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"What's Next GenX?"Strike a Pose: Power, Presence, and Style with Renée LindoWhat if style isn’t vanity — but strategy?Renée Lindo is an executive image strategist, speaker, and founder of Let’s Get Dressed Now, shares about what it really means to show up powerfully in midlife.From boardrooms to Zoom rooms, Renée helps women rediscover the confidence hiding in their closets — and reminds us that how we present ourselves isn’t superficial, it’s strategic self-expression.💎 In this conversation:Why dressing the woman you are now (not the one from ten years ago) ch...
2025-12-1040 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Rapture” - Gen X Is Having a MomentYou want your next big move, but - that corporate PTSD is real.You’ve been laid off, passed over, or pushed out and now you're wondering if it's even worth trying again. The title doesn’t hold the same weight, and frankly… neither does the paycheck.But here’s the truth:You still have value.You still have fire.You still have a voice.This week, we’re naming the fear and reclaiming the power. Tune in to hear how Gen Xers can step into new roles with...
2025-11-1216 min\
"What's Next GenX?"The Employee WhispererWe’re living through one of the most uncertain moments in modern work. Layoffs, AI, burnout, fear — and Gen X is feeling it all.In this episode, Nicole and Ann Marie talk with Jason Greer, national labor expert, former NLRB board agent, and “Employee Whisperer,” about what’s really happening inside corporate America — and what Gen X professionals can do about it.Jason has spent his career advocating for employees, mediating labor disputes, and helping companies reimagine inclusion and engagement. But his insights hit deeper than headlines — they’re human, honest, and full of hope.✨ In this e...
2025-11-0535 min\
"What's Next GenX?"OpportunitiesIn 1986, the Pet Shop Boys sang, “I’ve got the brains, you’ve got the looks — let’s make lots of money.”Decades later, that line feels less like pop irony and more like a wake-up call for GenX professionals staring down a shifting economy.In this episode, Ann Marie breaks down what it really takes to build financial security and meaning in midlife — beyond the corporate ladder.You’ll hear:The real retirement number no one talks about — and why the old plan no longer worksHow AI, layoffs, and burno...
2025-10-2209 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Express YourselfThere comes a point in every successful career when the words that once opened doors start to feel… off.They’re polished. Professional. Perfectly acceptable.But they no longer sound like you.For years, you’ve spoken through systems — boardrooms, brands, and expectations.You’ve learned how to communicate what’s needed.Now, you’re being invited to communicate what’s true.This episode explores what it really means to find your voice again —after decades of being rewarded for saying things the right way.Because when you stop waiting f...
2025-10-1507 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Janelle Miller Moravek - Everybody Hurts🎙 Episode: Everybody Hurts (with Janelle Miller Moravek)Mental health isn’t just personal—it’s generational.In this powerful episode, Nicole and Ann Marie sit down with Janelle Miller Moravek, Executive Director of Youth & Family Counseling and longtime leader in community mental health. For 25+ years, Janelle has been breaking down barriers, making counseling more accessible, and helping families navigate challenges with compassion and clarity.Together, they explore what it means to be Gen X—the “just keep pushing” generation—and why ignoring mental health has cost us in careers, families, and communities. Janelle shares her own jo...
2025-10-0828 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Keep on Moving: THE Nicole GrayBuilding something new doesn’t happen in one clean leap—it happens through iteration.In this special episode, Ann Marie flips the script and interviews her co-host, Nicole Gray, about her journey from corporate tech leader to confidence coach and founder of Shine AF. Nicole shares how being laid off became the unexpected push that set her in motion, and why iteration—not perfection—is the real key to creating a business that feels authentic.✨ In this episode, Nicole reveals:How her first version of coaching looked “corporate-y” and misaligned—and why that was okayT...
2025-10-0125 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Adele Currin: Love is Stronger Than PrideOur guest, Adele Curran, is a relationship and communication coach helping smart, successful people navigate major turning points in love and life. After going through her own divorce, she turned that season of growth into her purpose: guiding others to build the clarity, skills, and resilience to either rebuild their relationships or end them with respect and dignity.✨ In this episode, Adele shares three powerful takeaways from her coaching practice:Be ready to make real changes. Coaching isn’t just about venting — it’s about learning new skills, practicing them, and taking consistent action.Shift...
