Episodes

  • From Circuits to Self-Love: An Engineer's Journey Through Loss & Transformation

    From Circuits to Self-Love: An Engineer's Journey Through Loss & Transformation
    May 9 2025
    What if the path to genuine happiness doesn't require adding anything to your life, but instead releasing what no longer serves you?Justin Wenck, PhD — former Intel leader turned emotional wellness expert — reveals how his journey through crippling depression launched him into an unexpected career helping others navigate their emotional landscapes. With disarming candor and gentle humor, Justin shares how traditional success left him feeling empty until personal crisis forced him to explore meditation, yoga, and a completely different relationship with himself."In any loss, there's so much to be gained," Justin explains,offering a refreshing perspective on life's difficult transitions. Whether discussing job loss, relationship endings, or even the death of loved ones, he illuminates how these painful experiences create space for profound growth and new possibilities. His engineering background brings a unique analytical approach to emotional intelligence, making complex psychological concepts accessible even to the most logical minds.The conversation takes fascinating turns as Justin and host Tonya explore the liberation that comes from releasing rigid identities, finding your authentic tribe, and the surprising power of curiosity as a pathway to joy. For listeners feeling trapped by success or struggling with transitions, Justin offers a simple yet transformative three-part breathing practice that can create immediate shifts in emotional state.Perhaps most compelling is Justin's vision for technology as our servant rather than our master. "The role of technology should be to serve us however we desire, period," he states with refreshing clarity, challenging listeners to reclaim their agency in an increasingly digital world.Whether you're navigating loss, seeking greater emotional balance, or simply curious about different paths to fulfillment, this episode offers practical wisdom and heartfelt inspiration. CONNECT WITH JUSTIN 🎤Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/787193LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/justinwenckphd/ "Engineered to Love" book: https://www.engineeredtolove.com/Website: https://www.emotionsengineering.com/CONNECT WITH RESET 🎙️ Podcast: https://reset-podcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonyajlong-RESETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reset-with-tonya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resetwithtonyaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570923056203# Email: tonya@reset-podcast.com Text us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2446338/open_sms CONNECT WITH TONYA 🚊 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyajlong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyajlong Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonya.j.longCheck out my bestselling book, "AI and the New Oz: Leadership’s Journey to the Future of Work" [https://a.co/d/10u3wGf] available on Amazon. Go to the "AI and the New Oz" website to learn more at https://www.ai-and-the-new-oz.com/!#thejourneyisthejob
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    56 mins
  • Code, Connect, Conquer: One Immigrant's Entrepreneurial Journey

    Code, Connect, Conquer: One Immigrant's Entrepreneurial Journey
    May 5 2025

    What happens when a Russian teenager relocates to America and discovers the power of trial and error in both cultural adaptation and technological innovation? In this captivating episode, Igor Krasnych takes us on his remarkable journey from a small Russian town to Silicon Valley entrepreneurship, revealing how life's pivotal moments shaped his approach to business, technology, and personal growth.


    Igor shares the fascinating story of arriving in California at 17 and experiencing culture shock—not from language barriers alone, but from the overwhelming abundance of consumer choices that Americans take for granted. This experience taught him patience and deep listening skills that later became invaluable in his business pursuits. His early introduction to computers, sparked by his nuclear scientist father, ignited a passion for technology that evolved from playing rudimentary games to building websites through sheer determination and experimentation.


    The conversation takes a profound turn when Igor discusses his entrepreneurial philosophy. Having learned from multiple "failed" startups, he advocates for testing ideas in the market before investing significant resources. "Don't build it and hope they'll come," he advises. "Have conversations first, secure pre-commitments, even if small, to validate demand." This practical wisdom applies universally, whether launching a product or service.


    As our discussion explores networking, Igor challenges conventional thinking about connections. Quality trumps quantity, he argues, and effective introductions require understanding mutual value exchange between parties. His guiding principle — "be a giver, not a taker" — resonates throughout his approach to business relationships and content creation.


