All Over Again

Nathalie Carpenter

If you could go back in time, what would you do all over again? Join host Nathalie Carpenter, every Tuesday as public figures, creators, and changemakers share the turning points that reshaped their lives. Real stories. Hard-earned wisdom. A reminder that it’s never too late to start fresh — or start over. 

  1. Why Your Gut Is Your Best Business Partner & Ways to Win at Work with Laura Sabia

    1D AGO

    Why Your Gut Is Your Best Business Partner & Ways to Win at Work with Laura Sabia

    "People at the top are collaborating. People at the bottom are trying to punch each other out from underneath you." - Laura Sabia In this episode, serial entrepreneur Laura Sabia opens up about the grind of building a business from scratch—moving from Florida to Connecticut without knowing a single soul, bootstrapping her first venture with zero funding, and learning the hard way what it takes to succeed. Laura shares how trusting her gut has become her most reliable business tool, and  and gets refreshingly transparent  about the unsexy parts of entrepreneurship that no one talks about. Laura also shares why she'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. (Spoiler alert: love was part of the ROI!). Laura Sabia is a serial entrepreneur who has built multiple successful businesses including Pure Barre studios and several regional lifestyle magazines including Greenwich Lifestyle, Darien & New Canaan Lifestyle, and Upper Westchester Lifestyle magazines. Known for her no-nonsense approach to leadership and her ability to pivot on a dime, Laura recently published her book You Can Thank Me Later, which combines personal storytelling with actionable business advice for female entrepreneurs. Laura is  also a master delegator who learned the importance and value of asking for help, and how letting go, among other learnings  have helped her grow and scale her businesses.  What we explore in this episode: (03:20) Why Laura wouldn't want to start her first business again—but would in a heartbeat (04:54) What you don't know until you see "how the sausage is made" (07:58) The one thing Laura would have done  differently when it comes to hiring (15:42) How moving to Connecticut with zero contacts became  Laura’s  origin story (42:30) Why being a "details person" isn't always necessary for success (56:44) How Laura’s  husband saved her  book deal(01:00:36) Lean into change and innovation—or get left behind Connect with Laura: @LauraLabs on IG You Can Thank Me Later by Laura Sabia Connect with Nathalie: AllOverAgainPodcast.com @AllOverAgainPodcast LinkedIn

    1h 2m
  2. When Effort Isn’t Enough: Unlocking a Mindset Revolution with Gavin McHale

    12/16/2025

    When Effort Isn’t Enough: Unlocking a Mindset Revolution with Gavin McHale

    "Probably the only difference between you and the person that you admire and the person who has done everything that you could ever want to do... is belief." Gavin McHale After abandoning his hockey dreams at 18 because he was afraid to fail, Gavin McHale spent years as a personal trainer before discovering that tactics and strategies alone weren't enough to help him level up in both his career, and financially.  This realization created a launchpad for Gavin’s dreams, and launched him into the world of mindset coaching. As a result, Gavin now helps seven-figure entrepreneurs, coaches, and high performers break through their limiting beliefs which holds them back. In this episode, Gavin explores the power of making the unconscious conscious, why 95% of your brain is working against your goals, and how to identify the hidden beliefs that are limiting your success. Having worked inside multiple seven-figure coaching businesses, Gavin also expands on his work licensing his coaching framework to help other coaches add transformational mindset work to their programs. What we explore in this episode:  (00:35) Gavin’s incredible NHL experience  (06:42) The power of manifestation (10:03) How fatherhood changed everything (16:28)  Making the unconscious conscious (18:30) The money mindset that kept Gavin broke (23:29) Fear of failure and limiting beliefs (39:32) Turning pain into purpose Connect with Gavin: @GavinMcHale1 on IG Consciouspreneur: What to Do When the Hard Work Stops Working by Gavin McHale 90-Day Profit Accelerator course Connect with Nathalie: AllOverAgainPodcast.com @AllOverAgainPodcast LinkedIn