2025-09-2430 min\
"What's Next GenX?"“Break My Stride” with Tania P. BrownWhat if leaving corporate didn’t mean walking away from security—but walking toward freedom? In this episode, Nicole and Ann Marie talk with Tania P. Brown, financial planner and job exit strategist, about how to design a corporate exit that doesn’t require a vow of poverty.Tania shares her own story of climbing the corporate ladder, hitting a breaking point, and creating a plan that gave her both choice and confidence. From the “performance review from hell” to the realities of year one in business, she gets real about what it takes to shift your mindset, f...
2025-09-1732 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Burn The MapWhat happens when you realize the corporate map you’ve been following no longer leads where you want to go? In this episode, Nicole and Ann Marie sit down with coach and truth-teller Shelly McIntyre, founder of Burn the Map, to talk about why so many Gen Xers are waking up to the reality that the system is broken—and they’re not.Shelly shares why loyalty isn’t rewarded the way it used to be, the layers of grief that come with leaving corporate, and how to rediscover your creativity and core identity after burnout. Together, they exp...
2025-09-1044 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Stay Successful At WorkRihanna said it best: “Work, work, work.” In this real-talk episode, Nicole and Ann Marie tackle Gen X’s #1 question: how to keep crushing it at your day job while quietly building your next chapter. You’ll hear why staying excellent at work protects your reputation (and your options), how to reframe your paycheck as “bridge funding,” smart ways to keep your side project discreet, what to check in your company policies, and why slow, iterative progress beats perfection. You don’t have to choose between stability and possibility—you can do both, on purpose. Top Takeaways
2025-09-0322 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Dreams Don’t Expire: Why Gen X Needs to Stop Playing It SafeAre Gen Xers playing it too safe with their dreams—just because we think time is running out?In this episode, we dig into the fears, excuses, and “what ifs” that keep so many professionals from starting something new in their 40s and 50s. From side hustles like baking or bookstores to full-on pivots like Pilates studios and coffee companies, they show how your corporate skills are more transferable than you realize—and why waiting for the “perfect time” is just another trap.💡 In this episode:Why killing your dream inside slowly kills your soul
2025-08-2823 min\
"What's Next GenX?"She Works Hard for the MoneyTrying to teach your 20-something about money without sounding like a lecture?Start here: Julia Cancro (@jcancro on Instagram).Julia shares modern, judgment-free money lessons that actually land with your adult kids—especially if they’re just starting out.If you're a GenX parent who wants to pass on smart financial habits, but your kid rolls their eyes when you say “budget,” send them her way.She breaks down money in a way that’s clear, empowering, and actually relevant to this next generation. Think:What to do with that first...
2025-08-2036 min\
"What's Next GenX?"The Season of You: How to Lead, Build, and Reclaim What’s NextWhat if your next chapter wasn’t about starting over—but finally starting aligned?In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Cindee Williams, business lifestyle coach, DISC consultant, and founder of Lead My Life. After running a successful family business for over 30 years, Cindee found herself asking the same question so many Gen X women do: Who am I now?From empty nest awakening to legacy-driven leadership, Cindee shares how she rebuilt her identity, rediscovered her voice, and now helps women create businesses that bless them back instead of burning them out.We t...
2025-08-1335 min\
"What's Next GenX?"The Power of the Pivot with Dr. David HooperWhat if your biggest breakdown was actually the start of your next breakthrough?In this powerful episode, Dr. David Hooper joins Nicole and AnnMarie to share his deeply personal journey from elite athlete to burnout, depression, and redundancy—and how he used rock bottom as a launchpad for purpose, performance, and reinvention.From rebuilding his body to running ultra marathons, starting a business, and mastering AI-driven brand clarity, David’s story is a masterclass in the power of mental resilience and pivoting with purpose.We cover:The moment David decided to rewr...
2025-08-0639 min\
"What's Next GenX?"One year!One Year In: What We’ve Learned (and Loved) from Building What’s Next? GenXWe can’t believe it’s been a full year.In this special anniversary episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on how What’s Next? GenX went from an idea to a growing movement—with weekly episodes that have inspired thousands of mid-career professionals to finally ask: What else is out there for me?We talk candidly about:– What we’ve learned from a year of consistent episodes (even when life got busy)– Why this podcast works withou...