    Looking toward the future, Igor offers a bold prediction: AI will fundamentally change how businesses scale, allowing entrepreneurs to reach seven to nine figures with fewer employees than ever before. This isn't just theoretical—he's seeing it happen already.


    Whether you're navigating significant life transitions, starting a business, or simply trying to understand how technology is reshaping work, Igor's journey offers valuable insights on resilience, strategic thinking, and embracing possibility.


    Subscribe now to hear more transformative stories that reveal what happens when purpose meets possibility.


    CONNECT WITH IGOR 🎤

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorkrasnykh/

    • Website: https://technweb.com/


    CONNECT WITH RESET 🎙️

    • Podcast: https://reset-podcast.com

    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonyajlong-RESET

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reset-with-tonya

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resetwithtonya

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570923056203#

    • Email: tonya@reset-podcast.com

    • Text us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2446338/open_sms


    CONNECT WITH TONYA 🚊

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyajlong

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyajlong

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonya.j.long


    Check out my bestselling book, "AI and the New Oz: Leadership’s Journey to the Future of Work" [https://a.co/d/10u3wGf] available on Amazon. Go to the "AI and the New Oz" website to learn more at https://www.ai-and-the-new-oz.com/!
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    57 mins
  • Digital Amplifier to AgeTech Hero: Bridging Lives through Diversity

    Digital Amplifier to AgeTech Hero: Bridging Lives through Diversity
    Apr 28 2025
    What happens when a digital marketing veteran with 23 years of experience discovers a new calling in Age Tech? Andreas Mueller's journey is a masterclass in purposeful transition, demonstrating how our diverse life experiences prepare us for unexpected opportunities.In this deeply insightful conversation, Andreas shares how growing up bilingual in Germany with an American mother shaped his worldview and eventually led to his mastery of seven languages. This linguistic versatility developed his exceptional listening skills—a talent that powered his success in digital marketing and now guides his approach to Age Tech. Having helped industry giants like LinkedIn with their SEO strategy, Andreas brings a wealth of technical knowledge to his new focus on technologies that support healthy aging.The seemingly chance encounter with Age Tech at a Portuguese startup event illustrates how remaining open to possibilities can lead to profound purpose. Andreas explains how community support was crucial to validating this pivot, emphasizing the vital role of curated connections over casual introductions. His perspective on patience during transitions resonates with anyone facing uncertainty: "If I'm having a moment of horrible fear about the future... I look back and realize this happened before. Is it still a burning concern? No, it's resolved."What makes Andreas' approach unique is his blend of technical expertise with deep appreciation for diversity, art, and human connection. As longevity increases globally, his focus on technologies that address isolation and support aging populations fills a critical need. His advice for those navigating their own pivots? Find communities and mentors who truly listen and support your journey. Ready to explore your own purposeful pivot? Connect with Andreas on LinkedIn or visit his company, Bloofusion, to discover how embracing new possibilities can transform your professional journey and impact.CONNECT WITH ANDREAS 🗣️• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/searchenginemarketing/• Website: https://bloofusion.com/ CONNECT WITH RESET 🎙️ • Podcast: https://reset-podcast.com • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonyajlong-RESET • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reset-with-tonya • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resetwithtonya • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570923056203# • Email: tonya@reset-podcast.com • Text us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2446338/open_sms CONNECT WITH TONYA 🚊 • LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyajlong •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyajlong • Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tonya.j.long Check out my bestselling book, "AI and the New Oz: Leadership’s Journey to the Future of Work" [https://a.co/d/10u3wGf] available on Amazon. Go to the "AI and the New Oz" website to learn more at https://www.ai-and-the-new-oz.com/!
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    59 mins
  • Digital Amplifier to AgeTech Hero: Bridging Lives through Diversity

    Digital Amplifier to AgeTech Hero: Bridging Lives through Diversity
    Apr 28 2025

    What happens when a digital marketing veteran with 23 years of experience discovers a new calling in Age Tech? Andreas Mueller's journey is a masterclass in purposeful transition, demonstrating how our diverse life experiences prepare us for unexpected opportunities.


