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One of the keys to reinvention? Being open to ideas that literally happen all the time. Jana Brown talks with CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour about a chance encounter during an interview that led to a screenplay and an award-winning film. 

Margaret Roach had it made: a top job at Martha Stewart Omnimedia, a killer wardrobe and the ability to drop $20 for an average lunch at her New York desk. But she traded it all in to cook her own lunches and spend 24/7 in her garden as the founder of A Way to Garden. CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour gets  Roach to dish her tips on satisfying your inner self.  

Female Quotient’s Shelley Zalis was a gigunda success in digital research, sold the company for millions, then jumped back in to reinvent as a catalyst for getting women to 50% of top level executives. Zalis talks to CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour about what it’s like to start all over again from the bottom—and how mission sets her agenda.  

How do you jump back into the workforce when you’ve been out for an extended period of time? How do you catch up on the tech you will need to know? On how to handle a video interview? On how to dress informal but chic? Lesley Jane Seymour speaks with Reboot Accel co-founder and reinventor Diane Flynn who has all the answers and more.  Plus her offer of a free set of get-your-career-going-again videos at CoveyClub.com.  

Women hide their reinvention ideas because they’re afraid someone will steal them. Yet getting feedback on your idea early is an imperative for success. Lesley Jane Seymour, founder of CoveyClub, speaks with Candice Cook Simmons, Esq., who offers a unique  “subscription” type of legal service to start-ups instead of costly hourly rates.  She explains why good legal services shouldn’t break you and how and when you should get started. Cook is a writer, philanthropist, and business strategist in the technology, entertainment, and corporate sectors.    CoveyCast Notes: Here are some important links from the show.  Reach Candice at The Cook Law Group–http://ca-coglobalinc.com or through Instagram @CandiceSC1of1 Twitter @CandiceSC1, or Linkedin: 

CoveyClub Founder, Lesley Jane Seymour talks with Tracy Killoren Chadwell, Founding Partner of 1843 Capital about why, when and how to fund raise and from whom.  Tracy also reveals they whys and wherefores of her own route to reinvention, the building her own venture capital fund and why she’s so bullish on women and what she calls “sliver tech.”     CoveyCast Notes: Get reading with the three inspirational books that Tracy says were most influential in forming her life’s mission:  West with the Night:  “The memoir of Beryl Markham, one of the most courageous and accomplished women in history and a great read.” (https://amzn.to/2JuGk3c) The Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill  ”Read anything about or by Winston Churchill, but this book of quotes is accessible and fun.” (https://amzn.to/2GKlDOR) The Innovat […]

She was a happy MD when her health issues interfered. So she reinvented as a T.V. doc. Until her health interfered. And now she is reinventing again. Lesley Jane Seymour speaks with this indefatigable doctor who brings intimate medical advice to women like us at her podcast “In the Ladies Room with Dr. Donnica.”   https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-ladies-room-with-dr-donnica/id1330779402?mt=2

Claire Cook was a 45 year old mom who her used her time waiting in the pickup line for her kid’s swim practice to pursue her dream of being a writer.  Now she’s a best-selling author with a movie under her belt. CoveyClub founder, Lesley Jane Seymour, has a lively chat with this one-person cheer-leading squad for reinventors.  

From marketing and momhood to the skincare business. Savannah-based Stephanie Duttenhaver and Cindy Edwards decided that what was missing in the beauty market was southern comfort for skin. Defying the current trend for injuring/then repairing skin, they went for babying it instead—with high doses of all natural ingredients and the most gorgeous packaging they could find. Then a seat on a plane ride changed their business forever

Amy-Willard Cross wondered why there were labels that helped consumers shop for fair-caught fish but not for businesses that treat women fairly. So she created Genderfair, an app and label that lets you shop your values. Join CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour as she downloads serial reinventor Cross on how she did it—and what you can learn about reinventing to make the world fair for all genders.

Best-selling author (and reinventor) Laura Munson wants to help you (no matter what your level) craft your story, novel or memoir!  Join CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour and Munson in a conversation that reveals the nuts and bolts of how to get started, collectives and workshops to join (including Gotham in NY, Grub Street in Boston, Story Studio in Chicago, The Loft in Minneapolis, PNWA in Seattle, The Grotto in San Francisco), best self-publishing outlets (Girl Friday Productions), and best retreats—Munson has a special offer for Covey Cast listeners who sign up for her fabulous Haven Writing Retreat.

Only 4.2% of female-founded businesses have revenues over $1 million. Serial entrepreneur, scaling-up expert, and author of the book “Million Dollar Women”, Julia Pimsleur, wants to change that. She says you too can get there with coaching, reading, and diligent processes. CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour digs out the details including Julia’s three top recommended books (including “The Start-Up J Curve” by Howard Love) and a special download for CoveyClub listeners. 

Take a breakthrough idea—and improve it. Agathe Assouline-Lichten and her sister, Arielle, sweetened the dinner-in-a-box craze by making theirs about pre-measured ingredients for delicious cakes and cookies. Their Red Velvet Baking company (https://redvelvetnyc.com/) turns even the most kitchen-phobic person into an accomplished chef. Alert: Special holiday offer for CoveyClub members at the end of the podcast!  

Reinventing to pay it forward? That’s what serial entrepreneur Eileen Gittins, founder of Blurb,  did by developing an app called Bossygrl.com that allows you—and generation Z— to set up a business in 20 minutes. Lesley Jane Seymour, founder of CoveyClub.com, gets Gittins to spill all her secrets to her many successes.

Grade school buddies Alison Matz and Linda Sawyer had storied careers in media then got together after 40 to launch an upscale cleaning product. Coveyclub.com founder, Lesley Jane Seymour, digs out their, useful “Dos” and “Don’ts” of how to make a life long friendship work in business. 

Yes, says Patrick Hanlon, CEO of Thinktopia. Join Lesley Jane Seymour as she welcomes a uniquely unconventional thinker and the first male voice of reinvention to the CoveyCast.  

Join Lesley Jane Seymour in an intimate talk with writer, feminist, multi-talented entrepreneur Marianne Schnall who is now creating new leadership platform for women. 

Pamela Donnelly was a glamorous T.V. soap star who was married to a famous rock-star; money poured in.  Then she gave it all up to go back to school to help kids master college admissions. Today she’s democratizing high-end SAT and ACT tutoring (with the GATE system) that will reach every kid who needs help—especially the underprivileged. Lesley Jane Seymour speaks with this serial reinventor, about how to find meaning in your life—and her tips for getting there. 

Lesley Jane Seymour talks with Founder and former President of Working Mother Media, Carol Evans about moving from corporate cog to political social-preneur, how to create your own second life, and the new un-retirement.   

Join Lesley Jane Seymour in an interview with Sanyin Siang, author of “The Launch Book”, who reveals the simple steps for poll-vaulting over your fears.