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Reinvention

39 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

Conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and others trying to make a difference in the world – to discover how they switched gears professionally without going backwards. Because sometimes you need to reinvent yourself without losing who you already are.

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Episodes

Barry Bell

June 12, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Actor Barry Bell discusses being invited to fan conventions and ponders the unique economy arising from proximity to fame. Transcript is here.

Alex Criqui

January 21, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Alex Criqui and Dustin Klein never set out to make art that would grace the cover of National Geographic or be declared by The New York Times as the #1 “Most Influential Work of American Protest Art Since World War II,” but it happened. Alex describes how it started, where its going, and what its like to suddenly be thrust into national debates about social justice and the future of public art. For more information visit reclaimingthemonument.com Transcript is here.

Bret Yount

August 22, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Immunologist turned fight director Bret Yount shares what it's like to work with stars such as Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kenneth Branagh, Ralph Fiennes and others - and explains what it's like to fall off a horse while doing stunts on a blockbuster film. 

Ace Callwood

April 23, 2022 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Entrepreneur, facilitator & consultant Ace Callwood describes the downsides of being likable and shares the risk mitigation secrets that helped him convince 20 million people to listen to coffee shops sounds. For more information visit envoyportfolio.com/ace-callwood. Transcript is here.

Morgan Barbour

February 26, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Model and activist Morgan Barbour describes what it’s like to run away and join the circus and explains how her nipples are helping the United Nations take action against gendered violence.  To learn more visit  morganbarbour.com. Transcript is here.

Matthew Dubroff

December 31, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Matthew Dubroff explains how a 650 year old Japanese theatre form might just be the cure for the modern world. To learn more visit  theatrenohgaku.org. Transcript is here.

Lorenzo Callender

October 27, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

What does it mean to "make it" in business or in life? Is success working more, or being able to work less? Actor turned lawyer turned entrepreneur Lorenzo Callender discusses retiring from Hollywood -- for now -- and following dreams he never knew he had. To learn more visit callenderlegal.com Transcript is Here.

Foster Solomon

September 30, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Award-winning independent filmmaker Foster Solomon describes the creative process of writing, directing, acting, and producing the film Hawk’s Ridge - and explains the things everyone needs to know about the way art is distributed in today's streaming economy. To learn more visit Hawksridgefilm.com. Transcript is here.

Tony Pisculli 2 - Professional Gambling and Gender Edition

August 30, 2021 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Tony explains the stress of high stakes card counting, why professional poker isn’t gambling, and the things that changed his mind about women actors. Visit Tony’s blog at lovebloodrhetoric.com, and check out the Hawaii Shakespeare Festival and Kumu Kahua Theatre. Transcript is here.

Tony Pisculli 2 - Professional Gambling and Gender Edition

August 30, 2021 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Tony explains the stress of high stakes card counting, why professional poker isn’t gambling, and the things that changed his mind about women actors. Visit Tony’s blog at lovebloodrhetoric.com, and check out the Hawaii Shakespeare Festival and Kumu Kahua Theatre. Transcript is here.

Tony Pisculli

July 29, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Hawaii Shakespeare Festival co-founder Tony Pisculli describes transitioning from computer programmer to writer and director and explains what it feels like to lose tens of millions of dollars virtually overnight. Visit Tony’s blog at lovebloodrhetoric.com, and check out the Hawaii Shakespeare Festival and Kumu Kahua Theatre. Transcript is here.

Micah Edwards

June 30, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Computer nomad, chess boxer, hash runner, and author Micah Edwards explains the economy of nerd-conventions and how fear of stagnation led to a life of adventure. To learn more visit amazon.com/Micah-Edwards or reddit.com/r/micahwrites. Transcript is here.

Dr. Chioke I'Anson

May 28, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

African American Studies professor and National Public Radio star Dr. Chioke I’Anson discusses motorcycles, breaking into voice work, podcasting while black, and the secret Hegelian lessons acorns and oak trees can tell you about your career. To learn more visit the The Media Center and Everything is Alive Podcast. Transcript is here.

Sterling Hundley

April 29, 2021 20:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

How do you figure out what really matters? Artist, entrepreneur and creative investigator Sterling Hundley discusses collaborating with NASA, baseball, healthcare, and finding meaning by running straight at the thing that scares you. To learn more visit sterlinghundley.com and legendeer.org. Transcript is here.

Jonathan Becker

April 01, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Jonathan Becker - the world’s most prolific theatrical mask-maker (no kidding) - discusses the joys and headaches of building a business to sustain a life in art. For more information about Jonathan visit theater-masks.com. Transcript is here.

Dr. Nicole Rankins

February 28, 2021 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Dr. Nicole Rankins discusses moving to medicine, starting a podcast, building a business, and the radical idea that women should have a say in their own birth experiences. To learn more visit drnicolerankins.com . Transcript is here.

Scott Wayne

January 29, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

Want to make more money doing what you love but don’t want to go to business school to figure out how? Successfully entrepreneur Scott Wayne explains the key skills any new business needs to survive and thrive. To learn more about Scott, visit envoyportfolio.com and canvasstudiosrva.com.  Transcripts are HERE.

Geoffrey Kent

December 27, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Every wonder what it’s really like to be a working actor? Only 2% earn a living — and less than .04% achieve fame — yet few who follow that path would have it any other way.  Award-winning actor, director, fight director and teacher Geoffrey Kent takes us backstage into the life of a working artist before, during, and (hopefully) after the pandemic and explains what it’s like to chase the horizon every day. Transcript is HERE. For more about Geoffrey visit: geoffreykent.com.