    In this deeply insightful conversation, Andreas shares how growing up bilingual in Germany with an American mother shaped his worldview and eventually led to his mastery of seven languages. This linguistic versatility developed his exceptional listening skills—a talent that powered his success in digital marketing and now guides his approach to Age Tech. Having helped industry giants like LinkedIn with their SEO strategy, Andreas brings a wealth of technical knowledge to his new focus on technologies that support healthy aging.


    The seemingly chance encounter with Age Tech at a Portuguese startup event illustrates how remaining open to possibilities can lead to profound purpose. Andreas explains how community support was crucial to validating this pivot, emphasizing the vital role of curated connections over casual introductions. His perspective on patience during transitions resonates with anyone facing uncertainty: "If I'm having a moment of horrible fear about the future... I look back and realize this happened before. Is it still a burning concern? No, it's resolved."


    What makes Andreas' approach unique is his blend of technical expertise with deep appreciation for diversity, art, and human connection. As longevity increases globally, his focus on technologies that address isolation and support aging populations fills a critical need. His advice for those navigating their own pivots? Find communities and mentors who truly listen and support your journey.


    Ready to explore your own purposeful pivot? Connect with Andreas on LinkedIn or visit his company, Bloofusion, to discover how embracing new possibilities can transform your professional journey and impact.


    CONNECT WITH ANDREAS 🗣️

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/searchenginemarketing/

    • Website: https://bloofusion.com/


    CONNECT WITH RESET 🎙️

    • Podcast: https://reset-podcast.com

    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonyajlong-RESET

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reset-with-tonya

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resetwithtonya

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570923056203#

    • Email: tonya@reset-podcast.com

    • Text us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2446338/open_sms


    CONNECT WITH TONYA 🚊

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyajlong

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyajlong

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonya.j.long


    Check out my bestselling book, "AI and the New Oz: Leadership’s Journey to the Future of Work" [https://a.co/d/10u3wGf] available on Amazon. Go to the "AI and the New Oz" website to learn more at https://www.ai-and-the-new-oz.com/!
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    59 mins
  • Soul Connections & Hospitality Reinvention with Reena Miglani

    Soul Connections & Hospitality Reinvention with Reena Miglani
    Apr 20 2025

    A painful corporate workforce reduction after two decades in tech became the unexpected catalyst for Reena Miglani's beautiful reinvention. When her long career at a major Silicon Valley company ended abruptly in late 2023, she found her way to an entirely new path - joining her husband's restaurant business to create Amara, a breathtaking Mediterranean fusion restaurant in Belmont, California.


    What makes Reena's story so compelling is her discovery of creative talents she never knew she possessed. Despite no formal design background, she personally curated every aspect of Amara's aesthetic - from custom scents to textiles, lighting, and atmosphere. The result is a sensory sanctuary where hurried Silicon Valley professionals can experience the relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, even if just for a few hours.


    "We have this notion where we save our best China, best silverware for what, one day?" Reena explains. Her mission is to change that mindset, encouraging people to enjoy life's finest experiences daily. This philosophy guides everything from the restaurant's design to its food presentation, where plates overflow with abundance rather than being strictly coursed in traditional fine dining style.


    I love how Reena's corporate leadership expertise enhances rather than conflicts with the hospitality industry. She's reimagined traditional roles (hostesses are now "customer experience officers"), implemented sophisticated CRM technology, and focused on building a culture where transactions become personalized meaningful interactions. "This is not just about cuisine or ambience," she emphasizes. "It's about bringing that Mediterranean way of living here."


    Join us for this inspiring conversation about embracing change, discovering hidden talents, and creating community through food and hospitality. Whether you're contemplating your own reinvention or simply appreciate stories of creative transformation, Rena's journey from tech executive to restaurant owner offers a beautiful blueprint for turning life's unexpected turns into opportunities for growth.