    46 min
  3. Samantha Yanks: Life Lessons from Vogue, Oprah & Beyond

    12/09/2025

    Samantha Yanks: Life Lessons from Vogue, Oprah & Beyond

    It's either a win or a learning experience. There are no losses. I take that to heart and practice that daily. Everything can't be a win. Not even close. -Samantha Yanks Meet Samantha Yanks - marketing maven, branding strategist, and editorial tastemaker. With over two decades of experience (think Vogue, Oprah, and Editor in Chief of Hamptons and Gotham magazines), she now serves as Editor in Chief of Westport, Weston & Wilton Magazines, and the founder of Connecticut Edit. Samantha is your go to source for brand storytelling, content creation, and mastering modern media. In this episode, Samantha Yanks takes us inside her remarkable journey through the media world. She shares what she learned from working with media moguls Anna Wintour and Oprah, and why authenticity is the real career superpower, and shapes meaningful growth.  Samantha also opens up about unexpected passions (didn’t see dinosaurs coming!), the necessary only child rebrand, building resilience, and finding clarity in the empty nest season. Her philosophy? It’s either a win or a learning experience, because failure isn’t the opporsite of success; it’s where the wisdom lives. Smart, refreshing, and deeply human, this conversation is a guide for anyone building a creative career or reshaping their next chapter.  What we explore in this episode:  (05:59) Samantha’s career beginnings in media (11:55) Lessons learned working with Oprah (15:14) Her experiences at Vogue and meeting with Anna Wintour (33:41) The work ethic dilemma (35:00) Rethinking “only child” dynamics (40:53) Navigating the empty nest Connect with Samantha: @SamanthaYanks on IG The Connecticut Edit Connect with Nathalie: AllOverAgainPodcast.com @AllOverAgainPodcast LinkedIn

    1h 7m
  4. Different by Design, Destined to Thrive: How Jason McClain Turned Failure Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business

    12/02/2025

    Different by Design, Destined to Thrive: How Jason McClain Turned Failure Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business

    "I want to fail every single day. I want to fail forward every single day." -Jason McClain Jason McClain is a mentor, motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur of more than 30 years who has made it his mission to help people find their true passion in both business and life. Jason made a name for himself   during the dot com boom and established himself early on as an authority in the digital  space.  In this episode, Jason shares his inspiring personal journey of love, loss, and resilience, and explains his “Compass System,” a decision-making framework he designed to empower his decisions and how he uses it to support other individuals with navigating  life's challenges and making informed choices. He emphasizes the value of community, the importance of trusting the experience, and the need for vulnerability in relationships to ensure their ultimate success. Jason  also discusses the importance of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success, as well as leveraging  the impact of emotional life events for personal growth. What we explore in this episode:  (07:00) Embracing failure as a path to success (15:20) Jason’s Compass System for making better decisions (22:17) Understanding and acknowledging fears (30:04) Turning failure into fuel (38:34) Executing plans and overcoming legal challenges (45:55) The importance of vulnerability in relationships Connect with Jason: @jasoncmcclain on IG website Connect with Nathalie: AllOverAgainPodcast.com @AllOverAgainPodcast LinkedIn

    49 min
  5. How Erin Bulcao Saved Her Marriage, Survived IVF & Learned to Live Again

    11/25/2025

    How Erin Bulcao Saved Her Marriage, Survived IVF & Learned to Live Again

    "Time passes no matter what. And when you're going through this, everything's [so] out of your control that you try to control whatever you think you can."  -Erin Bulcao Erin Bulcao is a content creator, fertility advocate, and mother of three who has transformed her own personal struggle into powerful storytelling. She’s built a thriving online community by  sharing her raw, unfiltered journey through infertility, IVF, marriage challenges, and motherhood. In this episode, Erin reflects on the challenges of parenting teen twins and a toddler at the same time, the role of social media in her life, and the impact it’s all had on her marriage. She emphasizes the significance of trusting the journey, the necessity of persistence, and why it’s so important to be present in the moment. Erin has made it her goal to help others feel less alone by sharing the messy, beautiful truth behind the highlight reel. She celebrates authenticity over perfection, persistence over instant gratification, and the courage to trust your gut—even when the path forward isn't so clear. What we explore in this episode:  (06:52) Erin’s struggle with infertility and her path to motherhood (12:25) The impact of infertility on relationships (21:11) Communication and growth in marriage (27:17) Parenting teenagers (33:30) The power of manifesting and being present (36:14) The reality of social media and parenting Connect with Erin: @MyBeautifulBlunder on IG website Connect with Nathalie: AllOverAgainPodcast.com @AllOverAgainPodcast LinkedIn