Dr. Alan Dow

November 30, 2020 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

Excited about COVID vaccines but worried about zombies? Award winning physician and professor Dr. Alan Dow discusses the science of teamwork, the challenges of interprofessionalism, why he started broadcasting during a pandemic — and why asking about zombies is such a good question. Transcript is HERE.

Elizabeth Byland

October 19, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Improviser, educator, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker Elizabeth Byland explains how improv can turn tragedy into healing, and how practicing mistakes can change the world. For more information about Elizabeth visit https://www.elizabethbyland.com/.  Click HERE for transcript.

Matt Johnson

October 01, 2020 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Mathematician, Punk Rocker, Pentagon Memo-Writer, and Corporate Consultant Matt Johnson describes his journey from chalk covered truth seeker to storyteller and explains how drudgery might just save us all. Transcript is HERE. For more information about Matt visit https://evolve-productions.com/our-people. 

Aaron Montgomery

August 30, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Entrepreneur Aaron Montgomery explains the importance of elasticity in business - what it is, why everyone needs it, and how you can get it before it’s too late.  For more information about Aaron visit linkedin.com/in/aaronmontgomery/. Video of the interview is HERE. Transcript is HERE.

Ida Allen and Ashley Cottingham - Special Richmond Black Lives Matter Edition

July 22, 2020 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Ida Allen and Ashley Cottingham discuss protests, tear gas, anti-racist racists, and building a nonprofit to empower the disenfranchised. Visit therichmondactionalliance.org to learn more. Video of the interview is HERE. Transcript is HERE.

Ace Callwood and Aaron Montgomery - Special Richmond Black Lives Matter Edition

June 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

Entrepreneurs Ace Callwood and Aaron Montgomery discuss black lives, confederate statues, sine waves, and hope for the future. Video of the interview is HERE. More information about Ace is HERE. More information about Aaron is HERE. Transcript is HERE.

Virginia Rector - Special Covid New York Edition

May 25, 2020 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Actress turned restaurateur Virginia Rector discusses the heart-aches (and hopes) of living in Covid-era New York. Visit Lukeslobster.com to learn more about their reopening.  Click HERE for transcript.

Ed Herendeen

April 07, 2020 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Ed Herendeen discusses why and how he founded the Contemporary American Theater Festival, one of the most celebrated modern play festivals in the world. For more information visit catf.org. Click HERE for transcript.

Scott Wayne - Special COVID-19 Response Episode

March 24, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Negotiator and entrepreneur Scott Wayne discusses pivoting his entire company to help combat COVID-19. Visit https://envoyportfolio.com/covid-19-tools to access some of those resources. Click HERE for transcript.

Cathy and Alan Motley-Fitch

February 29, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

Cathy Motley-Fitch and Alan Fitch discuss turning tragedy into a mission and a movement - and consider what steps to take next. For more information visit Lolassong.com. Click here for transcript.

Alicia Dietz

January 26, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

Alicia Dietz explains how someone goes from flying blackhawk helicopters in wartime to becoming a renowned artist, designer, teacher, and entrepreneur. For more about Alicia's art visit aliciadietzstudios.com Click here for transcript.

Amy Black

December 09, 2019 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Tattoo artist Amy Black discusses the power of the female nipple, the magic of presence, and what it really means to follow your dream. For more about Amy visit Amyblacktattoos.com. To help, visit pinkinkfund.org. Click here for transcript.

Donn Marshall

October 29, 2019 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Historian turned defense analyst Donn Marshall discusses rebuilding a life for himself and his children after 9/11, losing a seat in the House of Delegates by 75 votes, and the perils of food poisoning at the Pentagon. Click here for transcript

Sarah Sloane

October 17, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Kinky sex educator Sarah Sloane discusses building an entire career out of passion, communication, and consent. To learn more abut Sarah visit sarahsloane.net Click here for transcript

Tonia Sina Campanella

October 03, 2019 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

Activist Tonia Sina Campanella talks about co-founding a company that is leading one of the most significant changes to the entertainment industry in decades, and about becoming an advocate for rare disease research – all while fighting for her own life. To learn more about Intimacy Directors International visit teamidi.org. Click here for transcript

Tonia Sina Campanella

October 03, 2019 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

Activist Tonia Sina Campanella talks about co-founding a company that is leading one of the most significant changes to the entertainment industry in decades, and about becoming an advocate for rare disease research – all while fighting for her own life. To learn more about Intimacy Directors International visit teamidi.org. Click here for transcript

Jill Ware & John Henry Blatter

September 08, 2019 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Dancer Jill Ware and Sculptor John Henry Blatter discuss a virtual reality project that turned into an unexpected collaboration with healthcare. Click here for transcript

Eva DeVirgilis

September 06, 2019 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Actor, speaker, and writer Eva  DeVirgilis discusses her journey from working as a make-up artist at Saks Fifth Avenue to traveling the world to spread a message of empowerment for women. Click here for transcript

Dr. Tiffany Jana

September 04, 2019 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Dr. Tiffany Jana discusses how someone goes from being on food stamps to founding a multi-million-dollar portfolio of companies dedicated to diversity and inclusion. Click here for transcript

Danica Roem

July 04, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

Danica Roem discusses how to transition from melodic death metal singer to journalist to being the first person to both be elected and serve while openly transgender in any U.S. state legislature.

Introducing The Reinvention Podcast

June 20, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MB

Introduction to the podcast: Candid conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and others trying to make a difference in the world – to discover how they switched gears professionally without going backwards. Some have created businesses. Others found unconventional ways to make a living. We’ll hear stories about what happens along the way and discover where opportunity and effort meet. Because sometimes you need to reinvent yourself without losing who you already are.