2025-07-3038 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Creating a Company That Works Around Life (Not the Other Way Around)Work-life balance isn’t a myth.You just haven’t seen it done like this.In this episode, we sit down with Kym Insana, founder of Always On Digital, who traded the grind of NYC ad life for something smarter—and saner. She didn’t just reinvent her own career… she built a company that supports real life, for everyone on her team. Kids, commutes, baseball games, caregiving—this is a workplace designed to flex with the humans inside it.🎯 Inside this conversation:The moment Kym realized the hustle wasn't worth the tradeoffs anymo...
2025-07-2228 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Riding to Work in 2025🎙️ Riding to Work in 2025: What Time Has Taught Us About What’s NextIn this solo episode, AnnMarie gets real about the silent urgency many Gen X professionals feel but rarely name: time is passing—and your current role may no longer fit who you’ve become.Inspired by the 1997 Flaming Lips song "Riding to Work in the Year 2025", AnnMarie draws a sharp line from past to present to ask: Are you still commuting, still grinding, still waiting… while your real dreams stay parked?Inside this episode:Why 1997 feels like a lifetime ago—...
2025-07-1611 min\
"What's Next GenX?"R E S P E C TThis episode is a wake-up call for Gen X women who’ve spent years keeping the peace, downplaying their wins, and staying quiet to make others comfortable.If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or just plain tired of shrinking to fit—this conversation is for you.You’ll walk away with:A clear understanding of the subtle traps Gen X women fall into at work—and how to spot themPractical strategies for speaking up without burning outA reframe on self-promotion (hint: it’s not bragging, it’s positioning...
2025-07-0917 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Redefining Freedom: What It Really Means for Gen XFreedom isn’t the fantasy of walking away.It’s the strategy of deciding what you’re no longer available for.In this episode, we explore how high-performing Gen X professionals can redefine freedom—not as reinvention, but as elevation. Not as quitting, but as quietly reclaiming control over your time, energy, and vision.Because staying in your role isn’t the issue.Staying stuck is.Together, we break down:Why “freedom” has been misdefined—and what it actually looks like at this stageThe invisible conditioning Gen X inherited...
2025-07-0219 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Summer School for You!Summer School (For You)Remember when summer meant freedom? No alarm clocks, riding your bike until the streetlights came on, and actual breaks?This week, we’re throwing it back — not with nostalgia, but with intention.If your summer schedule feels like just another round of deadlines, obligations, and saying yes to everything but yourself… this episode is your permission slip.We’re breaking down how GenX professionals can reclaim summer with small, practical shifts — even if you're still juggling work, kids, and everything else. It’s not about disappearing for two weeks. I...
2025-06-2515 min\
"What's Next GenX?"la vida loca: The busy trapThe Busy Trap: Why GenX Professionals Stay Overwhelmed — and What to Do About ItYou say you’re busy — because you are. And it's causing you to live "la vida loca"But what if all that busy is covering up something deeper?This episode explores how busyness becomes a default for high-achieving GenX professionals who’ve spent decades doing what’s expected — and are now starting to wonder if it’s all still working.Inside, you’ll discover:Why “I’m just so busy” has become the new version of “I’m fine”7 hidden...
2025-06-1821 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Work To Do!Corporate life in 2025 isn’t playing by the same rules — so why are you still trying to succeed by the old ones?In this high-impact episode, Nicole and AnnMarie are joined by powerhouse executive coach and founder of Rock Career Development, Julia Rock, to talk about what GenX professionals really need to navigate leadership, layoffs, and legacy in a workplace that’s constantly shifting.Whether you’re tired of being overlooked, burned out from overperforming, or ready to reclaim your career on your own terms — this conversation is for you.🔥 In this episode, we cover:...
2025-06-1140 min\
"What's Next GenX?"A Change Will Do You GoodAngry? Burned out?Secretly dreaming of walking away from your corporate job but holding on because—bills?This episode is for you.We’re getting real about the hidden anger so many Gen Xers are carrying:Anger at companies that didn’t value your loyaltyAnger at systems that told you to keep climbing a ladder that led nowhereAnger at yourself for not leaving soonerAnd the fear that maybe it’s too late to change now🔥 In this episode:Why anger is valid —...