    54 min
  6. Breaking Barriers in Women’s Health: Dr. Loree Johnson on Grief, Growth & Neurodivergence

    11/11/2025

    Breaking Barriers in Women’s Health: Dr. Loree Johnson on Grief, Growth & Neurodivergence

    A powerful conversation on how identity, grief, and neurodivergence shape women’s health – and how Dr. Loree Johnson is rewriting the narrative.  “More doctors than not have this belief that pain impacts individuals of color differently—and that will impact how they actually prescribe pain medication or take that seriously." -Dr. Loree Johnson Dr. Loree Johnson is a trusted expert and sought-after voice in reproductive mental health, trauma recovery, grief, and life transitions. For the past 25 years, she has worked to create a clinical practice that serves as a safe haven for those navigating infertility, loss, and identity-shaping transitions that is deeply informed by her own lived experiences. In this episode, Loree discusses the challenges of infertility and loss, the vital role of community support, and the challenges and biases that women of color face when it comes to receiving fair medical treatment. She also shares about her own personal journey with ADHD and the importance of understanding neurodivergence, the importance of community support and personal growth. What we explore in this episode:  (00:38) Navigating the impact of an ADHD diagnosis (13:12) Supporting women through their fertility journeys (19:12) Biases in reproductive health care for women of color (32:31) Advocacy and education in health care (42:08) Raising a Black child in 2025  Connect with Loree: @DrLoreeJohnson on IG Website Connect with Nathalie: AllOverAgainPodcast.com @AllOverAgainPodcast LinkedIn

    44 min
  7. Fashion’s Wild Ride & The Solitude at the Summit: A Talk with CEO, Alexa Cahill

    11/04/2025

    Fashion’s Wild Ride & The Solitude at the Summit: A Talk with CEO, Alexa Cahill

    “You have to want it more than anybody…  And it's not glamorous all the time. So you have to take the guts with the glory when it comes to fashion.” -Alexa Cahill In this episode, Alexa Cahill shares her journey from corporate chaos to cultural clarity - how she learned to lead, revived global fashion brands, and embraced her identity as a Latina at the top of the fashion world, and the lasting effects of the me too movement on fashion. Alexa Cahill, CEO of Kiki De Montparnasse,  is a visionary leader reshaping the iconic luxury lingerie brand for global growth. Known for scaling Zimmerman’s international presence by over 32,000%, Alexa blends strategic precision with creative daring. At Kiki, she’s redefining modern sensuality through innovation, accessibility, and timeless sophistication. Alexa touches on personal growth, the loneliness of leadership at the top, and gives indispensable advice for aspiring professionals in the fashion industry. We also explore her journey reviving the Kiki De Montparnasse legacy, her experiences growing the Zimmerman label, and what it took for her to own her personal cultural identity as a Latina. What we explore in this episode:  (07:39) Alexa’s big “pinch me” career moment (10:09) The absolute chaos of the fashion industry (20:37) Commanding respect as a leader without demanding it (28:19) Growing up as a first generation American  Connect with Alexa: Kiki De Montparnasse @Alexamcahill on IG @kikidemontparnasse on IG Connect with Nathalie: AllOverAgainPodcast.com @AllOverAgainPodcast LinkedIn

    47 min
5
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42 Ratings

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If you could go back in time, what would you do all over again? Join host Nathalie Carpenter, every Tuesday as public figures, creators, and changemakers share the turning points that reshaped their lives. Real stories. Hard-earned wisdom. A reminder that it’s never too late to start fresh — or start over.