226 episodes

A podcast offering tips and tricks for reinventing yourself by former More magazine Editor In Chief and creator of CoveyClub.com, Lesley Jane Seymour.

Reinvent Yourself Lesley Jane Seymour

    • Business
    • 4.7 • 73 Ratings

A podcast offering tips and tricks for reinventing yourself by former More magazine Editor In Chief and creator of CoveyClub.com, Lesley Jane Seymour.

    #228 Lessons in Reinvention from a One-Woman Powerhouse (Rochelle Udell)

    #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.
     
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    • 35 min
    #227 How to Rethink Your Attitude Towards a Side Hustle When You’re Over 40 (Aliza Freud)

    #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!
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    Time Stamps:
    2:58 – Leaving the job she loved for entrepreneurship7:20 – How Influencer marketing has evolved12:20 – The pitfalls of the industry: why women still face a pay gap and other challenges19:00 – How content creation has changed since Covid23:00 – The best monetization platforms and side hustles for women27:30 – 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.
     
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    • 39 min
    #226 How to Hire a Virtual Assistant and Reimagine Time For You (Kristy Yoder)

    #226 How to Hire a Virtual Assistant and Reimagine Time For You (Kristy Yoder)

    “Most people think that if somebody from the Philippines is marrying an American, maybe she only wants money,” observed Filipino-born Kristy Yoder. “I’m a living testimony that it’s not true…I hired my husband full-time.” When Yoder first moved to the United States she began working as a freelance virtual assistant in the hopes that entrepreneurship would allow her to spend more time with her loved ones. Yet, like so many of us, she soon experienced the overwhelm of being a one-woman show. After hiring a VA of her own she was able to increase her business tenfold, developing her own agency of virtual assistance based in the Philippines. Moving into a CEO position, Yoder was able to devote more time to her family and other creative pursuits, like hosting the Master Delegator podcast. In this fun and insightful conversation with CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour she shares her best tips for finding the right VA to support you, the documents you’ll want to prepare when hiring a freelancer, and the first tasks you should focus on delegating to get the most out of your VA.
     
    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.
     
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    • 38 min
    #225 Her Reinvention Took Her from NASA to Podcasting (Izolda Trakhtenberg)

    #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.
     
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    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
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    • 37 min
    #224 When Healing from Your Childhood Trauma Leads to Radical Self-Awareness (Poonam Bhuchar)

    #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

    • 34 min
    #223 How to Reinvent Yourself as a Writer – and Actually Make Money! (Rebecca Weber)

    #223 How to Reinvent Yourself as a Writer – and Actually Make Money! (Rebecca Weber)

    Is it possible to reinvent yourself as a writer in your second act and also make a sustainable living? Journalist and writing coach Rebecca Weber is proof that you can. Her reinvention took her from Washington, DC to Cape Town, South Africa where she covers social justice, travel, the environment and the arts. Listen in to her conversation with CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour as she shares her hard-won insights, expert hacks, and the exact steps you can take to finally make your passion for writing into a fulfilling career.
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    Join us in NOLA: CoveyClub's Connection Convention
     
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    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
73 Ratings

73 Ratings

C-H-I-T-C-H ,

Gorgeous Support for Women Ready for Change

Leslie Jane Seymour does a wonderful job bringing out stories, tips and tools from her podcast guests. It was a delight to be included in this incredible group of women and guests. This is a must listen if you’re seeking more or in the process of reinventing your life.

lovelylady562 ,

Perfect for self-development and discovery after 40!

As someone who is totally changing careers at 45, I always gain insight and encouragement listening to Leslie and her guests. It’s definitely an important segment of society (women over 40) because many of us fall between the Millennial and Baby Boomer generations with our own unique struggles and experiences. I would say, just as a side note, it gets a little uncomfortable with the extended silence on the interviews. It almost feels choppy at times because of it- I am definitely more sensitive to those types of things and I’m sure many people don’t even think twice. Just an insight! Keep it up!

Modernager Casting ,

Always a Learning Experience

Leslie has a gift as an interviewer and knows how mine gold from her subjects. No matter the subject I always walk away with many takeaways.

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