2025-06-0412 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Step into Your Era of EnoughIf you’ve ever looked around your high-achieving life and silently asked, “Is this really it?” — this episode is your wake-up call.We’re joined by executive coach and powerhouse truth-teller Alisia Gill, creator of the Era of Enough movement — a rally cry for Gen X women who are ready to stop settling, start choosing themselves, and reclaim clarity, confidence, and control.After decades of playing by the rules, checking all the boxes, and waiting to be noticed, it’s time to write your own rules — with your name at the top.🔥 In this episode:
2025-05-2840 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Your Guidance Counselor Lied to you.Remember sitting in that tiny office in high school — being told what you should be when you grew up?Teacher. Nurse. Accountant. Police officer.(And if you were ambitious? Maybe a lawyer or banker — but only if you “fit the mold.”)Let’s be real: your guidance counselor didn’t see you.They saw a stereotype. A statistic.And a career path that worked for them — not you.And now, decades later, many of us are waking up and realizing…We’ve been living someone else’s plan.This episode is...
2025-05-2116 min\
"What's Next GenX?"What a Feeling: How to Start Your Second Act📚 Grab Shannon’s book → ⁠Start Your Second Act⁠🎁 Download her free journal to get your ideas out of your head and onto paper🌐 Connect with Shannon: ⁠secondactsuccess.co⁠In this inspiring episode of What’s Next Gen X, Nicole and AnnMarie sit down with career transition coach and author Shannon Russell to talk about what it really takes to start your “Second Act.” If you’ve ever felt stuck in a career that no longer fits or wondered if you’re “too far in” to make a change—this is your sign.Shannon shares her journey from high-profile TV producer...
2025-05-1424 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Are you a GenX Ninja?The First Rule of NEXT — You Don’t Talk About NEXTWe all know the line: you don’t talk about it.So what can you do?You crave change… but you’re terrified someone at work might see what you’re doing.You can’t talk to your manager. You can’t post on LinkedIn.Even your closest friends don’t really get it.So you suffer in silence.You keep playing the part of the “good corporate soldier,”while the voice in your head keeps whispering:“This can’t be it.”...
2025-05-0717 min\
"What's Next GenX?"The Cost of Staying — Why Choosing Yourself Isn't SelfishWhat happens when you spend 30 years climbing the corporate ladder…only to realize the top isn't what you expected?Kristen Chimack, bestselling author of The Cost of Staying, joins us for a powerful conversation about choosing yourself — even when it feels scary.Kristen spent decades rising from payment clerk to executive, only to find herself trapped by golden handcuffs, corporate expectations, and a life that didn’t fit anymore. In this episode, she shares the hidden costs of staying too long, the grief that comes with leaving, and how she rebuilt her identity — on her own terms.
2025-04-3034 min\
"What's Next GenX?"AI "She Blinded Me with Science"💥 Mic drop moment:80% of the jobs being replaced by AI are held by women.📍 Find Sundee’s free resources and register for her upcoming cohort at her StanStore🔗 ⁠https://stan.store/sundeewilliams⁠In this episode of What’s Next, Gen X?, we’re diving deep into the not-so-scary world of AI with tech and automation expert Sundee Williams—and no, you don’t need to be a techie to keep up.Sundee is a Gen X powerhouse who walked away from corporate after seeing too many midlife women being overlooked and overworked. Now, she’s on a mission...
2025-04-2339 min\
"What's Next GenX?"How to bounce back & build the life. you actually want🎁 BONUS: Free Workshop!Join Lisa’s free workshop The Circle of You to reflect, realign, and reconnect with what truly matters. Sign up: https://lisabien.comWhat happens when everything falls apart—your job, your marriage, your bank account—and you're still expected to hold it all together? In this powerful and laugh-out-loud conversation, we sit down with motivational speaker and author Lisa Bien, who shares how she lost it all—and found herself.Lisa’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and radical self-love. From career pivots to personal awakenings, Lisa teaches...
2025-04-1646 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Work Your NetWork: How Gen X Can Build Connections to Open Doors🎁 Free Audiobook Offer:Get The Power of Networking free on Spotify by messaging Michael on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Michael V Morgan, PMP) or via ⁠michaelvmorgan.com⁠ and mentioning “What’s Next GenX.”In this episode of What’s Next GenX, we’re joined by Michael Morgan—a powerhouse professional who’s worked at Amazon, Chevron, J.P. Morgan, and more. His secret weapon? Strategic, relationship-based networking that opens real opportunities—especially in midlife career transitions.Michael doesn’t just talk theory—he lives it. From creating employee networks that got the CEO’s attention to mastering the art...
