Christina Langdon, A Rewrite of Success: A New Definition.   CHRISTINA LANGDON is a passionate entrepreneur, author of For Success Sake!, and high-performance success coach to C.E.O.s, Founders, and leaders. After thirty years of leading sales and marketing teams at media brands, including Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Fast Company, she now helps leaders and businesses achieve more than they thought possible. After a diagnosis of AML Leukemia in 2019, Christina decided to let go of the debilitating ‘should have, would have, could have’ mindset and start owning her success with her vision for living her extraordinary life. She’s written a book called For Success Sake! Simple Steps for Extraordinary Possibilities for Leadership and Life to help others achieve their extraordinary.   Free gift! Grab our new ebook, 5 Days to More Time for You! We've packed it full of our favorite time management hacks to help you conquer your to-do list and create more time for the things that matter most.
#231 From Financing to Fashion CEO to Skincare Entrepreneur (Allie Egan)
Dec 22 2023
#231 From Financing to Fashion CEO to Skincare Entrepreneur (Allie Egan)
Allie Egan is a queen of reinvention. She began her career in investing before transitioning into marketing for the beauty industry, became CEO of Cynthia Rowley – all before launching into entrepreneurship and establishing Veracity, a holistic beauty brand rooted in hormone health. "We've heard so many stories from our customers," she tells CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour. "Women will go to their doctors...and they don't really feel listened to. They feel like they're just prescribed a pill." Drawing from her own experience with Hashimotos, a little-known thyroid issue that occurs in 50% of women, Egan aims to help women identify their symptoms and treat their root cause. "We're meant to be the first stop in the journey and also to help empower people to have better, healthier relationships with their physicians." Listen in to get Egan's best advice on how to achieve open, reciprocal communication with your doctor, and learn the exact steps she made to transition her career through multiple reinventions.   Allie Egan is the Founder and CEO of Veracity Selfcare, a next-generation beauty and wellness brand empowering women to understand the connection between their skin and their broader health through at-home testing and a holistic, data-driven approach to skincare. Their products are at the forefront of clean performance, excluding all endocrine disruptors and safe for all life moments, including pregnancy and breastfeeding. Prior to founding Veracity, Allie was the CEO of the women’s fashion brand, Cynthia Rowley where she led the transformation to direct-to-consumer and more than doubled the business in two years. She has extensive experience in the beauty industry through her time at some of Estee Lauder’s best brands, including Origins, Clinique, and La Mer. She also has broad consumer experience through her time as an investor at L Catterton. She holds a BS in Finance and Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia and an MBA with high distinction from Harvard Business School. Instagram • LinkedIn Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub
#229 How to Move Forward When You Feel Like You’ve Lost Your Identity (Anissa Buckley)
Dec 8 2023
#229 How to Move Forward When You Feel Like You’ve Lost Your Identity (Anissa Buckley)
“2014 was sort of a personal Apocalypse for me,” says b-untethered founder Anissa Buckley. As a Fortune 500 marketing expert turned entrepreneur, Buckley was experiencing fabulous success when in the span of eight months she experienced divorce and the loss of both her parents. “I went from being a daughter and a wife…to nothing,” she tells CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour. In a radical bid for transformation, Buckley embarked on four years of global travel, participating in triathlons and climbing mountains across the world, living in an RV and carrying all her belongings in a backpack – all while navigating the physical and emotional changes of midlife. In this insightful conversation she shares how she supported herself on her journey around the world, what she has learned about fitness and healthy eating in midlife, and her recommended steps for anyone else wanting to take that leap of faith. Free gift! Grab our new ebook, 5 Days to More Time for You! We've packed it full of our favorite time management hacks to help you conquer your to-do list and create more time for the things that matter most. About Anissa: Anissa is a Fortune 500 marketer turned entrepreneur turned global adventurer. She shares her lessons on transitioning from first class business traveler and White House consultant to living in an RV with no water or electricity, culminating in steps you can take to determine new paths forward and achieve new goals in midlife and beyond. Connect with Anissa: Website LinkedIn Instagram   Time Stamps: 6:35 – Traveling, pushing limits, and aging 10:52 – How she changed her life after hormone decline and dietary changes 15:00 – The skinny on menopause, nutrition, fitness, and hormone balance 21:44 – Buckley's favorite recommendations on personalized health and wellness strategies   Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub
#228 Lessons in Reinvention from a One-Woman Powerhouse (Rochelle Udell)
Dec 1 2023
#228 Lessons in Reinvention from a One-Woman Powerhouse (Rochelle Udell)
“I think over time, I've learned an awful lot about myself, and knowing more about myself has led me to the point of being a [better] participant in the world,” says Rochelle Udell, whose career highlights have included artistic art director of Ms. magazine, art director of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, president and creative director of Calvin Klein's CRK advertising agencies, and editor-in-chief of Self magazine – just to name a few. In this revealing conversation with CoveyClub founder, Lesley Jane Seymour, Udell explores the challenges of her exemplary career, how she dealt with changes and fears, and ultimately how she worked to develop her memoir, "Adventures of the Baker's Daughter", for an online format. Listen in to learn her invaluable insights on making yourself heard, presenting your passion projects to the world, and what it takes to adapt to an ever-changing business landscape.   Free gift! Grab our new ebook, 5 Days to More Time for You! We've packed it full of our favorite time management hacks to help you conquer your to-do list and create more time for the things that matter most.   