    CONNECT WITH REENA 🍽️

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reenamiglani/

    • Restaurant Website: https://www.amararestaurants.com/


    CONNECT WITH RESET 🎙️

    • Podcast: https://reset-podcast.com

    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonyajlong-RESET

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reset-with-tonya

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resetwithtonya

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570923056203#

    • Email: tonya@reset-podcast.com

    • Text us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2446338/open_sms


    CONNECT WITH TONYA 🚊

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyajlong

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyajlong

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonya.j.long


    Check out my bestselling book, "AI and the New Oz: Leadership’s Journey to the Future of Work" [https://a.co/d/10u3wGf] available on Amazon. Go to the "AI and the New Oz" website to learn more at https://www.ai-and-the-new-oz.com/!
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    26 mins
  • From Russia with Love: Anna Krasnykh on Purpose and Perseverance

    From Russia with Love: Anna Krasnykh on Purpose and Perseverance
    Apr 18 2025

    In a world defined by constant change, finding solid ground can feel increasingly challenging. Yet, for Anna Krasnykh, transitions have become not just inevitable disruptions but authentic opportunities for growth and self-discovery.


    Anna's remarkable journey begins in a "closed city" in Russia, a place so secretive it remained unmarked on maps until the 2000s due to its military and scientific significance. At just fourteen, she experienced her first major reset when her family moved to America. This early transition instilled a resilience that would serve as her foundation through future changes.


    While building an impressive career at Amazon Web Services, Anna climbed the corporate ladder rapidly, doubling her pay in just three years. She embodied the high-performance culture that defines tech giants, working nights and weekends to achieve recognition. But when her role was unexpectedly eliminated — her computer screen literally going dark as she prepared for a major client meeting — she confronted a pivotal moment of reckoning."I felt betrayed," Anna reveals with striking candor. "But then I asked myself: what does it really mean to be a winner?" This question led to a stark realization that while chasing accolades and titles, she had lost sight of her deeper purpose. The corporate hamster wheel had taken its toll.


    Now an entrepreneur who recently relocated her family from Austin to the Bay Area, Anna approaches leadership with transformed priorities. Her children describe her superpower as "super love" — a reflection of how motherhood has enhanced her professional approach with greater patience and empathy. She advocates for environments where people can bring their whole selves to work, believing that embracing individual needs ultimately yields greater innovation and impact.


    For listeners contemplating their own transitions, whether geographical moves or career pivots, Anna offers liberating advice: "You don't have to know the how. You'll figure it out along the way." Her story reminds us that our greatest setbacks often reveal our truest paths, and that purpose emerges not despite our challenges, but because of them.


    CONNECT WITH ANNA 🌺

    • LinkedIn: anna-krasnykh-mba/

    • Website: https://technweb.com/


    CONNECT WITH RESET 🎙️

    • Podcast: https://reset-podcast.com

    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonyajlong-RESET

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reset-with-tonya

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resetwithtonya

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570923056203#

    • Email: tonya@reset-podcast.com

    • Text us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2446338/open_sms


    CONNECT WITH TONYA 🚊

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyajlong

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyajlong

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonya.j.long


    Check out my bestselling book, "AI and the New Oz: Leadership’s Journey to the Future of Work" [https://a.co/d/10u3wGf] available on Amazon. Go to the "AI and the New Oz" website to learn more at https://www.ai-and-the-new-oz.com/!
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • From Bedside to Boardrooms: A Nurse's Journey to AI Entrepreneurship