2025-04-0934 min\
"What's Next GenX?"From STUCK to Started.What's the #1 thing we hear? "I'm just stuck"Or some version of I don't even know where to begin. So we have something special for you today. A FREE guide to use AI to take your personal and professional strengths and suggest business ideas for you! With 10 simple questions and a copy/paste into CHAT GPT you can get the spark to start something. You can get it here!
2025-04-0218 min\
"What's Next GenX?"We’re Not Gonna Take It: The Midlife Revolution“Midlife isn’t about winding down—it’s your chance to wake up and write your next story.” – Bradley Richardson🎧 We’re Not Gonna Take It: Why Midlife Isn’t a Crisis—It’s a RevolutionFeaturing: Bradley Richardson, Founder of Advanced AdultingRemember when you were so confident you could take on anything? You didn’t think twice about moving cities, starting over, or chasing a wild dream. Now? You’re playing it safe. Keeping the job. Staying in your lane. But here’s the truth: that "just get through it" mindset? It’s costing you. This week...
2025-03-2642 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Midlife Wake-Up Call: Microdosing, Reinvention & The Gen X Awakening📢 Think you're too old to start over? Former CNN producer and now SXSW Speaker, Cesar Marin says midlife isn’t your decline—it’s your power move. Discover how microdosing and mindset shifts can reboot your life after 50.🎧 EPISODE DESCRIPTION:What if your 50s were just the beginning of the most creative, purposeful, and freeing chapter of your life?In this powerful episode of What’s Next, Gen X?, we sit down with Cesar Marin—former CNN producer turned founder of Cultivating Wisdom—to explore how microdosing, mindfulness, and intentional living are helping Gen X prof...
2025-03-1242 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Are you Surviving or Thriving?Are you merely surviving in the workplace jungle, or are you thriving? Between navigating multigenerational teams, constant change, and the ever-elusive work-life balance, it’s easy to feel lost. But what if leadership could be the key to fulfillment—for both you and your team?In this episode of What’s Next GenX?, we sit down with Bernie Borges, host of the Midlife Fulfilled Podcast and creator of the Fulfillment-Centric Leadership Framework. Bernie shares how a tragic moment in his early leadership career reshaped his perspective, leading him to develop a system that helps leaders foster fulfillment in fiv...
2025-03-0535 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Transform your benefits. Transform your future.Feeling trapped by the complexities of health insurance? In our latest “What’s Next GenX?” episode, we dive into how health coverage can either hold you back or empower you to reclaim your career.Our guest, Toni Burns, shares her own journey—from a career pivot during uncertain times to creating her “forever job” as a licensed health insurance advisor. She reveals the real story behind COBRA, Obamacare, and the importance of finding a plan that meets both your current and future needs. Her three takeaways are simple but powerful:• Don’t let health insur...
2025-02-2649 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Jeff Roy - Brewing Success on his own terms☕"Some Like It Hot" – Featuring Jeff Roy ☕Ever wondered if a simple hobby could turn into a thriving business? That’s exactly what happened to Jeff Roy. What started as a Christmas gift turned into a passion for roasting small-batch coffee—and eventually, a successful business.It is amazing coffee ☕ that is roasted in small batches and is available DTC, for businesses and also in his shops in CT. He has a special discount now and I highly recommend getting a sample box to taste all the different blends! 👉 Go to https://soundco...
2025-02-1945 min\
"What's Next GenX?"The Confidence Comeback Plan🎧 If You’ve Been Laid Off or Undervalued—Listen to This FirstThis episode is your confidence reset.What if the one thing holding you back in your career wasn’t your skills—but your confidence?In this episode, we sit down with Cynthia Barnes, globally recognized sales leader and keynote speaker, to unpack how GenX professionals can rebuild confidence, command their value, and stop playing small—no matter where they are in their journey.💬 Cynthia’s mantra, “Thank you. It’s true.”, isn’t just a phrase—it’s a radical mindset shift that teaches wom...
2025-02-1951 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Golden Nuggets of Advice to Beat the Linkedin AlgorithmIf you’re job hunting, growing a side business, or just want to be seen by the right people on LinkedIn,your profile might be working against you without you even realizing it. Recruiters and potential clientssearch LinkedIn differently than you think, and if your profile isn’t optimized correctly,you’re invisible.In this episode, we sit down withLinkedIn insider Tiffany, who shareshow the algorithm actually works and the simple but powerful changes you can make toget noticed, get hired, and get ahead.🚀The Recruiter’s POV: What hiring managersactually see when they search LinkedIn (i...