About Rochelle: There’s no Ivy League school on my resume. No money. No drop-dead beauty. No pedigree. I’m not intimidating. But I was born into a family of hardworking people, and I’m a good listener and observer. And in some ways, all the things I’m not gave me the strength and permission to accomplish what I have. To describe how I feel about work, I often quote Kahlil Gibran: “Work is love made visible.” I am married to book designer Doug Turshen and live in Westchester. we have two remarkable children, Doug and Julia, two brilliant daughters-in-law, and one awesome granddaughter—all of whom I love more than work. Connect with Rochelle: Website Time Stamps: 7:00 – How she used experimentation for personal growth and career development 12:30 – Rochelle's tips for overcoming fears during reinvention 19:39 – Starting a digital company and the importance of editors in a world of information overload 24:00 – Rochelle's tips for entrepreneurship and leadership success   Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub
#227 How to Rethink Your Attitude Towards a Side Hustle When You’re Over 40 (Aliza Freud)
Nov 24 2023
#227 How to Rethink Your Attitude Towards a Side Hustle When You’re Over 40 (Aliza Freud)
“In 2015, the influencer industry was a half a billion dollar industry,” says Aliza Freud; “This year it’s projected to be close to $25 billion.” As the founder and CEO of SheSpeaks, a global community of female influencers, Freud connects brands with the social media entrepreneurs who can help them amplify their message. “I think it’s giving women a huge opportunity,” she tells CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour. In fact, in a recent study her company spotted a rising trend of women embracing social media entrepreneurship as a side hustle. In women between the ages of 45 and 54, 30% said they already have a side hustle while 22% said they plan to start one. In this insightful conversation Freud explains why more and more women are looking at side hustles in midlife and how you can take the steps to starting your own! Connect with Aliza: Website LinkedIn Instagram Podcast   Time Stamps: 2:58 – Leaving the job she loved for entrepreneurship 7:20 – How Influencer marketing has evolved 12:20 – The pitfalls of the industry: why women still face a pay gap and other challenges 19:00 – How content creation has changed since Covid 23:00 – The best monetization platforms and side hustles for women 27:30 – Social media and the search for work-life balance among women   Free gift! Grab our new ebook, 5 Days to More Time for You! We've packed it full of our favorite time management hacks to help you conquer your to-do list and create more time for the things that matter most.   Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub
#225 Her Reinvention Took Her from NASA to Podcasting (Izolda Trakhtenberg)
Nov 10 2023
#225 Her Reinvention Took Her from NASA to Podcasting (Izolda Trakhtenberg)
"The thing you might want to do may not be the thing you need to do in order to start the ball rolling so you can reinvent," says Izolda Trakhtenberg. "What is the thing that you need to actually change?" A former NASA Master Trainer, Trakhtenberg has reinvented herself as an author, educator, and master podcaster. She believes in the power of the Fives Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, Compassion, Confidence, and Communication. Thoughtful and illuminating, this conversation between Trakhtenberg and CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour offers both tangible how-tos and stimulating inspiration on how to make your move into your next chapter. Listen in for her best advice on getting started with podcasting, building a community, and telling your story.   Connect with Izolda: Website Podcast Meditation for Busy People LinkedIn Instagram     Timestamps: 2:30 - How her childhood shapred her future reinvention 9:00 - How she overcame her public speaking fear and developed her vocal persona 14:00 - Reinvention tips for women in their 40s and 50s 19:00 - Podcasting tips, techniques, and success strategies 28:00 - How to be consistent with podcasting and strategies for engagement   Free gift! Grab our new ebook, 5 Days to More Time for You! We've packed it full of our favorite time management hacks to help you conquer your to-do list and create more time for the things that matter most.   Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub
#224 When Healing from Your Childhood Trauma Leads to Radical Self-Awareness (Poonam Bhuchar)
Nov 3 2023
#224 When Healing from Your Childhood Trauma Leads to Radical Self-Awareness (Poonam Bhuchar)
"As corny as it sounds, it really is about doing the inner work and knowing who you are," observes lawyer, author, and emotional well-being expert Poonam Bhuchar. "We put energy into going to the gym, we put effort into our relationships, why do we not honeymoon ourselves…why don't we spend the time to get to know who we are and what we want?" A powerhouse reinventor and master of resilience, Bhuchar overcame assault, bullying, and attempted suicide before dedicating her professional life to supporting others on their journey to better emotional health. She is the creator of the SAFE Retreat: Transforming Relationships Through Communication and Understanding, which utilizes holistic practices such as yoga and somatic therapy to help couples work through emotional pain and communicate so they can transform their relationships. Listen in to this rich conversation with CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour to learn how Bhuchar took the steps to leave an abusive marriage and empower herself towards her best life. The SAFE Retreat will take place in December in the Hudson Valley, New York. For more information, visit EmotionallySafe.com. Bhuchar’s book, SAFE from the Pain: Out of the Darkness Into a Life That’s Free, Happy, and Good is available now. Connect with Poonam Bhuchar on Facebook and LinkedIn.   Timestamps: 2:47 - Her personal childhood trauma and healing story 9:00 - Leaving her arranged marriage, pursuing therapy, and improving her communication 16:00 - How therapy and other practices helped her heal her relationships 20:00 - Financial awareness in a marriage (why we culturally assign finances to men) 25:00 - Learn more about the SAFE Retreat   Free gift! Grab our new ebook, 5 Days to More Time for You! We've packed it full of our favorite time management hacks to help you conquer your to-do list and create more time for the things that matter most.   Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub: Website Instagram LinkedIn Join CoveyClub