    From Bedside to Boardrooms: A Nurse's Journey to AI Entrepreneurship
    Apr 14 2025
    When a patient dies because staff can't find essential emergency equipment, most people feel powerless. Melinda Yormick decided to build a solution. This former perioperative nurse manager's journey from healthcare professional to tech entrepreneur reveals what happens when frontline experience meets technological innovation — and the remarkable personal transformation that occurs along the way.Melinda's story begins with a devastating moment: losing a patient because her team couldn't locate critical equipment fast enough. This preventable tragedy became her catalyst for creating CLARA, a revolutionary navigation system she describes as "Waze plus air traffic control" for hospitals, ensuring people with specific skills and essential equipment can reach patients when seconds count.Her path hasn't been straightforward. While managing operating rooms, Melinda simultaneously pursued an Executive MBA, initially to climb the healthcare leadership ladder. Instead, she found herself using those business skills to build a tech startup. She temporarily relocated from Seattle to San Francisco, leaving her husband and teenage daughter behind to immerse herself in the founder ecosystem — even moving into a "hacker house" with 30 other entrepreneurs to surround herself with innovation.What might surprise you most about Melinda isn't just her nursing background but her fifth-degree black belt in martial arts, which she credits for preparing her to command respect in male-dominated spaces. Or perhaps it's her newfound passion for spoken word poetry, performed in chalk circles on San Francisco street corners, where she processes the emotional weight of her entrepreneurial journey.Throughout our conversation, Melinda's vision remains clear: technology should enhance human care rather than replace it. "We can't remove the human from healthcare without removing the word 'care'," she emphasizes. Her advice for others considering similar transitions? Build diverse networks, maintain a positive mindset amid challenges, and wait for that problem you simply "can't not solve."Ready to see healthcare innovation from a frontline perspective? Connect with Melinda on LinkedIn or visit claraguide.com to learn how her team is transforming hospital operations and saving lives through thoughtful application of AI.CONNECT WITH MELINDA 🩺LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-yormick/Website: https://www.claraguide.com/Email: info@claraguide.comCONNECT WITH RESET 🎙️ Podcast: https://reset-podcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonyajlong-RESET LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reset-with-tonya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resetwithtonya Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570923056203# Email: tonya@reset-podcast.com Text us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2446338/open_sms CONNECT WITH TONYA 🚊 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyajlong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyajlong Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonya.j.long Check out my bestselling book, "AI and the New Oz: Leadership’s Journey to the Future of Work" [https://a.co/d/10u3wGf] available on Amazon. Go to the "AI and the New Oz" website to learn more at https://www.ai-and-the-new-oz.com/!
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    1 hr
  • 10 | Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Innovation in a Globalized World

    10 | Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Innovation in a Globalized World
    Mar 31 2025
    What happens when the wisdom of communal societies meets cutting-edge technology?Our thought-provoking conversation with Enoch Allotey bridges worlds often seen as separate but increasingly intertwined.Enoch's remarkable journey from Ghana to the United States reveals profound insights about how cultural values shape our relationship with emerging technologies. Growing up as part of the only Christian family in a Muslim neighborhood taught him early lessons about embracing differences while maintaining connection – wisdom that now influences his work in healthcare AI and data strategy.The contrast between Ghana's technology adoption patterns and Western approaches is striking. Ghana recently ranked number one globally for mobile money adoption, transforming phone numbers into bank accounts and enhancing community ties. Meanwhile, many Western societies struggle with technology that can separate rather than connect us. "Human connections that exist in different parts of the world are essential for your being, whether you know it or not," Enoch observes, cutting to the heart of why some societies thrive with new technologies while others resist them.Our conversation explores how AI could revolutionize healthcare by addressing physician shortages in underserved regions, potentially allowing one doctor to function as many and dramatically reducing health inequities. Enoch envisions personalized medicine becoming accessible to all, not just those with financial privilege – a vision rooted in communal values rather than individual advancement.Perhaps most compelling is Enoch's observation that "curious people never left their childhood behind." This childlike wonder, combined with his patient approach to discovering purpose rather than anxiously pursuing it, offers a refreshing alternative to our productivity-obsessed cultureReady to explore how ancient wisdom might guide our technological future? Listen now and join the conversation about creating technologies that enhance our humanity rather than diminish it. Let's discover what happens when purpose truly meets possibility. CONNECT WITH ENOCH 🩺 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enochallotey/CONNECT WITH RESET 🎙️ Podcast: https://reset-podcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonyajlong-RESETLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reset-with-tonyaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/resetwithtonyaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570923056203#Email: tonya@reset-podcast.comText us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2446338/open_sms CONNECT WITH TONYA 🚊LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyajlong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyajlongFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonya.j.long Check out my bestselling book, "AI and the New Oz: Leadership’s Journey to the Future of Work" [https://a.co/d/10u3wGf] available on Amazon. Go to the "AI and the New Oz" website to learn more at https://www.ai-and-the-new-oz.com/!
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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