2025-02-1231 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Don't Dream it is over! Options for a GenX job search.The job market is shifting fast, and if you’ve been job hunting or considering a career transition, this episode of What’s Next Gen X is a must-listen. We’re joined by Kate Goss, Managing Director of Pride One, who brings over 20 years of expertise in hiring and workforce solutions to help you understand what’s really happening behind the scenes. 🔑 Key Takeaways: The job market is tougher than ever: Even temp roles now require up to 3 interviews. Hiring is broken. Automated resume tools often block strong candidates before hiring managers even see them. Keyword filters are...
2025-02-0552 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Groove is in the Heart: Embracing Multigenerational Leadership with Christina GreenAs a Gen Xer, you’re uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between generations in today’s workplace. In this episode of What’s Next Gen X, we’re joined by Christina Green, founder of Cardigan Careers and a generational workforce expert. Christina shares her insights on how Gen X leaders can embrace multigenerational leadership and create workplaces where everyone—from Boomers to Gen Z—can thrive. 🔑 Actionable Takeaways for Gen Xers:1️⃣ Lead with empathy: Understand the unique values, motivations, and work styles of each generation.2️⃣ Promote collaboration: Build bridges between generations by encouraging teamwork and communication.
2025-01-2943 min\
"What's Next GenX?"Rockit with AI: Garrick Gibson🎙️ Rockit into the Future with Garrick Gibson 🎙️ This week on What’s Next Gen X, we’re thrilled to welcome Garrick Gibson, FAMU alum, second-generation HBCU graduate, and co-founder of HBCULifestyle.com. Garrick is a trailblazer at the intersection of innovation, technology, and heritage, and he’s here to show Gen Xers how to harness AI to unlock their potential and thrive in a tech-forward world. 🌟 In This Episode: Discover how generative AI can boost creativity, efficiency, and career growth. Learn why authenticity is your ultimate asset in a digital-first era. Get actionable strategies for turning change...
2025-01-2245 min\
"What's Next GenX?"She Works Hard for the MoneyYou’ve built a successful career—now what? How do you take everything you’ve learned in corporate and apply it to your next chapter? Our guest, Joanne Gates, spent 30 years at Microsoft, rising from an entry-level role to an executive position overseeing global teams and billion-dollar operations. Now, she’s taken everything she learned in corporate and is using it to empower others as an Executive Business Coach—helping them step into leadership and thrive beyond their 9-to-5 careers. 🎧 In this episode, we explore:✔️ How to translate corporate experience into your next act—whether it’s coachi...
2025-01-1546 min\
"What's Next GenX?"023 -- Changes - Janet Keiffer✨ Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes 🎵 - David Bowie had it right! Life is full of them, and Janet Kieffer is proof that change doesn’t have to define or diminish you—it can empower you.  From launching 7 tech companies to suing for gender & age discrimination (and winning!), Janet’s story is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. 🌟 She’s now on a mission to help Gen X women navigate career transitions, family responsibilities, and menopausal health with clarity, confidence, and purpose. 💡 Janet’s Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Your value isn’t tied to productivity. 2️⃣ Advocate for your health. 3️⃣ Embrace change—it’s where growth happens. 4️⃣ Your best ye...
2025-01-0841 min\
"What's Next GenX?"GenX January 2025Forget the gym memberships, diet plans, and overwhelming goal-setting programs that never stick.  This January is about YOU. What if YOU did January different this year? GenX January is a 4-week program designed for busy Gen X professionals who are ready to reconnect with what truly matters—their well-being, clarity, and vision for the future. JOIN HERE: https://whatsnextgenx.com/january25
2025-01-0311 min\
"What's Next GenX?"021 -- The GX Christmas Wish Book?Do you remember flipping through the Christmas Wish Book as a kid? Well, what if we had a Christmas catalog of "toys" now? This week we take a fun twist on the toys that we would have as corporate GenXers and what they would look like. Enjoy!
