On the Brink with Andi Simon

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Are you navigating change—personally or professionally? On the Brink is your space for discovering new ways to see, feel, and think about your business, your work, and your life. Host Andi Simon, award-winning author, corporate anthropologist, and change expert, brings you inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders who are reimagining what's possible. Explore how purpose, reinvention, and a human-centered approach can guide you through transitions and help you thrive. New episodes weekly.

  1. 4d ago

    Retirement Through a Doctor’s Eyes: Navigating What Comes Next

    Retirement changes far more than how we spend our time—it can reshape our identity, relationships, purpose, and sense of well-being. Dr. David Bernstein joins Andi Simon to share his own experience with retirement and what he learned from his patients, friends and colleagues navigating this often-uncertain transition. Together, they explore retirement through a physician’s eyes and how we can approach this next chapter with greater awareness, resilience, and possibility. On the Brink With Andi Simon is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com O Gladsome Light is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). On the Brink With Andi Simon Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

  2. Oct 9

    Why We Need to Rethink Retirement: It's Not the End, But the Beginning of What's Next

    What if everything we thought we knew about retirement needs to be rethought? In this special solo episode, corporate anthropologist, author, and podcast host Andi Simon shares the journey that inspired her latest book, Rethink Retirement: It's not the end but the beginning of what's next. Drawing on years of research in senior living communities, work with companies navigating the retirement of partners and leaders, and fascinating conversations with people from all walks of life, Andi explores why retirement is no longer simply about leaving work. Some people embrace it, others struggle to find their footing, and still others discover that they aren't ready to retire at all. Her research has revealed four essential pillars for navigating this next chapter: Identity, Structure, Purpose, and Community. Who are we when our careers no longer define us? How do we structure our days? What gives us a reason to care about tomorrow? And where do we find the connections that make life meaningful? Join Andi for a thought-provoking exploration of why it's time to stop thinking about retirement as an ending and start imagining all the possibilities of what comes next. On the Brink With Andi Simon is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com O Gladsome Light is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). On the Brink With Andi Simon Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets. Show More

  3. Oct 1

    Can Your Business Thrive Without You? With Adi Klevit

    What happens when too much of a company’s knowledge lives inside the heads of its owner or key employees? Andi Simon talks with Adi Klevit, founder and CEO of Business Success Consulting Group, about capturing organizational knowledge, creating systems people will actually use, preparing for succession, and building a business that can thrive without depending on one indispensable person. On the Brink With Andi Simon is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com O Gladsome Light is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). On the Brink With Andi Simon Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

  4. Sep 28

    You’re Never Done Becoming: Leadership, Life and What’s Next

    What happens when successful leaders realize there is always another chapter ahead? Join Andi Simon and award-winning CEO coach and author Peter D. Schwartz for a lively conversation about leadership, curiosity, change, and the lessons behind his new book, The Leadership Journeyman. Together, they’ll explore why growth doesn’t end when we reach the top—and how learning to see ourselves and our world with fresh eyes can open possibilities we never expected. On the Brink With Andi Simon is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com O Gladsome Light is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). On the Brink With Andi Simon Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

  5. Sep 17

    Let's Rethink Retirement

    What happens when you begin to wonder, “What’s next?” Join me and Laurie Hirsch Schulz for a lively conversation about preparing for life beyond your career—not simply financially, but personally. Who will you be? What will give your days meaning, purpose, and connection? And what can you do now to make this next chapter one you’ll genuinely look forward to living? Come curious! On the Brink With Andi Simon is broadcast live Thursdays at 3PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com O Gladsome Light is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). On the Brink With Andi Simon Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

  6. Sep 7

    What Will You Do With the Next 30 Years?

    What if retirement isn't about stopping—but rewiring? Discover how Pat Shea is "rewiring" retirement—finding purpose, freedom, play and joy while becoming the CEO of her next chapter. Pat Shea joins Andi Simon to explore what happens when a successful career gives way to the freedom to design what comes next. From becoming the "CEO of yourself" to making room for purpose, play, relationships and serendipity, Pat shares how she is creating her next chapter—and finding joy along the way. If you may have another 30 years ahead of you, how do you want to live them?

    What Will You Do With the Next 30 Years?

  7. Aug 9

    How to Build a Life After Retirement

    What happens after you retire—and suddenly no one is telling you where to be or what to do? Jim and Marilyn Riley have created a next chapter filled with friendship, travel, curiosity, learning, family and fun. But they didn't get there in exactly the same way. Jim transitioned out of the company he had built, eventually handing leadership to his son and realizing that sometimes the best thing a former leader can do is get out of the way. Marilyn, a retired nurse, found new purpose through creativity, golf, book clubs, volunteering and her grandchildren. Together, they offer an important lesson: a fulfilling retirement doesn't just happen. You build it. In this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, we talk about creating community before you need it, maintaining separate and shared interests as a couple, staying curious and active, traveling with intention, and why there really should be a "Retirement 101." If you're approaching retirement—or already there and wondering what comes next—Jim and Marilyn's story may help you rethink what this stage of life can become. Ready to rethink your own next chapter? Learn more about Andi Simon's new book, Rethink Retirement: It's not the end but the beginning of what's next, and discover more stories, insights, and resources to help you create a life filled with purpose, people, and possibility. Visit AndiSimon.com to learn more, and follow On the Brink with Andi Simon wherever you listen to podcasts. If this conversation made you think differently about retirement, please share it with someone who might be wondering, "What comes next?"

    How to Build a Life After Retirement

  8. Aug 3

    Bart Oates and Dr.Vincent McInerney Didn't Retire. They Reimagined Their Life Purpose!

    What happens when a successful career ends—but your purpose doesn't? In this inspiring episode of On the Brink, Andi Simon welcomes former NFL three-time Super Bowl champion Bart Oates and renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vincent McInerney for a conversation about life beyond professional success. Together, they explore what it really means to move into a new chapter—not by retiring from life, but by redefining it. They discuss the importance of purpose, lifelong learning, community, faith, health, and continuing to make a difference long after a career has ended. Whether you're approaching retirement, beginning a career transition, or simply wondering what comes next, this conversation offers practical wisdom and hope for designing a meaningful future. Retirement isn't about stopping. It's about discovering new ways to contribute, grow, and live with intention. Change begins with a new way of seeing. As a corporate anthropologist, I believe that the stories we hear have the power to reshape the stories we live. If you're ready to rethink retirement—or simply rethink what's next—I hope you'll join me again on On the Brink. Until next time, stay curious, keep learning, and remember: your next chapter may be your most meaningful one yet.

    Bart Oates and Dr.Vincent McInerney Didn't Retire. They Reimagined Their Life Purpose!
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Are you navigating change—personally or professionally? On the Brink is your space for discovering new ways to see, feel, and think about your business, your work, and your life. Host Andi Simon, award-winning author, corporate anthropologist, and change expert, brings you inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders who are reimagining what's possible. Explore how purpose, reinvention, and a human-centered approach can guide you through transitions and help you thrive. New episodes weekly.

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