2024-12-1825 min\
"What's Next GenX?"020 -- SHOUT! - Brett Trainor🎙️ Finding Your Freedom: Brett Trainor’s Mission to Help GenXers Escape the Corporate Grind Are you a GenX professional dreaming of freedom from the 9-to-5 grind? Brett Trainor, a corporate executive turned solopreneur, is on a mission to help 100,000 GenXers redefine their careers and transition to meaningful, independent work. With over 25 years of corporate experience, Brett’s journey inspired him to launch The Escapee Collective, a community and roadmap for those ready to take control of their futures. In this episode, Brett shares:🌟 His own story of leaving corporate life behind.🌟 How The Escapee Collect...
2024-12-1145 min\
"What's Next GenX?"019 - The Culture Club - John MurphyJoin us as we chat with John Murphy, a seasoned exec with 35+ years in Finance and Investment Management. Inspired by the legendary '80s band Culture Club, John shares how great workplace culture—like a great band—thrives on inclusivity, harmony, and valuing individuals. Now in his post-retirement chapter, John has teamed up with his son, Jack, to launch a consulting practice focused on leadership, mentorship, and kindness-driven culture. 🎧 Tune in to learn how they’re helping teams and organizations thrive
2024-12-0447 min\
"What's Next GenX?"018 - GenX Gratitude🎙️ A Special Thanksgiving Episode: Gratitude for GenX This Thanksgiving, we’re celebrating you, our amazing GenX community! Join us as we reflect on the resilience, adaptability, and strength that define Generation X. Discover the power of gratitude to shape your next chapter and prepare for what’s ahead. 🎧 Tune in now!
2024-11-2717 min\
"What's Next GenX?"017 - I'm Every Woman - Portia MountPortia Mount, a dynamic entrepreneur and leadership coach, shares her journey of reinvention on the latest What's Next Gen X podcast. She emphasizes the importance of building a personal brand, focusing on impact over titles, and embracing flexibility in today's evolving work landscape. Tune in to hear how Portia's insights can empower you to redefine your career and live life on your own terms.
2024-11-2049 min\
"What's Next GenX?"016 - I Can't Go For That -- Keith TodeLaid off seven times? Keith Tode knows a thing or two about bouncing back. Hear his inspiring story of overcoming adversity, navigating the corporate jungle, and emerging as a leader in the Life Sciences industry. From Wall Street to biotech, Keith shares his insights on resilience, career pivots, and the power of perseverance.
2024-11-1347 min\
"What's Next GenX?"015 - Lean on Me - Rachel SykesRachel's corporate background combined with her experience as a psychotherapist brings a powerful blend of empathy and practical understanding to her coaching practice. She understands not only the internal pressures of workplace culture but also the gender-based challenges her clients encounter in the professional world. And as someone who’s navigated her own career transitions, Rachel knows firsthand that meaningful change is often born from challenging times. Her experience teaching finance and counseling courses at local universities also adds depth to her work; she brings a teacher’s clarity to complex issues and helps her clients understand the...
2024-11-0651 min\
"What's Next GenX?"014 - Never Too MuchShelley McIntyre is a coach who works with GenX professionals to design a vibrant third act. She came to coaching after a 25-year career in technology and corporate strategy, working with and for companies at the forefront of product development and social change.  As friends and colleagues shared their existential dread about the meaning of their work and what the future might hold, Shelley got curious. She realized that the answers were nestled in change, grief, resistance, and identity, which became the foundation of her coaching approach.  Today, Shelley works with people experiencing personal and pr...
2024-10-3036 min\
"What's Next GenX?"013 - It Takes TwoWhy go it alone? Get a fresh perspective, accountability, and personalized growth. How? Tune it to hear a special offer!
2024-10-2323 min\
"What's Next GenX?"012 - Back to Life - Alexis Rivera ScottFrom Layoff to Legacy Alexis’ story reminds us that setbacks are just setups for comebacks. What could have been a devastating end to her career became the starting point for something remarkable. By knowing her worth, staying authentic, and embracing reinvention, she turned her life around and is now helping thousands of others do the same. If you’re facing a career setback or feeling stuck, take a page from Alexis’ book. Get clear on your value, use tools like LinkedIn to your advantage, and embrace an abundance mindset. Your “Back to Life” moment could be just ar...
2024-10-1647 min\
"What's Next GenX?"011 - People are People -- Intentional NetworkingNetworking is not just asking for a job or who can buy something. Hear insights and tips on INTENTIONAL Networking from Nicole and Ann Marie as they discuss how they networked at a recent event.
2024-10-0922 min\
"What's Next GenX?"010 - JUMP! - Taking the leap to CEOYou are capable of more than you think and you may just change the world. The jump from corporate to CEO of a startup company is the environmental space isn’t easy, but it’s often worth it. If you’re feeling stuck or uninspired in your current role, take a page from Dave’s playbook and think BIG. Listen to your inner voice, be curious, and don’t be afraid to take that leap. You just might discover a whole new version of yourself.
2024-10-0241 min\
"What's Next GenX?"009 - Straight Up -- Balancing work and life.Adrienne's journey from corporate employee to an innovative leader in corporate wellness is a story of courage, determination, and a deep commitment to women's well-being. When the rigid structures of her corporate environment clashed with the flexibility she needed as a new mother, Adrienne didn’t just ask for change—she built it herself.
2024-09-2525 min\
"What's Next GenX?"008 - The Midas Touch“I should just do what I love.” What a concept, right? We often get so caught up in the routine of work and responsibilities that we forget the importance of doing what truly brings us joy. For Catina, that meant turning her passion for holistic healing into a full-time career.
2024-09-1836 min\
"What's Next GenX?"007 -- We built this city from success to significanceWhat is success without significance? Chris Attardo, a software industry veteran, found a new calling while volunteering his time for a charitable cause. His community service sparked a business idea that has turned into a thriving handyman service, combining his passion for helping others with his entrepreneurial skills. He created Hyde Park Handyworks which is now a thriving handyman business. For more information on how to get involved with the Florida disaster relief organization: https://flbaptist.org/dr-volunteer/ If you are interested in learning more about the charity "GoTeam" or having...
2024-09-1144 min\
"What's Next GenX?"006 - Free Fallin' -- what to do when you are RIF'dFree Fall to Free Climb: A Gen Xer's Journey to Resilience and Success Ever felt like you were free falling through life? For many Gen Xers, a job loss can feel like a sudden drop into the unknown. But what if this free fall could lead to the most incredible climb of your life? Join us as we delve into the story of Ron, a Gen Xer who turned a devastating layoff into a launchpad for entrepreneurial success. Discover how he overcame fear, uncertainty, and self-doubt to build a thriving business from scratch. ...
2024-09-0454 min\
"What's Next GenX?"005 - Glory Days: Aging ParentsGenXers, are you struggling to balance caregiving for your aging parents? Nicole and Ann Marie share their personal stories of love and loss to help you find insights, support, and resources as well as strength in community. We want you to find your "Glory Days" in the midst of life's demands.
2024-08-2839 min\
"What's Next GenX?"004 - Who Let the Dogs Out -- of Corporate!Have you ever thought about changing careers completely? What about going from a Global VP to owning a pet spa? Our guest, Mindy Beauregard did just that. Join us as we discuss her signs to leave corporate and her personal journey to a passion project to take care of our furry friends.
2024-08-2140 min\
"What's Next GenX?"003 - Ladies First! Renew your ImpactIn this empowering episode of "What's Next GenX," we put the spotlight on Nicole and her inspiring journey of starting her own company, Renewed Impact. Join us as our host dives into Nicole's story of resilience and reinvention, offering valuable insights on how to bounce back after a layoff. Whether you're facing a career transition or seeking inspiration, this episode is packed with practical advice and motivational takeaways to help you navigate your next chapter with confidence. Tune in and discover how you can turn setbacks into stepping stones on your path to...
2024-08-1418 min\
"What's Next GenX?"002 -- Should I Stay or Should I Go? Rethinking corporateGenX: This episode is for you if you are thinking about what options do you have for a future career outside of corporate! Full show notes are here. FREE Optimize your Linkedin™️ here.
2024-08-0721 min\
"What's Next GenX?"001 - Don't You Forget About Me - GenXThat is the anthem for our generation and why we are here. Welcome to What's Next GenX. A podcast BY GenX, FOR GenX. Our goal is to provide information and inspiration to help YOU get to your next level… SO THAT you can find your What's Next.
2024-07-3120 min\
"What's Next GenX?"The Gen X ManifestoThere are a lot of funny GenX memes out there.. but what if instead of looking back, we looked forward and asked ourselves.. "What's Next Gen X?"
2024-06-1005 min